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

Hawkeye's New Episode References Spider-Man: No Way Home Easter Egg

Hawkeye's latest episode managed to sneak in a Spider-Man: No Way Home Easter egg.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Reactions Promise Unexpected Cameos & Surprises

Two critics reactions for Spider-Man: No Way Home promised unexpected cameos and surprises from MCU threequel.

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Doctor Strange Yells Expletives In New Spider-Man: No Way Home Clip

A new Spider-Man: No Way Home clip showed Doctor Strange getting frustrated over the botched spell that unleashed the Multiverse.

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Thor 4 Poster Leak Reveals New Costume for Chris Hemsworth's Hero

New Thor: Love and Thunder concept art unveiled the best look at the Chris Hemsworth-led MCU sequel.

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Marvel Releases New Hawkeye Posters for Mysterious Characters

Two new Hawkeye posters highlight the mysterious parents of Kate Bishop.

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Disney Exec Reacts to Doctor Strange 2 Trailer Rumor

Disney's President of Marketing Asad Ayaz responded to a Doctor Strange 2 rumor on Twitter, leaving fans with more questions than answers.

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Hawkeye Actor Says Finale Will Change Avengers Universe In a Big Way

Hawkeye's Fra Fee teased that the series' last two episodes have "huge ramifications for the rest of the MCU moving forward."

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Spider-Man Actors React to Fan Theories About Daredevil, Doctor Strange 2 & More

Spider-Man: No Way Home's main trio shared their reactions toward different fan theories about the MCU threequel.

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Listen: Spider-Man: No Way Home Releases Epic 10-Minute-Long Theme Song

Spider-Man: No Way Home composer Michael Giacchino officially released a 10-minute preview of his score for the MCU threequel.

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Spider-Man Cast Campaigns for Timothée Chalamet as Marvel Villain

Spider-Man: No Way Home's main trio shared their first choice for the MCU's Harry Osborn in a new interview.

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Tom Holland Wants to Remake Tobey Maguire's Iconic Spider-Man Kiss Scene... With a Twist

Tom Holland admitted that he wants to recreate Tobey Maguire's iconic Spider-Man kiss, but with a twist.

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Brie Larson Reveals Clever New Captain Marvel 2 Logo

Brie Larson shared a brand new logo for The Marvels ahead of its 2023 theatrical debut.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals Spoilery New Footage of Tobey Maguire Villains

A new Spider-Man: No Way Home featurette revealed fresh footage of Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin, Alfred Molina's Doctor Octopus, and Jamie Foxx's Electro.

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Watch: Zendeya Upset That Tom Holland Spoiled Avengers Endgame Death

Zendaya revealed in a new interview that Tom Holland spoiled Iron Man's death in Avengers: Endgame for her.

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Benedict Cumberbatch Surprised by Doctor Strange 2's 'Very Busy' Plot

Benedict Cumberbatch teased that "there's a lot of stuff going on" in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' story.

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Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam Looks Intense on New Movie Cover

A fresh look at Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam was unveiled in a brand new Total Film magazine cover.

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Andrew Garfield's Electro Calls Spider-Man His 'Friend' In New No Way Home Promo

A brand new Spider-Man: No Way Home featured dialogue that references Electro's The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

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James Gunn Reacts to Hawkeye's Surprising Guardians of the Galaxy Easter Egg

Hawkeye's second episode included an unexpected tribute to James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy.

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Ant-Man 3: Leaked Photo Teases Kang's Appearance

Official Ant-Man 3 merchandise might have unveiled the first look at Jonathan Majors' Kang The Conqueror.

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Marvel Game Hints at Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man: No Way Home Roles

Evidence from Marvel Contest of Champions revealed that Marvel is subtly hinting at the appearance of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield in No Way Home.

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Marvel Reveals Shang-Chi's Brother In New Deleted Scene

A new Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings deleted scene was revealed, and it confirms Razor Fist is the adopted brother of Simu Liu's Marvel hero.

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Batgirl Director Reveals First Set Photo From HBO Max Movie

A new set photo confirmed that filming for Batgirl has officially begun.

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Kathryn Hahn Reacts to Agatha: House of Harkness WandaVision Spin-off

Kathryn Hahn admitted that she has "no idea" if Mephisto would appear in the WandaVision spinoff, Agatha: House of Harkness.

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Aquaman 2 Actor Reveals Why Jason Momoa Sequel Is Better Than the First

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom star Dolph Lundgren teased that the sequel's script is "stronger and it’s more exciting."

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Andrew Garfield Claims Spider-Man: No Way Home Leaked Set Video is Photoshopped

Andrew Garfield is "done" with Spider-Man: No Way Home return rumors, claiming the recent set leak of himself and Tobey Maguire is photoshopped.

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MCU: New Data Reveals Just How Important Marvel Is to Disney+

A new study revealed the huge impact of Marvel Studios' projects on Disney+.

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Robert Pattinson's The Batman: New Plot Synopsis Teases Riddler, Penguin & More Roles

A new synopsis for The Batman was revealed, and it teased several plot details of the DCEU film.

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Hawkeye: All the Lyrics Sung In Captain America Musical

Hawkeye's first episode showcased Rogers: The Musical, and it features fun yet intriguing lyrics.

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New Spider-Man: No Way Home Footage Reveals Emotional Scene With Zendaya & Holland

A brand-new TV spot for Spider-Man: No Way Home unveiled an emotional scene between Peter Parker and MJ.

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Keanu Reeves Breaks Silence on Marvel Cast Rumors

Keanu Reeves admitted that it would be an "honor" to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals New Action Scenes of Tobey Maguire's Doc Ock

An official new TV spot for Spider-Man: No Way Home has revealed new action scenes involving Tom Holland's Peter Parker and Alfred Molina's Doctor Octopus.

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Arrowverse Reveals First Look at Batman Villain Poison Ivy In Batwoman

A brand-new look at Nicole Kang's major transformation into Poison Ivy on The CW's Batwoman was officially unveiled.

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Marvel Studios Announces Mystery Project With Scarlett Johansson

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed that Scarlett Johansson has a "top secret" project in the MCU.

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Fifty Shades Star Jamie Dornan Met With Marvel Studios for Superhero Role

Fifty Shades of Gray star Jamie Dornan revealed in a new interview that he had a meeting with Marvel Studios.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home: Sam Raimi Co., Jaime Foxx & More React to New Trailer

From Jamie Foxx to Jacob Batalon, here are the different reactions of MCU stars about the latest No Way Home trailer.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Releasing Sooner Than Expected In One Country

Spider-Man: No Way Home is set to premiere in the United Kingdom on December 15, 2021.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home: Hidden Detail Reveals Zendaya's Surprising Role In Electro Fight

New evidence from the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer revealed that Zendaya's MJ and Jacob Batalon's Ned Leeds help Spider-Man on a mission against Electro.

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Why Andrew Garfield's Lizard Returns In Spider-Man: No Way Home (Theory Explained)

Spider-Man: No Way Home's second trailer showcased the return of Rhys Ifans' Lizard from The Amazing Spider-Man, but with a different design.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Reveals Return of Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Villains

Spider-Man: No Way Home's second trailer revealed the full villain line-up of the MCU threequel.

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Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Photo Reveals Sylvester Stallone as Marvel Hero

Sylvester Stallone wore his MCU costume in a new behind-the-scenes photo from the set of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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