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 Stories

Marvel Execs Reportedly Very Happy With Falcon and Winter Soldier's Danny Ramirez

Danny Ramirez has opened up about the potential future of Joaquin Torres after The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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Hawkeye Trailer Reveals Major Problem for Jeremy Renner's Clint Barton

The first Hawkeye trailer confirmed a major plot point regarding Jeremy Renner's Clint Barton.

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DC Confirms New Supergirl For The Flash Movie, Played By Sasha Calle

It was reported that Sasha Calle will be the first Latina Supergirl ever in DC.

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New MCU Official Art Teases Yondu’s Role In Disney+ Guardians Special (Photos)

The first official art of The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special was officially revealed online.

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Marvel's Shang-Chi Star Simu Liu Promises Trailer Won't Disappoint

Simu Liu promised exciting things to come for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings...soon.

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Andrew Garfield Shares Dissatisfaction With Amazing Spider-Man & Other Movie Roles

Andrew Garfield discussed why he was left dissatisfied after portraying Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man franchise.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home: Sony Teases Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield's Roles In New Tweet

Sony Pictures UK's official Twitter account might have teased Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's inclusion in the threequel.

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John Cena's Peacemaker HBO Max Show Adds Close Enough Star Danielle Brooks

Grammy Award winner Danielle Brooks will join John Cena in the James Gunn-directed Peacemaker series.

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Disney+ Promises New Marvel Shows/Specials Will Be Announced This Week

An official press release confirmed that Marvel Studios will announce new projects during Disney+ Day.

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Disney Reveals New WandaVision Poster for Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch

An officially-licensed artwork for WandaVision featuring Elizabeth Olsen's Marvel hero was unveiled.

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The Mandalorian: Carl Weathers Teases Character's Ulterior Motives in Season 2

Carl Weathers, who plays Greef Karga, teased that the character's allegiance "lies with himself" during The Mandalorian Season 2.

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The Mandalorian: Timothy Olyphant's Character Wears Boba Fett Armor in New Promo Images

A fresh look at Timothy Olyphant's Cobb Vanth has been revealed.

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The Mandalorian: Bo-Katan Actress Katee Sackhoff Comments on Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Rumors

Bo-Katan actress Katee Sackhoff has teased that there is a story behind the Darksaber that will be unraveled throughout The Mandalorian Season 2.

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Rosario Dawson Comments on Future Ahsoka Appearances in Star Wars Universe

Rosario Dawson revealed in an interview that she is willing to return as Ahsoka Tano in future Star Wars projects.

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The Mandalorian: Bo-Katan & Nite Owls Pose With Din Djarin In New Behind-the-Scenes Image

A never-before-seen behind-the-scenes image from The Mandalorian Season 2 showcases a fresh look at Din Djarin, Bo-Katan, and the rest of the Nite Owls from "Chapter 11."

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Marvel's Eternals Leak Unveils New Looks at Gemma Chan, Richard Madden's MCU Heroes & More

An in-depth look at some of the costumes of the powerful Eternals team is showcased in several pieces of official Marvel merchandise.

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Marvel Reveals New Poster for That Weird Ultron & Vision Combo From What If

A new poster from What If...? revealed a version of Vision that was taken over by Ultron.

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Watch: First Thor: Love and Thunder Deleted Scene Released Online

IGN officially revealed the first deleted scene from Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Superman & Lois: First Look at DC Couple's Teenage Sons On-Screen Revealed

A brief glimpse at the teenage sons of Clark Kent and Lois Lane has been shared by Elizabeth Tulloch from the set of Superman & Lois.

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Superman & Lois Series Unveils Tyler Hoechlin's New Superman Costume

The first full look at Tyler Hoechlin's new Superman costume has been revealed by Warner Bros. and the CW.

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Superman and Lois: First Trailer Teases Fortress of Solitude & Tyler Hoechlin's New Costume

The new trailer pays homage to the Fortress of Solitude in an intriguing way while also revealing the first looks at the two sons of Clark and Lois.

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Superman & Lois: New Trailer Teases Kryptonite-Aided Villain

A new trailer for Superman & Lois teases hard-hitting action amid superhero family drama.

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Marvel's WandaVision: Elizabeth Olsen Compares Full House Experiences To MCU Production

Wanda Maximoff star Elizabeth Olsen shared, in an interview, that the sitcom-type production of WandaVision was "insanity" and its "very meta" for her own life.

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WandaVision: Disney+ Officially Sets January 2021 Premiere Date For Elizabeth Olsen Series

The official release date for Marvel Studios' WandaVision on Disney+ has been revealed by Marvel Studios.

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Marvel Reveals WandaVision's Black & White Scenes In Color With New Featurette

Marvel Studios releases a new featurette detailing the behind-the-scenes of WandaVision.

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Hawkeye Producer Reacts to Fan Theories Amid Leaks

Hawkeye producer Trinh Tran shared her thoughts about fan theories and leaks from the show that emerged online.

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Justice League: Zack Snyder Confirms Watchmen Easter Egg in DCEU Trailer

Zack Snyder has confirmed that a Watchmen-related Easter egg can be seen in the Snyder Cut trailer.

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3: Marvel Casting Filipina Actress For Ned Leeds Relative (Exclusive)

Marvel Studios' Spider-Man 3 casting addition will be for a relative of Jacob Batalon's Ned Leeds.

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Ant-Man Actress Casts Uncertainty on Return In Paul Rudd's Next Marvel Movie

Judy Greer, who plays Maggie Lang in the Ant-Man franchise, revealed that she would be willing to return for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

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Marvel Confirms 6 MCU Movies & Shows Coming In 2022

Marvel Studios confirmed that six MCU live-action movies and shows will premiere in 2022.

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Did Marvel Just Make Star Wars Canon In the MCU?

The penultimate episode of What If...? might have included a couple major Star Wars Easter eggs.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi: New Rumor Reveals Premiere Month of Disney+ Show

A new Star Wars rumor might have revealed the Disney+ premiere date for Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi.

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Marvel Changes Plans for Hawkeye Disney+ Show With Special Two-Episode Premiere

Hawkeye's first two episodes have been confirmed to premiere on Disney+ on November 24, 2021.

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She-Hulk Director Reveals the Truth About Megan Thee Stallion Twerking Scene (Exclusive)

She-Hulk director Kat Coiro explained Megan Thee Stallion's hilarious scene in Episode 3.

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The Batman Movie: New LEGOs Tease Penguin & Catwoman Battles With Robert Pattinson's Hero

Brand-new LEGO sets featuring The Batman were revealed, featuring an intense clash between the Dark Knight and his villains.

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The Mandalorian Season 2: VFX Director Teases Exciting Final Episodes

Hal Hickel, VFX director of The Mandalorian, teased that the fans are "in for a rollercoaster" in the final three episodes of Season 2.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home's Rumored Runtime Would Make It One of Marvel's Longest Movies Ever

Spider-Man: No Way Home's runtime was rumored to be 2 hours and 30 minutes, one minute longer than Avengers: Infinity War.

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Wonder Woman 1984 Easter Egg Could Tease Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam Plot

The DCEU sequel included a notable reference to a famous Middle East country from the Young Justice animated series.

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Wonder Woman 1984 Director Announces 4K Ultra HD For HBO Max Release

It has been confirmed by Wonder Woman 1984 director that the sequel will be released in 4K format on HBO Max.

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The Mandalorian Season 3 Rumored To Feature Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Spaceship

A new rumor may suggest that Boba Fett's Slave 1 ship could be featured in The Mandalorian Season 2.

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