Aeron Mer Eclarinal

Aeron Mer Eclarinal

Senior Editor / Content Lead

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

Black Panther 2 Rumored to Debut Multiple New Rihanna Songs

Multiple new songs from Rihanna were rumored to be included in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

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Avengers 5's 'Grounded' Story Just Got Teased by Marvel Star

Jonathan Majors teased the "grounded" approach of director Destin Daniel Cretton in terms of developing the story of Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Extended Cut Arrives Online

Spider-Man: No Way Home's extended cut was confirmed to be available online in select regions, such as India, France, and Netherlands.

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Hulk’s Son Skaar Almost Looked WAY Different In She-Hulk Finale

She-Hulk director Kat Coiro shared that Hulk's son almost looked different in the show's finale.

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She-Hulk Finale Cameos: All 20 Avengers Heroes & Villains Who Appear

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law's explosive finale featured a plethora of MCU cameos.

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Watch: First Look at MCU Ironheart Suit Powers In New Video

A new Black Panther 2 tie-in promo unveiled the best look yet at Ironheart's repulsor tech.

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Joker 2 Starts Filming Sooner Than Expected

A new rumor revealed a much earlier filming start date for Todd Philipps' Joker 2.

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Marvel Studios Reportedly Changes Plans for Nova’s MCU Debut

A new rumor revealed that Nova is set to be showcased as a Marvel Studios Special Presentation on Disney+.

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Kevin Feige Makes Historic 'Cameo' In New MCU Show In Clever Way

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law's finale featured an unexpected yet historic cameo.

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Ezra Miller’s The Flash: New Photo Shows Crazy Suit-Up Sequence In Prequel Tie-In

New images from The Flash's prequel comic revealed the hero's incredible suit-up sequence.

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MCU: Spider-Man 4 Rumor Hints at Daredevil Storyline

A new rumor revealed that Spider-Man 4 could revolve around a street-level storyline that explores the aftermath of Daredevil: Born Again.

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Avengers 6 Gets Officially Delayed by Marvel Studios

Marvel Studios officially delayed the release for Avengers: Secret Wars.

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Tom Holland’s Spider-Man 4 Gets Encouraging Release Update (Rumor)

A new rumor revealed that Spider-Man 4 is rumored to be released on July 12, 2024.

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Ant-Man 3: ‘Warrior’ Kang Variant Confirmed for Marvel Sequel

Jonathan Majors confirmed that Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania will feature the "Warrior" Variant of Kang.

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Disney Reveals New Posters for 12 Biggest Black Panther 2 Characters

A new batch of character posters featuring the cast of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was released.

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She-Hulk Finale Gets Record-Breaking Runtime

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law's finale was rumored to have the shortest runtime among Marvel Studios' Disney+ series.

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Benedict Cumberbatch Reveals Which Scenes He Wanted to Change In Doctor Strange 2

Benedict Cumberbatch revealed which scenes from Doctor Strange 2 he wanted to change.

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Watch: First Footage of Doom Patrol Season 4 Released Online

HBO Max officially unveiled the first teaser trailer for Doom Patrol Season 4 ahead of its December premiere.

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HBO Max Teases Superman Cameo In Titans Season 4 (Photo)

HBO Max just teased that Superman might appear in Titans Season 4.

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Marvel’s Werewolf by Night Ending [SPOILERS] Explained by Director

Werewolf By Night director Michael Giacchino explained one of the ending twists of Marvel Studios' Halloween special.

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Wonder Woman 3 Gets Exciting Script Update From Director

Wonder Woman 3 director Patty Jenkins revealed that she had already finished writing the final scene of the threequel.

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Superman's Black Adam Cameo: The Rock Just Teased Which Part of the Movie He Shows Up

Dwayne Johnson teased the appearance of Superman in Black Adam's third act.

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Disney+ Reveals New MCU Timeline Order With Werewolf by Night

Disney confirmed Werewolf By Night's place in the MCU timeline, setting it after the events of Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Deadpool Creator Has 1 R-Rated Wolverine Scene In Mind for Deadpool 3, And It’s Amazing

Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld revealed that he has 1 R-rated scene in mind for Wolverine in Deadpool 3.

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Netflix’s Daredevil Showrunner Breaks Silence on She-Hulk Appearance

Netflix's Daredevil showrunner Steven DeKnight shared his honest thoughts about Charlie Cox's appearance in She-Hulk.

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Watch: Chris Evans’ Captain America Virginity Addressed In New She-Hulk Clip

A new clip from She-Hulk: Attorney at Law had an unexpected reference to Steve Rogers' virginity.

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She-Hulk: Marvel Studios Demanded 1 Thing for Daredevil’s Return

She-Hulk head writer Jessica Gao revealed Marvel Studios' one demand regarding Daredevil's return.

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She-Hulk Reveals First Official MCU Funko Pops

Three new official Funko Pop! figures for She-Hulk have been officially revealed.

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Is She-Hulk’s Daredevil Different Than Netflix’s? New Episode Reveals 7 Hints

Daredevil's arrival in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law teased how the character is different from his Netflix counterpart.

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Daredevil’s Yellow Suit Explained: Matt Murdock Upgrades to a New Costume in She-Hulk

Unlike his Netflix series, Daredevil now wears a yellow and red suit in the latest She-Hulk episode. Why did Matt Murdock get a new superhero suit?

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Suicide Squad's Infamous Ayer Cut Holds Secret Screening

David Ayer confirmed that he held a secret screening of Suicide Squad's Ayer Cut to a loyal fan who supports the movement.

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1 of Marvel's Worst Superheroes Just Got Introduced In She-Hulk

She-Hulk's latest episode introduced Leap-Frog, one of Marvel's worst superheroes.

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The Flash Co-Star Supports Ezra Miller Amid Controversial Allegations

The Flash actress Saoirse-Monica Jackson expressed her support toward Ezra Miller amid the controversy that he is facing.

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DC's Arrowverse Lives? 1 New Spin-off Show Is Still Getting Made

David Ramsey's Arrowverse spin-off series received an exciting update from TV Line.

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Spider-Man: Sony Finds Director for Next Marvel Spin-off Movie

Gravity writer Jonas Cuaron was revealed to be the director of Sony's El Muerto movie.

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Elizabeth Olsen Clarifies Her Dubious John Krasinski Doctor Strange 2 Comments

Elizabeth Olsen clarified her questionable comments about John Krasinksi while filming Doctor Strange 2.

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Star Wars Acolyte: New Update Reveals Expected Disney+ Debut Window

A new update indicated disappointing news about the release date of Star Wars' The Acolyte series on Disney+.

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Avengers 6 Writer Announcement Gets Mixed Reactions From Fans

MCU fans revealed their mixed reactions following the announcement that Michael Waldron is writing Avengers: Secret Wars.

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Disney Releases 6 New Official Posters for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Six new official posters for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever were revealed ahead of its premiere next month.

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First Footage of Iron Man's Replacement, Ironheart, Released by Marvel

Black Panther 2's final trailer unveiled a fresh look at Dominique Thorne's Riri Williams fully suited up.

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