Richard Nebens

Senior Writer, Editor, Content Creator

Richard Nebens holds a position as The Direct's Senior Writer, also serving 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 stay up to date 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

Michael Keaton's Deleted Spider-Man: No Way Home Cameo Revealed by New Art (Photo)

New art from Spider-Man: No Way Home included Michael Keaton’s Vulture as part of the plot.

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Disney+ Confirms 4 Marvel & Star Wars Shows & Specials for October 2023

Spooky season will bring nearly half a dozen new entries from Marvel and Star Wars on Disney+.

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Aquaman 2: Amber Heard's Mera Looks Gorgeous on New Merch (Photo)

Amber Heard’s Mera got a moment to shine in new Aquaman 2 merchandise highlighting the Atlantean queen.

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Tobey Maguire's Venom Suit Receives New Ultra-Realistic Figure (Photos)

A new collectible item celebrated Tobey Maguire’s black-suited Spidey from Spider-Man 3.

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Extraction 3: Release, Cast & Everything We Know

With two Extraction movies now released on Netflix, where do Chris Hemsworth and crew stand with a third entry?

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Beetlejuice 2 Gets Exciting Update from Legendary Director

According to Beetlejuice 2's director, the legacy sequel is nearly at the finish line for production.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Removed Zendaya's Green Goblin Fight (Photo)

Zendaya's MJ almost got to throw down with the Green Goblin in the MCU's last Spidey film.

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Deadpool 3 Director Confirms X-Men Studio's Involvement In Sequel

The studio that used to make X-Men movies will be highlighted in the MCU's Deadpool 3.

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Marvel's First 2024 Live-Action Show Gets Officially Announced

What live-action MCU project will get the ball rolling for Marvel Studios in 2024?

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Barbie Movie Gets New, Longer Runtime for Theatrical Re-Release

As Barbie looks to blast back into IMAX theaters, it will do so with an even longer runtime.

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Ariana Greenblatt Reunites with Hayden Christensen Following Young Ahsoka Debut (Photos)

Ahsoka guest stars Ariana Greenblatt and Hayden Christensen were seen on social media together after their team-up effort.

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My Adventures With Superman Producer on Batman's Potential Season 2 Role

My Adventures With Superman Season 2 could branch out with other members of the Justice League.

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First Look at Kung Fu Panda 4's New Main Character (Photo)

The Kung Fu Panda franchise is set to add a brand new character into the fold.

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First Look at George Clooney Behind-the-Scenes of The Flash Movie (Photo)

'90s Batman star George Clooney got his time in the spotlight through an inside look at his latest appearance in The Flash.

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Jack Quaid Gave Perfect Advice to The Boys' Gen V Spin-off Cast

The Boys leading man Jack Quaid imparted his wisdom on the newcomers taking the spotlight in Gen V.

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Netflix Announces Removal of 11 Major Movies

Nearly a dozen classic films will no longer be available to stream on Netflix after the streamer's latest update.

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Marvel Reveals Yelena's New 'White Widow' Costume Ahead of MCU Return

Yelena Belova got a new set of threads before making her anticipated MCU comeback.

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Wednesday Season 2 Gets Exciting Update from Legendary Director

Wednesday director Tim Burton updated fans on where exactly Season 2 stands.

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Young Ahsoka Actor Ariana Greenblatt Shares Blunt Response to Star Wars Debut

Upon her Star Wars debut, rising star Ariana Greenblatt couldn't hold back her excitement about her Ahsoka role.

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Fast X Celebrates Peacock Streaming Release With New Trailer

Peacock highlighted the latest new movie to hit the streaming service - 2023's Fast X.

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Avengers: Secret Wars Director Contender Breaks Silence on Rumor He's In the Running

A potential candidate for the Avengers 6 directing job didn't offer a flat-out "no" when asked about his odds of taking the job.

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Marvel Studios Announces Historic Re-Release of 1 Beloved Disney+ Project

Marvel Studios is set to bring back one of its most beloved MCU projects for a second release.

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Disney's Wish Movie Runtime Is Even Shorter Than Expected

Disney animation fans just got a new update regarding the runtime for the studio's newest movie.

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New Ahsoka Mid-Season Trailer Highlights Hayden Christensen's Anakin (Video)

Hayden Christensen takes center stage in a new trailer for Star Wars' Ahsoka.

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Disney Confirms The Marvels' IMAX Release Date With New Trailer

The Marvels' upcoming release just got the IMAX treatment thanks to a brand new trailer.

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Avatar 2: Disney Honors Neteyam After On-Screen Death

A major character from Avatar: The Way of Water got a special tribute long after the film's debut.

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My Adventures With Superman Finale Reveals Major Jimmy Olsen Twist

Jimmy Olsen got a major surprise moment in the final episode of My Adventures With Superman.

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New Captain Marvel 2 Video Celebrates Release Date

Marvel Studios put its next upcoming theatrical release, The Marvels, into the promotional spotlight.

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Winning Time Season 2 Cast, Characters & Actors

Winning Time Season 2 throws an A-list cast of actors into the Los Angeles Lakers’ Showtime era of NBA basketball.

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Aquaman 2: First Look at Supervillain's Full Suit Design Revealed by Merch (Photos)

Aquaman 2's villain took center stage in new promo material highlighting an epic new suit.

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Captain Marvel 2 Director Shares Concern About Lack of Brie Larson In Movie Promotion

The Marvels director Nia DaCosta looked ahead to how she'll promote her film without Brie Larson potentially.

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My Adventures With Superman Season 2 Gets Official Announcement (Video)

Fans got their latest status update on the next season of My Adventures With Superman.

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Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Movie Franchise Gets Disappointing Streaming Update

The Rocky quintet just got a less-than-ideal update regarding its streaming home.

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Marvel Studios Drops Entire Disney+ Show Season on YouTube for Free

For the first time ever, Marvel Studios shared an entire Disney+ show with fans for free.

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Charlie Cox's 2023 MCU Return is No Longer Happening (Report)

When will Charlie Cox officially make his next appearance as the MCU's Daredevil?

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John Wick 4 Gets Imminent New Streaming Release Date (Official)

As fans wait for the fourth John Wick movie, its streaming release date just got a surprising change.

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Spider-Verse 2 Producer Breaks Silence on Sony's Harsh Work Accusations

One of Sony's top producers addressed the working conditions on the latest Spider-Verse film.

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Ahsoka Makes Disney+ History With Special Theatrical Release

Star Wars will bring its latest project to theaters after having it premiere exclusively as a streaming release.

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My Adventures With Superman Confirms What Fans Suspected About Lois Lane

One of My Adventures With Superman's top producers dove into the inspiration behind the show's Lois Lane.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Director Admits the 1 Problem With Fan Service

Fan service wasn't always a good thing when it came to the Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+.

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