Pierre Chanliau was approached to join The Direct as a writer before the site launched in 2020 based on his prior two years of experience at MCU Exchange and his extensive role as a moderator for the unofficial Marvel Studios subreddit, which had, at the time of his hiring, one million members and boasts over three million today.
His understanding of comics makes him especially adept at writing about the MCU and DCU. Pierre routinely uses his extensive knowledge of comic books to help write insightful features and assist his colleagues in enhancing their news articles.
Before joining The Direct, Pierre graduated from Breda University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Creative Media and Game Technologies. But, he is currently pursuing a Masters in Writing for Script & Screen at Falmouth University.
You can follow Pierre on Twitter (@Pierre_Chanliau) to keep track of his latest thoughts about films, comic books, and the entertainment landscape.
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Return of the Living Dead 2025 Release Date, Cast & Everything We Know
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New Zootopia 2 Poster Features 'Creepy' New Main Character
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Some fans are getting the wrong idea about a certain reveal in the season finale of Helluva Boss.
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The creator of Amazing Digital Circus was wise to anticipate fan speculation and already confirmed the characters' ages.
2025 Superman Movie: Why Lex Luthor Hates Superman
Luthor has hated Superman for decades, but what will drive this new iteration of the billionaire supervillain?
Helluva Boss Just Set Up Its Hazbin Hotel Crossover (Photos)
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