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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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3: Marvel Casting Filipina Actress For Ned Leeds Relative (Exclusive)

Marvel Studios' Spider-Man 3 casting addition will be for a relative of Jacob Batalon's Ned Leeds.

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Robert Pattinson's The Batman: Photos Reveal Unusual Batcave & Snowy Gotham City Sets

The set photos highlight a snow-filled setting, the Batcave, and several burnt-out buildings around Gotham.

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Fortnite Leak Reveals The Mandalorian & Baby Yoda Skins For New Season

A new leak may have revealed that The Mandalorian will be added to the game's wealth of customizable skins.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Show Reportedly Casting Ewan McGregor's Female Co-Star & Other Characters

The Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series will feature a female lead alongside Ewan McGregor's titular Jedi.

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John Boyega Reveals His Star Wars Criticism Led To Phone Call With Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy

John Boyega, who portrayed Finn in the sequel trilogy, revealed in an interview that Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy "verbally showed" her support over the actor's previous comments.

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The Mandalorian: Snoke-Like Beings and a Fire-Breathing Meerkat Revealed in Official Concept Art

11 new pieces of concept art from the latest episode of The Mandalorian Season 2 features Moff Gideon, Baby Yoda, and a potential connection to the sequel trilogy of the Skywalker Saga.

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Deadpool Creator Rob Liefeld Reacts to Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool 3 News

In a series of tweets, Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld shared his reactions towards Deadpool 3, praising Ryan Reynolds' involvement while also describing him as the "shaper of these films."

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Ezra Miller's Flash and Grant Gustin's Barry Allen Pose Together on Official DC Banner

Two new promotional images from DC Comics appear to embrace the multiverse-heavy narrative of the DCEU.

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The Mandalorian: Ming-Na Wen's Star Wars Character Seemingly Revealed For Season 2 Scene

New evidence suggests that Ming-Na Wen, who played Fennec Shand during Season 1, will return at some point during The Mandalorian Season 2.

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The Mandalorian Accidently Featured T-Shirted Crew Member in Newest Season 2 Episode

An unexpected cameo has been featured in the latest episode of The Mandalorian Season 2.

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Marvel's WandaVision: Elizabeth Olsen & Paul Bettany Go Retro on New Magazine Cover

A fresh new look at Wanda and Vision for next year's WandaVision MCU series has been revealed by Marvel Studios.

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The Mandalorian: Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Debut Hinted at With New Season 2 Title

A new leak may offer clues about Ahsoka's impending arrival in The Mandalorian Season 2.

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The Mandalorian: Disney Releases Spoilery Images From Newest Season 2 Episode

The first batch of official stills from "Chapter 12" of The Mandalorian Season 2 showcases hard-hitting action.

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Justice League: Zack Snyder Opens Up About Desaad's Relationship With Steppenwolf & Darkseid

Zack Snyder revealed that Desaad will act as the "go-between" between Darkseid and Steppenwolf during his version of Justice League.

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Ms. Marvel: First Set Photos For MCU Disney+ Series Feature Captain Marvel Connection

The first set photos of Ms. Marvel have finally arrived.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League: Joe Manganiello's Deathstroke Returns in New Image

A brand new look at the DCEU's Deathstroke has been revealed by Joe Manganiello.

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Marvel's Avengers: Kate Bishop DLC With Clint Barton Officially Announced

Marvel's Avengers officially adds Kate Bishop into the mix with a new DLC centered on the female archer.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League: Fan Spots Flash Difference in New Trailer

An eagle-eyed Reddit user pointed out a key difference from the two Justice League trailers that Zack Snyder released.

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Watch: James Bond 007 Game Announced By Studio Behind Hitman

A new James Bond game is currently in the works from IO Interactive.

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Justice League: Zack Snyder Compares Darkseid's Strength To DCEU's Doomsday

Zack Snyder has claimed that Uxas and Steppenwolf's power levels are "pretty much comparable" to Dawn of Justice's Doomsday.

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Justice League: Zack Snyder Confirms Watchmen Easter Egg in DCEU Trailer

Zack Snyder has confirmed that a Watchmen-related Easter egg can be seen in the Snyder Cut trailer.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Reviews: Latest Ubisoft Installment Receives Acclaim From Critics

Check out what gaming critics are saying about "Assassin's Creed Valhalla" from the latest review roundup courtesy of the Direct.

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Merch Teases Trouble For Emily VanCamp's Sharon Carter

New The Falcon and the Winter Soldier merchandise may offer hints about Sharon Carter's post-Civil War status.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League: New Steppenwolf Image Reveals Spiky Design For Villain

A high definition image of Steppenwolf has been released by Zack Snyder.

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Robert Pattinson's The Batman Spinoff Show Loses Showrunner From Creative Differences

A search is now under way for a new showrunner for the untitled Gotham-focused series after Terence Winter's departure.

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The Mandalorian: Bo-Katan Actress Katee Sackhoff Comments on Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Rumors

Bo-Katan actress Katee Sackhoff has teased that there is a story behind the Darksaber that will be unraveled throughout The Mandalorian Season 2.

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New LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Promo Images Released For Holiday Season

Three new promo images from LEGO feature a Star Wars-themed holiday greeting from several characters of the galaxy far, far away.

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The Mandalorian Season 2: New Images Show Off Katee Sackhoff's Bo-Katan, The Empire & More

The new stills showcased the hard-hitting action of "Chapter 11: The Heiress."

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The Mandalorian: Bo-Katan & Teammates Featured on Official Star Wars Poster

A brand new The Mandalorian character poster was unveiled, and it showcases a fresh look at Katee Sackhoff's Bo-Katan Kryze alongside Sasha Banks' Koska Reeves and Simon Kassianides' Axe Woves.

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The Mandalorian Season 2: George Lucas Came Up With New Character Name During Set Visit

An interesting tidbit about one of the new characters from The Mandalorian Season 2 has been revealed.

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Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow: Actor Teases Romance Between Natasha Romanoff & Mason

Black Widow actor O.T. Fagbenle revealed that Natasha Romanoff "definitely takes advantage" of his character, Mason, during the film.

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Marvel's WandaVision Confirmed To Cover At Least 6 Decades of Sitcoms

MCU star Paul Bettany teased that WandaVision will pay homage to "lots of different eras and genres of the American centuries’ TV."

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Marvel's Thor: Love and Thunder Casts Chris Pratt Alongside Chris Hemsworth

Guardians of the Galaxy's Chris Pratt joins Chris Hemsworth's Thor: Love and Thunder as Peter Quill.

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Could MCU Movies Premiere on Disney+? A Marvel Exec Weighs In

Marvel Studios executive vice president Victoria Alonso pointed out that the MCU films are solely for theatrical distribution.

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Keanu Reeves' Constantine Co-Star Claims Sequel to 2005 DC Film Is Happening

Constantine star Peter Stormare seemingly hints in an Instagram pose that a sequel for the 2005 film is currently "in the works."

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The Mandalorian Season 2: WWE Superstar Sasha Banks Reacts to Her Star Wars Debut

In her latest tweet, WWE's Sasha Banks shared that she can't stop smiling while watching her Star Wars debut in The Mandalorian Season 2.

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Marvel Exec Comments on Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark's Potential Resurrection in MCU

Marvel Studios executive vice president Victoria Alonso reveals that they don't have any plans to resurrect Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark in a future MCU film.

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Disney Reveals Some Spoilery Images from The Mandalorian's Episode 3 of Season 2

A new batch of The Mandalorian Season 2 images shows more bonding moments between Mando and The Child.

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MCU: Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye Hearing Loss Hinted By Disney+ Casting Call

A new casting call may offer hints that Jeremy Renner's Clint Barton will lose his hearing during the Hawkeye Disney+ series.

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WandaVision: Disney+ Officially Sets January 2021 Premiere Date For Elizabeth Olsen Series

The official release date for Marvel Studios' WandaVision on Disney+ has been revealed by Marvel Studios.

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