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

Zack Snyder's Justice League Trailer Reveals Joker, Batman, Darkseid & More

The new trailer also unveils an impressive showcase of the Knightmare timeline.

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WandaVision’s Teyonah Parris Joins Disney+ Christmas Movie

A new report revealed that WandaVision's Teyonah Parris has joined the cast of Disney+'s Dashing Through the Snow.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League Proves Joker Knows Most Important Batman Secret

Zack Snyder's Justice League included an important reveal regarding the dynamic between Ben Affleck's Batman and Jared Leto's Joker.

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Marvel's Black Widow: New Set Photo Shows Scarlett Johansson In Action

Natasha Romanoff soars high in this latest action-packed set image from Black Widow.

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Justice League: Zack Snyder Reveals Steppenwolf vs. Amazons Scene In Pre-Viz

New pre-viz footage from Zack Snyder's Justice League showcases the director's version of Steppenwolf's battle against the Amazons in Themyscira.

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Marvel Promo Reveals Glorious New Look at Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight Suit

Official Moon Knight merchandise showcased a new look at Oscar Isaac's MCU costume.

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The Batman Movie Reviews: What Are Critics' First Reactions?

Critics' first reactions after seeing Matt Reeves' The Batman have hit the internet.

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Loki Prediction: 5 More Versions of Loki Who Could Appear In His Disney+ Series

The Direct presents a rundown of which other Variants could appear in the Loki Disney+ series.

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Marvel's Black Widow: 6 New Posters Show Off Scarlett Johansson, David Harbour & More

Six new character posters for Marvel Studios' Black Widow have been officially released by Disney.

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Marvel Reportedly Hasn't Touched the Black Widow Movie In the Past Year

A new report revealed that Marvel Studios didn't touch Black Widow in the past year, seemingly hinting that the MCU film has remained unaffected by shifting release dates.

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Marvel Star Rejects Disney CEO Comments About Shang-Chi 'Experiment'

Shang-Chi star Simu Liu addressed the recent box office "experiment" comments of the Disney CEO.

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Warner Bros. Reportedly Regrets Zack Snyder's Justice League Release

A new report revealed that Warner Bros. regrets its decision to release Zack Snyder's Justice League on HBO Max.

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Black Adam: Dwayne Johnson Reveals First Glimpse of Villain Costume

Dwayne Johnson teased the first glimpse of Black Adam's costume for the upcoming DCEU film.

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Loki's Tom Hiddleston Explains Why Fans Love His Thor Villain

Ahead of his upcoming Disney+ series, Tom Hiddleston has opened up why his MCU character, Loki, is very appealing to fans.

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Star Wars Leak Reveals Runtimes & Details For First 2 Episodes of The Bad Batch

The first episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch on Disney+ was rumored to have a runtime of 75 minutes.

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Aquaman 2: Jason Momoa Reveals New Superhero Costume That's Much Darker (Photos)

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom was confirmed to feature a new costume for Jason Momoa's DCEU hero.

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Black Adam: Dwayne Johnson Shares New Set Video In Celebration of Movie Wrap

Black Adam has wrapped filming, according to lead star Dwayne Johnson.

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Dwayne Johnson Reveals Superman & Black Adam's Major Difference

Dwayne Johnson explained the key difference between Superman and Black Adam in a new interview.

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Warner Bros. Confirms DC Movie Announcements at Comic-Con 2022

Dwayne Johnson announced that Black Adam will have a panel at this year's San Diego Comic-Con.

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Aquaman 2 Star Teases Multiple Batmen Appearing In Sequel

Jason Momoa seemingly teased that there are multiple Batmen who will appear in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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Mark Ruffalo Addresses When He’ll Retire From the MCU

Mark Ruffalo addressed when he will retire as Hulk in the MCU.

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She-Hulk Director Confirms Which Key Scene Was 100% CGI

She-Hulk director Kat Coiro revealed that one scene in Episode 2 is 100% CGI.

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Spider-Man's Kraven Actor Spoils Ending Scene In Upcoming Spin-off Movie

Kraven villain actor Alessandro Nivola accidentally spoiled a major moment in the upcoming Spider-Man spin-off.

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Titans Season 4 Script Makes History for DC Show

Beast Boy actor Ryan Potter was confirmed to be credited as a co-writer in one episode of Titans Season 4.

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Marvel Releases First Poster for MCU Abomination's Emil Blonsky In Over a Decade

Tim Roth's Emil Blonsky received his first MCU poster since 2008's The Incredible Hulk.

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New Spider-Man: No Way Home Official Art Collection Unveiled

An official new Spider-Man: No Way Home art book was revealed ahead of the movie's re-release.

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Marvel FINALLY Addresses Edward Norton’s Hulk Departure In the MCU

Mark Ruffalo addressed She-Hulk's callback to 2008's The Incredible Hulk in a new interview.

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She-Hulk Producer Confirms Where Hulk’s Spaceship Is Going (Exclusive)

She-Hulk producer Jessica Gao revealed what's next for Mark Ruffalo's Hulk after Episode 2.

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Marvel Responds to Eternals Fan Complaints In New She-Hulk Episode

She-Hulk Episode 2 revealed a major connection to Chloe Zhao's Eternals.

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Arrowverse's Final Crossover? DC Star Hints at Upcoming Event

Stargirl actress Brec Bassinger teased Arrowverse crossover possibilities in a latest interview.

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Watch: First Spider-Man: No Way Home Deleted Clip Released Online

Sony revealed a new 15-second clip featuring the villains to promote the theatrical re-release of Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Watch: Disney+ Celebrates WandaVision Day With Iconic Scenes

Disney+ revealed a new video to celebrate WandaVision day, including several iconic scenes of Elizabeth Olsen's MCU character.

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Will Joker Appear In The Batman 2? New Report Puts Return In Question

A new report revealed a disappointing update about Barry Keoghan's return as Joker in The Batman 2.

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Watch: First Spider-Man: No Way Home Extended Cut Footage Released

Sony Pictures revealed a new teaser for Spider-Man: No Way Home's "More Fun Stuff Version."

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She-Hulk Episode 1 Features Hidden Agent Carter Connection

A sneaky Agent Carter Easter egg was spotted in She-Hulk's debut episode on Disney+.

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She-Hulk Cast’s 10 Most Iconic Roles Before Joining the MCU

She-Hulk's all-star cast had many iconic roles in other Hollywood projects.

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Thor: Love and Thunder: First Look at Jeff Goldblum's Deleted Scene

New concept art revealed the first look at Jeff Goldblum's deleted scene in Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Chadwick Boseman Joins Disney Hall of Fame With Legends Honor

Disney officially revealed that it will honor the legacy of the late Chadwick Boseman by making him one of the recipients of the Disney Legends Awards.

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Chris Evans Reacts to She-Hulk’s Naughty Steve Rogers Reveal

Chris Evans shared his funny reaction to a major reveal about his Captain America character in the She-Hulk Disney+ series.

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Deadpool’s Official Twitter Account Makes D--k Joke In Celebration of 1M Followers

Deadpool's official Twitter account celebrated an important milestone amid Deadpool 3's development.

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