Richard Nebens holds a position as The Direct's Senior Writer.
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 worked as a writer/podcast host with The Illuminerdi from 2020 to 2022, also writing/podcasting with Agents of Fandom.
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 (@RichardNebens), Instagram (@richardnebens), and TikTok (@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.
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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles
Black Panther 3's First Story Update Makes 1 MCU Disney+ Show More Important
Black Panther 3 will reportedly have major connections to a big Wakanda-centric Disney+ series.
Gwen Stacy's Role In 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Possibly Revealed By Rumor Claiming Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker Apartment Neighbor Will Be Similar To New MCU Character
A new rumor about Spider-Man: Brand New Day may hint at a fan-favorite Spidey supporting character coming into play.
DC Studios Promo Reveals First Look At 10 Animated Series
Almost a dozen major DC animated series took center stage in a new promotional piece.
Disney+ Won't Release The MandoVerse's Next Chapter Until After 1 Historic Event
The next part of the MandoVerse will have to hang back until another Disney+ Star Wars project is released first.
Marvel Studios Reveals First Full Look at Uncle Ben (Photo)
Marvel Studios has officially shared a look at one of the most iconic characters from Spider-Man lore.
Marvel Studios Reveals First Look at a Celestial In X-Men '97 Season 2
X-Men '97 Season 2 includes a new look at a Celestial, an ultra-powerful being that has key ties to the show's main villain, Apocalypse.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Include 7 God-Tier Characters (Confirmed)
Many god-tier characters will be front and center in the MCU's next Avengers movie this December.
2 New 'Avengers: Doomsday' Books Officially Announced Ahead of Trailer Debut
Two new stories tied to 'Avengers: Doomsday' are set to be released as the wait continues for the film's trailer.
DC Studios Unveils First Look At Azrael, The Next Batman
A new version of Batman took the spotlight in a recently released trailer for an upcoming DC animated movie.
Marvel Studios Already Released Its Own Version of DC's Lanterns 5 Years Ago
Some of what will be seen in DC Studios' Lanterns was previously used early in Marvel Studios' Phase 4.
Disney's Live-Action Tangled Actress Teagan Croft Debuts Unexpected New Hairstyle As Filming Begins
The leading star of the live-action remake of Tangled teased a different hairstyle.
Marvel Studios Just Revived the Best MCU Romance Since Tony & Pepper
One of the MCU's biggest legacy romances just came back to life in a recent Phase 6 release.
Marvel Studios Announces Historic Release for Next Disney+ Show
An upcoming animated MCU Disney+ show will use a release timeframe never before utilized for the long-standing franchise.
Don't Fret MCU Fans, Mahershala Ali's Blade Isn't Dead Yet
While Blade has had his fair share of problems coming to the MCU, his future in the franchise remains alive.
Report: X-Men '97 Is No Longer Exclusive to Disney+
Disney+ is no longer the only place where fans can watch some of X-Men '97 before its Season 2 premiere.
John Cena Is Ready To Leave Salvation And Reunite With Cast In Peacemaker Season 3
John Cena eagerly discussed his enthusiasm to reunite with the cast of HBO Max's Peacemaker sooner rather than later.
Ryan Gosling’s Star Wars: Starfighter Movie Reaches Exciting Milestone 1 Year Before Release
Star Wars: Starfighter's Ryan Gosling provided an exciting production update for the 2027 movie.
Avengers: Doomsday’s First Trailer Gets Impressive Fan Recreation (Watch)
A fan recreated the still-unreleased trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, which earned impressive reviews from the MCU fandom.
James Gunn's DC Will Introduce 11 New Villains In 2026 (Confirmed)
Nearly a dozen major antagonists will join the greater DC Universe before the end of the year in both TV series and big-screen movies.
Female Iron Fist Actress Breaks Silence On MCU Return Following Marvel Netflix Reunion
A star from Netflix's Defenders Saga that has been missing from the MCU has her sights set on returning to the franchise.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day New Promo Confirms Major Netflix Defenderverse Connection
A major tie-in to Netflix's Defenders Saga showed up in a recent ad for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Spider-Verse 3: All 9 Photos Released From the Movie (Spider-Gwen, Prowler & More)
Sony Animation's third Spider-Verse movie already has a handful of exciting images released to the public.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Will Show the Peter Parker Story That His MCU Trilogy Refused To
The fourth MCU Spider-Man movie will explore areas of Peter Parker's story that have never been seen on the big screen.
2026's Supergirl Movie Must Address James Gunn's Biggest DCU Mystery
One major Kryptonian mystery has fans looking to James Gunn's upcoming Supergirl movie for a solution.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Confirms Unexpected Return of 1 Avengers: Endgame Hero
Multiple versions of a superhero from Avengers: Endgame will be featured in the MCU's next Spider-Man movie.
Spider-Man Brand New Day: All 12 Characters Who May Die, Ranked By Survival Chances
Questions are already being asked about who may kick the bucket in the MCU's fourth Spider-Man movie.
James Gunn Splits the Fanbase With First Poster for Next DCU Villain
New promotional material for the DCU's next villain in Supergirl heavily divided the DC fandom.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Feature 7 Fantastic Four Characters (Confirmed)
Read more about the many Fantastic Four characters that will be back on the big screen later this year.
DC Releases First Look at James Gunn's Superman Flying In Space
DC fans have an exciting new look at Superman flying through the vast reaches of space.
Ahsoka Season 2's Release Announcement Highlights 3 Key Characters (Photos)
Some supporting characters from Ahsoka took center stage in a new announcement for the Disney+ show's return.
Spider-Man Brand New Day Trailer 2 Gets Exciting Release Update That Makes Perfect Sense
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's next trailer will reportedly be released next week, which perfectly lines up with other major theatrical releases.
23 Jump Street Movie’s Absence Gets Official Explanation From The 24 Jump Street Announcement
Fans now know why there will not be a 23 Jump Street, even with the story continuing into a new movie.
Iconic Disney Villain Actor Teases Return For Upcoming Release
The actor behind one of Disney's most memorable villains, Hades, posted about his comeback to the role in a new video game.
Marvel Officially Confirms One Major Avengers: Doomsday Character Is A Mutant
Marvel's Magic: The Gathering expansion has settled the mutant status of an important Avengers: Doomsday character, Franklin Richards.
Spider-Noir Season 2 Contract Obligations Confirmed By Felicia Hardy Actress Li Jun Li (Should a Renewal Happen)
Following the release of Spider-Noir, one of its main stars addressed the possibility of a second season.
Aaron Pierre Shows Off His Ripped Body For 'Superman 2'
The DCU's new Green Lantern star flaunted some of his physical prep work for his next appearance.
X-Men '97 Season 2 Just Gender-Swapped 1 Key Superhero
A new gender-swapped hero will take the spotlight in X-Men '97's long-awaited return to Disney+.
Disney’s Next Big Animated Movie After Toy Story 5 Gets Exciting Trailer Update
Disney's upcoming animated movie, Hexed, is set to receive a trailer just in time for Toy Story 5's release.
The Batman 2: Robert Pattinson Is Right About How Robin's Sidekick Role Could Make DC's 2027 Sequel Movie Even Better
Robert Pattinson addressed the idea of having Robin in The Batman 2 and how it could improve the new movie.
DC Officially Unveils the Next Live-Action Green Lantern Costume
Another new Green Lantern suit will take the spotlight in DC Studios' next release on HBO Max.