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

Tom Holland's Spider-Man Deal Between Marvel Studios & Sony Rumored To Be Extended

Tom Holland's Spider-Man will remain an integral part of the MCU moving forward since Marvel Studios reportedly "extended the deal" with Sony to keep the character.

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3: Daredevil Star Charlie Cox Has Reportedly Already Filmed Scenes

A new rumor states that "nobody knows" if Charlie Cox's version of Daredevil in Spider-Man 3 will be a fresh take or the same one from the Netflix show.

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Spider-Man 3: Set Photos Show Zendaya & Tom Holland's Marvel Characters Together

New set photos from Spider-Man 3 shows off Tom Holland's Peter Parker and Zendaya's MJ.

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3: New Set Photo Teases High School Scenes

A new set photo from Spider-Man: No Way Home appears to tease that the film will return to Midtown High.

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Into the Spider-Verse Producer Shares Hilarious Response to Spider-Man: No Way Home Leaks

Christopher Miller, who is one of the producers of Into the Spiderverse, reacted to the current hype surrounding the rumored inclusions of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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New Spider-Man: No Way Home Clip Reveals Intense Doc Ock Highway Battle

The second official No Way Home clip showcased a glimpse of the bridge battle between Doc Ock and Spider-Man.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals Tobey Maguire Easter Egg That We All Missed

A brand new Easter egg from Spider-Man: No Way Home was revealed, and it is connected to Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man 2.

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Disney+ Reveals Expansion Into 48 New Countries & Territories

Disney confirmed that Disney+ will launch in several territories in June, such as the United Arab Emirates, Slovenia, Serbia, and Israel.

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Disney+ Reveals How Long Commercials Will Play for Ad-Tier Subscribers

Disney executives revealed the plan behind the new ad tier option for Disney+ in a new report.

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Star Wars Reveals Official Boba Fett Character Poster For The Mandalorian Season 2

A new character poster for The Mandalorian Season 2 showcases an exciting look at the return of Boba Fett.

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The Mandalorian: Star Wars Releases New Images of Boba Fett, Fennec Shand & More From Season 2

A new set of images from "Chapter 14" of The Mandalorian has arrived, and it showcases an exciting look at the high-stakes episode of Season 2.

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The Mandalorian: Spoilery Images From Latest Season 2 Episode Released By Disney

This first batch of official stills showcases the fun and action-packed "Chapter 15" of The Mandalorian Season 2.

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Marvel Boss Addresses Possible Revivals of Jessica Jones & Luke Cage Netflix Shows

Kevin Feige admitted that he will "never say never" about the potential revival of Marvel's Netflix shows.

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Spider-Man 3 Listing Teases Courtroom Scene & Possible Daredevil Appearance

A new casting report may potentially confirm the arrival of Charlie Cox's Daredevil in Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Versions Reportedly Feature Daredevil's Matt Murdock

A new rumor revealed that one version of Spider-Man: No Way Home's second trailer featured Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock.

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Will Daredevil's Deborah Ann Woll Return to the MCU? Kingpin Actor Shares His Thoughts

Kingpin actor Vincent D'Onofrio gave praise to Deborah Ann Woll's performance as Karen Page in Netflix's Daredevil series.

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Is Daredevil Now MCU Canon? Netflix Director Reacts to Confusion

Steven DeKnight, who directed Netflix's Daredevil, addressed the speculation of whether the Marvel show is canon to the MCU.

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How Hawkeye's Kingpin Surprise Could Impact Punisher, Luke Cage & More Netflix Heroes

Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin is officially back in Hawkeye's latest episode, and The Direct breaks down what could it mean for the rest of Marvel's heroes.

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How Andrew Garfield & Charlie Cox Worked Together to Prevent Spider-Man Spoilers

Charlie Cox revealed how Andrew Garfield helped him to preserve their surprise appearances in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals First Poster Featuring Daredevil Actor

Sony Pictures revealed a new Spider-Man: No Way Home poster featuring the three Spider-Men and a really good lawyer.

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3: Zendaya Teases Marvel Spider-Verse Crossover with Playful Comment

Zendaya was tightlipped about the potential Spiderverse-related plot of the MCU's Spider-Man 3, admitting that she can "neither confirm nor deny" if the rumors are true.

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Spider-Man 3: No Way Home: Promo Video Teases Spider-Verse Plot

A new promo video for Spider-Man: No Way Home includes two glitches that could tease two new realities.

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Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Reportedly Have Bigger Than Expected Spider-Man: No Way Home Roles

A new Marvel rumor revealed how much screentime Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield will have in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Star Trolls Fans Over Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Rumors

A new Spider-Man: No Way Home promotional video showed Tom Holland trolling fans over Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's rumored appearances.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Fans React to Leaked Songs With Bold Maguire & Garfield Claims

Spider-Man fans shared their reactions to the recently-leaked soundtrack of Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Star Teases Hilarious Scene With Andrew Garfield's Electro

Tom Holland teased that Spider-Man: No Way Home is "the funniest [movie] we've made," specifically citing Jamie Foxx's presence in the threequel.

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Don Cheadle’s Marvel Disney+ Show Receives Exciting Production Update

Marvel Studios executive Jenna Berger shared a promising filming update for Don Cheadle's Armor Wars series.

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Star Wars Will Explore Rise of Skywalker Aftermath With Disney Plus' Visions Episode

An upcoming episode of Star Wars: Visions will reportedly be set after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, but it will not be canon.

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Star Wars Visions: New Trailer Features Boba Fett & Tatooine Along With Many New Characters & Worlds

A new trailer for Visions was officially released, highlighting the Star Wars universe's shift into the world of anime.

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Why Marvel Didn’t Cast ‘Morgan Freeman’ Actor to Play Thor’s Eternity

Thor: Love and Thunder VFX supervisor Jake Morrison opened up about Eternity's inclusion in the movie.

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Disney Releases Spoilery Photos From Rosario Dawson-Led The Mandalorian Episode

The first batch of official stills from "Chapter 13" of The Mandalorian Season 2 teases the show's biggest cameo to date.

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Marvel Teases New Version of The Avengers In Trailer For MCU's What If...?

A new version of the Avengers is set to debut in Marvel Studios' What If...?

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Sebastian Stan Shares Hilarious Marvel Recording Footage For Disney+'s What If...?

In hilarious fashion, Sebastian Stan shares new footage of himself recording lines for Marvel's What If...? animated series.

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The MCU Will Revisit an Important Nick Fury Storyline In Disney+'s What If Episode

What If…? head writer Brad Winderbaum confirmed that one of the episodes of the series will revolve around Nick Fury's Big Week leading to the events of The Avengers.

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Guardians of the Galaxy's James Gunn Admits He's Bored By Most Superhero Movies

The Suicide Squad director James Gunn admits that a "lot" of superhero movies are boring.

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Will She-Hulk Get a Season 2? Marvel Director Responds

She-Hulk director Kat Coiro addressed if the upcoming MCU series will have a second season.

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Ms. Marvel Season 2? New Evidence Teases Disney+ Plans for Renewal

New evidence indicated that Ms. Marvel could be renewed for a second season on Disney+.

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Supergirl: Izabela Vidovic Breaks Down Season 6 Return, Potential Midvale Spinoff & More (Exclusive)

Izabela Vidovic opened up about her return as the young Kara Danvers in the final season of CW's Supergirl.

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The Flash: First Look at Jordan Fisher as Barry Allen's Son Revealed By Set Photos

A new set photo from CW's The Flash provides a first look at Jordan Fisher's Bart Allen wearing a comic-accurate Impulse costume.

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Arrowverse Heroes Reunite In New Photos From DC's Legends of Tomorrow Special Episode

New behind-the-scenes photos for the 100th episode of Legends of Tomorrow has been released, teasing an epic reunion of the show's stellar cast.

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