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

Falcon and Winter Soldier Creator Addresses Red Skull Line Connection

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier creator Malcolm Spellman opened up about the show’s indirect connection to the Red Skull.

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Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man Receives New MCU Figure From Original Marvel Movie

A new Marvel Legends figure featuring Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man has been unveiled, showcasing a stunning look at the character's armor from the 2008 MCU blockbuster.

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Zack Snyder Says He Was Tortured By Warner Bros. During Snyder Cut's Justice League Production

Zack Snyder once again opened up about the problematic production history of Justice League.

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Shazam 2: Zachary Levi Teases Start of Sequel Filming With New Post

Zachary Levi shared an important production update for Shazam! Fury of the Gods on Instagram.

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Loki: Tom Hiddleston Is Angry In New Image From Marvel Disney+ Show

Michael Waldron, the head writer of Loki, teased that the TVA's introduction builds "a new corner of the MCU."

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Dave Bautista Explains How His Bane Would Differ From Tom Hardy's Batman Villain

Dave Bautista thinks that he could "bring an interesting twist" if DC decides to nab him for the role of Bane in a future project.

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Guardians of the Galaxy 3: Dave Bautista Admits He's In 'Weird' Place With Drax Role

Dave Bautista admitted that getting his makeup done for his Drax role is a "nightmare."

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Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow: Evidence Points To Weapons Change In MCU Movie

New evidence suggests that Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff will wield a new weapon in Marvel Studios' Black Widow.

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Why James Gunn No Longer Wants To Direct Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts Movie

James Gunn opened up about directing a potential Thunderbolts project for the MCU in a new Instagram Q&A.

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Ms. Marvel Disney+: Report Reveals Which 2 Episodes Filmed In Thailand

A new report revealed that filming for Ms. Marvel already wrapped in Thailand despite the surging COVID-19 cases in the country.

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Chris Hemsworth's Thor 4 Reportedly Filming In New York City This Summer

A new rumor suggests that Thor: Love and Thunder will film scenes in New York this summer.

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Zack Snyder Reveals Why His Superman Sequel Would've Probably Featured Brainiac

Man of Steel director Zack Snyder opened up about the unused villains for the film's potential sequel, mentioning the likes of Brainiac and other Kryptonians from the Phantom Zone.

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Chris Hemsworth's Thor 4 Brings on The Mandalorian Director of Photography

The Mandalorian's Baz Idoine, who worked on Chapter 8 of the Disney+ series alongside Taika Waititi, confirmed his involvement as the cinematographer of Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Disney Reportedly Getting Cultural Representation Help For Ms. Marvel Show

SILA Consulting, a firm led by newly hired Disney executive Marya Bangee, consulted on the upcoming Ms. Marvel Disney+ series.

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Michael B. Jordan Reacts To Black Panther 2 Title Change

Black Panther star Michael B. Jordan praised the title of the sequel while also admitting that Ryan Coogler and Kevin Feige are the best men to figure out the direction of the franchise.

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Titans Season 3: Set Video Reveals Return of Batman's Arkham Asylum

A new batch of set photos and video from the production of Titans Season 3 seemingly revealed that Gotham's Arkham Asylum will be featured in the series.

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Star Wars: Diego Luna Spotted In New Set Photo From Cassian Andor Disney+ Show

A newly-leaked set photo and video showed Diego Luna's Cassian Andor in action from the set of the Disney+ series.

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Star Wars Unveils Official New Poster For The Bad Batch Disney+ Show

A new character poster showcasing Hunter of The Bad Batch has been officially unveiled.

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Marvel's Eternals: First Footage of Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden & More Released

Fresh footage from the Phase 4 slate of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been unveiled in a new sizzle reel.

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Spider-Man 3: Tie-In Book Teases Doctor Strange Magic and Mysterious New Location

A tie-in book for Spider-Man: No Way Home teased a location filled with magic and mystery that Peter Parker and his friends might encounter in the film.

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Ms. Marvel Disney+: First Look at MCU Costume Revealed In Set Photos

New set photos showcase a first look at Iman Vellani in her Ms. Marvel costume for the MCU Disney+ series.

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Black Panther 2: Michael B. Jordan Cautiously Avoids Confirming His Marvel Return

Micheal B. Jordan once again kept mum on his involvement with Black Panther 2 in a recent interview.

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The Flash Movie: New Set Photos Reveal Wayne Manor For Michael Keaton's Batman

A new batch of set photos from Ezra Miller's The Flash reveals the first look at Wayne Manor of Michael Keaton's Batman.

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Star Wars Set Photos Reveal New Location For Andor Disney+ Series

A new batch of set photos from the production of Andor reveals a cantina-themed location for the Disney+ series.

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Jeremy Renner's New Hawkeye Costume Leaked By New Set Photo

A new set photo from Hawkeye may have revealed that the titular hero will wear a comic-accurate costume in the Disney+ series.

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Anthony Mackie Shares Captain America Set Video With Funny Post About Tom Holland

Anthony Mackie responded to Tom Holland's previous joke about him not having his own MCU movie by sharing a new set video from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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The Suicide Squad: New Images Show Idris Elba, James Gunn & Other DC Villains

Four new stills from The Suicide Squad provide an in-depth look at several cast members alongside the film's director, James Gunn.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier: Official Poster For Anthony Mackie's Captain America Released

Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson receives his own MCU poster as the franchise's new Captain America.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier: Anthony Mackie Set Photo Reveals Spoilery Moment From Finale

A behind-the-scenes image from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier finale shows the last moments of Erin Kellyman's Karli Morgenthau.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier Finale Brings Back Black Widow Technology

A plot device from 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier returned in the finale of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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Thor 4: Russell Crowe Spoils Who He's Playing In Chris Hemsworth Sequel

Russell Crowe may end up playing a powerful God in Thor: Love and Thunder after all.

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Disney+ Will Soon Have Spider-Man Movies Thanks To New Sony Deal

The new Disney-Sony deal will reportedly bring Spider-Man and other Marvel properties to Disney+ starting in 2022.

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Star Wars: Set Photos Reveal New Spaceships For Andor Disney+ Show

A new batch of photos from the set of Andor features a fresh look at several spaceships that will be used in the Disney+ series.

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Robert Pattinson's The Batman: Barry Keoghan Reveals Movie Crew Apparel In New Selfie

A new set photo from The Batman shows Barry Keoghan in a Dark Knight-inspired fleece.

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Doctor Strange 2: Elizabeth Olsen Teases Horror Vibe of Benedict Cumberbatch Sequel

Elizabeth Olsen described Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness as a "bonkers" film while also teasing the horror elements of the sequel.

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Star Wars: Boba Fett Spinoff Gets Filming Update as Disney+ Show Nears Post-Production

A new rumor may have revealed that filming for The Book of Boba Fett will soon come to an end.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier Producer Teases Season 2 Possibilities

Marvel Studios Producer Nate Moore opened up about the possibility of developing a second season for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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The Flash Movie Gets Official New Logo as Filming Begins

The official logo of The Flash was revealed by the film's director, Andy Muschietti, in an Instagram post.

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Marvel's Shang-Chi: First Images Show Awkwafina, Simu Liu & More In MCU Movie

Three new stills from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings have been revealed ahead of the film's much-anticipated trailer debut.

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3 Reportedly Brings Back Jon Favreau as Marvel's Happy Hogan

Jon Favreau is set to reprise his role as Happy Hogan in Tom Holland's next MCU adventure.

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