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

The Suicide Squad: Promotional Poster Highlights Harley Quinn, King Shark & More Villains

A new promotional image showcases a fresh glimpse at the main members of Task Force X led by Harley Quinn and Bloodsport.

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Tom Hiddleston's Loki: New Trailer Teases Crazy Plot of Disney+ Show

The new trailer for Loki gives fans a preview of what’s to come for the MCU series.

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Falcon and the Winter Soldier Brings Wolverine Bar To Marvel Cinematic Universe

The third episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier seemingly revealed a location (not Madripoor) that is tied to Wolverine.

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Star Wars: Droids Officially Announced For Disney+ Streaming Later This Year

A new slate of Star Wars content dubbed as the "Star Wars Vintage Collection" officially arrived on Disney+.

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Justice League: Zack Snyder Reveals Deleted Take From Joker & Batman Scene

A deleted scene from Zack Snyder's Justice League shows a different take of Batman and Joker's confrontation scene.

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Marvel Leak Reveals 'Real' Mandarin Character Design In MCU's Shang-Chi Movie

A new batch of Marvel action figures for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has leaked.

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The Mandalorian: Chadwick Boseman Featured In Official Concept Art From Season 1

Two new pieces of The Mandalorian concept art showing Chadwick Boseman and Idris Elba were shown, seemingly hinting that the actors were part of the dream casting of Lucasfilm artist Brian Matyas.

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Titans Season 3: Set Photos Tease Spoiler-Heavy Plot Point In Batman's Gotham City

Several photos from the set of Titans Season 3 may indicate that the superhero group is in trouble in Gotham City.

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Shazam Director Confused By Deleted Scene That Fans Think Was In Movie

Shazam director David F. Sandberg settled a debate in a series of tweets, pointing out that the throne room scene in question was in fact a deleted sequence from the film.

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Justice League: Knightmare Scene Complications Addressed By Snyder Cut VFX Team

Zack Snyder's Justice League VFX supervisor Kevin Smith revealed that Ezra Miller wasn't part of the reshoots for the Knightmare sequence.

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Warner Bros. Tried To Turn Suicide Squad Into Deadpool, Claims David Ayer

David Ayer has opened up about the ongoing campaign to release the original version of his Suicide Squad.

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The Suicide Squad: New Scenes Show Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn, Idris Elba's Bloodsport & More

Two new promo spots for The Suicide Squad highlight the hard-hitting action of the DCEU film.

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Star Wars: The Bad Batch Leaked Trailer Features Unexpected Character Returns (Updated)

An international promo spot for Star Wars: The Bad Batch leaked, and it showed new shots of the elite group of clones from the series.

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Thor 4: Russell Crowe Reportedly Cast In Chris Hemsworth-Led Marvel Sequel

Russell Crowe has joined the cast of 'Thor: Love and Thunder' in an unknown role.

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Star Wars' Daisy Ridley Reacts To Marvel Casting Rumors

Star Wars' very own Daisy Ridley confirmed that she'd be "open to anything" if an MCU-themed opportunity ever surfaced.

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Dwayne Johnson Teases Black Adam Announcement Incoming

A concept art-filled teaser for Black Adam has surfaced, and it featured the backstory of the DC anti-hero.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier: Surprise Character & Tear-Jerking Scene Teased For Episode 5

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier head scribe Malcolm Spellman teased that fans are going to cry in the fifth episode of the series.

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Star Wars: Andor Set Photos Reveal The Empire's Involvement

A new batch of set photos from the production of Andor appears to tease the involvement of The Empire.

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The Suicide Squad: Official Trailer Reveals Harley Quinn, King Shark, & More R-Rated Action

The first red-band trailer of James Gunn's The Suicide Squad has been released, and it featured Task Force X against unknown threats.

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Disney Releases Spoilery Images From Latest Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode

Five new stills from the second episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier have been released by Disney.

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Batwoman: First Look at Black Mask Villain Revealed

Peter Outerbridge has reportedly joined the cast of Batwoman to play the show's chief villain, Black Mask.

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Doctor Strange 2: Composer Explains Why Original Movie's Theme Will Be Referenced

Doctor Strange 2 composer Danny Elfman confirmed that he will still refer to Michael Giacchino's score from the first film.

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Ben Affleck's Batman Movie Featured Batgirl vs. Deathstroke In Final Battle

Joe Manganiello confirmed that Batgirl was supposed to make her DCEU debut in Ben Affleck's Batman film.

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Doctor Strange & Loki's Powers Restricted WandaVision VFX Team

WandaVision VFX producer Ralph Maiers opened up about creating the effects for the magic powers of Wanda Maximoff and Agatha Harkness.

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WandaVision: Deleted Designs Reveal Different Look For Witches' Magic

WandaVision VFX Supervisor Ralph Maiers went into detail on how Agatha Harkness' Salem Witch Trials sequence was created in the series.

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Scarlett Johansson Reveals When She Knew The Avengers Would Work

From Marvel's The Avengers all the way to Phase 4's Black Widow film, Scarlet Johansson looked back on her MCU journey during a recent sit-down interview.

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Suicide Squad Director's Cut Is Not Happening, Reveals Warner Bros. Chief

WarnerMedia CEO Ann Sarnoff thumbed down the possibility of seeing David Ayer's cut of Suicide Squad in a recent interview.

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WandaVision: Will Monica Be Avengers' New Leader? Marvel Producer Hints at Possibility

WandaVision co-producer Mary Livanos talks about the leadership potential of Teyonah Parris' Monica Rambeau in a recent interview.

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Black Adam: Dwayne Johnson Reveals DC Movie Script's Opening Page

Dwayne Johnson hyped up the imminent start of production of Black Adam by sharing the first glimpse of the film's script on Instagram.

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Justice League: Zack Snyder Reveals Barbara Gordon's Batgirl Plans For Sequel

Zack Snyder revealed that Barbara Gordon would've had a bigger role in the DCEU after Justice League.

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Falcon and the Winter Soldier Reveals Wakanda Tech For Bucky's Metal Arm

The new promo for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier seems to hint that a deep dive into Bucky's vibranium arm will be featured.

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Spider-Man 3: Video Reveals Massive Outdoor Set For Tom Holland Sequel

The latest photo from the set of Spider-Man: No Way Home appears to tease that a massive fight scene will be included in the film.

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Justice League: The Atom's Superhero Origins Revealed In Snyder Cut

Ryan Choi officially joins the DCEU in Zack Snyder's Justice League.

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Spoiler Review - Zack Snyder's Justice League: Was The Wait Worth It?

Zack Snyder's Justice League delivered on the promise of bringing a character-focused story beat while also doubling down on the action along the way.

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WandaVision Star Expects Hayward Villain To Return In Future Marvel Project

Josh Stamberg really hopes that he will return to play Tyler Hayward in a future MCU project down the line.

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Zack Snyder Reveals Adam Driver Was Considered For DC Role

Zack Snyder confirmed that Adam Driver was in talks for a potential DCEU role during the early phase of the franchise.

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How Justice League's Snyder Cut Gives Superman Death Scene Much More Meaning

The immediate aftermath of Superman's death from Dawn of Justice was showcased in Zack Snyder's Justice League.

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Justice League: How Snyder Cut's Flash Differs From Arrowverse's Barry Allen

Barry Allen's speed is portrayed differently in Zack Snyder's Justice League.

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Naomi: DC Superhero Show Casts Kaci Walfall & Others In Lead Roles

The Arrowverse show based on a multiverse-based hero has also found three series regulars to round out the cast.

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DC: Hourman Superhero Movie Reportedly In Development at Warner Bros.

A film focused on the JSA's Hourman will soon arrive within the confines of the DCEU's multiverse.

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