Aeron Mer Eclarinal

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.

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Aeron Mer Eclarinal's Latest The Direct Articles

HBO Max's Titans & Stargirl Crossover Release Date Confirmed

Titans director Eric Dean Seaton shared when exactly fans can expect to watch the show's crossover with Stargirl.

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Daredevil Actor Hints at Disney+ Reboot’s MCU Cameos

Daredevil: Born Again actor Michael Gandolfini teased the appearance of other MCU characters in Disney+'s reboot.

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Loki Season 2 Gets New Release Window from Owen Wilson

Owen Wilson shared that Loki Season 2 could premiere on Disney+ soon.

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The Flash's Final Arrow Crossover Gets Official Title

Stephen Amell shared the official title of The Flash Season 9 Episode 9, the installment where his Green Arrow will return.

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How Disney's Little Mermaid Remake Differs from the Original

Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey explained how Disney's live-action remake will differ from the original animated movie.

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Spider-Man 2 PS5 Merch Confirms Multiverse Plot in Game (Update)

A new description of a Marvel Legends figure for Insomniac's Spider-Man 2 may have teased a potential connection to the wider Multiverse.

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Superman Reboot Movie: James Gunn Is Now Eyeing Potential Actors

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn shared a promising update about Superman: Legacy.

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Avatar 3 Na’vi Will Have New Skin Colors, Reveals Producer

Avatar 3 producer Jon Landau talked about the new colors for the Na'vi in the threequel.

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Paul Bettany's New Vision Disney+ Show Gets Development Update

A new report shared a promising update about Paul Bettany's Vision series on Disney+.

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Marvel Studios Co-President Leaves Company Amid MCU Struggles

A new report revealed that Marvel Studios executive Victoria Alonso has left the company.

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Shazam 2 Director Issues Statement Following Negative Reviews

Shazam! Fury of the Gods director David F. Sandberg issued a heartfelt statement announcing his break from superhero movies after the sequel's debut.

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MCU: 6 Upcoming Disney+ Specials Rumored to Be In Development

Marvel Studios is rumored to be developing five new Disney+ specials that are set to introduce and revisit MCU characters.

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Black Panther 2 Star Teases 'Drastic' Changes in Next MCU Appearance

Ironheart actress Dominique Thorne talked about her upcoming return as Riri Williams on her own Disney+ series.

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Margot Robbie's DC Return Just Got More Likely

DC Studios head James Gunn teased the upcoming return of Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn.

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Avatar 3 Is Not as Far Along as We Thought, Reveals Star

Avatar mainstay Zoe Saldana shared how far along filming is for Avatar 3.

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The Flash Season 9 Hints at How Stephen Amell's Arrow Gets Resurrected

The Flash Season 9 Episode 8's official synopsis may have revealed how Stephen Amell's Green Arrow will return.

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DC Prevented Shazam 2 from Referencing 1 Superhero

Shazam! Fury of the Gods director David F. Sandberg revealed that DC didn't allow him to use 1 specific character in the sequel.

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Tom Cruise Falls in Love With One 2023 Superhero Movie (Report)

Tom Cruise's meeting with Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav led to a private screening of a highly-anticipated DC movie.

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The Last of Us Season 2's Time Jump Plan Addressed by Showrunner

The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin talked about Season 2's time jump from Season 1.

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Shazam 2 Cast & Characters: 24 Main Actors and Who They Play

Are you looking for the full cast of Shazam! Fury of the Gods? Click here for every character in Shazam 2 and the actors who play them!

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Marvel Studios' Next Disney+ Special Might've Just Been Revealed (Rumor)

A new rumor claimed that Marvel Studios is already filming its next Disney+ special presentation.

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Disney+ Removes MCU Phase 5 Release Windows, Signaling Big Delays

Disney+ omitted the release of several projects of MCU's Phase 5 on its website, indicating huge delays for the projects.

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First Look at Charlie Cox on Disney+'s Daredevil Set (Photo)

A new photo from the set of Daredevil: Born Again showed the first look at Charlie Cox.

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Superman Reboot Movie: Warner Bros. Releases First Plot Synopsis

Following the announcement of James Gunn as its director, Warner Bros. released Superman: Legacy's first official synopsis.

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Shazam 2 Star Breaks Silence on Gal Gadot’s Surprise Cameo

Zachary Levi addressed Gal Gadot's surprise cameo as Wonder Woman in Shazam! Fury of the Gods.

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Dune 2's New Planet Locations Teased by Sequel Designer

Dune 2 costume designer Jacqueline West talked about the different planets that will be highlighted in the sequel.

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First Look at Lex Luthor In Arrowverse Spin-off Show

The CW released the first look at Michael Cudlitz as Lex Luthor in Superman & Lois.

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Spider-Man Producer Teases Miles Morales' Live-Action Debut

Sony producer Amy Pascal teased that fans will need to wait "a couple of years" before Miles Morales' live-action debut.

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Jumanji 4 Gets Promising Update from Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart revealed that he spoke with Dwayne Johnson about plans for Jumanji 4.

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Marvel’s What If Season 2 Officially Reveals New Episode Details

Marvel Studios officially revealed interesting new details about one of the episodes of What If...? Season 2.

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Disney+'s Star Wars: The Acolyte Gets Official Release Window

Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed when fans can expect The Acolyte to premiere on Disney+.

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The Flash Season 9's Supergirl Crossover Episode Details Revealed

The CW revealed new details about The Flash's crossover episode with Supergirl.

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Eternals 2: MCU Director Shares Blunt Response to Sequel Rumors

Eternals director Chloe Zhao played coy when asked about a potential sequel to the Marvel film.

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Superman Reboot Movie Officially Gets Its Director

DC Comics writer Tom King may have accidentally revealed who will direct Superman: Legacy.

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Marvel Netflix Stars React to Jon Bernthal’s Punisher Return

Several notable Marvel stars shared their reaction to the news of Jon Bernthal's return as the Punisher in Daredevil: Born Again.

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Shazam 2 Reviews: What Are Critics’ First Reactions

The first critic reactions to Shazam! Fury of the Gods are finally here, and it appears that they are loving it.

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The Last of Us: HBO Reveals First Photos from Season Finale

HBO unveiled new photos for the highly-anticipated finale of The Last of Us.

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Harry Potter: Warner Bros. Teases Exciting Future of Franchise

Warner Bros. offered a promising update about the future of the Harry Potter franchise.

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Watch: Robert Downey Jr. Shares Cryptic New Ad Starring Himself

Robert Downey Jr. shared a new teaser for an ad where he appears to be playing himself.

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Marvel’s What If Season 2 Gets Release Update

What If...? Season 2 received an updated release window on Disney+.

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