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.
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Pierre Chanliau's Latest The Direct Articles
WandaVision's Episode 10 Rumor Debunked
WandaVision director debunks recent theory and rumors about there being a tenth episode.
Thor 4: Set Photos Reveal Korg's Friend, Miek, Has New Woman Body
New set photos potentially show Miek's new exoskeleton for Thor: Love and Thunder.
Marvel's Thor 4 Set Photos Show Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie & More Familiar Characters
More set photos for Thor: Love and Thunder give fans a better look at another goat likely belonging to the God of Thunder and Valkyrie actress Tessa Thompson.
First Thor: Love And Thunder Concept Art Reveals "New" Asgard, Female Miek
Miek will be female in the MCU and attempt to blend in with humans in THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER.
Marvel's Thor 4 Set Photos Show Jurassic Park Star Sam Neill Back as Odin Actor
Sam Neill will return to play the role of Odin in another reenactment play for Thor: Love and Thunder.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's 'Wonderful' Easter Eggs Teased By Director
The same with every property in this huge franchise, Marvel's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will have plenty of Easter eggs.
Ms. Marvel Disney+ Show Casts Orange Is the New Black's Alysia Reiner
Alysia Reiner has been confirmed to have joined Ms. Marvel and wrapped with filming.
Robert Downey Jr. Explains Why Tom Holland Won His Spider-Man Audition
Tom Holland and Robery Downey Jr. talked about their first audition together when Holland was brought on for Captain America: Civil War.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Exact Runtime Officially Revealed
The official runtime for Zack Snyder's Justice League has been revealed.
Superman: Rebooted Movie In the Works With JJ Abrams
Warner Bros. plans on rebooting Superman into a feature film with J. J. Abrams at the helm.
Marvel's Shang-Chi Leak Reveals First Look at MCU Superhero Costume
A new LEGO leak finally shows Shang-Chi's costume along with the appearance of a dragon.
Marvel's Hawkeye: Jeremy Renner Teases Car Chase Scene With New Set Photos
New photos from Jeremy Renner indicate that the Hawkeye series is currently filming the famous car chase from the original Matt Fraction comic.
Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye: Set Photo Reveals New Ride For MCU Archer
A familiar-looking car from the comics was seen on the set of Hawkeye.
WandaVision Producer Says Evan Peters' Casting Meant To Mess With Wanda
The casting of Evan Peters in WandaVision was a means to further mess with Wanda, according to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Creator Relates Black Lives Matter Movement To MCU Show
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will be confronting racism and the ongoing pandemic.
WandaVision's Superhero Origin Scene Explained By Monica Rambeau Actress
Teyonah Parris talks about the motives behind Monica and the moment she gained her powers in WandaVision.
WandaVision Post Credits Scene Teases Evan Peters' Actual Character
The first mid-credits scene of WandaVision could give more clues to Evan Peters' true identity.
Spider-Man Star Tom Holland Reveals Unique Acting Habit On Movie Sets
Tom Holland goes into depth about his unique practices in acting and how his movement relates to dance.
Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam: Aladdin Star Marwan Kenzari Reportedly Joins Cast
Aladdin star Marwan Kenzari has joined the cast of Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam.
Noah Centineo Joins Black Adam as Atom Smasher
Jaume Collet-Serra joins Dwayne Johnson in "Black Adam" as Atom Smasher
WandaVision Leak Reveals Runtime of Next Episode
The upcoming episode of WandaVision will not be an hour long, according to a new rumor on Reddit.
Marvel's Thor 4: Evidence Suggests Smaller Roles For Guardians of the Galaxy Members
Pom Klementieff and Karen Gillan have finished filming for Thor: Love and Thunder.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's Intense Violence Earns Restricted Rating In Netherlands
A new rating for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier points to it being Marvel Studios' most violent production.
WandaVision: 'Leaked' Magneto Scene Proven False
No, Magneto's appearance in WandaVision hasn't been leaked and proven fake.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Black Suit Superman Scene Released in HD
The black suit Superman scene for Zack Snyder's Justice League has been released in HD.
WandaVision: Disney+ Namedrops 'X-Men' In New Episode Audio Description
An audio description for the latest episode of WandaVision sheds some light on a new character.
WandaVision: Disney Reveals Spoilery Images From Newest Episode
Marvel Studios released several images from Episode 5 of Wandavision.
Birds of Prey Director Admits She Wanted More Control of Harley Quinn Movie
Director Cathy Yan talks about how she would have loved more control over the edit for Birds of Prey.
Zack Snyder's Justice League Doomed To Fail? Why One Exec Might Want Snyder Cut To Bomb
Apparently, one Warner Bros. executive doesn't want to see The Snyder Cut succeed.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Teases Martian Manhunter's Larger Role With New Quote
Justice League director Zack Snyder shared a Martian Manhunter quote that will appear in his cut of the film set to hit HBO Max.
WandaVision's Elizabeth Olsen Praises Scarlett Johansson For Leading Marvel Representation
Elizabeth Olsen praises Scarlett Johansson for being a "pioneer" for female representation in the MCU.
WandaVision: New Footage Teases Superhero Battle With Scarlet Witch & Vision
A new sneak peek of WandaVision shows off new footage and Vision asking the right questions.
WandaVision's Kat Dennings Reveals Marvel Sent Her To Fake Address For Thor Audition
Kat Dennings says that Marvel Studios directed her to a prop store
Wonder Woman 1984 Loses $100 Million at Box Office But Drives 4.5M HBO Max Subscribers
Warner Bros. has given an update on subscriber numbers for HBO Max and how Wonder Woman 1984 influenced its gain.
The 'Best' Pitch Marvel's Kevin Feige Ever Heard Came From Eternals Director Chloe Zhao
Kevin Feige remarks that Chloe Zhao's pitch for Eternals was the best he ever heard.
WandaVision Creator Teases Post-Credits Scenes
The showrunner for WandaVision discusses the possibility of fans seeing post-credit scenes for the series.
WandaVision Hasn't Been Comfortable For Elizabeth Olsen as an Actress
Elizabeth Olsen describes how, despite working as an actor for 10 years, Wandavision was "the furthest thing from comfortable" for the actress.
WandaVision: Surprise Guest Star Teased For Upcoming Episode
Andreson-Lopez teased a special guest star for WandaVision that brings "authenticity" to a certain decade.
WandaVision: New Episode 3 Image of Elizabeth Olsen & Co. Released By Disney
A new still from the third episode of WandaVision has been released showing a doctor looking over Wanda's sudden pregnancy.
WandaVision's Tony Stark Commercial Hints at Mephisto Villain
Fans have noticed the number of the beast appear in WandaVision.