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
Marvel’s Eternals Leak Provides First Look at Movie’s Villain
An Instagram leak reveals toy showing first look at Kro, the main villain of Eternals.
Disney+ Releases MCU-Themed The Simpsons Episode Featuring the Russo Brothers & Kevin Feige
A new Episode in The Simpsons season 31 is set to feature the voice talents of Kevin Feige, Cobie Smulders, and the Russo Brothers.
Ms. Marvel Leak: Audition Script for Disney+ Series Shared Online
An unknown actress released a supposedly legit audition script from Ms Marvel onto Twitter.
Black Widow: Scarlett Johansson Is All Smiles In New Behind-The-Scenes Photo
Scarlett Johansson’s makeup artist shares behind the scenes picture from the set of Black Widow
X-Men's Tye Sheridan Shares His Feelings About the MCU's Cyclops Being Played by Someone Else
Cyclops actor Tye Sheridan discusses his feelings on whether or not he wants the character recast for the MCU
Disney Delays D23 Expo, Potential Marvel & Star Wars Announcements Pushed Back One Year
Disney’s D23 Expo is now delayed until September 2022, having been pushed back from 2021.
Marvel Reportedly Casting LGBTQ+ Character For Ms. Marvel Disney+ Series
New casting call for Ms. Marvel looking for Kamala Khan’s best friend and future sister-in-law
Black Adam: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Welcomes Aldis Hodge to the DCEU With Hilarious Story
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson takes to instagram to congratulate Aldis Hodge and welcome him into the DCEU as Hawkman
Black Widow & More Marvel Movies Officially Delayed Through 2021
Black Widow and the rest of Phase 4 has officially been postponed again, with Black Widow now releasing on May 7, 2021.
Justice League: Ray Fisher Gets More Support In Controversy From Ex-Flash Star Kiersey Clemons
Ex-Flash Star Kiersey Clemens comes out in support of Ray Fisher in his fight against Warner Bros.
Joker: Joaquin Phoenix Rumored To Be in Talks for 2 DC Sequels
Joaquin Phoenix is rumored to have been offered $50 million to reprise his Oscar winning role in 2 Joker sequels.
Interview: Robert Downey Jr. Reflects on How He'll Remember His Marvel Co-Star Chadwick Boseman
Iron Man star Robert Downey, Jr. opens up on his relationship with Chadwick Boseman, and the respect he held for the Black Panther star.
Robert Downey Jr. Confirms His Marvel Cinematic Universe Commitment Is Over
Robert Downey, Jr. says he's done playing Iron Man after ten appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Brie Larson Reveals She Auditioned for Iron Man 2 & Thor
Brie Larson reveals that she auditioned for roles in Iron Man 2 and Thor before landing Captain Marvel.
Black Widow Release Delay Could Have No Effect on MCU's Phase 4
Black Widow Could Be Inconsequential to Phase 4
Harley Quinn Season 3 Renewal Reportedly Depends on Budget
The renewal process for season 3 of Harley Quinn is reportedly still up in the air.
Chadwick Boseman Reportedly Recorded Lines for Marvel Studios' What If...? Prior to Death
Marvel's What If...? Disney+ series is rumored to feature Chadwick Boseman’s final performance as T’Challa/Black Panther.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Sebastian Stan Shares Piercing Behind-The-Scenes Look
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier star Sebastian Stan shares a behind-the-scenes look at Bucky Barnes in a new Instagram post.
New Spider-Man: Homecoming Concept Art Shows Unused Michael Keaton Vulture Design
Marvel Head of Visual Development shares unused design for Vulture in new Instagram post
Bucky Barnes Has a Clunky Arm In Unused MCU Concept Art
A new image was released on Instagram showing early concept art of Bucky Barnes' look in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
Disney+ Releases MCU's Iron Man Armor Evolution Video
Disney+ releases a promotional video detailing every Iron Man suit Tony Stark has worn in the MCU
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Low-Res Steppenwolf Image Reveals Snyder Cut Character Design
Zack Snyder takes to Vero to share a low res image of Justice League villain Steppenwolf.
Benedict Cumberbatch Reportedly Preparing for Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness Production
Benedict Cumberbatch is reportedly in the process of learning his lines for upcoming Doctor Strange sequel
The Suicide Squad Receives New Logo In Over a Dozen Languages
James Gunn shares multiple title cards for 'The Suicide Squad' and teases more to come at DC FanDome on August 22
Iron Man Receives New Funko Pop Made Out of Wood
New Entertainment Earth Funko Pop released of a wooden Iron Man suit
Superman, The Flash & More DC Heroes Wear Masks In Official CW Posters
CW Network releases promotional posters of Arrowverse heroes wearing medical masks
CW's The Flash Actor Hartley Sawyer Fired After Racist and Misogynist Tweets Surface
Hartley Sawyer fired from CW's The Flash after old tweets reveal racist and homophobic remarks.
Patty Jenkins Reveals Wonder Woman 3 Is 'Probably' Her Last Movie in Franchise
Wonder Woman 1984 director Patty Jenkins talks about the possibility of Wonder Woman 3 being her last film in the franchise.
The Batman: Gotham Procedural Show Set In Robert Pattinson's DC Universe In the Works
Matt Reeves and HBOMax are teaming up to create new police procedural show set in the same universe as 'The Batman.'
New Wonder Woman Image Shows Zack Snyder's Secret Cameo
A new Twitter post reveals a secret cameo by DCEU Director Zack Snyder in 2017’s Wonder Woman
Zack Snyder Describes Snyder Cut as 'Elseworlds' Justice League
Zack Snyder discusses the 'Elseworld' in which his cut of Justice League exists.
Alison Brie Thinks MCU She-Hulk Rumors Are 'Funny'
Alison Brie responds to the rumors of her playing Jennifer Walters in Marvel Studios' 'She-Hulk'
New Avengers: Infinity War Set Video Shows Mark Ruffalo Falling 15 Feet
Marvel Stunt Coordinator Sam Hargrave shares behind-the-scenes video of Mark Ruffalo doing stunt work in Avengers: Infinity War
Marvel Studios Will Reportedly Introduce Ms. Marvel in Another MCU Project Before Her Own Show
Before premiering in her titular Disney+ series, Ms. Marvel is reported to appear in another upcoming MCU project.
Top 10 MCU Teases That Remain Unresolved
These are the top ten MCU teases from Infinity War, Endgame, Homecoming, Civil War and more that remain unresolved in the current universe.
Top 10 MCU Cameos (Excluding Stan Lee)
From Elon Musk to David Hasselhoff to Matt Damon, these are the 10 best cameos in the MCU by anyone not named Stan Lee
The 10 Best and Most Memorable Moments from Avengers: Endgame
From Captain America's Mjolnir moment to Iron Man's farewell to "I Love You 3000", here are "Avengers: Endgame"'s most memorable moments one year after its theatrical release
The MCU's Infinity Saga Could Be Dwarfed by Secret Wars Movie Event, Says Russo Brother
Joe and Anthony Russo discuss the potential of a Secret Wars movie, the only potential project to bring them back into the MCU
Ginacarlo Esposito Says the Marvel Cinematic Universe Is His Likely Next Step
Giancarlo Esposito reiterates his desire to take a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and check the franchise on his bucket list
Ryan Reynolds Wants Disney+ to Add Uncensored Versions of Deadpool Movies
Ryan Reynolds comments on Instagram about his hope for Deadpool to release on Disney+ uncensored.