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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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.
DC Studios Unveils First-Ever John Stewart Green Lantern Poster
Ahead of his DCU debut, DC Studios has released John Stewart's inaugural Green Lantern poster.
New 'Superman 2' Photo Teases Return of 1 Key 'Suicide Squad' Actor
James Gunn is bringing back a popular actor from the defunct DCEU into the DCU.
James Gunn's DC Makes 3 Big Movie & TV Announcements at Annecy 2026 (Batman, Green Lantern & More)
DC Studios teased a monumental animation slate with major revelations at Annecy 2026.
Marvel Studios Sneakily Just Debuted Cyclops and Jean Grey’s Daughter, Rachel Summers
X-Men '97 Season 2 just introduced another member of the Summers family with an interesting twist.
Marvel Studios Just Brought Back A Powerful Guardians of the Galaxy Villain
The Guardians of the Galaxy may have disbanded, but one of their powerful villains has just returned.
Avengers Doomsday’s Upcoming Incursion Event May Be Triggered By These 7 MCU Multiversal Scenes
The catastrophic crises of Avengers: Doomsday will directly stem from previous MCU events.
Disney's Hexed Director Says The Internet Is Wrong About the Movie's First Trailer Amid Backlash: 'It Was Bizarre'
The trailer for Disney's Hexed was heavily criticized online, but the film's director disagrees with the backlash.
HBO Just Changed House of the Dragon's Opening Credits Following Season 3's Big Twist
HBO’s latest House of the Dragon opening sequence subtly honors a major Season 3 character's tragic demise.
Minions & Despicable Me Movies In Chronological Order (Including Minions & Monsters)
The chronological order of the Despicable Me franchise just changed with the arrival of Minions & Monsters.
Marvel Studios Admits Multiverse Saga Failure With Major Avengers: Doomsday Decision
The Russo brothers' new direction for Avengers: Doomsday is a response to the Multiverse Saga's mixed reception.
Hugh Jackman Weighs In On When The Fox X-Men Era Will Come To An End
Marvel's iconic Wolverine actor has revealed when his tenure playing the character will end.
Daredevil Born Again Set Photos Show Best Look At New Elektra Costume For Season 3
Elektra just returned for Daredevil: Born Again Season 3, and her new costume looks stunning.
DCU’s Clayface Movie Reveals Best Look At His Shapeshifting Transformation
Ahead of Clayface’s big-screen arrival, DC Studios just dropped a stunning new look at the villain’s transformation.
Marvel Reveals New Design For Hulk’s Son Skaar Following MCU Return Rumors
Years after his appearance in She-Hulk, Hulk's son, Skaar, is finally getting a design upgrade.
It’s The Start Of A New Era For Star Wars On Streaming
Lucasfilm's release plans for the next Star Wars series will make streaming history.
Milly Alcock’s Supergirl Salary Compared To David Corenswet’s Superman Revealed
Supergirl has officially landed in theaters, and the newly revealed earnings for its lead actress are turning heads
Marvel Studios Has Officially Completed Its 6th Two-Season Show
Season 2 of one of the most anticipated Marvel shows of 2026 is done and will hit Disney+ soon.
The X-Files Reboot Officially Wraps Pilot, Confirms Himesh Patel (Exclusive)
Himesh Patel shared an exciting new update on the progress of the upcoming X-Files reboot, indicating that post-production work may start soon.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Official Synopsis Describes Mysterious Final Villain
A Spider-Man: Brand New Day antagonist's overpowered abilities have been revealed.
Daredevil Set Photos Unveil First Look At Charlie Cox’s New Suit For Born Again Season 3
Matt Murdock is turning up in Hell's Kitchen in a brand new suit in Daredevil: Born Again Season 3.