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 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.
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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles
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The latest movie adaptation of a Stephen King novel, The Monkey, has early critics thrilled by the results.
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Reality TV remains a staple in life, and it continues to gain traction in media as 2025 moves forward.
Who Is Leela Owen: 4 Things to Know About Back In Action's Analise Actress - Wiki Bio Details
Back in Action gives rising star Leela Owen a chance to introduce herself as a movie star to new fans.
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Cameron Diaz plays her first major live-action role in years alongside an impressive cast in Netflix's Back in Action.
Captain America Brave New World Popcorn Bucket Buyer's Guide (AMC, Regal & Cinemark)
Marvel returns to the great popcorn bucket war with wild new merchandise for Captain America: Brave New World.
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The NCIS franchise is lined up for an epic return with three series' worth of episodes coming in 2025.
Big Daddy 2: Sequel Movie Demand Rises After Adam Sandler & Cole Sprouse Fan Poster Goes Viral
A fan-made poster for Big Daddy 2 has fans curious about whether the movie is actually real or not.
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Ahead of Superman's Super Bowl promotional run, fans got new looks at a couple of key characters in new footage.
Best Amazon Prime Video 2025 TV Shows: 10 Exciting New Series Releasing This Year
Amazon Prime Video has an epic slate of major series set to come to the small screen over the next 12 months.
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Call 911! Both of the franchise's hit dramas will be back on the air in the coming weeks.
James Gunn Just Nerfed the New DCU's First Villain - And Fans Aren't Happy
The DCU's first villain seemed to go down a little too easily for viewers, and they are coming for James Gunn.
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While Outlander is making its way through Season 7, fans have waited an unusually long time for the newest episode.
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The controversy surrounding Wednesday Season 2 could not be ignored thanks to a new Netflix trailer
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Shawnee Pourier, an up-and-coming Native American star, bursts into the spotlight after starring in American Primeval.