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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Shuri's new look was revealed in a new Black Panther 2 promotional poster.
Thor: Love and Thunder Suffers Overseas Delay
Disney confirmed that Thor: Love and Thunder has been delayed to July 21 in Malaysia.
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Gotham Knights actress Olivia Rose-Keegan confirmed that her character, Duela, is the Joker's daughter in the series.
Disney+ Announces Surprise Episodes of Marvel Studios Legends Ahead of Thor 4
Disney confirmed that three new episodes of Marvel Studios legends featuring Thor, Jane Foster, and Korg & Valkyrie will premiere on the streaming service.
Watch Harley Quinn’s First Episode Online for FREE Ahead of Season 3
Warner Bros. and HBO Max officially released the first episode of the Harley Quinn animated series for FREE.
Ms. Marvel's Red Dagger Twist Already Spoiled by the Comics (Theory)
Ms. Marvel's latest episode introduced Red Dagger into the MCU, and the character's arrival could present huge ramifications in The Marvels.
Did Howard Stern Just Leak Marvel Studios' Doctor Doom Plans?
Howard Stern may have accidentally leaked his involvement in a potential Doctor Doom project set in the MCU.
Chris Evans Calls Out Tom Holland for Spoiling Marvel Secrets
Chris Evans called out Spider-Man star Tom Holland and Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo over mishandling of the MCU's secrets.
How Doctor Strange 2 Sets Up John Krasinski’s Fantastic Four Movie (Theory)
John Krasinksi finally made his Marvel debut as Mister Fantastic in Doctor Strange 2, but will he actually return in the main MCU?
How Morbius Reshoots Dramatically Changed Its Ending
Morbius' reshoots reportedly changed the film's ending.
Chris Hemsworth Danced to ABBA In Thor: Love and Thunder Deleted Scene
Chris Hemsworth revealed details about a scrapped Thor 4 scene involving his character dancing to the tune of ABBA's songs.
Emma Roberts Cast In Sony's Spider-Man Universe
A new report revealed that Emma Roberts has joined Sony's Spider-Man spinoff, Madame Web, in an unknown role.
MCU Boss Teases Thor's Next Evolution In Future Projects
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige addressed Thor's future in the MCU after Thor: Love and Thunder.
New Thor: Love and Thunder Clip Reveals Venom-Like Villain
A new Thor: Love and Thunder clip featured Gorr's minions that has a similar design with Venom.
Doctor Strange 2 Changed a Key Scene Right Before Release
Doctor Strange 2's visual effects supervisor revealed a last-minute change to one of the sequel's memorable scenes.
Captain Marvel 2 Undergoing Reshoots Soon
Samuel L. Jackson confirmed that reshoots for The Marvels will start soon.
Chris Hemsworth Reacts to His Bare Ass In Thor: Love And Thunder
Chris Hemsworth shared his reaction to his bare ass scene in Marvel Studios' Thor: Love and Thunder.
Thor: Love and Thunder’s Latest Trailer Features Spoilery Footage
A new Thor 4 trailer featured spoiler-heavy footage of Chris Hemsworth's MCU hero.
Marvel Reveals New Toys for Tobey & Andrew’s Spider-Man: No Way Home Heroes
A new batch of official merchandise for Spider-Man: No Way Home featuring Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's Marvel heroes was revealed.
Ms. Marvel’s Noor Dimension Explained: Doctor Strange 2 & Thor Connections Revealed
Ms. Marvel's latest episode namedropped the Noor Dimension, a significant interdimensional space that could have massive ramifications to the MCU.
Elizabeth Olsen Wants Major Change for Future Marvel Appearances
Elizabeth Olsen discussed her plans for the Scarlet Witch in future Marvel movies, teasing an "older and wiser" version of Wanda Maximoff.
Benedict Cumberbatch Addresses Doctor Strange 3 Likelihood
Benedict Cumberbatch expressed his hope of seeing a third Doctor Strange movie: "I would love to do another one."
Christian Bale Finally Breaks Silence on Joining the Marvel Universe
Christian Bale addressed his MCU debut as Gorr the God Butcher in Thor: Love and Thunder in a new interview.
Natalie Portman Reveals How She Got Jacked for Thor: Love and Thunder
Natalie Portman revealed that she "trained for a long time" to prepare for her return as Mighty Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder.
Christian Bale Goes Completely Bald In New Thor: Love and Thunder Photos
A new batch of behind-the-scenes photos from Thor: Love and Thunder showcased a detailed breakdown of how Christian Bale went bald for the role of Gorr.
James Gunn Divulges the Real Reason Why Marvel Movies Are So Popular
Guardians director James Gunn believes that Marvel Studios' VFX work is the main reason why its films are so popular today.
The Flash Movie Releases Ridiculous New Cover Featuring Ezra Miller’s Hero (Photos)
Marketing for The Flash is still in full swing as DC Comics recently unveiled a variant comic cover featuring Ezra Miller's DCEU hero.
Aquaman 2 Fans React to Amber Heard Recast News With Replacement Hopes (Emilia Clarke & More)
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom fans shared their reaction to Amber Heard's recasting news in the sequel on social media.
Thor: Love and Thunder Makes MCU History With Naughty Rating
Thor: Love and Thunder officially received a "partial nudity" rating, marking the first time that an MCU flick received such a classification.
New Photo Sparks Theories on Shang-Chi & Agents of SHIELD MCU Crossover
A new image of Simu Liu and Chloe Bennett sparked speculation that a potential MCU crossover between Shang-Chi and Agents of SHIELD could happen.
Ms. Marvel: Kamran’s Big Secret Is Already Spoiled By the Comics
Ms. Marvel introduced Rish Shah's Kamran as Kamala Khan's friend, but Marvel Comics may hint that he presents trouble instead of friendship.
Iron Man Disney+ Spin-off, Ironheart, Receives Promising Updates
Manny Montana (Good Girls) reportedly joined the Ironheart Disney+ show as a series regular.
Shang-Chi Movie Reveals Horrifying Monsters That Got Cut (Photos)
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings originally included more demon allies for the Dweller-in-the-Darkness.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Re-Titling ‘Werewolf by Night’ Disney+ Special
A new report indicated that Marvel Studios' Halloween Special will not be titled Werewolf By Night.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2 Will Feature Over 200 Characters
Spider-Man Across the Spideverse was confirmed to include 240 characters while taking place in 6 different universes.
Sony Casts New Vulture Actor for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2
New cast members and story details were revealed for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2.
Thor 4 Director Critiques Natalie Portman’s Jane In Earlier MCU Movies
Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi shared his honest thoughts about Natalie Portman's MCU return as Jane Foster.
Thor: Love and Thunder Confirms Exact TIME Tickets Go On Sale
Thor: Love and Thunder's tickets were reported to be on sale starting Monday, June 13 in the United States.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Actor Reacts to the Grand Inquisitor's Fake Death
Rupert Friend addressed if the Grand Inquisitor is truly dead in Obi-Wan Kenobi, teasing that his character has two stomachs.
Ms. Marvel Season 2: TV Writers Address Future After Captain Marvel 2
Ms. Marvel producer Sana Amanat revealed her hope of seeing a second season for the Kamala Khan-led series on Disney+.