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

12 MCU Actors Confirmed for Marvel's 'Crossover Event Series' Secret Invasion

Given that Secret Invasion was confirmed to be the MCU's first crossover event on Disney+, here's every confirmed Marvel actor that will return in the show.

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Moon Knight Season 2 Receives Discouraging Update From Producer

Moon Knight director Mohamed Diab addressed if the MCU series will receive a second season on Disney+.

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Marvel VFX Artist Criticizes Doctor Strange 2’s ‘Uninteresting’ Ideas

One of Marvel Studios VFX artists criticized some of the questionable choices in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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Cancelled Batgirl Movie Plot Details Reveal Flash & Catwoman Connections

A new report revealed that Batgirl has Easter eggs tied to Catwoman and the Flash.

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DC Movies President Upset Over Batgirl Abandonment

A new report revealed the reaction of DC Films President Walter Hamada to Batgirl's cancellation.

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DC Super-Pets Director Jared Stern on Forming a New Justice League (Exclusive)

DC League of Super-Pets director Jared Stern talked about working with The Rock, the decision behind choosing Jessica Cruz's Green Lantern, and more.

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Batman's Arkham Asylum Reportedly Has Big Role In Joker Sequel

A new report revealed that most of Joaquin Phoenix's Joker sequel will be set in Arkham Asylum.

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson Teases Spider-Man & Kraven Crossover Possibilities

Aaron-Taylor Johnson played coy when asked if his Kraven the Hunter would fight Spider-Man.

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Did Marvel Restrict She-Hulk's Muscles? MCU Director Responds

She-Hulk director Kat Coiro explained the decision behind She-Hulk having less muscles in the series.

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Ms. Marvel Official Art Shows Deleted X-Men Cyclops Easter Egg (Photo)

New concept art from Ms. Marvel revealed that the Disney+ series almost featured an Easter egg involving Cyclops.

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DC Super-Pets 2: Director Teases Sequel Possibilities (Exclusive)

DC director Jared Stern addressed the possibility of developing a sequel to League of Super-Pets.

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Watch: First She-Hulk Clip Released Online

The first official clip from Marvel's She-Hulk was released, showing a training session between Bruce Banner and Jennifer Walters.

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DC's Arrowverse Is Seemingly Ending In 2023

The CW confirmed that Grant Gustin's The Flash series will end in Season 9 in 2023.

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Michael Keaton Teases How Much His Batman Has Changed In The Flash Movie

Michael Keaton said that his Bruce Wayne hasn't changed ever since his last appearance in Batman Returns.

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Spider-Verse 2: Sony Reveals First Look at Spider-Woman Cyborg (Photos)

Official new merchandise for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse revealed a brand new addition to the film's web-slinging line-up.

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MCU Theory Reveals Doctor Doom's Major Role In Avengers 6: Secret Wars

A new MCU theory explained Doctor Doom's surprising and unexpected role in Avengers: Secret Wars.

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She-Hulk Star Teases Charlie Cox's 'Amazing' Daredevil Return

She-Hulk actress Tatiana Maslany teased that Jennifer Walters and Matt Murdock are best friends on the Disney+ series.

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How John Krasinski's New Superman Differs From Previous Supermen (Exclusive)

DC League of Super-Pets director Jared Stern revealed that John Krasinski's Superman is a "heroic" yet "relatable" version of the Man of Steel.

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Marvel's Secret Invasion Starting 4 Months of Reshoots

A new rumor claimed that Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion has four months of reshoots.

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Marvel Studios Announces Huge Comic-Con 2022 Presence

Kevin Feige confirmed that Marvel Studios will have a presence in this year's San Diego Comic-Con.

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'New Era' of Warner Bros' DC Universe Incoming, Says Star

Dwayne Johnson teased that Black Adam will spearhead the launch of the DCEU's "anti-hero era."

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Harley Quinn Season 3 Pokes Fun at Suicide Squad’s Ayer Cut

Harley Quinn Season 3 featured a fun callback to David Ayer's Cut of Suicide Squad.

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Did She-Hulk's New Footage Just Tease Ghost Rider's Appearance?

A new She-Hulk featurette potentially teased the debut of Ghost Rider in the MCU.

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Marvel Reveals Weird Change for MCU’s Abomination In Next Appearance

She-Hulk's latest featurette confirmed that the MCU's Abomination will have a new role as a life guru in the series.

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Brie Larson Reacts to Avengers: Kang Dynasty News

Brie Larson shared her enthusiastic response about the news of Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton helming Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.

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Daredevil: Born Again Makes Disney+ History With Record-Breaking Length

Daredevil: Born Again was confirmed to have an 18-episode first season on Disney+, making it the longest MCU series on the streaming service.

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Avengers 5 Gains Familiar Marvel Director

A new report revealed that Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton has been tapped to direct Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.

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The Mandalorian Season 3 Star Reveals Din Djarin’s Reluctant New Role

Pedro Pascal teased that Din Djarin is "reluctant" to accept his newfound leadership role in The Mandalorian Season 3.

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DC Director Reveals How Keanu Reeves’ Batman Differs From Previous Batmen (Exclusive)

DC's League of Super-Pets director Jared Stern explained how Keanu Reeves' Batman is different from other versions of the Dark Knight.

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Ant-Man 3 Director Teases How the Movie Will ‘Permanently’ Change the MCU

Ant-Man 3 director Peyton Reed teased how the upcoming threequel will "permanently" change the MCU.

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Natalie Portman’s Marvel Return Just Got a Bit More Likely

Natalie Portman's son, Aleph, told her to keep doing Marvel movies after Thor: Love and Thunder.

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MCU: Is Shuri the New Black Panther? Letitia Wright Responds

Letitia Wright played coy if Shuri is the next Black Panther in the upcoming MCU sequel.

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Black Panther 2 Main Villain Actor Breaks Silence on 'Fantastic' Role

Tenoch Huerta revealed his thoughts on finally being announced as the MCU's Namor in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

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MCU Ironheart Suit Officially Revealed By Black Panther 2 Merch (Photo)

The first official look at Riri Williams' Ironheart suit was revealed via a new Funko Pop! figure.

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Marvel Boss Just Shattered Russo Brothers' Avengers: Secret Wars Dreams

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed that the Russo Brothers are not attached to direct the next two Avengers movies.

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MCU Thunderbolts Movie Release Date Revealed for Phase 5

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige officially announced the MCU's Thunderbolts movie, the franchise's first team-up project featuring its villains.

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MCU: Fantastic Four Movie Receives Official Release Date

Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four was confirmed to start the MCU's Phase 6.

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MCU's Kang the Conqueror Receives First Look In Official New Poster

The first official look at Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror was revealed by Marvel Studios.

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DCEU Reboot? Dwayne Johnson Teases 'New Era' of DC Movies

During San Diego Comic-Con, Dwayne Johnson continued to tease fans that Black Adam will bring big changes to the DC universe.

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Disney+ Reveals First Look at Spider-Man Prequel Show (Photos)

Marvel Studios released a plethora of details about the animated Spider-Man: Freshman Year show at this year's San Diego Comic-Con.

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