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

Marvel Debuts WandaVision Theme Song From Frozen Songwriters

WandaVision's theme songs will be written by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Disney Releases Spoiler-Heavy Images From The Mandalorian Season 2 Finale

This first wave of stills from "Chapter 16" showcases the epic Season 2 finale of The Mandalorian.

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Justice League Fan Finds Hidden Batman V Superman Darkseid Easter Egg in Latest Zack Snyder Trailer

An eagle-eyed fan discovered an impressive Easter egg from the latest trailer of Zack Snyder's Justice League.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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David Ramsey Cast as Mystery Character in DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Diggle in Other Arrowverse Shows

David Ramsey will return in the Arrowverse as both a director and John Diggle, seemingly hinting that the actor will play a much larger role in the franchise's future.

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