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
DC's Next Batman Movie Confirms Its 5 Main Villains — Including Bane & Azrael
DC revealed that Batman faces a number of villains in his next film, setting an unprecedented challenge for the Dark Knight.
Disney Alters Avengers: Doomsday Clock In Preparation For Marvel D23 Presentation
A big Marvel reveal might be on the cards as Disney has made changes to the Avengers: Doomsday clock on YouTube.
Marvel Studios Officially Unveils The MCU's X-Men Logo - And It Looks Perfect
The official X-Men logo symbol for Avengers: Doomsday has finally been unveiled by Marvel Studios.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Officially Changes The Fate Of 4 Main Heroes
Spider-Man: Brand New Day introduced many essential heroes and significantly altered their MCU future.
DC's Lanterns: New Photo Confirms Major Batman Connection In HBO Series
While the DCU's Batman has yet to debut, HBO's Lanterns series already features a major connection to him.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Makes Marvel History With Its Historic Crossover
A group of characters featured in Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks a historic moment for the franchise.
Star Wars: Starfighter Will Omit 1 Divisive Element from Disney's Sequel Trilogy
Lucasfilm's upcoming Star Wars films will take a radically different approach from Disney's sequel trilogy.
Marvel Studios Breaks Its 24-Year Spider-Man Villain Rule With Brand New Day’s Jean Grey
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Jean Grey just made Marvel history with her villain role in the film.
Warner Bros. Debuts New DCU Green Lantern Logo For Its Lanterns Era
Warner Bros. is building anticipation for Lanterns ahead of its premiere with the reveal of an official new logo.
James Gunn Confirms the 15th DCU Character Set to Appear in Both a Movie and TV Series
Many DC Studios characters have appeared in both films and TV shows, and James Gunn just confirmed the next one.
Marvel Studios Announces Its 8th Project in the MCU's Supernatural Corner
The supernatural side of the MCU is about to expand with Marvel Studios’ recently unveiled project, Ghost Rider.
Marvel Studios Makes MCU History With New Black Panther 3 Filming Announcement
A new detail from the Black Panther 3 filming announcement suggests the movie will be a major game-changer for the MCU.
DC Just Suffered Its 6th Major Box Office Flop In 3 Years
The box office has been unforgiving to DC over the last three years, and another major flop has made matters worse.
Hulk’s Son Skaar Returns in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Director Confirms
Spider-Man: Brand New Day featured a controversial She-Hulk character, and only eagle-eyed fans caught it.
Samara Weaving Manifested X-Men Role 2 Years Ago With Emma Frost Inspired Look
Resurfaced photos show new X-Men cast member Samara Weaving loved her character's fashion long before landing the role.
Ahsoka Season 2 Teaser Confirms Redesign for Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker
Ahead of his Ahsoka Season 2 return, Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker redesign just got revealed, as well as other details about the upcoming show.
Avengers: Doomsday Just Broke a 26 Year X-Men Rule With Ian McKellen's Magneto
After 26 years, Marvel Studios is officially updating Magneto's design to include the X-Men's iconic symbol for the first time in Ian McKellen's history.
The Penguin Season 2 Gets New HBO Window As Robert Pattinson's The Batman 2 Movie Loses Its 2027 Release Date
DC Studios' HBO Max series, The Penguin Season 2, may not be dead after all, a new update reveals.
Star Wars Will Debut A New Lightsaber Color In Next Disney+ Series
Disney+'s next Star Wars release will spotlight a new type of lightsaber, and it looks gorgeous.
James Gunn Has Already Showed Us Clayface's Final DCU Design (Photos)
Clayface’s final form in the DCU isn’t a mystery, as the design has already been revealed ahead of the movie.
Why Punisher Appears In 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' - And What Frank Castle's MCU Movie Role Means For Jon Bernthal's Marvel Future
Frank Castle’s role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day is crucial, as his introduction serves several narrative functions.
New 'Superman 2' Photos Unveil Redesign for David Corenswet's Superman Suit
David Corenswet returns as Superman in Man of Tomorrow, and his suit in this movie will be noticeably different.
It’s Officially The End of an Era For Marvel and Star Wars On Disney+
Recent changes at Disney have left the Marvel and Star Wars Disney+ lineups looking entirely different.
DC Boss James Gunn Is Finally Speaking Out After Supergirl's Box Office Flop
In the wake of Supergirl's disastrous box office performance, James Gunn has changed how he operates on social media.
DC Studios Announces Black Lightning's TV Return 5 Years After Arrowverse Cancellation
An iconic Arrowverse character has found new life under James Gunn's DC Studios banner and is set to return soon.
Invincible Season 5 Is Closer Than Ever With Latest Amazon Prime Video Series Update
Fans of Invincible might not have to wait too long for Season 5, following a highly positive update.
5 Upcoming Star Wars Movies Now At Risk Amid Lucasfilm Shakeup
The leadership at Lucasfilm has changed hands, and this could affect a good number of upcoming Star Wars projects.
2026 Batman Movie Releases Its Gorgeous First Poster
Batman's next movie is coming soon, and DC just dropped a beautiful new poster for the film.
Shang-Chi 2 Could Happen Sooner Than Expected After Latest Marvel Update
Marvel just delivered a devastating update, but it could also mean good news for Shang-Chi fans.
Spider-Man Brand New Day’s Ramrod Actor Releases Best Look At His Obscure Spidey Villain
A Spider-Man: Brand New Day actor just unveiled the best look yet at a minor Marvel character appearing in the film.
Star Wars Unveils New MandoVerse Timeline With 5 Movies & TV Shows
Lucasfilm just expanded the New Republic Era timeline with a major new addition.
The Russo Brothers Explain Why Avengers: Doomsday Is Missing Female X-Men Heroes
Avengers: Doomsday is missing many beloved female X-Men characters and the Russo Brothers have explained why.
The Batman Part 2 Set Video Reveals One Major Character is in Trouble
Matt Reeves' The Batman 2 is shooting, and new footage from the set shows one character in dire condition.
Marvel Studios Just Botched Its New Wolverine Story
Marvel Studios finally delivered a new Wolverine story, but it failed to live up to expectations.
VisionQuest Merch Reveals First Look At Ultron’s Robot & Human Forms
After much anticipation, Marvel Studios has finally unveiled a first look at James Spader’s Ultron in VisionQuest.
Jason Momoa Is Joining a $14 Billion Action Franchise Three Months After DC's Supergirl Flop
Jason Momoa will feature in a more exciting, action-packed project after his last movie, Supergirl, bombed.
Star Wars Starfighter Gets First Official Reaction: “It’s Awesome…”
Early official reaction to Lucasfilm's Star Wars: Starfighter is in, and it’s extremely positive.
DC's Lanterns Reveals 7 New Clips Featuring Sinestro, Superman's Guy Gardner, DCU's Guardians of the Universe & More (SDCC Description)
DC just released new content from its upcoming project slate, showcasing several prominent characters.
Star Wars Unveils Its Chewbacca Replacement Character In New Movie (Photos)
Lucasfilm has found a worthy successor to Chewbacca, one of the most beloved Star Wars characters.
Superman 2's Story Update Makes Its 2028 Spinoff Even More Important
A returning Superman character could play a far more pivotal role in the sequel than anyone anticipated.