Pete Hernandez

Writer

Favorite MCU movie: Avengers: Infinity War

It was just remarkable to finally see the culmination of ten plus years of storytelling and witnessing characters like Iron Man, Spider-Man, and the Guardians of the Galaxy finally interact with one another. Avengers: Infinity War felt like the exclamation point on the first-ever connected universe we've seen on film. 

Favorite MCU character: Spider-Man

Spider-Man is my favorite superhero overall (shoutout to the 90s animated show), and it carries over into the MCU. I love Tom Holland’s portrayal and I feel he depicts the web-slinger and most importantly the Peter Parker I grew up to admire (a hero with vulnerabilities and faults which make him arguably the most relatable and revolutionary).

Favorite Star Wars movie: The Empire Strikes Back

Let's see, you have the Battle of Hoth, the iconic "Imperial March", Yoda and “Do...or do not. There is no try”, "No...I am your father," Boba Fett, themes of deceit and betrayal, need I say more? So many of the franchise's iconic Star Wars moments can be traced back to this single film, and it's why The Empire Strikes Back is still the best in my opinion.

Favorite Star Wars character: The Mandalorian aka Din Djarin

I realize that I've connected more to the films themselves as opposed to specific characters. Why not The Mandalorian? I always wanted a Boba Fett film/series, and The Mandalorian's first season delivered that for me and more. Excited for the future!

Why I joined The Direct

After writing/covering the NBA and NFL, I had the drive to do the same for Marvel and Star Wars. I wanted a platform and a community that was dedicated at heart with a passion for these topics, and I’m fortunate to help cultivate that here at The Direct. The future of Marvel and Star Wars is bright, and in the words of the great Stan Lee: “Excelsior!”

About The Direct

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The Mandalorian Season 2 Predictions: 5 Theories For What's To Come

The season finale of The Mandalorian was the exclamation point on a spectacular first season and opened the door for new plot points and storylines in season two. What should fans expect in season 2?

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Disney Parks' Avengers Campus Is A Thanos Snap-Free Zone, Will Not Be MCU Canon

The highly anticipated Avengers Campus across various Disney Parks will not be connected to the MCU.

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Exclusive: Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Tano Contract is a Disney+ Multi-Show Deal

The Direct Exclusive: Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Tano contract is a multi-show deal, according to insider Daniel Richtman. This could open the possibility of Ahsoka appearing in multiple Disney+ shows.

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Next Star Wars Film Still Set for 2022 Release Despite Disney's Updated Film Slate

The next Star Wars film is still set for a December 16, 2022 release date despite Disney's recent announcement of shifted releases of many of their films.

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Solo: A Star Wars Story Sequel on Disney+ is Unlikely According to Writer Jonathan Kasdan

Solo: A Star Wars Story Sequel on Disney+ is Unlikely According to Writer Jonathan Kasdan

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The Eternals Rumored to Introduce Atlantis to the MCU

The Eternals Rumored to Include the Kingdom of Atlantis and a nod to Namor, the Sub-Mariner.

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Ashley Eckstein Speaks Out On Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Live-Action Casting in The Mandalorian

Ashley Eckstein comments on report of live-action Ahsoka casting in The Mandalorian

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MODOK Could Make his Debut in an Upcoming Marvel Studios Project

According to a new report, we may see the debut of the classic Marvel MODOK in a future MCU project.

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