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
Fantastic Four Writer Confirms Top-Secret MCU Reboot Plans Are Hidden From Him
Current Fantastic Four comic writer, Dan Slott, cleared up his knowledge about Marvel Studios' plans for the First Family.
Spider-Man Just Revealed the MCU's First TikTok
Sony has released the first in-universe TikTok video for the MCU in anticipation of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
DC's Super-Pets Movie Trailer Leak Reveals New Justice League
The first trailer for DC League of Super-Pets has begun releasing in theaters and has leaked online.
Marvel Reveals Hilarious New Scene From Hawkeye Disney+ Show
Two new clips from Hawkeye have been released, showing the two leads fighting off the Tracksuit Mafia and intruding into Eleanor Bishop's apartment.
Tom Holland Puts His Spider-Man Future In Question With Miles Morales Comment
Tom Holland gave his clearest answer yet about his future as Spider-Man in the MCU.
Hailee Steinfeld & Jeremy Renner Filming Fancy Scene Ripped Straight From Marvel Comics For Hawkeye
Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld were seen dressed in fancy suits on the set of Hawkeye, pointing to potentially even more influence from the comics.
Black Panther 2 Producer Gets Candid About Writing Out Chadwick Boseman
Marvel Studios producer Nate Moore stated that the late Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa will not be recast in the future of the MCU.
Shang-Chi: Hidden Detail Teases Mark Ruffalo's Transformation In Disney+'s She-Hulk
An important Bruce Banner/Hulk plot point may have been teased in one Shang-Chi scene.
Marvel Studios' X-Men Revival to Bring Back Actors for Wolverine, Storm & More
Marvel Studios will be producing a new animated series called X-Men '97.
Hawkeye Disney+: New Clip Features Ant-Man & Hunger Games Costumers
A new clip from the Hawkeye Disney+ series shows Clint Barton scolding Kate Bishop in Time Square.
Marvel Studios Rumor Points to Surprising X-Men Plans
A new rumor points to another X-Men project being in development at Marvel Studios.
Marvel Studios Held Top-Secret Meeting to Prevent Amazing Spider-Man 3 Plans
Kevin Feige had an impromptu retreat with every executive producer to formulate a "battle plan" to get Spider-Man in the MCU before meeting with Amy Pascal.
Marvel Releases Beautiful Theme Song for MCU's Eternals
Marvel Studios released two tracks from Eternals, composed by Ramin Djawadi.
Marvel's Armor Wars: Iron Man Disney+ Spin-off Receives New Working Title
The working title for Disney+'s Armor Wars starring Don Cheadle's War Machine has been revealed, and it's food related.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Director Teases Casting of Dozens of Actors
Director James Gunn confirmed that dozens of other actors have been cast in the Guardians of the Galaxy threequel.
Black Panther 2: Letitia Wright Responds to Controversial Set Report
Letitia Wright responded to a controversial report about her spreading anti-vaccination beliefs on the set of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Marvel Producer Comments on MCU Superhero Powers Hierarchy
Eternals producer Nate Moore explained how the hierarchy of power works in the MCU.
Marvel Reveals Major Changes to MCU's Eternals Backstory From Comics
Producer Nate Moore has reaffirmed that the Eternals are aliens in the MCU who originate from a planet called Olympia.
Marvel Accidently Makes Guardians of the Galaxy Continuity Mistakes In What If
There were some continuity issues in the latest episode of What If...? starring Infinity Ultron.
She-Hulk Disney+ Series Adds Spider-Man Comic Writer
It has been revealed that a comic book writer for Spider-Man had joined the writers' room of She-Hulk.
Marvel's Eternals Receives Mature R-Rating Equivalent In Russia
Eternals has been given an 18+ rating in Russia, something no other MCU has received.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Rumor Reveals Doctor Strange vs. Peter Fight Details
A new rumor has described an action-beat in the fight between Peter Parker and Doctor Strange in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Aquaman 2 Casting Reveals Green Lantern Villain Appearing In Jason Momoa Sequel
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has announced three new cast members, including a Green Lantern villain.
Disney at Risk of Losing Spider-Man, Iron Man & Other Avengers' Rights With New Lawsuit
Disney's Marvel is suing to defend its copyrights on multiple characters including Iron Man, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and many more.
MCU Actress Will Wear Hijab In Ms. Marvel Disney+ Show
Actress Yasmeen Fletcher has confirmed that she will wear a hijab when playing Nakia in Ms. Marvel.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Toy Hides Clever Easter Egg Connecting to Secret Identity Reveal
An Easter egg found on Spider-Man's new costume in No Way Home might be hinting at a specific comic issue starring the webslinger.
Ms. Marvel Disney+ Show: Ramy's Laith Nakli & More Rumored To Join Cast
A fan has apparently discovered who will be playing Kamala’s mother Muneeba, Sheikh Abdullah, and Nakia Bahadir in Ms. Marvel.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Toy Reveals Last-Minute Color Changes for Tom Holland's New Costume
Hot Toys uploaded an updated series of images for its "Black & Gold Suit" for Spider-Man: No Way Home.
MCU Writer Teases Tragedy Levels of Chris Hemsworth's Thor Episode In What If
The head writer for What If...? told fans that the newest episode with Thor will be "less tragic" than the one with Doctor Strange.
Marvel's Next Hulu Show Receives Violent First Trailer (Update)
The upcoming Hulu show, Hit Monkey, is supposedly so violent that Marvel wants to distance itself from it.
Venom 2 Update Reveals Runtime Longer Than Expected (But Still Shorter Than Tom Hardy's First Movie)
The exact runtime for Venom: Let There be Carnage has been revealed to be a bit longer than expected.
How Angelina Jolie Helped Deaf Marvel Co-Star Lauren Ridloff With Frustrations on Eternals Set
Actress Lauren Ridloff talked about how Angelina Jolie came up with a creative solution to help her on the set of Eternals.
Marvel's Eternals Star Opens Up About Angelina Jolie's Leadership On Set, Confirms Reshoots
Lauren Ridloff discusses her work on Marvel's Eternals, working with Angelina Jolie, and re-shoots.
Shang-Chi Star Simu Liu Responds to China Controversy With Message to Marvel Fans Around the World
Shang-Chi star Simu Liu addresses fans around the world, including Chinese fans.
Chris Evans' Captain America Receives His Own Musical In New Hawkeye Trailer
A musical based on the life of Steve Rogers will make its debut in the Disney+ series, Hawkeye.
Benedict Cumberbatch Hints at Marvel's Unusual Plan for Doctor Strange 2's Ending
Benedict Cumberbatch talked about the freedom director Sam Raimi gave him and other actors on the set of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Marvel Reveals How Eternals' Timeline Connects to Spider-Man: Far From Home
Marvel Studios producer Nate Moore revealed when Eternals takes place in the MCU.
Marvel Producer Reveals Kevin Feige's Winning Strategy With Superhero Project Designations
The producer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings explained how the Parliament at Marvel Studios works.
Shang-Chi: Marvel Sneaks Black Widow Agent Cameo Into New Footage
A new Shang-Chi and the Legends of the Ten Rings clip shows one sneaky cameo from Black Widow.
Shang-Chi's Budget Reportedly Smaller Than Black Panther, Spider-Man: Homecoming and Most MCU Movies
The budget for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has reportedly been revealed as one of the lowest in the MCU.