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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MCU: First Look at Ironheart Actress on Disney+ Set (Photo)
The first set photo of Dominique Thorne on the set of Marvel Studios' Ironheart series emerged online.
How Marvel's Kevin Feige Reacted to Joaquin Phoenix Rejecting Doctor Strange
Former Marvel Studios' production lead attorney Paul Sarker revealed how the studio reacted to Joaquin Phoenix turning down the Doctor Strange role.
Why Marvel Studios Has Abandoned MCU Mega-Deals With Actors
Former Marvel Studios production attorney Paul Sarker revealed his thoughts on why the studio got rid of long-term contracts for MCU stars.
Will Thor’s Valkyrie Get Her Own Spin-off? MCU Star Responds
Tessa Thompson addressed the possibility of seeing a Valkyrie spin-off series on Disney+ in the future.
Marvel Studios Just Found Its Captain America 4 Director
A new report revealed that Nigerian filmmaker Julius Onah is set to direct Anthony Mackie's Captain America 4.
Avengers 5: MCU Writer Reveals Surprising Original Plan for Scarlet Witch
Doctor Strange 2 head writer Michael Waldron revealed that Marvel was planning to use the Scarlet Witch as a villain in another movie.
Hidden Agents of SHIELD Connection Spotted In Ms. Marvel Episode 5 (Photos)
Ms. Marvel's latest episode featured a visual connection to ABC"s Agents of SHIELD.
Doctor Strange 2 Designer Confirms Thor's Brother's Cut Appearance
Doctor Strange 2 costume designer Graham Churchyard confirmed that Balder the Brave, Thor's brother, almost appeared in the MCU sequel.
Black Panther 2 Actor Reacts to First Photo of Sequel’s Main Villain
Tenoch Huerta, who is rumored to play Namor in Black Panther 2, teased his involvement in the sequel by sharing a hilarious social media post.
Thor: Love and Thunder Actress Expresses Disney+ Spin-off Hopes
Jaimie Alexander expressed hopes for a potential Disney+ spin-off series starring Lady Sif.
Letitia Wright's Shuri Gets a Makeover In New Black Panther 2 Promo Poster
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.
Gotham Knights: CW’s Batman Spin-off Actors Confirm Joker & Robin Connections
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.