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

WandaVision's Kat Dennings Thanks Natalie Portman For Enlarging Her Thor Role

Kat Dennings revealed that Darcy was only planned for two scenes for 2011's Thor, but her friendship with Natalie Portman changed all of that.

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Star Wars: Rian Johnson Shares New Set Video Showing Off Incredible SFX From The Last Jedi

A new video from the set of Star Wars: The Last Jedi showcases an impressive look at the special effects work of the film.

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Marvel Celebrates Anniversary of Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther Release

Marvel Studios shared several behind-the-scenes photos from the set of Black Panther to celebrate the film's three-year anniversary.

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WandaVision’s Twins: Young Avengers Connection Explained

The Direct breaks down the impact of Tommy and Billy's debut on the larger MCU after their arrival in "Episode 3" of 'WandaVision.'

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Justice League: First Image of Jared Leto's Joker In Snyder Cut Released

The image includes a blurry picture of the Clown Prince of Crime that is similar to Joaquin Phoenix's version from the 2019 DC film.

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James Gunn Doesn't Want Tony Stark's Avengers: Endgame Death To Be Milked In the MCU

James Gunn admits that "there's a difference between truly meaningful deaths & plot twist deaths."

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Hawkeye Disney+: Set Photos Reveal New Look at Armed Villains

New set photos from the production of Hawkeye provide a clean look at the Tracksuit Mafia.

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Star Wars: Ewan McGregor Rumored to Appear in Andor Spin-Off Series

Obi-Wan Kenobi, the prequel trilogy's hero, is rumored to have a sizeable role in Andor.

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Why DC’s Arrowverse Shows Got Cancelled (It Wasn’t The CW’s Fault)

A new report revealed the true reason behind the cancellation of some of the Arrowverse shows.

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Star Wars Reveals Snoke's Surprising Connection To The Old Republic

An interesting sequel trilogy connection from The High Republic Era has been revealed.

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The Mandalorian Special Reveals George Lucas & Rosario Dawson Bonding While Filming

Four new shots from the hour-long Disney+ special highlight the bond Rosario Dawson on the set of The Mandalorian Season 2.

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Doctor Strange 2-Themed Food Menu Unveiled at Japan Restaurant (Photos)

Marvel partnered with a Japanese restaurant to promote Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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Loki: Disney Announces Tesseract Episode of Marvel Studios Legends For Tom Hiddleston Series

Two new episodes of Marvel Legends featuring Loki and the Tesseract were officially announced by Disney.

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Star Wars Releases Unused Palpatine Designs In Official Concept Art From The Rise of Skywalker

Several pieces of concept art from The Rise of Skywalker highlight the surprising return of Emperor Palpatine.

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Is Doctor Strange 2's Captain Carter the Same One From What If? MCU Writer Responds

Doctor Strange 2 lead writer Michael Waldron addressed the question of whether or not the film's Captain Carter is the same one from the What If...? series.

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WandaVision: Evan Peters Reflects on That Ralph Bohner Twist

Evan Peters admitted that he laughed "hysterically" when he found out his character's last name while filming WandaVision.

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MCU: America Chavez Standalone Movie/Show Teased By Marvel Writer

Doctor Strange 2 writer Michael Waldron teased the potential standalone project of America Chavez after her stint in the sequel.

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Christian Bale Reportedly Looks 'Terrifying' In Thor: Love and Thunder Footage

A new rumor indicated that Christian Bale's Gorr the God Butcher will look "terrifying" in Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2’s New Title Reportedly Revealed

A new comment from a gaming insider may have revealed the title for the sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

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James Gunn Teases Batman & Superman's Impact on The Suicide Squad Spin-off Peacemaker

The first official still of James Gunn's Peacemaker series from HBO Max has arrived, and it provides a not-so-clean look at John Cena's DC anti-hero.

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Marvel Releases One of Its Weirdest Tie-In Commercials Yet With New Eternals Promo

A unique Eternals promo was officially unveiled ahead of its worldwide release on November 5, 2021.

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WandaVision: Elizabeth Olsen Opens Up About Quicksilver Connection

Elizabeth Olsen teased that Wanda's real-world memories will play a huge role in the next batch of WandaVision episodes.

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Will John Krasinski Appear In the Fantastic Four Movie? Marvel Writer Responds

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness writer Michael Waldron revealed interesting details about John Krasinki's involvement in the sequel.

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X-Men Star Ian McKellen Responds to Elizabeth Olsen's Magneto Comments

Ian McKellan responded to Elizabeth Olsen's comments about choosing him to play her father, Magneto, in the MCU.

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Russell Crowe's Unexpected Marvel Role Teased by Director

Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi teased the upcoming MCU debut of Russell Crowe as Zeus in the movie.

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New Moon Knight Photos Reveal Unseen Looks at Jake Lockley

A new batch of official stills from Moon Knight featured a fresh look at Oscar Isaac's Jake Lockley.

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Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam Reveals Best Look at Cyclone’s DCEU Costume

A Black Adam prequel comic showcased the best look yet at the Justice Society of America member, Cyclone.

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Moon Knight Season 2: Disney+ Tweet Spurs Renewal Speculation

An official Disney+ Hotstar account teased a second season for Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight.

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Doctor Strange 2 Star Responds to Backlash Over America Chavez's Two Moms

Xochitl Gomez addressed the backlash over America Chavez's two moms in the Doctor Strange sequel during a new interview.

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Watch: Ms. Marvel Teaser Reveals New Looks at Controversial Powers

Marvel Studios unveiled a brand new look at the Ms. Marvel Disney+ series.

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James Gunn Shares Heartfelt Goodbye to His Guardians of the Galaxy

James Gunn shared an emotional goodbye to the Guardians of the Galaxy after wrapping production for the MCU threequel.

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Ms. Marvel Disney+ Show Adds Bollywood Guest Star

A new report indicated that Farhan Akhtar has joined the Ms. Marvel Disney+ series in an unknown role.

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Elizabeth Olsen Reacts to Doctor Strange 2 Ending, Teases Her MCU Future

Elizabeth Olsen revealed her hopes to work with Benedict Cumberbatch again in a future MCU project.

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Doctor Strange 2 Earns One of Marvel’s Best Openings of All-Time

A new report revealed that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness earned $36M in Thursday previews.

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Doctor Strange 2 Actor Urges Fans to Stay for One Post-Credits Scene

Benedict Wong urged fans to stay for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' post-credits scene.

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Disney+ Reveals New Special Collection of Obi-Wan Kenobi Movies & Shows

Disney+ revealed a special collection dedicated to Obi-Wan Kenobi ahead of his own series this month.

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Moon Knight Director Confirms 2 Marvel Crossovers Got Scrapped

Moon Knight director Mohamed Diab revealed details about a scrapped MCU crossover idea in the Disney+ series.

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Doctor Strange 2 Director Confirms Major Cuts From First Edit

Sam Raimi confirmed that Multiverse of Madness' final runtime is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

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Karen Gillan Casts Doubt on Her Marvel Future After Guardians of the Galaxy 3

Karen Gillan confirmed that she already wrapped filming for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, but she's unsure if she will return after the threequel.

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Loki Head Writer Confirms Replacement for Season 2

Loki Season 1 writer Michael Waldron confirmed that Eric Martin has "taken over" as the series' new head writer for Season 2.

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