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.
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Pierre Chanliau's Latest The Direct Articles
Why Spider-Man's Jon Watts Is No Longer Rebooting Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four
Spider-Man director Jon Watts has exited Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four reboot.
Moon Knight Episode 5 Recap: Every Major Reveal Explained
A summary of the latest episode of Moon Knight, which proves to be the darkest story told in the MCU so far.
Moon Knight Episode 5 References Black Panther's Heaven
It was a question before, but Episode 5 of Moon Knight has seemingly confirmed the existence of Black Panther's Ancestral Plane.
Watch: Loki's Living Tribunal Easter Egg Comes to Life In Doctor Strange 2
New promotional footage for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness seems to show the Living Tribunal.
Why Doctor Strange Can't Be on the MCU's Midnight Sons Team
There are several reasons why Doctor Strange won't be a member of MCU's Midnight Sons.
Sydney Sweeney's Spider-Man Spin-off Movie Receives New Release Date
The release date for Sony's Madame Web has been revealed.
Moon Knight Actor Teases 3rd Superhero Suit for Jake Lockley
Oscar Isaac has said that Marc Spector's second alter, Jake Lockley, having a costume of his own would be "logical" thinking.
Thor 4: Natalie Portman Shows Off New Muscles In Marvel Set Photos
New set photos from Thor: Love and Thunder show off Natalie Portman's new muscles.
Thor 4 Reveals First Look at Christian Bale's Gorr Minions (Photos)
The first trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder showed a first look at Gorr the God Butcher's alien minions.
Moon Knight Just Confirmed 5 New Gods In the MCU
The latest episode of Moon Knight has introduced five more gods into the MCU.
MCU Writer Confirms Scrapped Venom Plot In Spider-Man: No Way Home
One of the writers for Spider-Man: No Way Home revealed that some versions of the script had Venom appearing in the story much earlier.
Morbius Suffers Second-Worst Box Office Drop Ever for a Superhero Movie
Morbius is estimated to suffer the second-worst box office drop in the superhero genre.
Did Moon Knight's New Episode Just Tease a Thor 4 Plot Point?
One line of dialogue from Moon Knight might have just spared Khonshu from being butchered by the villain in Thor: Love and Thunder.
Moon Knight Reveals How the MCU Could Solve Its Black Panther Problem
Moon Knight has shown an alternative solution to granting someone the powers of the Black Panther.
Marvel Removes Rachel McAdams From New Doctor Strange 2 Trailer
The latest TV spot for the Doctor Strange sequel removed Rachel McAdams' Christine Palmer from one scene.
Moon Knight Theory Explains Khonshu's Key Role In Future Episodes
Khonshu, as noticed by fans, isn't the nicest deity. So, does he have his own agenda beyond stopping Ammit in the Moon Knight series?
Watch: New Moon Knight Footage Teases Major Twist
New footage from Moon Knight shows Oscar Isaac's Marc Spector confused at seeing an action figure of himself.
Captain Marvel 2 Casting Spoils Kree Scientist Role
New evidence has revealed an actor being cast as a minor Kree scientist from the comics in The Marvels.
MCU Theory Connects Fantastic Four's Latveria to Moon Knight Episode 1
Some fans have speculated that the village seen in the premiere of Moon Knight is part of Latveria, the fictional country ruled by Doctor Doom, but is it?
Why Shazam’s Director Is Now Against Directing a Superman Movie
Shazam! director David Sandberg revealed why he's no longer interested in directing a Superman film.
Why Moon Knight Can Still Succeed Without the R-Rating
Moon Knight as a series doesn't need to be R-Rated and can still thrive as a PG-13 property in the MCU.
Rachel McAdams Breaks Silence on Marvel Return
Rachel McAdams speaks more about her role in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and that she'll be wearing more than scrubs this time.
Doctor Strange 2's Final Battle Teased By Producer
A producer for the Doctor Strange sequel teased that fans will find out who's more powerful by the end of the movie: Scarlet Witch or the Sorcerer Supreme.
Oscar Isaac Gets Candid About Mental Health Issues In Disney+'s Moon Knight
Marvel Studios and actor Oscar Isaac are committed to portraying Moon Knight's mental illness.
The Batman Director Teases the Future of 'Insidious' Joker
The Batman director Matt Reeves describes his Joker's view of human nature as "insidious."
MCU: Ironheart Actress Celebrates Black Panther 2 Wrap
Ironheart actress Dominique Thorne has wrapped shooting on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Marvel Fan Spots Mistake During Avengers: Endgame Funeral Scene
A fan noticed a mistake in the IMAX version of Avengers: Endgame during Tony Stark's funeral.
Marvel Fan Spots Mistake In Avengers: Endgame With War Machine Suit
A fan found a small mistake in Avengers: Endgame concerning the armor Rhodey is wearing.
Former X-Men Actress Wants One Important Change for MCU’s Storm
Former X-Men actress Alexandra Shipp recently expressed one change she wishes for Storm when the character appears in the MCU.
Sony Casts Spider-Man Villain Foreigner In Kraven the Hunter Movie
Christopher Abbott will reportedly be playing the main villain in Sony's Kraven the Hunter movie.
Daredevil Season 4: New Leak Teases MCU Reboot Coming Soon
The discovery of a new production LLC potentially pointed to a new Daredevil project on the horizon.
Daredevil Actress Campaigns for Revival After Disney+ Takeover
Another Daredevil actress advocated for the show to return for another season after news of its inclusion on Disney+.
Marvel Reportedly Re-Filmed Most of Doctor Strange 2
According to Bruce Campbell, the "majority" of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was "reshot extensively."
Star Wars: Andor Disney+ Series Casts David Hayman
Scottish actor David Hayman has reportedly joined the upcoming Star Wars Disney+ series, Andor.
Bruce Campbell Teases His Doctor Strange 2 Cameo With Major Mystery Character
Bruce Campbell confirmed having filmed scenes for the Doctor Strange sequel and one scene alongside a "beloved" character.
Batgirl Movie Leak Connects DCEU's Lex Luthor to The Suicide Squad
A new leak from Batgirl shows a newspaper covering Lex Luthor and hinting at the return of a classic Batman villain.
Is Disney+ Teasing New R-Rated Marvel Movies and Shows Coming Soon?
A small, but significant change on the sign-in page of Disney+ points to the service introducing R-Rated Marvel content to the streaming service.
Marvel Confirms Exactly How Violent Moon Knight on Disney+ Will Be
Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige has confirmed that Moon Knight on Disney+ will be more violent and brutal than previous Disney+ shows.
Watch: Pierce Brosnan Becomes a Superhero In New Black Adam Teaser
Pierce Brosnan as Doctor Fate has finally been shown in the latest sizzle-reel of DC films for 2022.
New Ms. Marvel Set Photo Teases Robotic Drone Attack In Disney+ Show
During reshoots for Ms. Marvel, it has been revealed that the teenage hero will be chased by drones.