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

Henry Cavill Might Have A Future In James Gunn’s DCU After All

James Gunn revealed an exciting update about Henry Cavill's potential DC future.

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'Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3: The 6 Big Spoilers to Expect from the Book

The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 will feature some of the biggest moments from Jenny Han's novel.

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Why Jeremiah and Belly Break Up In 'Summer I Turned Pretty' Book

There is a valid reason why Belly and Jeremiah broke up in Jenny Han's The Summer I Turned Pretty book.

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Marvel Studios Just Concluded Phase 5 With a Major Post-Credits Mistake

Marvel Studios' final Phase 5 project still suffered from the same post-credits scene problem of the MCU.

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'Summer I Turned Pretty': Who Steven Ends Up With In Season 3 May Be Very Different from the Books, Teases Jenny Han

The Summer I Turned Pretty's third book didn't really specify who Steven Conklin ended up with.

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'Summer I Turned Pretty' Reveals If Belly Goes to Paris In Season 3 Set Video

Belly faces a tough decision on whether or not she will go to Paris in The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3.

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Madea's Family Tree With Pictures - Tyler Perry Franchise Characters & Their Relationships

Madea has a complex family tree filled with countless relatives, making everything complicated.

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Bullseye Actor Teases Unhinged Return in Daredevil Born Again Season 2

Wilson Bethel is teasing a much more dangerous Bullseye in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.

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The Dog In Netflix's 'Too Much' Show Is a 13-Year-Old Chinese Crested Who Loves the Spotlight

Netflix's Too Much series has a breakout star fans least expected, and she's adorable.

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2 Superman Movie Actors Spotted Filming DCU’s Next TV Series

Two Superman actors are spotted filming the DCU's next TV series, and it's exciting!

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Ballard: RHD Police Meaning Revealed (And It's the Same from Bosch)

RHD's meaning has a more profound impact on Maggie Q's Renee Ballard in the new Bosch: Legacy spinoff.

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Ballard Reveals What She Did Last Year - And Why She Got Relegated To Cold Case

Renèe Ballard has odds stacked against her when 'Ballard' began (and it had something to do with her past).

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Ballard Show Confirms What Olivas Did to Ballard In Episode 5: 'The Whole Nice Guy Act Just Disappeared'

Robert Olivas is a sketchy cop who did something terrible to Renee Ballard in Prime Video's Ballard series.

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Superman 2025: That Interdimensional Imp Is Actually This Classic DC Villain, According to Major Theory

James Gunn's Superman reboot might've secretly introduced another important DC villain during a key sequence.

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4 Disney Movies from One Beloved Franchise Are Dominating Disney+ Streaming Charts

A proven Disney franchise is making waves on streaming, and it shows no signs of slowing down on Disney+.

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Fantastic Four Movie Script's Loki Connection Just Got Confirmed

The Fantastic Four: First Steps has an interesting connection to the Tom Hiddleston-led Loki series on Disney+.

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MCU: Spider-Man Will Reportedly Battle His 8th Avenger In Spider-Man 4

Tom Holland's Spider-Man is set to clash with an unexpected Avenger in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

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Star Wars Omits 4 Major Jedi from 2025 'Refresh Your Galaxy' Campaign

There are notable Force users missing in Star Wars' latest promotional campaign.

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MCU Director Explains Why These Phase 6 Heroes Didn’t Join the Fight Against Thanos

One Marvel director had a convincing argument why these fan-favorite Marvel heroes didn't appear in the Infinity Saga.

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Sullivan's Crossing: Lola's Shady Backstory Gets Revealed In Season 1 (But Could She Be Redeemed?)

Lola Gunderson had quite a complex journey in Sullivan's Crossing Seasons 1 and 2.

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Blindspot's Zapata Turns 'Bad' for a Complicated Reason In Season 4

Zapata aligning herself with a terrorist organization was too much to handle in Blindspot Season 4.

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Tracker Season 3 Gets Record-Breaking Episode Count

Justin Hartley shared an exciting episode count update about Tracker Season 3 - and fans will be hyped.

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The Sandman Reveals Where Destruction Went - And What Happened to Him - In Season 2 Part 1 Finale

Destruction's mysterious whereabouts are at the focal point of Dream's mission in The Sandman.

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Sullivan's Crossing Confirms Why Maggie Got Arrested All the Way Back In Season 1's Second Episode

An unexpected arrest raised the stakes for Maggie in Sullivan's Crossing Season 1.

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The Acolyte Star Reveals This R-Rated Qimir Scene Was Cut From the Star Wars Series

Manny Jacinto shared details about a brutal scene involving Qimir in The Acolyte that didn't make the cut.

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The Sandman Netflix Reveals Why Lucifer Leaves Hell - And Who She Entrusts It To - In Season 2 Episode 2

Netflix's The Sandman revealed Lucifer's surprising decision to abandon Hell in Season 2, Episode 2.

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Squid Game Reveals Why Dae-ho Didn't Bring Ammo to Rebel - And His Decision Is a True Betrayal

Squid Game Season 3 finally unpacks the main reason why Dae-ho (Player 388) chose to 'betray' the rebellion.

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The Buccaneers: Who Theo Ends Up With In the Apple TV Show May Differ from What Happens In the Book

Theo had a complex romantic journey from the books that has yet to be explored in Apple TV+'s The Buccaneers.

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Watch 5 Minutes of James Gunn’s Superman Now Online (Every Clip Released)

DC Studios released almost five minutes of footage from James Gunn's Superman ahead of its theatrical release.

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Scott Porter Explains Why Paul Is Not A Villain in Ginny & Georgia Season 3: ‘He’s Just a Guy Who Made a Very Large Mistake’

Scott Porter talks about Mayor Paul Randolph's complex journey and decisions in Ginny and Georgia Season 3.

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The Sandman Reveals Why Dream Sent Nada to Hell In Netflix Series' Season 2 - And How His Rescue Attempt Fails

A forbidden romance between Dream and Nada proved to be their downfall in The Sandman Season 2.

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Fantastic Four 2025 Villain Fans Thought Was Removed May Still Appear After All

A crucial villain played by an A-list actor is still appearing in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

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David Corenswet’s Superman Gets 2nd Superhero Suit (But There’s A Catch)

David Corenswet's Superman looks stunning as ever in his second superhero suit in the DCU.

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The Old Guard 2 Reveals Why Nile Is the Last Immortal at the End - And It's a Bombshell

The Old Guard 2 drops a bombshell of a revelation involving Nile's ties to immortality.

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Jurassic World: Rebirth Confirms Its New Dino Villain Has a Star Wars Connection

Jurassic World: Rebirth's terrifying dinosaur has an unexpected connection to the galaxy far, far, away.

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The Old Guard 3 Won't Bring Back 1 Franchise Player If the Sequel Happens

The Old Guard 2 director, Victoria Mahoney, revealed whether she will return in potential future franchise installments.

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DCU’s Hawkgirl Receives Her First Ever Funko Pop With Isabela Merced

Isabela Merced's Hawkgirl finally received the Funko Pop treament ahead of Superman's release.

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Wednesday Season 2 Confirmed to Feature 3 Key Villains & Enemies

Wednesday Adams had several dangerous enemies to contend with when the Netflix series returns for Season 2.

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We Were Liars Reveals Who Started the Fire In Season Finale - And It Wasn't Just One Person

The culprits behind the Clairmont mansion fire in We Were Liars are hiding in plain sight.

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Why Squid Game Season 3 Ended Like That, Revealed by Netflix Series Creator: 'Maybe the Front Man Will Now Live On'

Squid Game Season 3 ended on a tragic note, conveying a strong message about humanity.

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