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

Meet Scotty from The Ultimatum: 5 Things to Know About Season 3's Breakout Star

Scotty Lewis is quickly becoming a name to watch after his time on The Ultimatum Season 3.

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Chris Evans' Avengers: Doomsday Character Just Got Revealed - And It's Not Captain America

Rumor has it that Marvel already has a character in mind for Chris Evans in Avengers 5, and it might not be Cap.

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The Voice 2025: Judges, Coaches, Release Date & Everything We Know

The Voice is returning for its 27th season with new singers and musicians to enjoy.

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Black Panther 3 Star Apologizes After Accidentally Revealing His MCU Debut

An actor set to be in Black Panther 3 seemed to upset the Marvel higher-ups by confirming his role.

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DC Studios Reveals Wild First Look at the New Wonder Woman

The new DCU's first project just offered a wild look at Wonder Woman on-screen.

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The FNAF Movie Franchise Just Got an Exciting Sequels Update (Report)

After the Five Nights at Freddy's hit big in 2023, the floodgates are open for plans for future entires.

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DC Studios' First-Ever Villain Movie Is Coming Sooner Than We Thought (Report)

A wildly popular DC villain is reportedly set to get his own DC Studios solo project.

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Marvel Studios Confirms Tom Hiddleston's Loki Will Return In Next Release

Tom Hiddleston continues his run as one of the longest-standing actors in the MCU as Loki.

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What Happened to Sam Witwicky In Transformers 4: His Absence & Theories Explained

Shia LaBeouf's Sam Witwicky led the way in the first three Transformers films but disappeared after 2011.

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'I Want My Money Back': Kraven the Hunter Movie's First Reviews Are Not Good

Kraven the Hunter had its first screenings, but early opinions are not doing Sony any favors.

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Marvel’s Next Movie Will Not Be Getting A Sequel (Report)

The next movie from the greater Marvel Universe could be the last in its franchise.

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Rhythm and Flow Season 2 Winner Controversy Explained - 'Rigged' Results Drama

The results of Rhythm + Flow Season 2 are causing some major controversy amongst the fan base.

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Mufasa: The Lion King's First Reviews Get Shared by Critics

Disney's live-action prequel to The Lion King debuted for critics, but how did they enjoy the new outing?

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Marvel Just Cast Chris Evans In Its Biggest Movie Since 'Endgame'

Avengers: Doomsday now has its second confirmed cast member, and its none other than a major MCU veteran!

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2025 Superman Movie Reveals First Look at Logo & Title Font

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's....new marketing material for the DCU's first Superman solo film!

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The Handmaid's Tale Season 6: All Confirmed Details & Everything We Know

As The Handmaid's Tale approaches its next season, the big question is how much longer the hit series will last.

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Nonsense Christmas Netflix Cast: Sabrina Carpenter Special Guest Stars & Singers (Photos)

Christmas 2024 saw Sabrina Carpenter team up with other major pop stars for a unique Netflix holiday special.

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Arya Stark Goes 'West of the World' In New HBO Game of Thrones Spin-off Series Fan Poster

A fan-made poster excited some fans about a possible Arya Stark spin-off from the Game of Thrones franchise.

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DC's Only Must-Watch Superhero Movie of 2024 Is Now Streaming on Max

DC has a brand-new superhero movie available to watch on Max to close out 2024 with a bang.

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Trailer Park Boys 2024 Movie: Where to Watch 'Standing on the Shoulder of Kitties'

A brand-new Trailer Park Boys franchise entry comes to theaters to close out 2024.

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Beastars Season 3 Part 2: Here's the Current Release Projection

The second part of Beastars Season 3 is in the works as viewers wonder when it might be released on Netflix.

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Blue Bloods' Satisfying Series Finale Gets Teased By Showrunner

According to Blue Bloods' showrunner, the series finale is going to make a lot of fans very happy.

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Nosferatu 2024 Popcorn Bucket Buyers Guide (Regal, AMC, Alamo)

The upcoming Nosferatu remake will bring the latest entries in the great popcorn bucket battle of 2024.

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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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