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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Pierre Chanliau's Latest The Direct Articles
Netflix Daredevil Star’s Latest Photos Spark Born Again Season 3 Return Hopes
Workout photos have sparked speculation from fans that one Netflix anti-hero is preparing for their return.
Invincible Comics Reveal Where Thragg Goes After He Leaves Earth In Season 5
Where exactly Thragg goes after making a truce with Mark says a lot about him and his future in Invincible.
Invincible Season 4's Finale Title Card Sets Up Season 5
The new title card for the next season of Invincible points to the Flaxan dimension as a major focus.
HBO Max Users Have Just 2 Weeks Left to Watch a 10/10 Sci-Fi Masterpiece
Sci-fi fans don't have much time before Alex Garland's Oscar-winning directorial debut leaves HBO.
Vanessa’s Death In Daredevil Born Again Sets Up The Return Of This Netflix Ironfist Villain
Wilson Fisk lost the love of his life, Vanessa, but that opens the door for another of his love interests to return.
Invincible Season 4 Episode 7 Trailer Spoils Major Reunion (And Fans Aren’t Happy)
A new teaser gave Invincible fans a glimpse of Debbie in space, leaving some of them nervous.
Avengers: Doomsday's First Death Might've Just Been Spoiled
The casting of one MCU actor in Matt Reeves' sequel to The Batman raises doubts about their character's chances in Doomsday.
New Footage of Spider-Man: Brand New Day Reveals 1 Unexpected Upgrade for Tom Holland’s Suit
A look inside Peter Parker's mask in Spider-Man: Brand New Day shows how he's packing more technology than expected.
Invincible Season 4's Latest Canon Change Has Major Implications For Omni-Man's Future
The latest episode of Invincible established a far different timeline from the comics, which could have domino effects.
Invincible Season 4 Episode 6 Lays the Groundwork for Mark & Oliver’s Fight
Oliver made some concerning comments about Earth, foreshadowing his impending conflict with Mark.
Invincible Season 4 Teases Conquest May Not Be Truly Dead - Here's How He Comes Back In the Comics As a Multiverse Variant
While Invincible successfully killed Conquest, it won't be the last time we see the twisted Viltrumite.
DC Officially Unveils New Teen Titans Roster Amid James Gunn's DCU Reboot
While the Teen Titans film is on standby, DC comics have introduced a new team of teenage heroes.
Invincible Season 4 Just Changed Nolan & Debbie's Relationship Forever
The latest episode of Invincible changes the reunion between Nolan & Debbie from the comics in a major way.
Invincible Confirms Tech Jacket's Age In the TV Show Is Much Different Than In the Comics
Tech Jacket fans realized his gender wasn't the only thing that was changed in Invincible.
The Backrooms Movie's Age Rating Is a Departure From the Original 4chan Lore
The film adaptation of The Backrooms was rated higher than some expected, given its origins.
Invincible Season 4 Just Gender-Swapped a Key Superhero
Another superhero in the ever-expanding cast of Invincible has been gender-swapped, and it's one many had already suspected.
Invincible Season 4 Reveals Series’ 6th Major Recast Character
A character who has been around since the beginning of Invincible has been recast in Season 4.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer May Hint at Another Historic MCU Villain
Another Spider-Man villain from the hero's most reviled story in the comics could make their live-action debut.
Marvel Fans Discover Key Difference In Spider-Man: Brand New Day's International Trailer
The Brazilian version of the Brand New Day trailer shows Spider-Man missing some important equipment.
Invincible: How Nolan Survived the Scourge Virus In TV Show Was Due To His Secret Family History
Nolan's survival against the Scourge virus, which decimated the Viltrumites, could be another clue to his heritage.
Brit's Powers In Invincible Season 4 Make Him the Captain America & Luke Cage of the Invincible Universe
Brit finally showed off his powers in the latest episodes of Invincible, drawing comparisons to some Marvel superheroes.
Invincible Confirms Who the Spy-Mole In the Coalition of Planets Actually Is In the Comics' Volume 13 Issue #73
The latest episodes have hinted at the identity of the mole within the Coalition, aligning with the comics.
Superman 2025 Photo Raises Doubts About Evil Jor-El’s Message (Did James Gunn Retcon This?)
A news ticker in Superman has fans questioning the legitimacy of Jor-El's message again.
DC Studios Reportedly Censoring Green Lantern's R-Rated Backstory
A casting call for the upcoming animated series starring Jessica Cruz points to one significant change in her backstory.
James Gunn Confirms Every Major DC Studios Movie & Series Releasing After Peacemaker Season 2
James Gunn gave a quick rundown of all the projects releasing after Peacemaker.
DC Studios Reveals 1 DCU Project’s Release Is Further Away Than We Expected
Fans should expect a long wait for one DCU project that currently "doesn't exist."
Fantastic Four Spoilers: Here’s Why Valeria Richards Might Never Join The MCU
The mid-credits scene of Fantastic Four could mean we'll never see Franklin's sister in the MCU.
Did James Gunn Mess Up Supergirl’s DCU Origin Story? It's Complicated
Supergirl is supposedly younger than the DCU's Superman, which has some comic book fans worried.
Superman: Hall of Justice Mural Reveals 10 More Superheroes For James Gunn's DCU
A background mural in Superman revealed a history of unseen superheroes in the DCU.
Marvel Studios Confirms 15th MCU Only Character To Make Their Comics Debut
In the middle of Doctor Doom's global domination, Marvel debuted another MCU character in the comics.
DC Studios Movie Fans Thought Canceled Is Still Happening, Says James Gunn
Fans should be glad to learn that one DCU movie is still alive in the trenches.
James Gunn's 'Leaked' Batman Concept Art Gets Official Response from Studio
Swaybox Studios gave an official statement about the "leaked" concept art for their upcoming animated film, Dynamic Duo.
Ms. Marvel Just Unlocked Her New Mutant Powers (And They're Not What I Expected)
Kamala Khan has finally awakened her mutant powers in the comics, but they're not what some fans expected.
Avatar: Netflix Will Make Live-Action Toph More 'Feminine' (Exclusive)
Many won't be fans of the newest change with Avatar: The Last Airbender's tomboy, Toph.
Invincible: Why Thaedus Kills Argall After Turning Against the Viltrumites
How exactly did Thaedus turn against the Viltrum Empire, and did he just make things worse for the universe?
New Spider-Man 4 Movie Report Eliminates 5 Rumored Villains
A new rumor points to the next live-action Spider-Man movie having a never-before-seen villain.
Dandadan Announces Theatrical Special Before Season 2 Releases
Dandadan will be joining Chainsaw Man and Demon Slayer in theaters this Summer.
Invincible: Is Conquest The Strongest Viltrumite? 15 Most Powerful Viltrumites Ranked (Omni Man, Mark & More)
Mark faced his greatest foe yet in this Invincible season finale, but how does he fare against other Viltrumites?
2025 Fantastic Four Actor Says Movie Will 'Go Down In History' by Rejuvenating the MCU (Exclusive)
The Fantastic Four star Paul Walter Hauser is very high on the upcoming film.
Invincible Season 4 Will Revive Scrapped Damien Darkblood Story Comic Fans Can’t Spoil
The latest season finale of Invincible showed the return of an unlikely character, but what does it mean for Season 4?