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.
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Richard Nebens's Latest Stories
How Much Input Wonder Woman 1984's Director Has on Zack Snyder's Justice League
Director Patty Jenkins had no input on Wonder Woman's story in Zack Snyder's Justice League or the Snyder Cut.
Tom Holland Reveals He's Filming Spider-Man 3 In Meaningful MCU Location
Tom Holland reveals that Spider-Man 3 is shooting on the same sound stage as his original audition for the role.
Paul Bettany Addresses His Marvel Future After WandaVision
Paul Bettany remains unsure if Vision will continue in the MCU after his appearance in Disney+'s WandaVision.
Wonder Woman Director Still Angry About Negative Reactions To Studio-Forced Ending
Patty Jenkins still feels resentment toward Warner Bros. as she reveals the original ending to Wonder Woman.
Thor: Love and Thunder's Jaimie Alexander Teases More Lady Sif In New Year
Jamie Alexander blasts a new set of photos on Instagram teasing her next appearance as Lady Sif in Thor: Love and Thunder
Elizabeth Olsen Reveals Her Favorite WandaVision Sitcom Setting
Elizabeth Olsen describes her experience filming WandaVision through the lens of sitcoms from the 50s through the 80s.
WandaVision Producer Reveals Avengers: Infinity War Moment That Inspires Marvel Show
Jac Schaeffer references one of Wanda and Vision's scenes in Avengers: Infinity War as an influence for WandaVision.
Mark Hamill Describes The Mandalorian's Luke Skywalker Cameo as 'Unexpected' Great Gift
Mark Hamill expresses his gratitude for the "unexpected gift" of playing Luke Skywalker again in the Season 2 finale of The Mandalorian.
Thor: Ragnarok Star Casts Doubt on Return In Chris Hemsworth's Thor 4
Rachel Topaz reveals that she's 99.9% sure that Topaz will not return for Thor: Love and Thunder.
Star Wars: Chris Pine Teases 'Fresh' Story of Rogue Squadron Movie
Chris Pine reveals that he has spoken to director Patty Jenkins about Rogue Squadron and is estatic for her to embark on this new project.
How Zack Snyder Got the Blessing of Wonder Woman Star Connie Nielsen For His Justice League Cut
Connie Nielsen reminisces on giving director Zack Snyder her blessing to do the Snyder Cut of Justice League, provided her stuntwork was included.
Justice League Director Zack Snyder Announces Appearance at 2021 Justice Con
Zack Snyder announces that he will join the 2021 Justice Con event as he prepares to release the Snyder Cut next year.
Wonder Woman 1984 Director Confirms Her Son's Cameo With Gal Gadot's Family
Patty Jenkins confirms the cameos for her children alongside Gal Gadot's daughters and husband in the final scene of Wonder Woman 1984.
Marvel Artist Shares Images of Stan Lee From Captain Marvel Movie Intro
Concept artist Andy Park shares three images of Stan Lee that were used in the Captain Marvel intro to celebrate Lee's birthday.
Wonder Woman 1984 Easter Egg: Costumes From Zack Snyder's 300 Appear In Gal Gadot Film
A Wonder Woman 1984 extra reveals that his Spartan costume is the same one used in Zack Snyder's 300.
DC Exec Reveals HBO Max Spinoffs Being Considered For Every Upcoming Superhero Movie
Walter Hamada reveals that Warner Bros. is planning for every future movie to have the potential for an HBO Max spin-off.
Wonder Woman 1984 Director Confirms Callbacks To Christopher Reeve's Superman Movies
Wonder Woman 1984 director Patty Jenkins confirms the intentional nods to Superman and Superman II in her movie.
Wonder Woman 1984 Director Patty Jenkins Wants To Direct a Marvel Spider-Man Movie
Patty Jenkins reveals on Twitter that she would love to direct movies for Superman, Spider-Man, and Black Widow given the right opportunity.
Zack Snyder Claims His Watchmen Movie Came Out Way Too Early
Zack Snyder discusses how his 2009 movie Watchmen may have been made earlier than it should have been.
Wonder Woman 1984's Negative Reviews Cause Rotten Tomatoes To Change Critics Consensus
Rotten Tomatoes makes an update to the consensus statement for Wonder Woman 1984 after its release on HBO Max.
Wonder Woman 1984 Loses Certified Fresh Status on Rotten Tomatoes
Wonder Woman 1984's tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes drops to a 69% rating upon its debut on HBO Max.
Marvel's WandaVision Merch Teases How Scarlet Witch's Memory Plays Into Plot
Walmart lists Monica Rambeau's SWORD necklace from the second WandaVision trailer for sale, including a mysterious caption.
Marvel Reportedly Considered Shia LaBeouf For MCU Superhero Role
Marvel Studios showed initial interest in Shia Labeouf to play a new hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Marvel's Daredevil: Deborah Ann Woll Shares Hopeful Message About Netflix Show
Karen Page actress Deborah Ann Woll celebrates the rights for Daredevil returning to Marvel Studios in a new Twitter post.
Daredevil's Vincent D'Onofrio Comments on Kingpin's Potential MCU Presence
Vincent D'Onofrio of Daredevil teases the potential excitement of a Kingpin reprisal in the MCU's future.
Daredevil To Be Played By "Another Actor" In Spider-Man 3 If Rumors Are True, Says Charlie Cox
Daredevil actor Charlie Cox reveals that he is not a part of Spider-Man 3
Marvel's Loki: More Evidence Points To Kang the Conqueror's Debut In Tom Hiddleston Series
Kang the Conqueror is now rumored to make his MCU debut in the Disney+ series Loki, after rumblings that the show would include only a set up for him.
Thor: Love and Thunder Star Teases New Songs & Music In Upcoming Chris Hemsworth Sequel
Tessa Thompson will be heading to Australia in a couple weeks to start her work on Thor: Love and Thunder, and she's hyped up the songs and music that will be utilized in the thunderous Marvel film.
Marvel Announces MCU-Themed Musical Performance For New Year's Eve
Kevin Feige takes to Weibo to announce a new Marvel-themed musical event coming to celebrate the new year on New Year's Eve.
Zack Snyder Releases First Remastered Scene From Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice
Zack Snyder releases the first clip from his remastered version of Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Dwyane Johnson Promises Black Adam Script, DC Set Visit To Compassionate Fan In Need For Christmas
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson surprises a father for Christmas by gifting him his own script from Black Adam and a visit to set.
Former Doctor Strange 2 Director Says Movie In Excellent Hands With Spider-Man Director Sam Raimi
Scott Derrickson takes to Twitter to further explain his decision to vacate the director's chair for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Wonder Woman 1984 Director Reveals Arguments With Studio Took Place Over Release Date
Patty Jenkins discusses the constant uncertainty behind the release of Wonder Woman 1984 and the issues she's had with Warner Brothers.
Zack Snyder Still Hopes Ben Affleck's Batman & Deathstroke Movie Will Happen
Zack Snyder describes how much he would have loved to see the scrapped Batman movie with Joe Manganiello's Deathstroke.
Thor: Love and Thunder: New Evidence Suggests Pom Klementieff's Mantis Joining Chris Hemsworth Film
Pom Klementieff and Taika Waititi confirm that Mantis will be in Thor: Love and Thunder.
Margot Robbie Reacts To Warner Bros.’ HBO Max Plan For The Suicide Squad, Other Movies
Margot Robbie shares her views on Warner Bros.’ decision with their releases coming to HBO Max.
Marvel Chief Claims Tom Hiddleston Carries Every Scene of Loki Disney+ Series
Kevin Feige teases an incredible dynamic between Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson in 'Loki' and heaps praise onto Hiddleston leading the series.
Marvel Head Praises Anthony Mackie's Leadership During The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's Shoot
Kevin Feige singles out The Falcon and the Winter Soldier star Anthony Mackie for his leadership on set during production.
Gal Gadot Speaks Out on Questionable Experience With Justice League Director Joss Whedon
Gal Gadot shows support for Ray Fisher speaking his mind after the reported abuse on the set of 2017's Justice League.
Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man Co-Star Addresses Rumors Surrounding Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3
Joe Manganiello expresses his curiosity and excitement to see Tobey Maguire return as Spider-Man in the untitled Spider-Man 3.