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
Aquaman 2: Amber Heard Welcomed Back To Atlantis With Letter From Director James Wan
Amber Heard posts a letter from director James Wan and producer Rob Cowan welcoming her back to the Aquaman franchise.
Why Emily VanCamp Is 'So Happy' To Move Past Captain America's Kiss With Sharon Carter
Emily VanCamp expressed her happiness at moving on from the awkward kiss with Steve Rogers in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and beyond.
Marvel & DC Have Each Talked About Crossover Movie Possibilities With James Gunn
James Gunn has said that he's had talks with the heads of both Marvel and DC about the possibility of a crossover.
Loki: New Trailer Reveals Pirate Ship & UFO In Upcoming Episode
A new trailer for Loki shows off a 19th-century ship and an alien saucer.
Loki: Episode 2 Credits Reveal Spoilery Character Might Not Be Who We Think
An international cast list for the latest episode of Loki names the Variant causing so much trouble, but it's not the name expected.
Loki Easter Egg Reveals MODOK's AIM Connection
An Easter egg in the premiere episode of Loki on Disney+ pointed to the return of AIM in the MCU.
Ant-Man 3: Paul Rudd Begins Filming on Marvel Sequel
Paul Rudd confirmed that filming for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has begun in London.
Thor 4 Photo Indicates How Natalie Portman's Jane Foster Will Bring Back Mjolnir
It appears that Jane Foster will be wielding the original Mjolnir that was last seen in pieces in Thor: Ragnarok.
Thor: Love and Thunder: Why Jane Foster's Cancer Storyline Should Be Adapted
Natalie Portman will return as Jane Foster in Thor: Love and Thunder and wield Mjolnir, like she does in the comics, so, will she have cancer too? The Direct explains why she should.
DC Reportedly Wanted Batman Oral Sex Scene Removed From Harley Quinn Season 3
DC reportedly shot down Batman performing oral sex on Catwoman in the upcoming season of the animated Harley Quinn show.
Anthony Mackie Wanted Donald Trump Reference In Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Anthony Mackie wanted to end his Captain America speech using Donald Trump slogan.
Loki Theory: Ant-Man 3's Kang the Conqueror Is Secretly In Charge of the TVA
Explaining a theory that places Kang the Conqueror as the leader of the TVA in Loki.
How Loki Teases Spider-Man: No Way Home and 4 Other MCU Projects In Premiere
The first episode of Loki hinted at the many ways it will influence the rest of the MCU.
Marvel Rumor Reveals Who's Playing Namor In Black Panther 2
Tenoch Huerta will reportedly be playing Namor the Submariner in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Loki Reviews: What are the Critics' First Reactions?
The first reactions to Lokir are in, and critics are sharing their thoughts on the MCU Disney+ show's first two episodes.
Doctor Strange 2 Writer Hypes Up Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch In Marvel Sequel
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness co-writer Michael Waldron talks about following up on WandaVision.
The Suicide Squad Reveals New Weapon of Choice For John Cena's Peacemaker
A new figure set for The Suicide Squad shows Peacemaker uncharacteristically wielding a sword.
Disney+ Reportedly Has 2 Black Panther Spin-offs In the Works
Danai Gurira's Okoye will reportedly be getting her own origin spin-off show, separate from the Wakanda Disney+ series that has already been announced.
MCU Theory: Why Marvel's Eternals Never Helped the Avengers
Why is it that the Eternals never helped stop Thanos or help the Avengers? The Direct breaks down a likely explanation for their absence.
Marvel's Eternals Leak Reveals Richard Madden In His MCU Superhero Costume
Leaked Eternals merchandise reveals a detailed look at Richard Madden's Ikaris in his Marvel costume.
Marvel's Eternals: New Info About Salma Hayek's Ajak and Other MCU Heroes Tease Plot
Descriptions for all the Eternals have been made available online, revealing tons of new information.
Marvel's Iron Fist Season 3 Would've Had 'Crazy' Superhero Power Couple
Finn Jones explains what the third season of Iron Fist would have entailed for some of its characters.
Thor: Love and Thunder's Natalie Portman Shares Update on Production
Natalie Portman talks about getting "jacked" for Thor: Love and Thunder, and where and when they'll begin shooting.
Natalie Portman Reveals Pressure of Working With Muscular Chris Hemsworth on Thor 4
Natalie Portman says sharing the screen with Chris Hemsworth brought "a lot of pressure" to the Thor: Love and Thunder actress.
Marvel's Hawkeye Leaks: All the NYC Set Videos & Photos Showing Hailee Steinfeld, Santa & More
Hawkeye hasn't even filmed for a week in New York, but they've seemingly been shooting non-stop!
Hailee Steinfeld Performs Plummeting Stunt in Marvel's Hawkeye Set Video & Photos
New set video and photos show Hailee Steinfeld performing a stunt on Hawkeye and getting tangled for it.
Hawkeye: Hailee Steinfeld Reveals She Wasn't Certain About Marvel Role
Hailee Steinfeld talks about finally being able to admit that she's playing Kate Bishop in Hawkeye.
Marvel's Hawkeye: Hailee Steinfeld Uses Bow & Arrow In New Set Photos
New set photos from Hawkeye show Hailee Steinfeld finally using her bow.
Marvel's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Promo Images Show Sharon Carter on the Run
New merchandise for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier focuses more on Sharon Carter being on the run from the law.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Daniel Brühl Talks Working With Anthony Mackie & Sebastian Stan
Daniel Brühl describes his happiness at seeing Zemo's iconic mask and working with Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie again.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Set Video Shows Captain America's Shield Being Used for Violence
More footage has been captured from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier in Prague with Wyatt Russell's US Agent.
Wyatt Russell Comments on US Agent's Future After Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Wyatt Russell talks about John Walker's future in the MCU after The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
WandaVision Reveals Actual Identities of Westview Citizens (But Not Kathryn Hahn's Agnes)
The latest teaser for "Episode 4" of WandaVision has shown fans the identity of the citizens of Westview, except for one in particular.
WandaVision: New Scenes of Kathryn Hahn's Agnes, SWORD Agents Released
A new mid-season trailer for WandaVision has been released showing some new shots of Monica, S.W.O.R.D., and Agnes.
WandaVision's Elizabeth Olsen Addresses Post-Credits Scene & Wanda's Twins
Elizabeth Olsen talked about Wanda's twins, post-credit scenes in the MCU, and whether another season of WandaVision will happen.
WandaVision: Evidence Points To Doctor Strange Scene With Billy & Tommy
New evidence suggests that the actors playing Billy and Tommy in Wandavision will continue playing them in the Doctor Strange sequel.
Joaquin Phoenix's Joker Sequel Reportedly Still In the Works
A sequel to Joaquin Phoenix's Joker is still in development.
Robert Pattinson's The Batman: Leak Reveals New Set Video of Zoe Kravitz's Catwoman
Newly-leaked interviews for The Batman talk about Zoe Kravitz's new iteration as Catwoman.
Elizabeth Olsen Defends WandaVision Ending
Actress Elizabeth Olsen defended the Scarlet Witch and the ending of WandaVision.
Avengers: Endgame Composer Reveals Alternate Versions of Portals Scene Music
Composer Alan Silvestri talked about the creative process of the "Portals" track for Avengers: Endgame.