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
Hawkeye: Vera Farmiga Shares New Video From Marvel Series Set
Vera Farminga confirms her appearance in Marvel Studios' Hawkeye on Disney+ in her latest social media blast.
Marvel Studios Knows When Mutants & X-Men Will Get Their MCU Introduction
Kevin Feige knows when the X-Men and Mutants will officially arrive in the MCU.
Avengers 5: Marvel CCO Promises Another MCU Ensemble Movie Is Coming
Kevin Feige confirms that, at some point, there will be a fifth Avengers movie in the MCU.
WandaVision: Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Emma Caulfield Joins Cast of Marvel Sitcom
Emma Caulfield confirms her casting in the new Disney+ series WandaVision, although her role has not been disclosed.
Black Panther's Chadwick Boseman Never Broke Character For Marvel Movies
Paul Bettany looks back on the memory of his co-star Chadwick Boseman while on the press tour for WandaVision.
Black Widow: Disney Plus Debut For Scarlett Johansson Film Reportedly In Consideration
Walt Disney Studios is reportedly considering the option of moving their 2021 theatrcial releases to a Disney+ premiere.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3 Receives Short-Term Title at Marvel Studios
Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige reveals that the team has a shorthand name for the untitled Spider-Man 3.
WandaVision: Kevin Feige Addresses HYDRA Easter Eggs In MCU Series
Kevin Feige addresses Hyrda Easter Eggs in the commercials used in WandaVision.
Warner Bros. Pushing Wonder Woman 1984 For 14 Academy Awards Categories
Warner Bros. posts a "For Your Consideration" page for Wonder Woman 1984 in anticipation of the 2021 awards season.
Why Elizabeth Olsen & Paul Bettany Won't Be Singing WandaVision Theme Song
Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen almost sang one of the theme songs in Disney+'s WandaVision.
Marvel's Kevin Feige Admits MCU Delays Before Avengers: Endgame Would've Caused Big Headache
Kevin Feige describes how fortunate Marvel Studios was that the pandemic didn't affect Phase 4's releases substantially.
Zack Snyder's Justice League Reportedly Sets 4K Blu-ray Release Shortly After HBO Max Debut
Both Wonder Woman and the Snyder Cut of Justice League are set for a 4K home release later this year.
Moon Knight: Disney+ Series Rumored For Spring-Summer 2022 Premiere
Moon Knight in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is rumored to be aiming to release on Disney+ in spring/summer 2022.
Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight Adds The Endless Directors
Marvel Studios brings Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead on board to direct Moon Knight for Disney+
Wonder Woman 1984 Goes Rotten on Rotten Tomatoes
Wonder Woman 1984's Rotten Tomatoes score drops below 60%, causing it to earn a "rotten" rating on the website.
WarnerMedia Releases Official Statement on Ray Fisher-Justice League Investigation
Warner Media releases a statement urging all parties involved in the Ray Fisher controversy to move on.
Marvel's WandaVision: First Reactions Coming This Weekend
The first media viewings for WandaVision are taking place this weekend, with the review embargo lifting the day before the show premieres.
DC Films' Walter Hamada, Producer of Aquaman & Shazam, Extends Deal as Studio President
Warner Bros. re-ups their contract with DC Films president Walter Hamada, keeping him with the company through 2023.
Marvel’s Loki Series Will Feature Same Building From Spider-Man: Homecoming Trailer
The Time Variance Authority building in the Loki trailer is the same building from the Vulture scene in the Spider-Man: Homecoming trailer.
Marvel Studios' Moon Knight Cinematographer Confirms Oscar Isaac Casting
The cinematographer for Moon Knight on Disney+ seemingly confirms Oscar Isaac's casting in the lead role.
Marvel's WandaVision Gets Official TV Rating and It's Lower Than Expected
WandaVision's Disney+ page is updated to include a rating of TV-PG, different from the usual PG-13 ratings for the MCU movies.
Zack Snyder Reveals Daredevil & Elektra Marvel Movie Dream
Zack Snyder reveals that he would love to adapt the "Elektra Lives Again" comic from Marvel if he were ever to move to Marvel Studios.
The Flash Movie: Former Writer Reveals Zack Snyder's Involvement on Ezra Miller Film
Former The Flash director Phil Lord shares his experience working with DCEU mainstay Zack Snyder.
Why Wonder Woman 1984's Director Felt Mistrust From Warner Bros. On First Movie
Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins speaks on how complicated the filming process was for her first DCEU movie.
Marvel's WandaVision Continues Disney Marketing Tradition In Los Angeles
Disney Studios continues its long-standing tradition of lining Sunset Boulevard with classic posters to promote WandaVision.
How Marvel's Kevin Feige Helped Eternals Fit Into the MCU and Balance Its Scope
Chloé Zhao discusses her incredible experience working on Eternals with Marvel Studio heads Kevin Feige and Nate Moore.
Justice League: Kevin Smith Teases Ending of Zack Snyder's Movie
Kevin Smith reveals that the Snyder Cut of Justice League may open the doors for more potential DCEU stories in the future.
WandaVision: Marvel In 'Mad Sprint' To Finish Series Before Premiere
WandaVision director Matt Shakman details the extensive production process for the Disney+ series, including how the team entered every stage of production at the same time.
Marvel's She-Hulk Show Will Have More Episodes Than The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
She-Hulk is rumored to have at least eight episodes upon its debut in 2022.
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.