Aeron Mer Eclarinal

Aeron Mer Eclarinal

Senior Editor / Content Lead

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 The Direct Articles

Leanne Netflix Show Family Tree (With Pictures)

Netflix's Leanne has a simple family tree, but its members has more drama than fans realize.

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War of the Worlds 2025 Confirms How the Aliens Die - And It's Different Than Other Iterations

Amazon Prime Video's latest take on War of the Worlds defeated the aliens in a much different way.

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Why Conrad Says 'What Have I Done' In 'Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3 - And It's Not Just Because of Belly

Conrad's "What I have done" line in The Summer I Turned Pretty Episode 4 is more important than you think.

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2026 Punisher Set Video Spoils a Big Scene That Marvel Fans Won't Like

The Punisher Special Presentation will have a scene that could ignite debate among fans and pet lovers alike.

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Where Belly Lives In 'Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3 Got Secretly Revealed All the Way Back In the Series Premiere

Belly's hometown is quite far from the fictional Cousins Beach in The Summer I Turned Pretty.

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Ahsoka Season 2 Will Reportedly Give Hayden Christensen Fans Exactly What They Want

More Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka Season 2 is good news for any Star Wars fan!

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DC Studios Confirms 14 Major Villains Now Locked Up In Belle Reve

The DCU's Belle Reve prison is home to many dangerous villains that could play a part in the franchise's future.

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Good Cop Bad Cop Season 2 Renewal Chances Get Officially Addressed by TV Show Creator as CW Series' Popularity Surges on Amazon Prime Video

Good Cop Bad Cop Season 2 received an interesting update amid its run on Amazon Prime Video.

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Marvel Star Is Confident Their Disney+ Series Will Get A Season 2

A veteran MCU star gave his honest thoughts about a potential Season 2 of his Disney+ series.

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The Sandman Reveals Why Morpheus Died In Season 2 Finale

Morpheus did not hesitate to accept his fate in The Sandman Season 2's finale on Netflix.

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Locked Movie's Dolus SUV Is Based on This Car And Would Cost Over $500K In Real Life

The Locked movie's Dolus SUV looks pretty familiar in the eyes of many car enthusiasts.

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The Phoenician Scheme: What the Gap Actually Is, Revealed

The Gap plays a crucial role in understanding the grand scheme of things in Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme.

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The Unicorns Turn White in 'Death of a Unicorn' Movie for a Meaningful Reason (Confirmed)

Death of a Unicorn has a pretty compelling reason why the unicorns turn white in the Paul Rudd-led movie.

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Netflix Announces Stranger Things' Perfect Replacement Show

A brand-new reboot of a popular adventure series on Netflix is set to take the crown from Stranger Things.

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Happy Gilmore 2 Reveals Why Allen Covert's Caddie Otto Is Missing from the Sequel

One of Happy Gilmore's fan-favorite characters didn't appear in the sequel.

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Tiger Woods' Happy Gilmore 2 Role Was Adam Sandler's 'Dream' That Didn't Come True

There are many factors why Tiger Woods didn't appear in the Adam Sandler-led Happy Gilmore 2.

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Mr. Pistachio's My Melody and Kuromi Actor & Sanrio Character Details Revealed

Netflix's My Melody and Kuromi introduced Mr. Pistachio, a terrifying pastry chef-turned-villain.

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Marvel Releases Stunning New Tobey Maguire Spider-Man Poster Amid MCU Return Rumors

The hype still continues for Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man even after all these years!

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Superman 2025's Hall of Justice Mural Confirms 26 Metahumans Already Exist in the DCU

James Gunn finally revealed the official look at the Justice Society mural found in the DCU's Hall of Justice.

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Franklin Richards Has 8 Powers the Fantastic Four Movie Didn’t Reveal (Yet)

Franklin Richards is a powerful Marvel character, and his potential is poised to be unleashed soon in the MCU.

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'Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3: How Tall the Characters Are In Final Episodes - Including Taylor, Steven & Belly

Isabela Conklin has the same height as actress Lola Tung in The Summer I Turned Pretty.

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Punisher 2026 Set Photos Confirm a Returning Netflix Character

New set photos from the filming of The Punisher Special Presentation on Disney+ spoiled the return of one key character.

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Here’s Why [SPOILERS] Wants Franklin Richards In Fantastic Four Post Credits Scene

Marvel's newest villain has a compelling reason why he wants Franklin Richards for himself (and it makes sense).

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2025's Superman Continued a James Gunn Fight Scene Tradition Fans Love (& It’s Perfect)

DC Studios' Superman movie had a bit of flair anchored by James Gunn's iconic style.

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Marvel's Phase 6 Confirmed to Include 4 of the MCU's Strongest Villains

MCU's Phase 6 has a collection of dangerous villains that could be too complicated to defeat.

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DCU: New Report Reveals How James Gunn's Joker May Get Introduced (And I'm Excited)

The DCU's version of Joker might be arriving sooner rather than later according to a new report.

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Hunting Wives Season 2 Possibility Gets Addressed be Netflix Series Actor: 'It Leaves the Door Open'

Jackie Dallas shared her thoughts about a potential follow up to Netflix's Hunting Wives.

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'Summer I Turned Pretty': Conrad Losing His Job In Season 3 Is a Change from the Books (So Will He Get It Back?)

The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3, Episode 2 revealed Conrad lost his job due to an unexpected reason.

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Superman 2025 Secretly Sets Up A Justice Society DCU Movie

James Gunn's Superman reboot has a huge hidden Easter egg that could set up an important DCU project.

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Peacemaker Season 2 Star Fuels Superman Cameo Rumors With New Photo

Peacemaker star Danielle Brooks shared a somewhat revealing Instagram story that could hint at a major cameo.

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Untamed Netflix Confirms What Truly Happened to Sean Sanderson - And It's a Major Twist

Sean Sanderson is not exactly on the side of good in Netflix's limited series, Untamed.

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Why Angela Let Dexter Go Answer Gets Revisted In 'Resurrection' Premiere - But Some Fans Don't Buy It

Some fans of Dexter: Resurrection didn't really accept Angela's decision to let Dexter go in Dexter: New Blood.

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Jeremiah's Frat In 'Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3 Just Got Revealed In the Amazon Series' Premiere

The name of Jeremiah Fisher's fraternity is secretly hidden in Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3, Episode 1.

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Mia's 'Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3 Role Is Not What Fans Expected Since the Books Never Even Feature Her

Mia was mentioned several times in The Summer I Turned Pretty, proving how significant she is in Steven's life.

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Animal Kingdom: Why Smurf Hates Julia Gets Implied In Season 5 Flashbacks

Smurf has a deep hatred toward Julia in Animal Kingdom because of several factors.

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Eternals & Moon Knight: Kevin Feige Reveals What’s Next For Forgotten MCU Characters

Finally! Moon Knight and Eternals received an exciting update about their future straight from the Marvel Studios boss.

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Andor Just Confirmed Its Key 'Man of Steel' Influence

Costume designer Michael Wilkinson pointed out an obvious connection between Andor and Man of Steel's costumes.

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Red, White & Royal Blue 2 Sequel Movie Gets New Update (And It's Not Good)

Uh-oh! A longer wait might be in the cards for Red, White & Royal Blue 2.

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Summer I Turned Pretty: Davis' Relationship With Taylor In the Books Isn't What He Wanted - And Season 3 Offers a Similar Situation

The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 introduced Taylor's new boyfriend, Davis, in Episode 1.

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First Look at Marvel Studios' 2nd Netflix Reboot Project Finally Gets Revealed

Marvel Studios' second Netflix reboot project on Disney+ is kicking off production (and it's exciting)!

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