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

Star Wars Officially Recasts 1 Major 'Ahsoka' Villain For New Disney+ Show

One of the Ahsoka series' most intriguing villains just got recast for another Disney+ show.

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Marvel Studios' 2028 Rebooted Universe Will Reportedly Feature 2 Major Superhero Teams

After Avengers: Secret Wars, two iconic superhero teams will play a big role in the MCU's next saga.

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26 Years Later, Marvel Studios Is Resurrecting the X-Men's 7th OG Actor Into the MCU In 'Avengers: Doomsday'

The best X-Men actors from the Fox era are officially returning in a major way under Marvel Studios' banner.

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DC Studios Confirms Short Runtime For Batman's Next Movie

The next Batman film from DC Studios will have a unique runtime compared to other recent DC projects.

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Disney+ Says Goodbye To Beloved Fantasy Series

A beloved fantasy series is leaving Disney+, but the streamer is making room for even more exciting shows in the genre.

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DC Announces Renewal of James Gunn's 2nd TV Show For A Season 2

Another fan-favourite DC show is getting renewed for a second season under James Gunn's leadership.

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The Batman Part II Receives Positive Release Update Following Warner Bros. Event Absence

DC's most anticipated project isn’t getting delayed after all, according to a new update.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Early Test Screenings Are All Saying The Same Thing

Test screenings for Marvel Studios' next blockbuster are yielding consistently similar feedback.

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Thor 5 Could Be Inspired By Wolverine, If OG MCU Director Gets His Wish

A legendary MCU director wants to make a Thor film inspired by Wolverine.

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Ahsoka Season 2 Just Confirmed Its 10th Main Cast Member

Lucasfilm just added another actor to the cast list of its most anticipated Star Wars series.

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X-Men '97 Season 2 Just Unveiled Its 3 New Superheroes - And They Look Great

Season 2 of X-Men '97 will introduce new characters from a legendary superhero team.

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Nintendo Confirms Next Movie For 2028

After enjoying significant success with its theatrical releases, Nintendo is gearing up for its next movie.

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Prime Video’s Critically Acclaimed Superhero TV Series Gets Canceled Before Season 3

A popular Prime Video series with high ratings has been canceled before a follow-up season could happen.

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Hulu Is Shutting Down - But First It'll Release These Final 6 Shows

Hulu will release several blockbuster shows before it shuts down, and subscribers wouldn’t want to miss them.

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Avengers: Doomsday Will Omit 7 of Marvel's Best X-Men (And For Good Reason)

Doomsday is still missing many key X-Men characters, and that might be for the best.

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DC Confirms 'Supergirl' Will Feature 1 Key Element That 'Superman' Should've Included

Supergirl will carry immense depth as it introduces a storytelling device lacking in Superman.

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Disney+ Makes MCU History With The Punisher Reboot Casting Decision

Jon Bernthal is set to make a creative move he’s never done before in his next Disney+ appearance.

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HBO Max Just Quietly Released the Finale of James Gunn's New DC Show

James Gunn’s historic DC show joined an exclusive club after wrapping up its first season

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After 7 Years, Disney May Be Losing Its Greatest Star Wars Mainstay

One of the key men behind the success of Disney's Star Wars might not stick around for long.

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Marvel Ignites Avengers: Doomsday Trailer's Online Release Hopes With New Social Media Post

After a cryptic Marvel Studios post, fans are convinced that the Avengers: Doomsday trailer will be released online soon.

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Star Wars Is Officially Resurrecting a Forgotten MandoVerse Villain on Disney+

Lucasfilm just brought back an underused Star Wars villain on Disney+.

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First Man of Tomorrow Image Confirms Important Peacemaker Connection

James Gunn's Peacemaker series is confirmed to play a big role in the upcoming Superman sequel.

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4 Years After No Way Home, Marvel’s Spider-Man Universe Is Bringing Back 1 Beloved Webbing Element

Spider-Noir’s trailer revealed that Ben Reilly will bring back a fan-favorite Spider-Man feature.

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Daredevil: Born Again Confirms When Jessica Jones Will Arrive In Season 2

Marvel Studios has finally confirmed the episode in which Jessica Jones appears in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.

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Spider-Man No Way Home’s MCU Timeline Placement Confuses Fans Following Disney+ Release

A fan-favorite Spider-Man movie has arrived on Disney+, but its timeline placement is confusing.

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DC Officially Unveils Its Next R-Rated Villain Movie

DC just added another horror movie to its short list of R-rated films.

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Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Logo for Its Big Netflix Reboot

Disney+'s most brutal project of 2026 has a new logo ahead of its upcoming May premiere.

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'Supergirl' Movie Releases First Look at Its Catalyst (Photos)

DC Studios has finally revealed the character that sets Supergirl's plot in motion.

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2026's Masters of the Universe Movie Celebrates Its 5 Main Characters on New Poster

One of the most anticipated superhero films of 2026 just unveiled its main characters.

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2026's Green Lantern TV Show Will Officially Feature a Superhero Crossover 55 Years In the Making

James Gunn's DCU will finally have two legendary comic icons working together.

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Disney+ Now Includes 14 Great MCU Movie Collections

MCU fans now have more films and series to watch on Disney+, and they've been grouped in collections.

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Lucasfilm Confirms Star Wars' Exciting Animated Future Plans

After Maul — Shadow Lord, Star Wars fans will have more animated stories coming their way.

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Marvel Studios Officially Unveils the MCU's 5th Narcissist Superhero

There are already many big egos in the MCU, and Marvel Studios has just added another one.

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Marvel Studios Releases First Look at Its 4th Jean Grey Costume

One of Marvel's most powerful mutants is getting a costume upgrade ahead of her 2026 return.

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Disney+ Makes MCU History With Return of Dead Netflix Hero

A beloved MCU hero just made their Disney+ return, and it's a historic one.

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Young Avengers Star Announces Their Doomsday Casting Following CinemaCon Trailer Reveal

Avengers: Doomsday's latest cast member just confirmed their involvement in the film with a heart-warming video.

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James Gunn's DC Reboot Just Unveiled Its 3rd Masked Supervillain

DC Studios will introduce one more masked villain in its first 2026 movie.

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2026's The Punisher Reboot Unveils Historic Title Change

The Punisher's upcoming solo project just set a new record in the MCU, and it'll be hard to beat.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Footage Sets Up Agent Venom’s MCU Debut - Theory Breakdown

A new Spider-Man: Brand New Day video has fans convinced a popular Marvel character is coming to the MCU.

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Star Wars Confirms Its Next Movie Will Star 5 Disney+ Characters

The Mandalorian & Grogu will include an exciting number of characters from previous Disney+ shows.

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