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
DC’s Henry Cavill-Less Superman Reboot Gets Official Production Announcement
James Gunn posted a big production announcement about the upcoming Superman reboot.
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+.
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.
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.
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.
Avengers 6 Rumor Casts Doubt on 1 MCU Director Helming the Sequel
A new rumor dismissed one possible director for Avengers: Secret Wars.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marvel Studios’ Toxic Workplace Accusations Arise Following Exec Shakeup
After Victoria Alonso's sudden departure from Marvel Studios, new and old reports to the executive's behavior came to light.
Why Marvel Studios' Mutant Debut Is So Disappointing
Some fans were thrilled with the big reveal in Ms. Marvel, but others felt it was fumbled.
Marvel Studios Sets Historically Bad Box Office Record With Ant-Man: Quantumania
The second-weekend box office drop for Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is projected to be the worst in the MCU.
New Wonder Woman 1984 Trailer Set for August Debut With Inception Re-Release
In celebration of the re-release of "Inception" Warner Brother will release new "Wonder Woman 1984" trailer with it.
WandaVision: New Promo Images Reveal How MCU's SWORD Will Differ From Comics
It seems like the acronym for S.W.O.R.D. will be slightly different in the MCU.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Stuntman Teases Ambitious Action Scenes
In an interview with The Screen Forum, stunt performer John Nania talks about the ambitious action scenes in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
WandaVision Could Directly Reference Events in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
WandaVision might have references to events in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, tying the two shows together.
Why WandaVision's Aerospace Engineer Could Connect To Fantastic Four, Ironheart, or Others
Who was Monica Rambeau referring to in the latest episode of WandaVision?
Sebastian Stan's Stuntman Teases More Bucky Barnes To Come After The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
John Nania, the stunt performer for Sebastian Stan, believes he'll doing more action scenes as Bucky Barnes in the future.
Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool Rumored For Animated Marvel Show Consideration
It is rumored that Disney is currently discussing an R-rated animated series for Deadpool starring Ryan Reynolds.
The Flash Co-Star Admits Ezra Miller Controversy Has Been Difficult To Watch
The Flash's Iris West actress admitted that watching the many controversies around Ezra Miller has not been easy.
DC Makes Surprising Announcement on Jason Momoa’s Aquaman Future
DC co-CEO Peter Safran discussed Jason Momoa's uncertain future as Aquaman in the DCU.
Captain Marvel 2 Trailer: Brie Larson Voice Dub Actor Ignites Release Speculation
Brie Larson’s Spanish dub actress for Captain Marvel suggested she's begun recording for the role again.
Disney Announces Marvel Movie BAN In China Officially Lifted
An official Marvel Studios account announced the release of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania in Chinese theaters.
Ant-Man 3 Reveals First Look at William Jackson Harper’s Mysterious Character
A new image of William Jackson Harper’s mysterious character in Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania has been released.
MCU Producer Teases 2 X-Men Superheroes for Upcoming Reboot
Producer Nate Moore revealed which two X-Men he would like to see join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Zack Snyder Just Acknowledged Fans Demanding Justice League 2 on Netflix
Director Zack Snyder acknowledged fans demanding Netflix to continue his Justice League story arc.
Captain Marvel 2: Did Monica Rambeau’s Superhero Name Just Get Revealed?
A new children's book influenced by The Marvels reveals another potential alias for Monica Rambeau in the MCU.
Ant-Man 3: Cassie Lang's New Superhero Suit Highlighted by Merch (Photos)
New merchandise from Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania shows off a better look at Cassie Lang's superhero costume.
Marvel Reveals Best Look at MCU Kang the Conqueror In Helmet
New promotional artwork for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania shows off the best look at Kang the Conqueror's helmet.
MCU: T'Challa & Son Saved the World Together In Black Panther 2's Original Story, Reveals Director
Ryan Coogler reveals more of the initial plot of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever before Chadwick Boseman's passing.
Marvel Just Gave Mary Jane Watson Superpowers (Photos)
Marvel Comics has given Mary Jane Watson superpowers, which almost happened in the MCU and still could in sequels.
Disney+ Reveals First Look at Historic New Pixar Show
Pixar gave audiences a look at its historic new show, Win or Lose, for Disney+
Every Spider-Man Spotted In New Spider-Verse 2 Trailer (Full List)
Here is a comprehensive list of every Spider-Man variant to appear in the newest Spider-Verse Trailer.
Fantastic Four Reboot Gets Exciting Update from MCU Director
Ant-Man director Peyton Reed gave an update on the MCU's Fantastic Four reboot.
Joker 2: First Look at Joaquin Phoenix Revealed (Photo)
Todd Phillips has posted a photo from the first day of shooting Joker: Folie à Deux.
James Gunn Brutally Shuts Down Henry Cavill Rumor
James Gunn, current co-CEO of DC Studios, brutally shuts down another rumor on Twitter.
Man of Steel 2 Gets Concerning Development Update
In a new frustrating update for Superman fans, it appears that a sequel to Man of Steel 2 won't be moving forward.
Warner Bros. May Be Done With Jason Momoa's Aquaman
Jason Momoa may be done with Aquaman after his sequel, but he might stick with DC as an entirely new character.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Makes MCU History with New Poster
Director James Gunn was given a special credit for both Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and the Disney+ special.