Richard Nebens

Richard Nebens

Senior Writer

Richard Nebens holds a position as The Direct's Senior Writer. 

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.

Richard can be found on Twitter (@RichardNebens), Instagram (@richardnebens), and TikTok (@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.

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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles

Zack Snyder Says He Wouldn't Survive Making a Star Wars Movie

Zack Snyder revealed that he doesn't think he would be able to survive directing a Star Wars movie.

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Disney+ Leak Reveals 2 Original New Star Wars Titles Heading To the Streaming Service

A Reddit leak revealed title cards for Biomes and Vehicle Flythroughs on Disney+, potentially highlighting more details from the worlds of Star Wars.

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Marvel Boss Reveals Doctor Strange 2 Rewrites Caused By WandaVision Changes

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige teased how WandaVision and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness connect through Chaos Magic.

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WandaVision Creator Confirms Meaning of Commercials

WandaVision director Matt Shakman speaks on the use of commercials in the new Disney+ show, as well as the use of the heart as a hidden clue.

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Star Wars Producer Reveals Episode Count of The Bad Batch Season 1

Director Brad Rau revealed that Season 1 of The Bad Batch will consist of 16 episodes.

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Zachary Levi's Shazam 2: Actor Teases Updated Superhero Costumes

Ross Butler took to Instagram and teased new upgrades to the superhero suits in Shazam!: Fury of the Gods.

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The Batman: New Look at Robert Pattinson's Superhero Revealed By Leaked Merch

A Reddit leak revealed a new look at Robert Pattinson's Batman suit and the Batmoblie from 2022's The Batman.

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Batman Forever Producer Teases Release of Darker Director's Cut

Producer Akiva Goldsman teased the existence of a director's cut of 1995's Batman Forever.

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Avengers: Endgame: Tessa Thompson Reveals New Set Photo Featuring Tom Holland

Tessa Thompson posted three pictures from the set of Avengers: Endgame on Instagram to celebrate National Superhero Day.

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Marvel's Eternals Casts Lead Actress From Director's First Feature Film

Marvel Studios cast Jashaun St. John in an undisclosed role in Chloe Zhao's Eternals.

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Marvel Producer Reveals Biggest Worry With Anthony Mackie's Captain America Costume

The cast and crew of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier spoke on Sam Wilson's new Captain America suit.

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Black Adam Movie Casts Sitcom Version of Dwayne Johnson, Uli Latukefu, In Mystery Role

Uli Latukefu was cast in the Black Adam movie in the DCEU, although his role hasn't yet been confirmed.

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Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts Rumors Addressed By Falcon and Winter Soldier Creator

Nate Moore and Malcolm Spellman teased why the Thunderbolts weren't explored more in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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Justice League: Unused Design For Snyder Cut's Parademons Revealed

Concept artist Jerad Marantz teased designs for the parademons in Zack Snyder's Justice League.

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Justice League's Reuploaded Trailer Gets Bombarded With Dislikes

Warner Bros. re-uploaded the original trailer for Justice League in 4K to disastrous results.

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Thor 4: Taika Waititi Shares New Set Photos Teasing Galactic Setting

Taika Waititi shared three images on Twitter of himself with his daughter on the set of Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier Director Denies Sexual Tension Between Bucky & Sam

Director Kari Skogland spoke about Bucky Barnes being bisexual in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Ewan McGregor Comments on Luke Skywalker Appearance Rumors

Ewan McGregor teases the posibility that Luke Skywalker will show up in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+.

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James Gunn Might Only Do TV Shows After Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Director James Gunn hinted that he may be transitioning to TV after he finishes Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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Anthony Mackie Explains How His Captain America Differs From Chris Evans'

Anthony Mackie discussed his take on Sam Wilson as the new version of Captain America.

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Watch: Tom Holland Gets Sung Happy Birthday In Newly Shared Avengers: Infinity War Set Video

Directors Joe and Anthony Russo shared a video of Tom Holland celebrating his birthday on the set of Avengers: Infinity War.

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WandaVision Artist Reveals How Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch Crown Was Created

Marvel artist Andy Park shared the story of how he developed Scarlet Witch's crown for the final episode of WandaVision.

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3 Gains Another Actor From Spider-Man: Far From Home

JB Smoove confirmed that he will return as Julius Dell in Marvel and Sony's Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Robert Downey Jr. Releases New Avengers: Endgame Set Video From Climactic Deleted Scene

Robert Downey, Jr. posted a video of himself shooting the deleted "Soul World" scene from Avengers: Endgame.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier: Alternate Version of Bucky's Nightmare Scene Revealed

Stuntperson Dave Macomber posted a video on Instagram of Bucky's original flashback scene from Episode 1 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier Finale: Action Scenes Get Official Storyboards Released

Storyboard artist Tony Liberatore shared four concept art images from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier: Actor Comments on Future of MCU's Eli Bradley

Elijah Richardson teases his future as Eli Bradley after The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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Sebastian Stan Poses With Daniel Brühl & More In New Falcon and Winter Soldier Set Photos

Sebastian Stan took to Instagram to share seven behind-the-scenes images from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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Marvel's She-Hulk: First Look at Tatiana Maslany as Lead Character Revealed In Set Photo

Jennifer Walters was seen in character on the set of She-Hulk as filming for the Disney+ show begins.

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MCU Fantastic Four: Adam McKay Teases Potential Silver Surfer Movie Plot

Ant-Man writer Adam McKay commented on how he would love to make a Silver Surfer movie for Marvel Studios.

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Tom Holland & Benedict Cumberbatch Are Dream Collaborators For One Falcon and Winter Soldier Star

Danny Ramirez from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier spoke on which MCU characters he would most like to team up with.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier Finale: Director Teases Tear-Jerking Moments In Ending

Director Kari Skogland teased the emotional impact from the season finale of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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Marvel's Eternals: Angelina Jolie & Richard Madden's Superhero Relationship Teased In New Merch

New merchandise revealed for Marvel Studios' Eternals teases multiple relationships between the film's leading characters.

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Falcon and the Winter Soldier Almost Included The Punisher Star Ben Barnes

Ben Barnes revealed that he almost played a role in Marvel Studios' The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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WandaVision: Elizabeth Olsen Reflects on 'Absurdity' & 'Darkness' of Marvel Show

Elizabeth Olsen revisited Marvel Studios' WandaVision and explored some of her favorite moments from shooting the Disney+ show.

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James Gunn Confirms Another Guardians of the Galaxy Project He'll Soon Be Filming

James Gunn revealed that he will be filming scenes for the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride at Epcot in Disney World.

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Sebastian Stan Teases True Feelings on Bucky Arm Removal With New Falcon and Winter Soldier Photos

Sebastian Stan and his stunt double pose on Instagram with Bucky Barnes' vibranium arm from Episode 4 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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Jason Momoa's Aquaman 2 Casts Pilou Asbaek In Mystery DC Role

Pilou Asabek has joined the cast of Warner Bros.’ Aquaman 2 in an undisclosed role.

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Black Panther's Chadwick Boseman Receives Touching Tribute on Oprah-Produced Queen Sugar

Queen Sugar included a touching tribute to Black Panther's Chadwick Boseman in its latest episode on OWN.

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Justice League: Zack Snyder Sneaks Darkseid Easter Egg Into Army of the Dead Trailer

Zack Snyder included a Darkseid Easter Egg in the trailer for his newest movie, Army of the Dead.

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