Richard Nebens holds a position as The Direct's Senior Writer, also working as an assistant editor and content creator for the site.
Richard first joined The Direct in March 2020 and plays a big role in the site's day-to-day operations by writing, editing, ideating, and posting multiple articles daily, helping readers keep up with the latest from every fandom. He started his writing career in July 2019 with MCU Exchange and also served as a writer/podcast host with The Illuminerdi from 2020 to 2022.
Prior to joining The Direct, Richard worked a variety of jobs, including as a bellman, valet, photographer, and escape room manager, later going on to own a brewery/sports bar in South Lake Tahoe, California. Richard earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Business/Management from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts as part of the class of 2013.
Richard can be found on Twitter at @RichardNebens sharing his latest article from The Direct, cheering on his sports teams, giving his best attempts at comedy, or hyping up the latest epic movie or TV show's arrival.
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Richard Nebens's Latest Stories
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After a hit first season, Beauty in Black Season 2 is already pushing through its development process.
Supergirl Movie: Viral Jason Momoa Lobo Costume Photos Fooled Internet, Confirmed As Fake
Supergirl set photos have been a hot topic, but not all of them appear to be legitimate.
Daredevil Born Again Shadowland Explained: Kingpin Actor Teases Season 2's Dark Story Arc
Vincent D'Onofrio gave fans their first tease of what's coming in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, and it will be Daredevil comics iconic 'Shadowland' run.
Lilo and Stitch 2025 Movie Popcorn Bucket Comes With Stitch Plushy, Here's Where To Find It
Lilo & Stitch's merchandising will take the popcorn bucket trend to a whole new level this summer.
Thunderbolts Star Explains How Ant-Man and the Wasp Ties Into the Movie
Amidst its numerous MCU connections, Thunderbolts is now confirmed to tie back to 2018's Ant-Man and the Wasp.
DC Announces Prequel to 2025 Superman Movie
Before DC's new Superman movie, fans have an exciting piece of material to check out leading into the story.
Andor Season 2: All 15 Star Wars Characters Confirmed to Appear
The second and last season of Andor will feature over a dozen important players from the Star Wars universe.
Fantastic Four 2025's First Official Clip Teases A Major Invisible Woman Reveal (Watch)
Fans now have a hint teasing some of Sue Storm's personal journey thanks to a new clip from The Fantastic Four.
Wednesday Season 2 Is Removing the Worst Part of Season 1 (Confirmed)
One storyline that caused complaints in Wednesday Season 1 is being nixed for Season 2.
Spider-Man 4's Historic MCU Timeline Placement Revealed
Spider-Man 4 is rumored to do something in the MCU timeline that fans have never seen before.
DC Studios Announces New Release Date for First-Ever Live-Action DCU Show
DC Studios is about to take its first official step into live-action storytelling in James Gunn's DCU.
Magneto Actor Ian McKellen Spotted With New Look Near Avengers: Doomsday Set (Photos)
Avengers: Doomsday is set to bring back one of the most powerful X-Men villains ever - Ian McKellan's Magneto.
Marvel Studios' Latest Trailer Just Hinted at a New Superhero Joining the MCU in 2025
The MCU may just have more up its sleeve in Thunderbolts* than fans initially thought.
First Look at Mahershala Ali's Blade Variant Costume In HD Gets Officially Revealed Following Marvel Studios' What If Season 3 Debut
A new Blade Variant comes back into play after first being teased in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment in What If...?.
Wednesday Isn't Ending With Season 2 - Here's What's Releasing Next
Even after troubling behind-the-scenes reports, the Wednesday franchise does not appear to be over just yet.
Is Chimney Leaving 911? This New Trailer Gives Grim Update on Kenneth Choi's Character
A new 911 trailer put Kenneth Choi's Chimney in dire straits as fans wait to find out his fate on the show.
Florence Pugh Spoils Thunderbolts* Movie’s Exciting Opening Scenes
Thunderbolts' opening action scene was teased thanks to an exciting new video featuring star Florence Pugh preparing for an insane stunt.
Supergirl Movie Set Photos Reveal Milly Alcock’s Supergirl and Jason Momoa’s Lobo Superhero Costumes
Supergirl and Lobo's DCU costumes took the spotlight courtesy of new Supergirl set photos.
Disney's Camp Rock 3 Is Finally Happening (Report)
After more than a decade, it appears that the Camp Rock franchise might not be over just yet.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom Gets Disappointing Fantastic Four Movie Update
Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman has discussed Doctor Doom and why his movie is taking a different direction.
Marvel's First Phase 7 Sequel Movie Just Got Revealed
With the Multiverse Saga approaching its end, Phase 7 reportedly now has its starting movie lined up.
Daredevil: Born Again Episode 9 Photos Confirm 7 Cast Members (Punisher, Karen Page & More)
Ahead of the Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 finale, fans already know a few characters set to be featured.
2025 Superman Movie Confirms Lois & Clark Have Been Dating for Longer Than Suspected
James Gunn's new Superman movie will not shy away from the iconic Clark Kent/Lois Lane love story.
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Daredevil fans saw Matt Murdock do something nobody saw coming in Born Again Episode 8.
Kill Tony Netflix Cast: Meet the Hosts & Comedians (Pictures)
Netflix's new comedy special, Kill Tony: Kill or Be Killed, highlights nearly two dozen comedians for plenty of laughs.
Spider-Man 4: Rumored Villain Makes ‘Brand New Day’ Title Make Total Sense
Recent reports have suggested that Mr. Negative will be the villain of Spider-Man: 4, which lines up with the film's new title, 'Brand New Day'.
This New Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Set Photo Is Very R-Rated
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is now confirmed to keep Season 1's TV-MA thanks to some on-set profanity.
Tom Hiddleston Reveals Why His Avengers Doomsday Role Is So 'Remarkable' Compared to His Previous MCU Castings
Following the announcement of his Avengers: Doomsday casting, Tom Hiddleston shared his first quotes on the news.
Unannounced Thor Movie Actor Spotted With Pedro Pascal Near Avengers: Doomsday Filming
A major player from the Thor franchise was spotted close to where Marvel's next major team-up movie is being shot.
New Tulsa King Season 3 Release Window Projection Revealed by Production Update
A new update from Tulsa King may hint at when Season 3 could come to Paramount+.
X-Men '97 Star Breaks Silence on Avengers Doomsday Crossover Report
An animated X-Men voice actor shared her thoughts on potentially joining the massive cast of Avengers: Doomsday.
Here's When Tracker Season 2's Next Episode Will Release Following April Gap Week
Fans are going to have to wait longer than usual to get their next episode of Tracker Season 2.
Robert Downey Jr. Reveals Bold New Haircut for Doctor Doom Role (Photos)
As Robert Downey Jr. returns to the MCU, he will do so with a look Marvel fans have never seen before.
Who Is Esco Jouley? 4 Things to Know About 'Dying' Hulu's Sonya Cast Member
Esco Jouley is becoming a major name to watch out for after starring in a thrilling new Hulu series.
Here's Why Bridgerton Season 4's Release Is Taking So Long
The anticipation for Bridgerton Season 4's release is building as the wait for new episodes pushes forward.
Avengers: Secret Wars Directors Share Scary Robert Downey Jr. Doctor Doom With Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet Fan Art
The Russo Brothers celebrated Robert Downey Jr.'s birthday with quite a freaky picture of RDJ's Doctor Doom holding Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet.
Disney Shelves Live-Action Remake Of Beloved Classic Following Snow White Box Office Disappointment
Following Rachel Zegler's Snow White movie failing at the box office, Disney decides to put another live-action remake on hold.
Disney & Marvel CinemaCon 2025: Every Major Announcement From Walt Disney Studios' Panel (Completed)
To close off the events of CinemaCon 2025, Disney will come in with its big guns to get fans hyped for the rest of 2025.
Paramount CinemaCon 2025: Every Major Announcement From Paramount Pictures' Panel (Completed)
From Mission: Impossible to Spongebob, Paramount Pictures has plenty in store for theaters in the coming months.
Universal CinemaCon 2025: Every Major Announcement From Universal Studios' Panel (Completed)
Universal Studios kicks off Day 3 of CinemaCon to promote an exciting slate of movies for the next couple of years.