Richard Nebens

Richard Nebens

Senior Writer, Editor, Content Creator

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

Deadpool 3: Every Major Character Who Got Scrapped from Final Cut

Deadpool 3 boasted an incredible cast, but there were even more characters on the drawing board who got scrapped.

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Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight Return In Live-Action Just Became More Likely

A newly rumored MCU project could finally bring Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight back into the equation.

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District 10 Movie: All Confirmed Details About the Upcoming Sequel

Rumors about a sequel to 2009's District 9 have been prominent in fan discussions for more than a decade.

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New Moana Live-Action Remake Video Reveals 1 Key Change to Ending

When Disney delivers a live-action remake of Moana, it will not be a shot-for-shot copy of the original film.

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Meet DC’s Creature Commandos Cast & Characters: Alan Tudyk, Indira Varma & More

James Gunn's DCU is about to kick off behind an all-star cast of characters in Max's Creature Commandos.

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Kraven Star Wants To Fight Spider-Man & Adapt This Dark Comic Story

Kraven star Aaron Taylor-Johnson has one epic comic story he wants to see adapted into a movie.

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Snow White 2025 Fans React To Live-Action Dwarf Designs

Disney's live-action Dwarf designs for the upcoming live-action Snow White movie are causing a stir online...

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New 2025 Fantastic Four Set Video Teases Wild Supervillain Appearance

One of Marvel's most unusual villains was teased in a set video from the MCU's Fantastic Four.

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Meet Kyriana Kratter from Star Wars: Skeleton Crew: 5 Things to Know About KB Actress - Wiki Bio

Up-and-coming star Kyriana Kratter is about to make her mark on the Star Wars legacy.

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Peacock Starts Streaming Wicked Movie Special Ahead of Full Release

A special look at Universal's Wicked is now on Peacock as the film dominates in theaters.

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Mufasa Popcorn Bucket & Merch Buyers Guide (AMC, Regal & Cinemark)

2024 will close out with one last epic popcorn bucket, this one inspired by Pride Rock.

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Father Figures Movie Spoilers: Here's Who the Twins' Real Father Is

2017's Father Figures goes through wild twists and turns before fans learn the answer to the film's biggest mystery.

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Loki Star Jack Veal Issues Plea to Fans After Suffering Homelessness: 'I Need Help'

A guest star from Marvel Studios' Loki shared on social media that he is in a dark place.

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Star Wars' Blue Elephant Species Confirmation for Neel's Debut Causes Mixed Reactions from Fans

Fans were wildly mixed about the debut of a brand-new Star Wars character - Neel.

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Star Wars Unveils New Logo for 2026's The Mandalorian Movie

The Mandalorian and Grogu has a shiny new logo with a couple of interesting changes.

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Marvel Studios Prevented Two Key Characters from Appearing In Agatha All Along

Agatha All Along was not allowed to use a couple of Marvel heavy-hitters in its cast.

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The 15 Best Marvel Female Villains from Movies & Comics, Ranked

Marvel Comics boasts some of the most powerful female villains in media, but how do they compare?

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Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Movie Recreates Iconic Marketing Idea From Animated Film

Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch is taking inspiration from the animated movie in one particularly hilarious way.

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Kevin Feige Reveals the Upcoming MCU Movie He's Most Excited For

With a loaded slate of MCU movies on the way, Kevin Feige has one in mind that he cannot wait for.

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Moana 2 Character Ages: How Old Is Moana, Maui & More

Moana is back for a sequel that ages her and her family up by just a few years from the original.

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Spider-Man 4 Working Title Hints At This Major Character’s Debut

A key character in the Spider-Man lore might be on the way for the web-slinger's fourth MCU solo outing.

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Wicked: Does Glinda Know Elphaba Is Alive at the End of Act 2?

Elphaba and Glinda's story in Wicked, Act 2 takes some wild turns, including Elphaba's supposed death.

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Marvel Studios Has 1 Big Request for Deadpool 4 (Report)

According to a new rumor, Deadpool & Wolverine may not be the last run for some big-name Marvel characters.

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Wicked Movie: Here's Why the Wizard Hates Animals

The animals in the Wicked movie go through a rough experience due to Jeff Goldblum's Wizard.

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Kathryn Hahn Says Goodbye to MCU Agatha Role

MCU fan-favorite Kathryn Hahn addressed where she stands with her role as Agatha Harkness.

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Here's Why Grace Left '911 Lone Star' Season 5 And Isn't Coming Back

911: Lone Star is nearing its end, but it will not include Grace for part of its final season.

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Wicked Part 2: Here's What Happens to Fiyero, According to the Musical

As fans look ahead to Wicked Part 2, Fiyero's fate is a major point of discussion.

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Wicked Movie: How Boq Becomes the Tin Man, Explained

Before the Tin Man lost his heart, he played a key role in the Wicked prequel story.

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Ted Lasso Season 4 Renewal Status, Story Predictions and Everything We Know

Smells like potential? Ted Lasso appears ready to take the world by storm again for Season 4.

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Who Is Lilah Richcreek Estrada? 5 Things to Know About Man on the Inside's Julie Actress - Wiki Bio

A Man on the Inside features lifelong actress Lilah Richcreek Estrada upon its Netflix debut.

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Dancing with the Stars 2024: All Remaining Cast Members Ranked by Their Total Scores

Only one week remains in Dancing with the Stars Season 33 as five couples remain in play for the top prize.

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Hawkeye Season 2 Finally Has a Targeted Release Window (Report)

Years after Hawkeye's first solo project, a release window is now rumored for Season 2.

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Disney+ Confirms 6 Next Marvel & Star Wars Show Releases

Disney will end 2024 and start 2025 with a handful of exciting new streaming releases from Marvel and Star Wars.

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Disney+ Celebrates Wicked Movie's Release With Clever Addition

To celebrate Wicked's release, Disney honored the film with its own unique move on Disney+.

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Spellbound Netflix Cast, Characters & Voice Actors (Photos) - Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman & More

Netflix's new animated movie Spellbound features a massive cast, including Javier Bardem, Nicole Kidman, and more.

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Ryan Reynolds Is Already Filming His Next MCU Deadpool Appearance (Photos)

Only months after Deadpool & Wolverine's release, Ryan Reynolds is filming new Deadpool material for the MCU

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2 Secret Wicked Movie Cameos Get Spoiled By Soundtrack Release

The Wicked movie soundtrack revealed the mother of all spoilers, teasing two major cast members in the film.

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Is Sharon Leaving Chicago Med? New Trailer Hints at Goodwin's Fate

The latest update from Chicago Med puts Sharon's fate in serious jeopardy.

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Crumbl: Thanksgiving 2024 Pies- Full Lineup (Spoilers)

Thanksgiving 2024 will see Crumbl bring a line of pies to the market for hungry customers.

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Where Is AP Bio Filmed? Locations Revealed

AP Bio fans look back to find out exactly where the hit series was filmed.

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