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

Marvel Studios Accused of Blacklisting VFX Artists (Report)

Marvel Studios reportedly strong-armed VFX studios while also creating an alleged blacklist.

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Avatar 3: James Cameron Teases Polar & Desert Settings on Pandora

Avatar director James Cameron teased what to expect in the follow-up to Avatar: The Way of Water.

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Watch: Green Arrow’s CW Return Teased by New Flash Set Video

A new set video from The Flash Season 9 teased Stephen Amell's Green Arrow comeback.

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First Look at Arrowverse’s Evil Batwoman In The Flash Season 9 Officially Released

The Flash Season 9 trailer unveiled the first look at Javicia Leslie's Red Death aka an evil Batwoman.

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Ezra Miller Pleads Guilty Following Felony Burglary Charge

More details about The Flash actor Ezra Miller's controversial case were revealed.

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Ryan Reynolds Shuts Down Hugh Jackman’s Deadpool 3 Title Idea

Ryan Reynolds reacted to Hugh Jackman's "Wolverine and Deadpool" title idea for Marvel Studios' Deadpool 3.

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Ezra Miller Breaks Silence on Playing TWO Characters In The Flash Movie

Ezra Miller broke his silence about playing two characters in The Flash: "It's all gone wonky."

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Avatar 2 Theory Solves Kiri’s Father Mystery

Avatar: The Way of Water didn't answer who Kiri's father is, but a new theory may have solved this mystery.

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Michael Peña Addresses His Ant-Man 3: Quantumania Potential Return

(UPDATED) Michael Peña hilariously addressed whether or not he will appear in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

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Harry Styles’ Marvel Future Gets Reassuring Update from Producer

Marvel Studios producer Nate Moore reassured Harry Styles' MCU return as Starfox.

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Arrowverse Creator Announces New TV Deal With Warner Bros.

Arrowverse creator Greg Berlant signed a new TV deal with Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Hugh Jackman Responds to Steroid Use Allegations for X-Men Role

X-Men star Hugh Jackman addressed the rumor that he used steroids for his Wolverine role.

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Timothée Chalamet's Agent Refutes Claim He Lost New Movie Role After Audition

Timothée Chalamet's agent debunked a report that he lost the lead role for Gladiator 2.

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The Flash Season 9: Every Arrowverse Guest Star Confirmed to Appear

The Flash Season 9 is filled with notable guest stars that are poised to elevate The CW's show's final run.

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New Star Wars Toy Puts Ewan McGregor In Animated Clone Wars Outfit (Photos)

An official new Hot Toys figure highlighted Obi-Wan Kenobi's Clone Wars outfit.

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First Look at Daniel Kaluuya’s Deleted Black Panther 2 Role (Photo)

Official new concept art of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever revealed the scrapped design of Daniel Kaluuya's W'Kabi.

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Don Cheadle Refutes Claims about How He Replaced Terrence Howard at Marvel

Don Cheadle addressed claims about how he replaced Iron Man actor Terrence Howard as James Rhodes aka War Machine.

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James Gunn Reportedly Will NOT Fully Reboot DC's SnyderVerse

A new report described James Gunn and Peter Safran's DCU as a broad but not blanket reset.

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Avatar 2 Director Shut Down Sigourney Weaver's ‘Insecure’ Behavior on Set

Avatar 2 director James Cameron reminded Sigourney Weaver to "stop being insecure" on the set of the sequel.

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Marvel's Agatha Cast: All 10 Actors Expected to Appear (So Far)

Agatha: Coven of Chaos' stellar ensemble could rival WandaVision's stacked cast.

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1 Major Arrowverse Superhero Announces Surprise Return

The Flash showrunner Eric Wallace announced that Stephen Amell will return as Oliver Queen in Season 9.

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Dave Bautista Says Goodbye to Marvel Drax Role

Dave Bautista shared an emotional goodbye to Drax ahead of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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Black Panther 2 Disney+ Release Date Officially Confirmed

(UPDATED) Disney+ has officially revealed Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will start streaming in February 2023.

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The Flash Movie Will Feature a NEW Justice League, Confirms Director

The Flash director Andy Muschietti confirmed that the Ezra Miller-led superhero movie will reveal a new Justice League.

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Marvel Studios Announces Robot Chicken Writer for 2023 Movie

Marvel Studios revealed the four writers for The Marvels, including Robot Chicken scribe Zeb Wells.

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12 Best Actors to Replace Ezra Miller as The Flash

As the DCU heads for an impending reboot, here are 12 actors who could replace Ezra Miller as The Flash.

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Disney Announces Marvel Movie Marathon for 2023 New Year’s

Disney officially announced a Marvel movie marathon on FX in celebration of New Year's Day.

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2 New MCU Halloween Disney+ Specials Rumored to Be on the Way

A new MCU rumor revealed that two more MCU Halloween Disney+ specials are in development after Werewolf By Night.

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Marvel Just Gender-Swapped the MCU’s New Guardians of the Galaxy Hero

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special director James Gunn confirmed that it gender-swapped its new Marvel hero.

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Zachary Levi Wants to Stop Those 'Bullshit' DC Rumors

Shazam actor Zachary Levi called out the fake DC rumors ahead of his upcoming sequel next year.

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Disney+ Announces New Stan Lee Documentary (Video)

Disney+ officially announced a new documentary dedicated to Stan Lee that will be released in 2023.

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The Last of Us: HBO Reveals Lengthy Runtime for Episode 1

HBO confirmed that the first episode of The Last Of Us would have a runtime of 85 minutes.

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The Flash's Final Season Might've Just Teased Barry Allen's Child (Photo)

The Flash Season 9's first look photos teased Iris West-Allen's pregnancy.

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Shazam 2 Is Cutting 1 Criticized Trailer Scene, Reveals Director

Shazam 2 director David F. Sandberg responded to criticism from fans about a kory scene from the trailer.

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Zachary Levi Speaks Out on Shazam Recast Rumors Amid DC Reboot

Shazam actor Zachary Levi responded to a fan if he will stay in his DC superhero role amid James Gunn & Peter Safran's new DCU.

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Captain Marvel 2 Announces 5 Main Cast Members

Marvel Studios officially revealed the top 5 billed actors in 2023's The Marvels.

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Watch: Elizabeth Olsen Makes Exciting Comic-Con Announcement

Kuwait's Comic Festival Convention is confirmed to feature Scarlet Witch actress Elizabeth Olsen as one of its guests.

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Netflix’s Daredevil Showrunner Reacts R-Rating Rumors for Disney+ Reboot

Netflix's Daredevil showrunner Steven DeKnight reacted to a rumor that the MCU's reboot is Rated R.

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Spider-Man 4: Sony "Doesn't Know" When Fans Should Expect Spidey Sequel

Sony's film boss Tom Rothman said that it's a no-brainer that Tom Holland's Spider-Man will return to the big screen.

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The CW Prevented Another Arrowverse Spin-off by Cancelling Stargirl (Report)

A Stargirl spin-off series revolving around the Infinity Inc. would've happened, but The CW prevented its development.

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