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
Marvel's Ant-Man 3 Gets 2023 Release Date on Theater Listing
New information from a theater website could point to Ant-Man 3 releasing in early 2023.
2022's Most Anticipated Marvel & DC Movies, Ranked by Audiences
New data from Fandango show that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is the most anticipated movie of 2022.
Robert Pattinson Confirms The Batman Has a Sequel Tease
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Who Is Peter Parker's Next Romantic Interest In Spider-Man 4?
Who will be the next love interest of Tom Holland's Peter Parker in Spider-Man 4?
Marvel Studios' Blade Movie Start Date Delayed
Production for Marvel Studios' Blade has been delayed by more than a year to properly develop the script.
Moon Knight Disney+: Photo Reveals MCU's New Superhero Detective
Fans have been given the first glimpse of Oscar Isaac's other superhero persona in Moon Knight, called Mr. Knight.
WandaVision: Elizabeth Olsen's Full New Scarlet Witch Costume Revealed In Concept Art
Concept art for Wanda's Scarlet Witch costume as seen in WandaVision has been released.
Shazam 2: First Look at Shazam Family's Updated Costumes Revealed
Shazam! director David Sandberg decided to get ahead of any leaks and uploaded a photo showing off the costumes for the rest of the Shazam family.
Zachary Levi's New Shazam Costume Revealed For DC Sequel Filming
New production footage shows Shazam and the rest of the cast on top of a parking lot.
Shazam 2: New Plot Details Tease Villain Origin and Romance
New details of Rachel Zegler's character in Shazam! Fury of the Gods have been revealed.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: New Action-Packed Scene With Anthony Mackie's Superhero Released
Two new clips from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier have been released showing Sam Wilson on a solo-mission.
Tom Hiddleston Teases How Loki's Shape-Shifting Powers Impact Disney+ Show
Tom Hiddleston explains how the font-shifting logo for ‘Loki’ thematically connects to the show.
Tom Hiddleston Reflects on Avengers: Infinity War's 'Fitting' Loki Death Before Return
Tom Hiddleston described being told about Loki's "death" in Avengers: Endgame a full two years ahead of time.
Loki: Disney+ Has Revealed the Names of [SPOILERS] From Episode 4 Post-Credits Scene
The end credits of Episode 4 of Loki reveal the identities of the Loki Varients present in the post-credits scene of the series' latest episode.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: [SPOILERS]' Character Was Meant For Black Widow Debut
The big cameo and actress in the latest episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was originally meant to debut in Black Widow.
Black Widow: Marvel Releases Funny New Scene With Scarlett Johansson, David Harbour & More
A new clip from Black Widow has been released showing Red Guardian actor David Harbour in his old costume.
Black Widow: Rachel Weisz Teases Pig Experiments In Marvel Movie
Rachel Weisz revealed that her character, Melina Vostokoff, has been experimenting on pigs in Black Widow.
Marvel Celebrates Aaron Taylor-Johnson's Quicksilver With New Avengers: Age of Ultron Figure
A new figure for Aaron Taylor-Johnson's Quicksilver from Avengers: Age of Ultron has been unveiled.
Marvel's Moon Knight: Oscar Isaac Shares New Photo Teasing MCU Role
Oscar Isaac posted an image of himself in front of multiple comic book covers featuring Moon Knight.
Blackhawk Movie: Steven Spielberg's DC Superhero Film Still in the Works
Despite months without any updates, Steven Spielberg's Blackhawk movie might still be in the works according to a recent Instagram post.
Ezra Miller's The Flash Recovery Receives Promising Update
Ezra Miller's meeting with Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly went well and shows a promising future for The Flash.
Star Wars: Bad Batch Season 2 Update Puts Release Date Confusion to Rest
It has been confirmed that the second season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch will be released on Disney+ at the end of September.
MCU: Megan Thee Stallion Officially Cast In the Marvel Universe
According to a new report, Megan Thee Stallion has been cast in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
She-Hulk Premiere Outperforms Ms. Marvel Despite Review Bombing
New data shows that She-Hulk: Attorney at Law garnered over 1.5 million views from US households in four days.
MCU: New Rare Look Inside of Iron Man's Armor Revealed (Photos)
Hot Toys revealed a new set showing off the interior of Tony Stark's armor from Iron Man 3.
Captain Marvel 2: Monica Rambeau’s Superhero Future Teased With New Announcement
A new announcement from Marvel's comic division may have cemented what alias Monica Rambeau will go by in The Marvels.
Rick & Morty Producers Give Guidance to MCU Multiverse Writers
Producers for Rick & Morty gave some cheeky advice to multiverse writers, including those at Marvel Studios.
She-Hulk’s Sakaar Twist Might’ve Already Been Spoiled by Marvel Comics
Does a sequel to the comic book storyline "Planet Hulk" spoil the appearance of Hulk's son in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law?
Disney+ Announces Thor: Love and Thunder’s Streaming Release Date
Disney+ has announced that Thor: Love and Thunder, and much more, will be released on the streaming service very soon.
MCU: First Look at Nightmare Supervillain Deleted From Doctor Strange 2
New concept art shows fans the first look at Doctor Strange's most iconic villain, Nightmare, cut from the sequel.
Marvel Studios Rejected Sandman Creator's New Movie/Show Pitch
Writer Neil Gaiman revealed that he had pitched Marvel Studios' old leadership a project based on his comic series, "1602," but was rejected.
MCU Boss Reveals the Main Difference Between Thanos & Kang
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige explains the difference between Kang and Thanos.
First Ant-Man 3 Trailer Footage Released at Comic-Con
Description of new footage for Ant-Man 3: Quantumania shown at Comic-Con.
Justice League's Zack Snyder to Appear In Upcoming DC Show
Director Zack Snyder will guest star in the 365th episode of Teen Titans on Cartoon Network this Fall.
Marvel Studios Announces Historic R-Rated Disney+ Show
Marvel Studios announced that Marvel Zombies will be its first TV-MA rated show on Disney+.
Jason Sudeikis Rumored to Join DC Universe as Superhero
According to an online listing, Jason Sudekis will be playing Ted Kord in DC's Blue Bettle.
Ms. Marvel's Mutant Surprise Explained By MCU Producer
Ms. Marvel head writer Bisha K. Ali explains Kamala Khan's new origin revealed in the season finale.
MCU Boss Debunks Rumors About Natalie Portman’s Breakup With Marvel
Marvel boss Kevin Feige revealed he never thought Natalie Portman's return was ever impossible.
Marvel Theory Reveals Kevin Feige’s Secret Plan to Destroy Morbius Universe
One plot point in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness could spell the end of Sony's cinematic universe.
Marvel Reveals First MCU Ironheart Promotional Images
New merchandise suggests that Riri Williams' Ironheart armor will make its debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.