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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Justice League: Zack Snyder Addresses Post-Credits Scene Potential, DCEU Canon & More

Zack Snyder confirmed that his Justice League will not have a post-credits scene.

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The Mandalorian: New Magazine Cover Features Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka With Grogu & Din Djarin

Two new covers from Empire showcase some of the best moments from The Mandalorian Season 2.

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The Mandalorian: New Images Show Bill Burr's Mayfeld, Pedro Pascal's Din Djarin From Latest Episode

A brand new batch of stills from "Chapter 15" showcases Bill Burr's return as Migs Mayfeld.

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The Mandalorian: Ming-Na Wen's Fennec Shand Receives Official Star Wars Poster

A new character poster for The Mandalorian Season 2 showcases a fascinating look at the former assassin for hire.

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The Mandalorian Reveals Moff Gideon Is Hiding In Jabba The Hutt-Related Location

An eagle-eyed may have figured out the location of Moff Gideon's Imperial Cruiser.

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Star Wars Rebels Actor Addresses Ezra Bridger & Thrawn's Whereabouts After Finale

Taylor Gray, who voiced Ezra Bridger in Star Wars Rebels, confirmed in an interview that the young Jedi is alive and he is "out there."

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Star Wars Hints Time Period of Next Feature Film Is After The Rise of Skywalker

A short summary of Rogue Squadron may offer clues that the film will be set after the events of the Skywalker Saga.

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Marvel's Disney+ Shows: New 2021 Release Dates & MCU Plot Details Announced

Several MCU shows received updated release dates during the highly-talked about Disney Investors Day.

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The Mandalorian: Spoilery Images From Latest Season 2 Episode Released By Disney

This first batch of official stills showcases the fun and action-packed "Chapter 15" of The Mandalorian Season 2.

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Marvel Reveals Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3 Connects To Doctor Strange 2

Spider-Man 3 will explore the multiverse since Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has been confirmed to connect to the film.

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MCU: Don Cheadle To Lead Marvel's Armor Wars Disney+ Series

Armor Wars will officially arrive on Disney+ with Don Cheadle returning as James Rhodes.

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Next Star Wars Movie Coming From Wonder Woman Director Patty Jenkins, Set For 2023

From DC to Star Wars, Patty Jenkins will be the director of the next Star Wars film entitled Rogue Squadron.

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Jon Favreau's Star Wars: Rangers of the New Republic Disney+ Show Announced

A new spinoff series in the form of Star Wars: Rangers of the New Republic will soon arrive on Disney+.

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Disney+ Promises 20 Marvel & Star Wars Series For Coming Years

Disney confirmed that there will be roughly 20 Marvel and Star Wars series "over the next few years."

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Batwoman's New Trailer Teases Season 2 Plot & Creepy Villain

A new trailer for Batwoman has been officially released by The CW, showcasing a fresh new look at Javicia Leslie's Ryan Wilder.

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The Mandalorian: Bo-Katan & Nite Owls Pose With Din Djarin In New Behind-the-Scenes Image

A never-before-seen behind-the-scenes image from The Mandalorian Season 2 showcases a fresh look at Din Djarin, Bo-Katan, and the rest of the Nite Owls from "Chapter 11."

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WandaVision: Marvel Unveils All 6 Official Posters Starring Elizabeth Olsen & Paul Bettany

A new WandaVision poster has been released by Marvel Studios, offering a brand new look at the highly-anticipated Disney+ series.

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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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MCU's Spider-Man 3: Emma Stone & Kirsten Dunst Expected To Return In Tom Holland Film

A new report has revealed that Kirsten Dunst and Emma Stone will also return in Spider-Man 3, reprising their previous roles in the Spider-Man franchise.

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Star Wars: Sabine Wren Voice Actress Really Wants To Play Live-Action Version of Character

Star Wars: Rebel's Tiya Sircar, who voiced the character in the animated series, expressed interest to reprise her role in a live-action Star Wars project.

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The Mandalorian's Newest Episode Features Nod To Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man Line

A clever nod to 2008's Iron Man was once again featured in the latest episode of The Mandalorian Season 2.

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Doom Patrol Season 3 To Feature Villain Madame Rouge (Exclusive)

Doom Patrol will feature Madame Rogue as the major villain in Season 3.

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The Mandalorian: Star Wars Releases New Images of Boba Fett, Fennec Shand & More From Season 2

A new set of images from "Chapter 14" of The Mandalorian has arrived, and it showcases an exciting look at the high-stakes episode of Season 2.

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Art Reveals Iconic Location Was Considered For Rey & Kylo Ren Fight

New concept art from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker provides an alternate take at the face-off between Rey and Kylo Ren in Pasaana.

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Marvel's Eternals Leak Unveils New Looks at Gemma Chan, Richard Madden's MCU Heroes & More

An in-depth look at some of the costumes of the powerful Eternals team is showcased in several pieces of official Marvel merchandise.

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Star Wars Reveals Official Boba Fett Character Poster For The Mandalorian Season 2

A new character poster for The Mandalorian Season 2 showcases an exciting look at the return of Boba Fett.

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Wonder Woman 1984: First Reactions Praise Kristen Wiig & Pedro Pascal Performances

The first reactions to Wonder Woman 1984 are overwhelmingly positive.

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New Star Wars Animated Show In The High Republic Era Rumored To Be In the Works

A new rumor suggests that Star Wars: The High Republic could end up being an animated series from Lucasfilm and Disney.

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Wonder Woman 1984: HBO Max Poster Reveals Vibrant Look at Gal Gadot's Golden Eagle Armor

An official poster for Wonder Woman 1984 has been released, showing off Diana Prince's new armor against Cheetah.

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Marvel's Black Panther 2: Why Did Letitia Wright Like a Tweet About MCU Sequel's Cancelation

The actress liked several concerning tweets about Black Panther 2, which involves canceling the sequel altogether.

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3: Zendaya Teases Marvel Spider-Verse Crossover with Playful Comment

Zendaya was tightlipped about the potential Spiderverse-related plot of the MCU's Spider-Man 3, admitting that she can "neither confirm nor deny" if the rumors are true.

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Why Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch Is Trending on MCU Twitter

Wanda Maximoff became an instant trending topic on Twitter, and The Direct broke down the main reason why.

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Marvel's Hawkeye Casts The Conjuring's Vera Farmiga, Better Call Saul's Tony Dalton & More

Hawkeye reportedly adds six cast members, including the likes of Florence Pugh, Tony Dalton, and Vera Farmiga.

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The Suicide Squad & Rest of Warner Bros' 2021 Movies Set For HBO Max & Theatrical Debuts

In a surprising move, Warner Bros. has opted to move its entire 2021 slate to HBO Max.

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Robert Pattinson's The Batman: Promo Images Reveal New Look at Batmobile

A fascinating look at Bruce Wayne's Batmobile in 2022's The Batman has been revealed.

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Star Wars Reveals Stunning Official Cover Showing Lightsaber Action For The High Republic Book

The cover art of Charles Soule's Light of the Jedi features exciting lightsaber action with a Western blend.

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars Viewership Spikes Up Thanks To The Mandalorian Season 2

It's been revealed that viewership for Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Disney+ is "trending high" due to Ahsoka Tano's appearance in The Mandalorian Season 2.

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Rosario Dawson Comments on Future Ahsoka Appearances in Star Wars Universe

Rosario Dawson revealed in an interview that she is willing to return as Ahsoka Tano in future Star Wars projects.

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Wonder Woman 1984 Deal Sets Early On-Demand Debut For Gal Gadot Film in U.K.

In a report, it's been revealed that Wonder Woman 1984 will play in UK cinemas for just one month before potentially getting a premium video-on-demand release.

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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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