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 Stories

Watch: First Thor: Love and Thunder Deleted Scene Released Online

IGN officially revealed the first deleted scene from Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Superman & Lois: First Look at DC Couple's Teenage Sons On-Screen Revealed

A brief glimpse at the teenage sons of Clark Kent and Lois Lane has been shared by Elizabeth Tulloch from the set of Superman & Lois.

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Superman & Lois Series Unveils Tyler Hoechlin's New Superman Costume

The first full look at Tyler Hoechlin's new Superman costume has been revealed by Warner Bros. and the CW.

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Superman and Lois: First Trailer Teases Fortress of Solitude & Tyler Hoechlin's New Costume

The new trailer pays homage to the Fortress of Solitude in an intriguing way while also revealing the first looks at the two sons of Clark and Lois.

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Superman & Lois: New Trailer Teases Kryptonite-Aided Villain

A new trailer for Superman & Lois teases hard-hitting action amid superhero family drama.

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Marvel's WandaVision: Elizabeth Olsen Compares Full House Experiences To MCU Production

Wanda Maximoff star Elizabeth Olsen shared, in an interview, that the sitcom-type production of WandaVision was "insanity" and its "very meta" for her own life.

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WandaVision: Disney+ Officially Sets January 2021 Premiere Date For Elizabeth Olsen Series

The official release date for Marvel Studios' WandaVision on Disney+ has been revealed by Marvel Studios.

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Marvel Reveals WandaVision's Black & White Scenes In Color With New Featurette

Marvel Studios releases a new featurette detailing the behind-the-scenes of WandaVision.

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Hawkeye Producer Reacts to Fan Theories Amid Leaks

Hawkeye producer Trinh Tran shared her thoughts about fan theories and leaks from the show that emerged online.

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Justice League: Zack Snyder Confirms Watchmen Easter Egg in DCEU Trailer

Zack Snyder has confirmed that a Watchmen-related Easter egg can be seen in the Snyder Cut trailer.

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3: Marvel Casting Filipina Actress For Ned Leeds Relative (Exclusive)

Marvel Studios' Spider-Man 3 casting addition will be for a relative of Jacob Batalon's Ned Leeds.

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Ant-Man Actress Casts Uncertainty on Return In Paul Rudd's Next Marvel Movie

Judy Greer, who plays Maggie Lang in the Ant-Man franchise, revealed that she would be willing to return for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

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Marvel Confirms 6 MCU Movies & Shows Coming In 2022

Marvel Studios confirmed that six MCU live-action movies and shows will premiere in 2022.

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Did Marvel Just Make Star Wars Canon In the MCU?

The penultimate episode of What If...? might have included a couple major Star Wars Easter eggs.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi: New Rumor Reveals Premiere Month of Disney+ Show

A new Star Wars rumor might have revealed the Disney+ premiere date for Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi.

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Marvel Changes Plans for Hawkeye Disney+ Show With Special Two-Episode Premiere

Hawkeye's first two episodes have been confirmed to premiere on Disney+ on November 24, 2021.

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She-Hulk Director Reveals the Truth About Megan Thee Stallion Twerking Scene (Exclusive)

She-Hulk director Kat Coiro explained Megan Thee Stallion's hilarious scene in Episode 3.

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The Batman Movie: New LEGOs Tease Penguin & Catwoman Battles With Robert Pattinson's Hero

Brand-new LEGO sets featuring The Batman were revealed, featuring an intense clash between the Dark Knight and his villains.

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The Mandalorian Season 2: VFX Director Teases Exciting Final Episodes

Hal Hickel, VFX director of The Mandalorian, teased that the fans are "in for a rollercoaster" in the final three episodes of Season 2.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home's Rumored Runtime Would Make It One of Marvel's Longest Movies Ever

Spider-Man: No Way Home's runtime was rumored to be 2 hours and 30 minutes, one minute longer than Avengers: Infinity War.

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Wonder Woman 1984 Easter Egg Could Tease Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam Plot

The DCEU sequel included a notable reference to a famous Middle East country from the Young Justice animated series.

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Wonder Woman 1984 Director Announces 4K Ultra HD For HBO Max Release

It has been confirmed by Wonder Woman 1984 director that the sequel will be released in 4K format on HBO Max.

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The Mandalorian Season 3 Rumored To Feature Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Spaceship

A new rumor may suggest that Boba Fett's Slave 1 ship could be featured in The Mandalorian Season 2.

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Zack Snyder Reveals How Henry Cavill's Black Superman Suit Was Supposed To Help DCEU

Zack Snyder revealed that the black suit of Henry Cavill's Superman served as a "great time delineator" in his cut of Justice League.

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Star Wars Boss Debunks Boba Fett Movie Reports

Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy debunked the report that James Mangold would direct a Boba Fett movie.

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Hawkeye Theory: How One Brutal Daredevil Scene Explains Kingpin's New Weapon

Hawkeye's finale trailer might have teased a potential connection to Netflix's Daredevil series through Kingpin's cane.

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Daredevil Star Reveals Why the MCU Should Abandon Season 3 Storyline

Charlie Cox said that he doesn't think that the MCU reboot of the character would continue the storyline from Daredevil Season 3.

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Star Wars Casts Joel Edgerton, Kumail Nanjiani & More For Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Show

The complete cast of Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series has been unveiled by Lucasfilm.

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Star Wars Teases Qui-Gon Jinn's Role In Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Series

New evidence suggests that Qui-Gon Jinn's Force Ghost will appear in the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series.

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Star Wars: Ewan McGregor Grows Out Beard & Mustache For Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Filming

The updated look of Ewan McGregor for the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series has been revealed in a recent Instagram post.

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Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi: Maya Erskine Joins Star Wars Series In Mystery Role

PEN 15's Maya Erskine will reportedly join Ewan McGregor in the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+.

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Watch: Obi-Wan Kenobi Actress Starts Lightsaber Training For Star Wars Disney+ Show

Moses Ingram once again teased that her unknown character will wield a lightsaber in Obi-Wan Kenobi.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+: Rumor Suggests Darth Vader's Inquisitors To Appear In Series

A new rumor suggests that Moses Ingram's Star Wars character in Obi-Wan Kenobi is actually an Inquisitor.

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Star Wars: Ewan McGregor Is Already Amazed By Disney Plus' Obi-Wan Kenobi Production

Obi-Wan Kenobi actor Ewan McGregor admitted that he is having an "amazing time" filming the Star Wars series due to the use of The Volume.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Series Will Reportedly Feature R2D2 and C-3PO

A new rumor revealed that the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series will showcase the return of R2-D2 and C3PO.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+: Actress Shows Off New Tatooine Merch Gifted by Series Director

A new Obi-Wan Kenobi wrap gift was revealed, and it featured a familiar Tatooine reference.

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Lucasfilm Boss Kathleen Kennedy Gets Candid About Obi-Wan Kenobi Script Problems

Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy admitted that she was initially concerned with the direction of Obi-Wan Kenobi's scripts.

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Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi Originally Featured Darth Maul Instead of Vader

A new report indicated that Darth Maul was supposed to appear in Obi-Wan Kenobi, but the character was cut.

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New Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Poster Shows Off Darth Vader Battle

A new promotional banner for Obi-Wan Kenobi unveiled a preview of the titular Jedi's battle against Darth Vader.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Finale Poster Teases Darth Vader Rematch on Mustafar

A new social media post from Disney+ Hotstar revealed a familiar setting for Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi's rematch.

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