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 Stories
Is Shang-Chi Set Before or After Avengers: Endgame? Marvel Director Responds
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton clarified when the film takes place on the MCU timeline.
Marvel Deleted Loki & Sylvie's Motorcycle Scene for Being Too Expensive (Photos)
New concept art for Loki shows cut sci-fi vehicles that would have appeared in the third episode, "Lamentis."
Zack Snyder Celebrates Ben Affleck's Birthday With Special New Batman Photo
Director Zack Snyder posted an old photo of Ben Affleck in one of his first costume fittings as Batman.
Why WandaVision & Loki Restricted Marvel's Plans For Disney+'s What If
Another What If...? idea was scrapped for being too similar to what Marvel Studios was planning.
Marvel Reveals Best Look Yet at Incredible Hulk's Abomination Vs. Doctor Strange's Wong In Shang-Chi
A new trailer for Shang-Chi gives fans the best look yet at The Abomination.
Marvel Insults Its Creators With MCU Movie Payments That Are Shockingly Low
It has been revealed how little Marvel pays its creators for adapting their characters into the MCU.
James Gunn Is Very Confident That an R-Rated MCU Movie Is Coming
Director James Gunn talked about the possibility of Marvel Studios exploring R-rated films.
MCU: Spider-Man's Next Costume Receives Best Look Yet Thanks To Marvel's What If Figure
A new Hot Toys figure for What If...? gives fans the best look at Zombie Hunter Spider-Man yet.
Spider-Man 3: New Set Photo Shows Doctor Strange & Peter Parker Together at the Sanctum Sanctorum
Peter Parker and Doctor Strange reunite in a new set photo from Spider-Man: No Way Home.
WandaVision: New Concept Art Reveals Big Change In Scarlet Witch vs. White Vision Battle
New concept art for the finale of WandaVision has been released showing Wanda in her Scarlet Witch costume.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Sequel Comic Project Canceled
The recently announced fan motion-comic for a sequel to Zack Snyder's Justice League has been canceled.
Marvel's Eternals Actor Reveals Amazon's The Boys Connection To MCU Movie
Ikaris actor Richard Madden in the upcoming Eternals compares the depth of its themes and characters to The Boys.
Marvel Studios Just Held a Big Meeting About Multiverse Rules In the MCU
Kevin Feige explained that Marvel Studios has frequent "interconnected" meetings with a recent one specifically being about the rules of the multiverse for the MCU moving forward.
James Gunn Reveals Major Difference Working With Marvel vs. DC
James Gunn described the differences between working for DC and Marvel during a new interview.
Loki's Shocking Final Scene Explained By Production Designer
Marvel explained where Loki ended up in the shocking ending of the season finale of the Disney+ series.
Don Cheadle Earns Emmy Nod For Marvel Return In Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Don Cheadle has earned a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Margot Robbie Is Shocked That Harley Quinn Died In Justice League's Snyder Cut
Margot Robbie was finally told that Harley Quinn died in Zack Snyder's Justice League during a recent interview.
Black Adam: Dwayne Johnson Reveals Best Look at His Superhero Costume (Photo)
Dwayne Johnson uploaded an image of his Black Adam costume, giving an update on the film's production schedule.
Scarlett Johansson Reveals How She Improved Black Widow's Captain America 2 Intro
Scarlett Johansson talks about the evolution of Black Widow in the MCU and a scrapped scene featuring tennis whites.
Ant-Man 3: Corey Stoll To Reportedly Return as Villain
Corey Stoll will reportedly return as Yellowjacket in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
Black Widow: New Video Hints at Movie's Impact on Future MCU Phase 4 Projects
A new featurette for Black Widow hints at reappearances of characters in other future Phase 4 projects.
Black Adam Actress Confirms Superman Villain Group In Dwayne Johnson Movie
Actress Sarah Shahi said that Intergang will appear in Black Adam and that she will be playing the titular character's comic love interest, Adrianna Tomaz.
Can You Guess How Many Times Loki Has 'Died' In the MCU?
The Direct recaps just how many times Tom Hiddleston's God of Mischief has bitten the dust, from the original Thor movie all the way to the Loki series on Disney+.
DC Reportedly Recasting Commissioner Gordon For Batgirl Movie
A new casting grid for Batman indicates that Commissioner Gordon is being recast.
Loki: Tom Hiddleston Opens Up About Romance Between Sylvie & Loki
Tom Hiddleston opened up about the developing relationship between Loki and Sylvie in the Disney+ series.
Aquaman 2 Director Shares New Set Photo To Celebrate Filming Start
Director James Wan officially confirmed that Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has begun shooting.
Loki Theory: Renslayer Is Hiding a Kang Secret
Exploring the terrible machinations of the TVA and its leader, Judge Renslayer, in Loki.
Loki Hints at Sad Truth About Owen Wilson's Mobius
The most recent episode of Loki revealed a terrible truth about the TVA and its agents.
Zack Snyder's DC Trilogy, Including Batman v Superman UE, Receives Official Blu-ray Box Set
A box set for Zack Snyder's trilogy of films in the DC Universe has been revealed on Amazon.
Loki Writer Cryptically Hints at Connection Between Sylvie & Tom Hiddleston's Loki
Show writer Michael Waldron has implied a potential romantic relationship between Loki and Sylvie through the use of a romance song.
Nightwing Director Comments on Ben Affleck's Batman Connection To Spin-off Movie
Director Chris McKay talks more about his postponed Nightwing film and whether it involved Ben Affleck's Batman.
Loki: Spoilery New Footage Reveals Young Sylvie, TVA Battle & More
The latest featurette for Loki shows new scenes showing Sylvie as a child at the TVA.
Loki: How Captain Marvel's Kree Connect To New Episode Title
The moon Loki and Sylvie are trying to escape in the latest episode should be familiar to comic fans, as it connects to the Kree.
Shazam 2: Zachary Levi Responds To Criticism Over New Costumes
Actor Zachary Levi said that the new Shazam family costumes aren't nearly as dark as fans think.
Ant-Man 3 Writer Teases Rick & Morty Inspiration For Marvel Sequel
Writer Jeff Loveness and director Peyton Reed had a funny exchange on Twitter about the script for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantiumania.
Loki: Official Name For Female Loki Revealed By Marvel Merch
A merchandise listing confirmed the name of Sophia Di Martino's character in Loki.
Elizabeth Olsen Reveals How WandaVision Smashed Disney's Expectations
Elizabeth Olsen didn't realize the reach WandaVision had until director Matt Shakman showed her a particular video.
New Marvel Report Signals Bad News For MCU Blu-ray Fans
More doubt is cast on shows like WandaVision or The Falcon and the Winter Soldier ever getting physical releases.
WandaVision Star Kathryn Hahn on What's Next For Agatha Harkness In the MCU
Kathryn Hahn has said that one aspect of Agatha Harkness from WandaVision she'd like to explore is her past and everything she has seen over the centuries.
The Flash Movie: First Look at Ezra Miller & Kiersey Clemons Filming Scene Together
New set photos from The Flash show Ezra Miller and Kiersey Clemons at a courthouse with reporters.