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 The Direct Articles

WandaVision Creator Reveals Why Thor: Ragnarok Was Biggest Inspiration For Disney+ Show

The Chris Hemsworth-led MCU film was revealed to be WandaVision's biggest inspiration.

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Star Wars: Mark Hamill Reveals How Harrison Ford Improvised During A New Hope Production

Hamill shared the true story of why he had to hold hands with Harrison Ford on the set of Star Wars.

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Spider-Man: Miles Morales Voice Actor Open To Return For MCU's Spider-Man 3

Yuri Lowenthal, who voiced Peter Parker in Marvel's Spider-Man for the PS4, admitted that he hasn't been approached yet by Sony to potentially reprise his role in a live-action Marvel film.

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Marvel's Black Panther Director Developing Wakanda Disney+ Spinoff Show

The Disney+ series will be a drama that is set in the Kingdom of Wakanda.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League: Superman's Black Suit Receives New Look From Official Merch

Official merchandise for Zack Snyder's Justice League provides a brand new look at Superman's black suit.

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Justice League: Ray Fisher Defends Cyborg Line Removal With Superman Comparison

The actor compared Cyborg's "boo-yah" line to Wonder Woman and Superman's comic-book catchphrases.

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WandaVision: Official Poster Reveals New Look at Main Cast

A new WandaVision poster includes other members of the stacked Disney+ cast such as Jimmy Woo, Darcy Lewis, Agnes, and Monica Rambeau.

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WandaVision: Evidence Suggests Surprise Extra Episode

New evidence in the form of a Facebook post may indicate that WandaVision has 10 episodes after all.

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Zack Snyder Finishes Remastered Version of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Zack Snyder confirmed in a recent post that the remastered version of Dawn of Justice is already "finished."

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WandaVision Theory Connects Fantastic Four Origin To New Episode

An impressive Easter egg that directly ties to Marvel's First Family has been found in the latest episode of WandaVision.

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WandaVision: Why SWORD Could Be Just as Important as SHIELD In the MCU

The Direct breaks down the importance of S.W.O.R.D. to the larger MCU.

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WandaVision Easter Egg Connects Elon Musk's SpaceX To the MCU

WandaVision had a clever Easter Egg that connects directly to Elon Musk.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League Adds New Writer Who Brainwashed Superman In Previous Script

The writer previously scripted an early draft of Justice League all the way back to 2011.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League: Wonder Woman & Aquaman Destruction Teased In New Poster

The grim fates of Wonder Woman and Aquaman in the Knightmare timeline might've been revealed in the latest Snyder Cut poster.

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Aquaman 2: Black Manta Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Reveals Prep For Filming

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II might've teased that Aquaman 2 is gearing up for production soon.

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Star Wars: Boba Fett Spinoff Rumored To Include Familiar Bounty Hunters

The Book of Boba Fett is rumored to include several fan-favorite bounty hunters from the galaxy far, far, away.

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The Mandalorian Creator Reveals Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker Cameo Wasn't Planned Originally

Jon Favreau knew that "certain things were likely to transpire" during The Mandalorian due to the show's place in the Skywalker Saga timeline.

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Yes, Zack Snyder's Justice League Is Promoting At-Home Meals In Steppenwolf Mother Boxes

The "at home immersive experience" will offer a unique set of meals centered on Zack Snyder's Justice League, starting with Steppenwolf's Mother Boxes.

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WandaVision Creator Says Spider-Man 3 & Doctor Strange 2 Connections Required Two-Way Communication

Jac Schaeffer that she knows a "little bit" of what's really going on behind the multiverse connections of WandaVision to Doctor Strange 2 and Spider-Man 3.

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Justice League: Zack Snyder Admits To Studio Fighting Before Departing Theatrical Cut

Zack Snyder revealed in an interview that he had no energy to fight with Warner Bros. anymore since his family needed him more than the film.

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WandaVision: Marvel Releases Official '70s-Style Poster For Latest Episode

New WandaVision posters provide another glimpse of the unusual life of Wanda and Vision in Westview.

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WandaVision Easter Egg Connects Dottie To Marvel's Version of the Justice League

New evidence suggests that WandaVision's Dottie could be revealed as one of the members of a famous Marvel Comics superhero group.

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WandaVision Easter Egg: New Episode References MCU's Doctor Strange

An impressive MCU Easter egg in WandaVision could hint at Doctor Strange's involvement in the series.

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Disney+ Show Accidentally Reveals Star Wars Spoilers For The High Republic Plot

A spoiler-heavy plot point from The High Republic appears to tease the nefarious plan of the Nihil during the golden age of the Jedi.

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John Cena's Peacemaker Series Casts Riverdale's Lochlyn Munro, Others as Detectives & More

The Peacemaker HBO Max series officially adds three recurring guest stars and one series regular.

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DC Titans Adds Batman-Related Character Barbara Gordon For Season 3, Played By Savannah Welch

The HBO Max series has found its Barbara Gordon in the form of Savannah Welch.

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WandaVision's Mysterious Beekeeper Returns In New Footage

Two new scenes of the mysterious beekeeper were unveiled in the latest WandaVision featurette.

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The Mandalorian Star Teases Ahsoka, Boba Fett Spin-off Crossovers

The Mandalorian's Pedro Pascal shared that Season 3 will deal with "many unexpected surprises and timelines."

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The Mandalorian: Pedro Pascal Reflects on Grogu's Goodbye In Season 2 Finale

Pedro Pascal admits that Din Djarin "tries to not let himself soften" during the final moments of the Season 2 finale.

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WandaVision: Disney Reveals Official Posters For First Two Episodes

New posters for WandaVision shows off the titular characters "promoting" their own show.

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The Mandalorian Director Shares Heartfelt Message To Luke Skywalker Star Mark Hamill

Peyton Reed pointed out that it was a dream come true to work with Mark Hamill during the Season 2 finale of The Mandalorian.

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Black Adam: Dwayne Johnson's Co-Star Aldis Hodge Hypes Up Work With The Rock For DC Movie

Aldis Hodge praises the work ethic of Dwayne Johnson, describing the actor as a "hustling brother."

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Marvel's WandaVision Directly References a Spider-Man: Homecoming Character

Abe Brown served as one of the classmates of Peter Parker in the 2017 MCU film.

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Mark Ruffalo Celebrates WandaVision With New Avengers: Infinity War Photos

Mark Ruffalo shared a slew of interesting behind-the-scenes images of Bettany and Olsen from the set of Avengers: Infinity War.

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WandaVision: Marvel Studios' New Intro Includes Avengers: Endgame Scenes (Photos)

The brand new Marvel Studios fanfare showcases memorable moments from the 2019 MCU blockbuster.

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Arrowverse Crossover Between Batwoman and Superman & Lois Officially Cancelled

The 2021 Arrowverse crossover will not happen due to COVID-19 concerns.

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Captain Marvel 2: Brie Larson Explains Why Director Nia DaCosta Is Best Person To Lead Movie

Brie Larson said that she was "inspired" by Dacosta's involvement in Captain Marvel 2.

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Lucasfilm Games Teams Up With Ubisoft To Create New Open World Star Wars Game

A new open world Star Wars game will officially arrive courtesy of a partnership forged between Lucasfilm Games and Ubisoft.

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Anthony Mackie Sheds New Light on Chris Evans' Old Captain America In Avengers: Endgame

Anthony Mackie revealed that the original plan for Avengers: Endgame is to cast an older actor to play Steve Rogers during the last moments of the film, but the plans fell through.

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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.

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