Aeron Mer Eclarinal

Content Lead, Content Creator, Writer

Aeron Mer Eclarinal is the Content Lead, Content Creator, and writer of The Direct. Aeron has been working for The Direct for three years, starting in March 2020. Aeron plays an active role in the day-to-day operations of The Direct by writing news and feature articles, ideating content, researching news, and creating social captions. 

Prior to joining The Direct, Aeron worked as a New Media Creator for 90.7 Love Radio of the Manila Broadcasting Company from 2016 to 2017. Aeron then worked as a Creative Solutions Specialist at Magic Inc

Aeron holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Far Eastern University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2016. 

You can follow Aeron on Twitter (@aeronchino) to stay up-to-date with his latest thoughts about all things superheroes and the galaxy far, far, away.

About The Direct

The Direct is a leading independent entertainment news outlet covering the biggest franchises in pop culture. The Direct reaches over 10 million page views a month on its website, thedirect.com, and millions more on social media. Learn more about The Direct here!

Aeron Mer Eclarinal's Latest Stories

Marvel's She-Hulk Writer Teases Disney+ Day Announcements

She-Hulk writer Dan Slott teased a potential announcement regarding the upcoming MCU series during Disney+ day.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


She-Hulk Disney+ Trailer Reveals Marvel's New Green Hero

Marvel Studios officially unveiled a brand new trailer for the She-Hulk Disney+ series.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Watch: DC Releases New Teaser for 4 Upcoming Superhero Movies

DC officially released a new teaser promoting The Batman, The Flash, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and Black Adam.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Venom: Let There Be Carnage Reveals 2 New Posters Teasing Epic Battle

Two new posters of Venom: Let There Be Carnage have been officially released by Sony.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Venom: Let There Be Carnage Reveals 4 Spoilery Clips Featuring Tom Hardy, Woody Harrelson & More

Four new clips for Venom: Let There Be Carnage were released, unveiling several plot details about the sequel.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Avengers: Endgame: Dave Bautista Explains Disappointment Over Thanos Death

Dave Bautista has opened up about Drax's failed revenge against Thanos during the Infinity Saga.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


What Color Is Drax? Dave Bautista Reveals the Not-So-Simple Answer

Dave Bautista shared a hilarious post asking fans about Drax's skin color in the MCU.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Justice League: Zack Snyder Confirms Intermission For Theatrical Release

Snyder revealed that a "10-minute intermission" is built into the theatrical version of his 'Justice League.'

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


New Captain America & Hawkeye Posters Confirm Release Date of What If's Zombies Episode

Two new What If...? posters showcase the zombified versions of Steve Rogers and Clint Barton.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Marvel Studios Reveals Which Movies Influenced Werewolf by Night

Werewolf by Night was confirmed to be inspired by classic horror movies from the 1930s and 1940s.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


First Look at The Batman's Next Riddler Prequel Covers (Photos)

The first look at The Batman's prequel tie-in covers featuring The Riddler was revealed.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


MCU Phase 7: Disney Confirms 4 Release Dates After Multiverse Saga

Disney's official theatrical release date revealed what to expect after the Multiverse Saga.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Is Warner Bros. Getting Sold AGAIN? New Report Reveals 1 Likely New Studio Buyer

A new report revealed that Warner Bros. could be sold to another company again.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Ant-Man 3 Star Admits She's Shocked By the Loki Show

Wasp actress Evangeline Lilly admitted that she is amazed by the concept of chaos theory that was introduced in Loki through He Who Remains.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


DC Just Revealed the First Look at Teen Titans' Vigilante In John Cena's Peacemaker Show

The full look at Freddie Stroma's Vigilante for HBO Max's Peacemaker series was revealed in the latest DC FanDome trailer.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Peacemaker Director Confirms Exact TIME of HBO Max Premiere

Peacemaker director James Gunn confirmed when is the exact time of the show's release on HBO Max.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Batman: Caped Crusader: First Look at New HBO Max Animated Series Revealed

The new animated series from HBO Max will be co-produced by J.J. Abrams, Bruce Timm, and The Batman's Matt Reeves.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


MCU: Doctor Strange Almost Died an Even Darker Death In What If

A.C. Bradley, head writer of What If...?, revealed that Doctor Strange originally received a "lot more gruesome" ending in the series.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Disney Boss Explains Why They Don't Want Marvel's Shang-Chi Premiering on Disney+

Disney confirmed that Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will stick to its exclusive theatrical release amid the Delta variant surge.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


New LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Promo Images Released For Holiday Season

Three new promo images from LEGO feature a Star Wars-themed holiday greeting from several characters of the galaxy far, far away.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Robert Pattinson's The Batman: Promo Images Reveal New Look at Batmobile

A fascinating look at Bruce Wayne's Batmobile in 2022's The Batman has been revealed.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


MCU: Avengers Murders Teased In New Trailer for Disney+ What If

The official trailer for the third episode of What If...? has teased the apparent deaths of the MCU's Avengers.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Wonder Woman 1984 Scores as One of the Top DCEU Movies on Rotten Tomatoes

The reviews for Wonder Woman 1984 are now in, and unsurprisingly, critics are praising the long-awaited DCEU sequel.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Eternals Funkos Revealed for Angelina Jolie's Thena, Kit Harington's Dane Whitman & Many More Heroes

The first batch of Funko Pops! showing off the main ensemble of Eternals has been revealed.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Marvel's Eternals: Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan & More Featured on 5 New Covers

A new wave of magazine covers unveiled a stunning look at Marvel Studios' Eternals.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Salma Hayek Calls Out Her 'Creepy' Marvel Action Figure

Eternals stars Salma Hayek and Kumail Nanjiani had a fun conversation with Jimmy Kimmel about a "creepy" Marvel action figure of Ajak.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


The Mandalorian Photos Reveal Moff Gideon's Cruiser Scenes Used Hand-Crafted 5-Foot Model

The VFX company shared an image of the small scale Imperial Cruiser to provide proof of the practical shooting model.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Deadpool 3: Did Disney Just Secretly Announce a New Release Date?

An untitled Marvel movie was delayed to September 2024.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Doom Patrol Season 4: First Plot Synopsis Spoils Unexpected Twist

Doom Patrol Season 4's official synopsis revealed an unusual adventure for the DC superhero team.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


First Daredevil Disney+ Plot Details Teased by MCU Star

Charlie Cox revealed the first plot details of Marvel Studios' Daredevil: Born Again.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Marvel Announces Every Panel Event at 2022 New York Comic Con

Marvel officially unveiled every panel event at this year's New York Comic Con.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Arrowverse Cancellations: Stargirl Actress Responds to Concerns About DC Future

Stargirl actress Brec Bassinger opened up about the fate of the DC series after a series of Arrowverse cancellations.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


First Look at Black Panther 2's New M’Baku Costume In Full (Photos)

The first look at Winston Duke's costume as M'Baku was revealed at this year's D23 Expo.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Marvel's Kevin Feige Is Influencing Netflix's Stranger Things Universe Expansion

Stranger Things executive producer Shawn Levy shared the impact of Marvel's Kevin Feige to its own universe expansion.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Loki Season 2 Actor Reveals 1 Question That'll Get Answered In New Episodes

Tom Hiddleston teased that a longstanding question from Loki Season 1 would be answered in its sophomore season.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Disney+'s New Percy Jackson Actor Reveals Why He’s Perfect for Lead Role

Percy Jackson actor Walker Scobell explained why he's perfect for the role in the upcoming Disney+ series.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Disney Confirms Olivia Colman’s Marvel Character Has Sneaky Captain America Ties

Olivia Colman's MCU character in Secret Invasion was confirmed to have a Captain America: The First Avenger connection.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Thor: Love and Thunder Photo Reveals Best Look at Black Panther Easter Egg

A new batch of Thor: Love and Thunder set photos highlighted the film's gods, including Wakanda's Bast.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Thor: Love and Thunder Hercules Post-Credits Explained by MCU Writer

Thor 4 director Taika Waititi revealed that it was the decision of Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige to hire Brett Goldstein as Hercules.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -


Iron Man 2's Justin Hammer Comments on Potential Return In Thunderbolts Movie

Justin Hammer actor Sam Rockwell teased his potential return in the MCU's Thunderbolts movie.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -