Geraldo Amartey

Geraldo Amartey

Writer

Geraldo Amartey is a writer at The Direct. He joined the team in 2025, bringing with him four years of experience covering entertainment news, pop culture, and fan-favorite franchises for sites like YEN, Briefly and Tuko.

A graduate of the University of Ghana with a background in Linguistics, Geraldo has a strong passion for storytelling, movies, and all things geek culture. 

Geraldo can be found on X (formerly Twitter) via @geraldoamart42 where he shares the latest MCU and DCU scoops. 

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Geraldo Amartey's Latest The Direct Articles

Marvel Studios Unveils Best Look at Wonder Man's New Phase 6 Costume

Wonder Man’s MCU costume looks even better than fans previously thought in these new photos.

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James Gunn Admits the Issue With Female-Led Superhero Movies

There’s a recurring trope in female-centered superhero films, and James Gunn admits it’s a problem.

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Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Unveils First Look At Hawkeye Anti-Hero’s MCU Return

One of Daredevil: Born Again's most wasted characters is returning in Season 2, and new footage of him has popped up.

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Marvel Omits 1 Key Avengers: Doomsday Actor from Official Cast Listing - And Now I'm Starting To Question How Big Their Role Really Is

An actor who appeared in the Avengers: Doomsday trailers was notably left out of Marvel’s final trailer description.

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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Set Photos Confirm 4 Major Plot Details Not Seen In the Trailer

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2’s trailer revealed plenty, but these set photos uncover even more.

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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Will Officially Solve A 7-Year-Old MCU Netflix Mystery

Marvel’s 2026 Disney+ show will at last explain what one iconic character has been doing in the last seven years.

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Avengers: Doomsday Will Officially Feature 7 of the MCU’s Wealthiest Characters

Avengers: Doomsday's character list includes some of the MCU's most financially astute.

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March 1 Will Deliver a Major Streaming Shake-Up for Marvel Fans

Five of Marvel’s most beloved superhero films will find a new streaming home in just a few days.

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First Look at Henry Cavill's Next Action Hero Following His Superman Retirement

After a string of action roles, take a look at Henry Cavill’s appearance in his next hero outing.

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'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Conquers Disney's $14B Crown-Jewel Franchise Sequel at the Box Office

James Cameron’s Avatar sequel officially outperformed one of Disney’s most prestigious franchise follow-ups.

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Oscars 2026 Projected Winners Reveal The Perfect Ballot

This year’s Oscars are shaping up to be interesting, given the strong chances of several fan-favorite actors and films.

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After Embo, These 8 Clone Wars Characters Still Need To Make Their Live-Action Star Wars Debut

Embo's live-action debut is finally happening, but these Clone Wars characters are still waiting for their moment.

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Avengers: Doomsday Will Officially Revisit 5 Iconic Marvel Locations

It's official! Some of the most visually stunning locations in the MCU will return in Avengers: Doomsday.

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Marvel Studios Just Canonized 7 Iconic Disney Characters Into the MCU

Thanks to Wonder Man, some of Disney’s best films and shows are now officially canon in the MCU.

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It's The End of An Era for Hulk In the MCU

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to significantly alter the Hulk as we’ve known him over the last six years.

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Avengers Doomsday Adds Its 5th MCU Disney+ Character (Report)

Avengers: Doomsday is confirmed to introduce a group of characters from a unique corner of Marvel Studios.

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14 Years Later, The Avengers’ First-Ever Villain Will Now Be Their Biggest Savior in Doomsday

One of the Avengers’ most troublesome villains may become their saving grace in Avengers: Doomsday.

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Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Reveals Bullseye’s New Comic-Accurate Costume

Marvel unveiled the comic-accurate look of a key Daredevil: Born Again character.

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Marvel Reveals Doctor Doom’s 2 Biggest Weaknesses Ahead of Avengers: Doomsday

Doctor Doom is currently the MCU's biggest threat, but he has two key weaknesses, according to Marvel.

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Luke Cage Star Mike Colter Says He'll Return to the MCU on 2 Conditions (Exclusive)

Mike Colter believes there are a few changes Marvel could make to improve his character in the MCU.

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Doctor Strange 3 Gives Marvel 1 More Chance To Finally Redeem This MCU Villain

One of the MCU’s most promising villains could finally reach his full potential in the next Doctor Strange film.

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Daredevil Star Breaks Silence on Vanessa Fisk's Recasting

A key actress was recast twice for Daredevil: Born Again, and her co-star finally addressed the drama.

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Marvel Studios Finally Confirms Tony Stark's Replacement In the MCU

Tony Stark may be gone, but one MCU hero is stepping into his shoes, and Marvel Studios admitted he’s the ideal successor.

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Disney Reveals The New Faces Of Marvel, Star Wars & Pixar For 2026

Disney highlighted the characters it considers the faces of its four biggest film franchises.

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Marvel Studios Unveils the 1st MCU Project Set After 'Fantastic Four: First Steps'

One unexpected Disney+ series is set chronologically after Fantastic Four: First Steps.

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2026's WandaVision Sequel Adds Its 3rd MCU Superhero (Report)

Disney+ is adding even more new heroes to its highly anticipated AI-centric series.

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Marvel Studios Unveils Avengers: Doomsday’s 5th Mutant

The latest trailer for Avengers: Doomsday showed another exciting mutant who will be featured in the film.

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Chris Hemsworth Admits Thor Would Lose a Fight To 1 MCU Character

Thor actor Chris Hemsworth believes his character would fall before one MCU powerhouse.

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Marvel Studios' Next Pentalogy Will Center on One of These 3 MCU Characters

When Marvel Studios’ next pentalogy arrives, it’s expected to center on Spider-Man or two other fan favorites.

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Avengers: Doomsday Officially Unveils New Costumes For 5 Marvel Villains

Some of comic book history’s best villains will appear in Avengers: Doomsday with brand-new looks.

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Marvel Studios Announces Release Plan for 2026's MCU Netflix Reboot (But There's a Catch)

One of Marvel’s most anticipated shows is set to release at a less-than-ideal time.

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Mandalorian & Grogu Movie Will Officially Bring Back 1 Prequels Villain (With a Twist)

The Star Wars prequels gave us great villains, and The Mandalorian & Grogu is bringing one of them back.

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Disney Confirms Avatar: Fire & Ash Will Start Streaming On Disney+ Before 1 Specific Day

Avatar: Fire & Ash received an exciting Disney+ streaming update, narrowing its release window further.

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10 MCU Characters Are Entering Avengers: Doomsday at the Peak Of Their Power

Many key characters will arrive in Avengers: Doomsday with major power upgrades, potentially changing everything.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Report Reveals The Gross Reason Hulk Is In The Movie

The Hulk will feature in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and we finally know why.

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Pixar's Hoppers Movie: Every Animal Species & Character That Appears (Photos)

Pixar's Hoppers is bringing a colorful lineup of characters to the big screen, and they look incredible.

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All 9 Marvel & DC Animated TV Shows Releasing In 2026 (Confirmed)

Marvel and DC have officially confirmed their full 2026 animation slate, and it’s stacked.

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Charlie Cox & Vincent D’Onofrio Get Honored With Special Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Upgrade

Two Daredevil: Born Again cast members were given a major honor ahead of the show’s second season.

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One Unexpected MCU Disney+ Series Is “Obligatory” For Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars

Before Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, fans need to watch WandaVision, and for good reason.

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Marvel Reveals Official Spider-Man & Superman Team-Up Logo

Two major characters from Marvel and DC are teaming up, and their logo looks amazing.

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