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
Invincible Season 3: Here's When Conquest's Big Arrival is Expected to Happen
Mark Grayson's toughest enemy yet is set to arrive in the Season 3 finale of Invincible.
Invincible: What Happened to Machine Head? Comic Origin & Theories Explained
Fan favorite Invincible crime lord Machine Head did not have nearly the presence in the comics he does in the show.
Avatar: Seven Havens’ New Earth Avatar After Aang & Korra First Details Revealed
While the official announcement of Avatar: Seven Havens was sparse on the identity of the new Avatar, leaks were not.
Avatar The Last Airbender: 5 Upcoming Movies, TV Series, And Games Releasing In 2025 & Beyond
Avatar Studios has big plans for 2025 and beyond for this 20-year-old franchise.
Captain America: Brave New World Includes the Secret Death of 1 'Avengers' Hero
One of the less-known members of Avengers recently made his MCU debut and death in the Captain America sequel.
Is ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ a Sequel to Korra Series? Plot Details Revealed About the New Series
An official plot synopsis for the sequel series to The Legend of Korra reveals a 'cataclysm' that affected the world.
Netflix Anime 2025: 10 Anime Series To Look Forward To This Year
Netflix has plenty of anime series, new and old, on the horizon this year!
Daredevil Born Again Episode Runtimes Get Exciting Update After Fan Concerns
The Man Without Fear will not have to worry about shorter episode runtimes like other Disney+ shows.
Severance: Why All the Cars Are So Old, Revealed by Show Creator
There's a reason why all the cars in the fictional town of Kier of Severance are so old.
Invincible Season 3: Why Battle Beast Is So Strong, Revealed by His Comics Origin
Viewers wonder what drives Battle Beast in Invincible and what makes him, well, nearly invincible.
Invincible: Can Immortal Die? His Fate In the Comics Explained
The latest episode of Invincible had Immortal driven mad to the point of suicide, but why?
Disney+ Just Added a Historic New 'Marvel Rivals' Section
Disney has taken advantage of the Marvel Rivals craze with some clever cross-promotional marketing.
Marvel Studios Reveals First-Ever Look at New Uncle Ben (Photo)
The staple Spider-Man character has finally shown his face in the MCU, or at least in an offshoot of the MCU.
Invincible: Does Rex Die? His Fate In the Comics Revealed
Rex Splode has already cheated death once last season, but can he do it again?
Severance: The Best Gemma Theories Explaining How She's Alive
How did Gemma survive her car accident, and why is she working at Lumon?
Captain America Brave New World Cut Major Young Avenger From 2025 Movie
One of the original Young Avengers still will not get his due after a four year's absence.
Samuel L. Jackson Just Returned as Nick Fury In 2025 Disney+ Marvel Show
Fury will make another animated appearance after his recent stint in the last season of What If...?
Disney+ Announces the End of Beloved Marvel Show
The final batch of Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur episodes has finally been announced.
Brie Larson Gives Blunt Response About Men Upset by Her Captain Marvel Casting
The Marvel star is put on the spot again about how weirdos online feel about her playing a superhero.
New 'Avatar: Earth' Series Will Make Avatar Franchise History In a Massive Way
Massive new plot details for the upcoming sequel to The Legend of Korra have been revealed.
Stranger Things Season 5 Gets New Release Window (Report)
As the final season of Stranger Things approaches, a new report points to a familiar release strategy.
Castlevania Nocturne Season 3 Just Got Set Up In 4 Key Ways
The last season of Netflix's Castlevania: Nocturne teed up the next batch of episodes in some major ways.
Marvel Rivals Gets Exciting Captain America 4 Movie Crossover Items & Costume: How To Unlock
A new promotional campaign from Regal Cinema promises a new skin for Marvel Rival players if you see Brave New World.
Is Castlevania Nocturne a Sequel? Here's Exactly How It Connects to 'Castlevania' Original Series
Here is how much Netflix's Nocturne carries over from its original Castlevania predecessor.
Ben Stiller's Severance Season 2 Involvement Explained
Continuing his involvement from Season 1, Ben Stiller talked about his influence on Season 2 of Severance.
Max's Latest Removal Is a Bad Sign for HBO Streaming App's Future
What was once advertised as a streaming home for cartoons is turning into their tomb.
Helluva Boss Confirms Who Replaces Lucifer as Leader of the 'Deadly Sins'
The penultimate episode of Helluva Boss Season 2 showed the last of the Seven Deadly Sins, including Satan.
DC Studios Reveals Scary First Look at the New Batman
Fans finally get their first look at Batman in the new DCU, and this time, he isn't a corpse!
Marvel Rivals: Who Is Malice? Sue Storm & Invisible Woman Connections Explained
One of the first skins for the newest heroes of Marvel Rivals comes straight from the comics.
The SnyderVerse Is Officially Dead - And James Gunn Just Put Another Nail In the Coffin With New Cast Decision
As if the SnyderVerse couldn't get deader, James Gunn manages to do it with his newest DCU casting.
Marvel Studios Is Now Rebooting Netflix's Final MCU Show (Report)
A new rumor points to Marvel Studios rebooting the show of a certain murderous vigilante.
The Lion King Family Tree: Every Main Relative of Mufasa, Scar & Simba
The latest live-action Lion King prequel has expanded the family tree of Mufasa, showing the longevity of his legacy.
Marvel Rivals' Fantastic Four Explained: Roles, Abilities & Everything We Know
The first season of Marvel Rivals is coming soon, and Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing will release with it!
New Zootopia 2 Poster Features 'Creepy' New Main Character
Seems only appropriate, with it being the Year of the Snake, that the new Zootopia 2 poster features a slithery reptile.
Charlie Cox's Next Marvel Movie Might've Just Got Accidentally Revealed - And It's a Big One
Marvel's Daredevil might be making his next big appearance in one of the Avengers movies!
Secret Level's Warhammer 40K Episode Plot & Game Connections Explained
Following Space Marine's Titus, the video game anthology short is a treasure trove of Warhammer 40k details for fans.
Helluva Boss Season 3 Gets Disappointing Release Update from Creator
The creator of Helluva Boss tells fans they'll have "quite a wait" until the next season of the Hazbin Hotel spin-off.
Marvel Studios Finally Debuted Iron Fist Into The MCU
While an episode between Shang-Chi and Danny Rand's Iron Fist was scrapped, What If...? snuck in another Iron Fist instead.
Sinsmas Helluva Boss: Did Millie Cheat On Moxxie In The Season Finale?
Some fans are getting the wrong idea about a certain reveal in the season finale of Helluva Boss.
What If Season 3 References This Canceled Marvel Television Show Twice
The latest episode of What If...? has a surprising connection to Agent Carter, but it isn't just Edwin Jarvis.