Pierre Chanliau

Writer

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

Hobie Brown Spider-Verse: Everything You Need To Know About Spider-Punk

Who exactly is the anarchic Spider-Man, Hobie Brown, in Across the Spider-Verse?

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Marvel Just Changed Captain America 4's Controversial Title

It was rumored that the title of Captain America 4 would change, and Anthony Mackie has finally confirmed its new title.

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Is Spider-Verse 2's Miguel O'Hara a Vampire? Spider-Man 2099's Powers Explained

Gwen referred to Miguel O'Hara as a "vampire" in the Spider-Verse sequel, but what does that mean for non-comic readers?

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Why the Death of Ms. Marvel Is a Major Insult to Fans

There are numerous reasons why Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel fans are insulted by the death of Kamala Khan in Marvel Comics.

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DC's Batman Reboot Movie May Have Found Its Director

The Flash's director, Andy Muschietti, played coy when asked about directing the next Batman reboot for the DCU.

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Spider-Man 2: PlayStation Confirms 9 Villains Set to Appear

The gameplay trailer for Spider-Man 2 confirmed the appearance of at least nine supervillains!

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The Flash Movie Just Spoiled a Mind-Blowing DC Cameo

Only a few weeks from release, director Andy Muschietti has spoiled a long-rumored and anticipated cameo in The Flash!

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Elizabeth Olsen Reacts to John Krasinski's Rumored Replacement for Fantastic Four Hero

Elizabeth Olsen is finally told about the rumor of Adam Driver becoming the new Reed Richards of the Fantastic Four!

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Invincible Season 2: Release Window, Cast and Everything We Know So Far

When is the next season of Invincible coming out? Who's in the cast? What will the next season be about? Find out here!

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Disney Announces X-Men Event for 2023 Comic-Con

Disney will be holding its own Hellfire Gala from the X-Men comics at this year's San Diego Comic-Con!

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Spider-Verse 2: First Footage of Venom Live-Action Universe Crossover Released

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse will feature Tom Hardy's Venom appearing in another superhero universe.

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse's Rating Gets Officially Revealed

Weeks before its release, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse received an official rating.

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Marvel Announces the Death of Ms. Marvel

Marvel Comics has officially announced the death of Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel!

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Agents of SHIELD Star Thinks Disney Made a Mistake Cancelling Spin-off Show

One star from Agents of SHIELD believes that Disney made a mistake not greenlighting its spin-off series.

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James Gunn Shares Sad Update on Chris Hemsworth’s Thor & Rocket Friendship

James Gunn updated fans on the relationship between Thor and Rocket Raccoon in the MCU.

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Smallville's Lex Luthor Actor Loses Role In Upcoming DC Show

Actor Michael Rosenbaum revealed how he was turned down for the role of another superhero in an upcoming DC show.

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Avengers 5 Star Could Face Prison Sentence Due to Assault Case

The Latest update in Jonathan Majors' domestic violence case could see the actor facing jail time.

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The MCU Prevented an LGBTQ+ Reveal In the Comics, Confirms Marvel Writer

A Marvel writer revealed that one character they wrote was prevented from being revealed as asexual due to the MCU.

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Marvel Studios Will Introduce TWO New Presidents of the United States In Phase 5

Marvel Studios will introduce two new Presidents of the United States in Phase 5, but what will happen to the first?

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Marvel Announces 'Ultimate Invasion' Crossover Event Preview for 2023

Marvel Comics has announced the comic event, "Ultimate Invasion," which will see the return of the Ultimate Universe.

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The MCU Just Introduced Another Captain Marvel

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 introduced another former Captain Marvel into the MCU.

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Marvel Studios' Cancelled Groot & Rocket Movie Story Revealed by Director

Director James Gunn confirmed that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 could have instead been a spin-off for Rocket & Groot.

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Fantastic Four Reboot Movie: Rumor Reveals Major Villain Who May Appear

A new rumor revealed that another major villain will be the herald of Galactus in the Fantastic Four reboot.

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DC Studios' First Project Gets Exciting New Plot Details (Rumor)

Insiders revealed the first plot details from DC Studios' reboot and its kick-off project, Creature Commandos.

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Warner Bros. Misleads DC Fans With 10-Year Reboot Announcement Tease

Fans reacted poorly after being falsely teased an update on the 10-year reboot plan for the DCU at CinemaCon.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Star Wants Their Role Recast After Exit This Year

One MCU actress wants Marvel Studios to recast her role after her next appearance.

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First Footage of Amber Heard's Aquaman 2 Return Released (Trailer Description)

WBD has debuted the first trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, featuring Amber Heard’s Mera.

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Marvel's Moon Knight Just Introduced a Historic MCU Superhero

Marvel will soon make history by including an MCU-original superhero for the very first time.

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DC Boss Responds to Accusation That He Plays Favorites With Actors

James Gunn talks about how he plays favorites with certain actors and how that could factor into his casting of the DCU.

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DC’s Henry Cavill-Less Superman Reboot Gets Official Production Announcement

James Gunn posted a big production announcement about the upcoming Superman reboot.

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Cobie Smulders Makes Special Marvel Cameo In New Disney+ Show

Cobie Smulders makes a special appearance in Disney's Moon Girl and Dinosaur cartoon series on Disney+.

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Disney Suffers Worst Box Office Flop of 2022 (New Data)

Disney suffered quite a few box office flops in 2022, but new data shows which one was the worst.

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Disney Confirms Captain Marvel 2's Gender-Swapped Supervillain

Disney has finally confirmed the name of Zawe Ashton's gender-swapped villain in the Captain Marvel sequel.

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Marvel Studios Reveals Park Seo-Joon's New MCU Character

Park Seo-joon’s MCU character made his debut in the new trailer for The Marvels.

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James Gunn's Disney Firing: Director Explains How Marvel Actors 'Saved' Him After Exit

James Gunn described the aftermath of his firing at Marvel Studios and the Guardians of the Galaxy cast "saved" him.

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Avengers 6 Rumor Casts Doubt on 1 MCU Director Helming the Sequel

A new rumor dismissed one possible director for Avengers: Secret Wars.

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New Disney+ Daredevil Set Photo Reveals Ant-Man Easter Egg

New photos from the set of Daredevil: Born Again gave fans an Ant-Man Easter egg.

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Joker 2: First Look at Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn Costume (Set Photos)

New set photos from Joker: Folie à Deux showed Lady Gaga in her Harley Quinn costume.

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Avatar 2 Producer Defends Decision to Keep 1 Upsetting Scene

One producer for Avatar: The Way of Water defends the inclusion of the painful Tulkun hunt.

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Watch: Charlie Cox Returns In Classic Marvel Attire In New Daredevil Set Video

New BTS footage from Daredevil: Born Again emerged showing Charlie Cox in classic Matthew Murdock attire.

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