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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Star Wars Reportedly Has Big Plans For Rex In Upcoming Projects
A new rumor states that Captain Rex's story in the galaxy far, far, away is far from over.
The Mandalorian's Story Rumored To Run Through 2027
A new rumor states that The Mandalorian will potentially last at least until 2027.
Marvel Studios' X-Men Reboot Confirmed To Still Be In the Works
Kevin Feige revealed that discussions to reboot the X-Men are "ongoing internally."
Star Wars Video Games Enter New Era With Lucasfilm Games Announcement
Lucasfilm Games will serve as the "official identity" for all gaming titles under the Lucasfilm banner.
WandaVision's Paul Bettany Hints at Surprise Character In Marvel Show
Paul Bettany revealed that WandaVision will feature a surprise cameo from an actor that he's been eyeing to work with for a while now.
Marvel Chief Explains How Black Panther 2 Will Work Without Chadwick Boseman
Kevin Feige assured fans that they are not going to use "CG Chadwick" in Black Panther 2.
Tessa Thompson Is Starting Her Thor: Love and Thunder Training With Marvel's Help
Tessa Thompson pointed out that Marvel Studios sent her a piece of workout equipment to prepare for her role as Valkyrie in Thor: Love and Thunder.
Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch & Paul Bettany's Vision Are the Focus of New Marvel Legends Trailer
The new trailer showcases the compelling moments of Wanda Maximoff and Vision throughout the Infinity Saga.
Marvel's Loki Creator Joins Kevin Feige's Star Wars Movie
The Loki scribe will write Kevin Feige's Star Wars film that the Marvel Studios president will personally develop and produce for Lucasfilm.
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."
Dave Bautista Reveals He Gave Up Role In James Gunn's The Suicide Squad
Dave Bautista, who plays Drax in the MCU's Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, shared that he gave up a part in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad to keep his role in Army of the Dead.
Boba Fett Actor From Star Wars Prequel Trilogy Addresses If He'll Return in The Mandalorian Spinoff
Daniel Logan, who played the young version of Boba Fett in the prequels, admits that he is willing to return in some capacity during The Book of Boba Fett.
Star Wars: Boba Fett Spinoff Reported To Have Same Creative Team as The Mandalorian
The highly-talked about spinoff, The Book of Boba Fett, will be executive produced by The Mandalorian showrunners Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni.
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+.
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.
Zack Snyder Reveals Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman's Original Backstory
Zack Snyder shared an in-depth breakdown of how his version of Wonder Woman fits in his original DCEU vision.
The Mandalorian Showrunner Confirms Writer For Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Show
Jon Favreau confirmed that Dave Filoni is currently writing the script for the spinoff series centered on Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Tano.
Batwoman Season 2 Poster Reveals Official New Look at Javicia Leslie's DC Hero
A new Batwoman poster provides an impressive look at the vigilante's new costume.
Marvel's WandaVision Composer Teases Epic First Season Arc
Kristen Anderson-Lopez teased that each episode of WandaVision tells a "super-satisfying story."
Zack Snyder Reveals New Batman v Superman Photo of Wonder Woman Holding Severed Heads
The image shows Wonder Woman holding several heads after the Crimean War.
Marvel's WandaVision: New Trailer Reveals Identity of Mystery Beekeeper
The latest trailer for WandaVision featured a blink-and-you'll-miss-it Easter egg of S.W.O.R.D.
Star Wars Confirms 3 Phases For The High Republic
A new trailer for The High Repulic promises an exciting new era of storytelling for the Star Wars franchise.
Marvel Debuts WandaVision Theme Song From Frozen Songwriters
WandaVision's theme songs will be written by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian Tops List of Most Pirated TV Shows of 2020
The Mandalorian outlasted other fan-favorite shows like The Boys and Westworld to claim the piracy throne.
WandaVision: 4 New Posters Tease Wanda's New Costume, Vision's Civilian Life & More
A new batch of posters for WandaVision provides a glimpse of the alternate reality shenanigans that the show will explore.
Avengers-Themed Marvel Studios Musical Performance Kicks Off New Year
A brief yet impressive musical performance highlights the six original Avengers of the Infinity Saga.
Marvel's WandaVision: Leaked Set Photo Shows Paul Bettany's Vision on a Farm
Paul Bettany's Vision is standing in a grass field in a newly-leaked image from WandaVision.
Wonder Woman 1984 Includes World War I Soldiers From Original Gal Gadot Film
Another actor from 2017's Wonder Woman made a brief cameo during the recently-released DCEU sequel.
Wonder Woman 1984 Director Reveals Chris Pine's Hilarious Improvised Scene
Patty Jenkins confirmed that Chris Pine improvised the break dance threat scene from Wonder Woman 1984.
Melissa McCarthy Shares Marvel Audition Tape To Join Chris Hemsworth's Thor: Love and Thunder
The funny Hollywood couple self-taped their audition to get the attention of Taika Waititi and Marvel Studios.
The Mandalorian Crew Pays A Funny Tribute To Iconic Star Wars 'Pink Shorts Boom Guy'
The crew member wore pink-colored underpants to pay tribute to Ken Nightingall a.k.a. "the pink shorts boom guy" from Episode IV.
The Mandalorian Set Video Shows Baby Yoda Jamming Out With Star Wars Director Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez, who directed "Chapter 14" of The Mandalorian Season 2, can be seen "hanging out" with Grogu while taking a break from filming.
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.
Star Wars Rebels Producer Joins Development of High Republic-Era The Acolyte Disney+ Series
It has been confirmed that Star Wars veteran executive Rayne Roberts is also developing new films for Lucasfilm's theatrical slate.
Star Wars Unveils Images of Memorable Scenes From The Mandalorian Season 2 Finale
A new batch of stills from The Mandalorian Season 2 finale showcases Baby Yoda, Bo-Katan, Boba Fett, and more.
The Mandalorian Showrunner Opens Up About Mark Hamill's Involvement In Season 2
The Mandalorian showrunner Jon Favreau confirmed that Mark Hamill was present during the filming of the Season 2 finale.
Marvel's WandaVision: New Footage Teases Office Life of Paul Bettany's Vision
The brand new promo highlights the fact that Vision is working in an office in the alternate sitcom-based reality of the MCU couple.
Mark Hamill Addresses Secrecy Surrounding The Mandalorian Season 2 Finale
Mark Hamill is amazed by the fact that his appearance as Luke Skywalker didn't leak online.
Ahsoka Star Rosario Dawson & More Actors React To The Mandalorian Season 2 Finale
Several cast members of The Mandalorian - including Ahsoka Tano actress Rosario Dawson - shared their reaction to the epic Season 2 finale.
The Mandalorian: Pedro Pascal's Stunt Double Reveals Actor Will Return In Future Star Wars Project
Brendan Wayne, who portrays Din Djarin's stunt double in The Mandalorian, confirms that Pedro Pascal will return in Season 3.