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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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.
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.