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
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!
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.
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.
Marvel Announces the Death of Ms. Marvel
Marvel Comics has officially announced the death of Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
The MCU Just Introduced Another Captain Marvel
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 introduced another former Captain Marvel into the MCU.
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.
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.
Did James Gunn Just Secretly Announce DC's Avengers: Endgame-Type Event?
A new theory suggests that James Gunn plans to adapt one iconic Justice League story.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?