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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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.
Ms. Marvel: Kamran’s Big Secret Is Already Spoiled By the Comics
Ms. Marvel introduced Rish Shah's Kamran as Kamala Khan's friend, but Marvel Comics may hint that he presents trouble instead of friendship.
Iron Man Disney+ Spin-off, Ironheart, Receives Promising Updates
Manny Montana (Good Girls) reportedly joined the Ironheart Disney+ show as a series regular.
Shang-Chi Movie Reveals Horrifying Monsters That Got Cut (Photos)
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings originally included more demon allies for the Dweller-in-the-Darkness.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Re-Titling ‘Werewolf by Night’ Disney+ Special
A new report indicated that Marvel Studios' Halloween Special will not be titled Werewolf By Night.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2 Will Feature Over 200 Characters
Spider-Man Across the Spideverse was confirmed to include 240 characters while taking place in 6 different universes.
Sony Casts New Vulture Actor for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2
New cast members and story details were revealed for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2.
Thor 4 Director Critiques Natalie Portman’s Jane In Earlier MCU Movies
Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi shared his honest thoughts about Natalie Portman's MCU return as Jane Foster.
Thor: Love and Thunder Confirms Exact TIME Tickets Go On Sale
Thor: Love and Thunder's tickets were reported to be on sale starting Monday, June 13 in the United States.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Actor Reacts to the Grand Inquisitor's Fake Death
Rupert Friend addressed if the Grand Inquisitor is truly dead in Obi-Wan Kenobi, teasing that his character has two stomachs.
Ms. Marvel Season 2: TV Writers Address Future After Captain Marvel 2
Ms. Marvel producer Sana Amanat revealed her hope of seeing a second season for the Kamala Khan-led series on Disney+.
Chris Evans Open to Marvel Return Amid MCU Comeback Rumors
Chris Evans admitted that an MCU return as Captain America would be a "tall order" if it ever happens.
Captain America 4: Anthony Mackie Wants Sebastian Stan To Return For Future Team-Ups
According to a new interview, Anthony Mackie hopes that he will team up with Bucky Barnes actor Sebastian Stan in a future project.
3 Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness Deleted Scenes Revealed (Descriptions)
A new report revealed what's included in the bonus features of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' Blu-Ray steel book.
Marvel Just Fixed WandaVision’s Avengers: Endgame Plot Hole
Ms. Marvel's debut episode finally explained a confusing WandaVision plot hole tied to Avengers: Endgame.
Watch: Black Adam's First Trailer Shows The Rock Killing People
A brand-new Black Adam trailer unveiled the best look yet at Dwayne Johnson's DC anti-hero.
The Batman Movie's Joker Originally Had Comic-Accurate Hairstyle (Photo)
The Batman's Joker originally had a more classic hairstyle straight from the comics.
Disney+ Upgrades Punisher and More Marvel Defenders Shows
Disney+ confirmed that every Marvel Defender show has 4K Ultra HD and Dolby Vision capabilities.
Thor 4 Reveals Expanded Look at Muscular Chris Hemsworth In New IMAX Trailer
The new IMAX trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder showcased an expanded look at naked Chris Hemsworth.
Doom Patrol Season 3 To Feature Villain Madame Rouge (Exclusive)
Doom Patrol will feature Madame Rogue as the major villain in Season 3.
Supergirl Season 6 To Feature Female Alien In Major Villain Role (Exclusive)
The rumored villain of DC's Supergirl Season 6 is a character who can shift from “charismatically upbeat to murderously rageful."
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Season 2: Director Hopes Series Continues
Kari Skogland "hopes" that there will be a second season for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier since there are still "more stories to explore."
Doom Patrol Season 3: Sebastian Croft & Ty Tennant Cast as Dead Boy Detectives (Exclusive)
The Direct exclusively reports that Doom Patrol season 3 will feature the live-action debut of the Dead Boy Detectives.
Hawkeye Actress Yssa Mei Panganiban on Florence Pugh, Marvel Representation & More (Exclusive)
In an exclusive interview, Hawkeye star Yssa Mei Panganiban shared interesting tidbits about her MCU role, and what it means to represent the Philippines.
Florence Pugh, Vincent D'Onofrio & More Highlighted for Hawkeye Emmys Campaign
A new Emmy campaign for Marvel Studios' Hawkeye was revealed.
Disney+ Announces Doctor Strange 2 Release Date
A new social media post indicated that Doctor Strange 2 will be released on Disney+ on June 22, but is it real?
The Flash Movie Gets Exciting News From Test Screenings
A new report revealed that test screenings for The Flash are well received.
Chris Pratt Shared Tons of Great Advice With New Ms. Marvel Actress
Iman Vellani shared that Guardians of the Galaxy's Chris Pratt gave her advice about joining the MCU.