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.
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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.
Denis Villeneuve Says Goodbye to Dune, Admits It Is 'Emotional' to Have 'One Last Time' With Franchise Cast and Paul & Chani
After nearly a decade of Dune, the franchise’s director just delivered an emotional farewell.
Star Wars Releases Its Historic The Mandalorian Season 4 Replacement
Lucasfilm never released The Mandalorian Season 4 on Disney+, but finally, an ideal replacement is here.
Marvel Studios' Historic Netflix Crossover Officially Set For 2027 Release After 1 Crucial MCU Movie
Marvel is reuniting its Netflix heroes for the first time in years, but an important MCU event needs to happen first.
All 5 MCU Movies & Shows Releasing In Phase 6, Ranked by Excitement Level
Marvel Studios' remaining Phase 6 projects are all exciting, but the level of fan anticipation varies.
Superman 2: Man Of Tomorrow Just Confirmed Its 3rd Kryptonian Character
James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow will feature one more Kryptonian character beyond Superman and Supergirl.
Darth Jar Jar Makes His Official Star Wars Return In First Look Photos
Darth Jar Jar is back, and Star Wars has revealed where the character appears next.
Comic-Con: Exact Time of Marvel & DC Studios' Major Panels In 2026
As Comic-Con prepares to kick off on July 23, here is a preview of what Marvel and DC have planned.
DC Studios Reveals First Look At John Stewart After Lanterns Time Jump
DC has revealed its first look at John Stewart after the timeskip in HBO's dual-timeline Lanterns series.
2026's WandaVision Sequel Will Officially Change One of the MCU's Most Divisive Characters
An Avengers villain is returning on Disney+ in 2026, but his portrayal will be noticeably different.
DC Boss Explains Why He Is Confident In R-Rated Batman Spinoff Movie, Despite Supergirl Failing At The Box Office
The DCU is in a very fragile place after Supergirl bombed, but one DC head is fully confident in the next release.
With Hulk’s 2026 MCU Return Officially Confirmed, Marvel Studios Just Revealed Its 7th Anti-Hulk Weapon
MCU characters have built numerous weapons to stop the Hulk, and Brand New Day just added the latest one.
Why Dr. Doom Is So Powerful In 'Avengers: Doomsday', Explained - How Victor von Doom's Latverian Background Boosts His Abilities
Doctor Doom looks overpowered in the Avengers: Doomsday trailer, and there's a perfect reason why.
Zendaya Debuts Spider-Man Villain-Inspired New Look For Brand New Day
Spider-Man star Zendaya just debuted a new look that has fans drawing comparisons to a popular Marvel villain.
Star Wars Officially Brings Back 5 Key Jedi For Next Disney+ Show
Every Star Wars fan loves Jedi, and luckily, a good number of them are returning on Disney+ this year.
Creature Commandos Season 2 Just Unveiled Its 3 New Heroes (Photos)
The curtain has been pulled back on James Gunn’s next animated DCU series, revealing its main lineup of characters.
James Gunn's DC Studios Will Officially Ignore Canon With Its Next Show
DC Studios will break away from the DCU canon with its next show.
Tom Holland Says Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man Advice Will Get Ignored In 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day': "It Is Having a Profound Effect on His Life As a Human Being"
Tom Holland's Peter Parker is in trouble in Brand New Day because he disregards key advice from another Spider-Man.
Marvel’s New Nova Movie Could Finally Fix James Gunn’s Biggest Guardians Mistake
James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy had one major flaw that Marvel's next space film could fix.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Challenge Fans' Opinions of These 5 Characters
Marvel fans have strong opinions about certain characters heading into Avengers: Doomsday, but that could soon change.
DC Studios' Lanterns Official Release Date Update Confirms James Gunn's DC Will Deliver Historic 5 Straight Months Of Movies & Shows
Lanterns' confirmed release date means fans will get back-to-back content in the DC universe for five months straight.
Marvel Studios’ X-Men Movie First Villain Reportedly Revealed
Marvel's highly anticipated X-Men reboot might have just found its first villain, and they are making their debut soon in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
DC Studios Confirms Matt Reeves’ 2nd 2028 Batman Movie
2028 will be a busy year for Matt Reeves as he helms two important Batman projects.
Jon Bernthal May Have Just Spoiled How One Major Daredevil Character Returns in Brand New Day
A few Netflix-era Marvel characters appear in Brand New Day, and Jon Bernthal just hinted at another.
The MCU Finally Delivers a Revenge 10 Years In the Making
After several years, one of the MCU's most popular heroes finally got his revenge against his most recurring villain.
Avengers: Doomsday's Trailer Confirms 1 MCU Character Is Way Stronger Than Anyone Knew
Avengers: Doomsday's trailer proved that a popular Marvel character is more powerful than fans imagined.
2026's WandaVision Sequel Will Feature 4 Avengers Movie Characters (Confirmed)
Several iconic characters from the Avengers films are locked in to appear in Marvel Studios' next Disney+ series.
Marvel Studios' Phase 7 Now Has The Perfect Opportunity to Bring Back Thanos After Secret Wars
MCU fans have long demanded Thanos's return, and Marvel finally has a compelling reason to bring him back.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Latest Casting Confirmation Helps Solve A Major Mystery
A popular Spider-Man actor's decision to skip Brand New Day solves a long-standing mystery.
Sony Pictures Boss Says 2nd Spider-Man MCU Trilogy Not Confirmed Yet
Another Tom Holland Spider-Man trilogy isn't the absolute guarantee MCU fans think it is.
It’s Official, The Mandalorian Is Returning to Star Wars Just 2 Months After His Movie
The Mandalorian & Grogu was released not long ago, but Din Djarin's next appearance has been revealed.
Marvel Studios Releases Its First Post-Credits Scene Of 2026
After a 12-month drought, Marvel Studios' latest post-credits scene proved it was well worth the wait.
Marvel Studios Is Officially Fixing Doctor Strange 2
Marvel's biggest crossover of 2026, Avengers: Doomsday, will repair the most disappointing aspect of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Daisy Ridley Fuels Incoming Star Wars Return Hopes With New Video
A new video shared by Daisy Ridley has given Star Wars fans hope for Rey’s highly anticipated return.
Batman Begins’ Scarecrow Returns In Stunning New Merch
DC is bringing back one of its most iconic villains from Batman Begins, and he looks perfect.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day - All Popcorn Buckets & Theather Merch Revealed By AMC, Cinemark, Regal & More
Cinema popcorn buckets have become highly creative, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day takes things to the next level.
Star Wars Officially Casts Marvel's Simu Liu In Next Disney+ Show
Before Simu Liu returns in Avengers: Doomsday this December, the Marvel actor will star in a key Star Wars project.
Mark Ruffalo Joins 4 MCU Actors — Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, Robert Downey Jr. & Jake Gyllenhaal — Whose Spider-Man Movie Casting Credits Feature Special 'And' Distinction
Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo joined an exclusive Spider-Man club that includes Robert Downey Jr. and three other renowned stars.
Marvel Studios Officially Reveals Black Widow’s New Design In 2026 Return (Photos)
Black Widow is back, and Marvel Studios gave her a new and intriguing design that has roots in Marvel Comics.