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
Star Wars' Original Darth Vader Actor Dave Prowse Passes Away
On-screen Darth Vader actor Dave Prowse has passed away at age 85 after a short illness.
Disney Announces New Chadwick Boseman Tribute Attached To Black Panther's Disney+ Stream
Disney+ is set to add an undisclosed tribute to Chadwick Boseman at the end of Black Panther.
Seth Rogen Reveals Sony Didn’t Allow PlayStation in Pineapple Express
Seth Rogen reveals on Twitter that Sony didn’t allow the PlayStation to appear in 2008's Pineapple Express.
The Mandalorian: Star Wars Removes Jeans Guy Mistake From Disney+ Episode
Lucasfilm and Disney have updated The Mandalorian Chapter 12 to remove Jeans Guy from the laser battle.
Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark & Daughter Morgan Receive New Avengers: Endgame Funko Pops
Funko Pop reveals a brand new figurine from Avengers: Endgame of Morgan Stark in the Rescue helmet next to Tony in hologram form.
Hawkeye: Jeremy Renner Reveals First Photo From Marvel Show's Set
Jeremy Renner takes to Instagram to share the first picture from the set of the Hawkeye Disney+ series.
Marvel’s Doctor Strange Director Jokes About Multiple Spider-Men in MCU Canon
Scott Derrickson teases the possibility that past Spider-Man movies are canon with the MCU.
Avengers: Endgame: Funko Teases Pops For Morgan Stark With Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony
Funko Pop teases the release of the Tony and Morgan Stark Pop from the end of Avengers: Endgame.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Explains His Son's Role With Action Scenes
Eli Snyder, the son of Snyder Cut director Zack Snyder, helped on set with the quarterback play for Ray Fisher's Victor Stone.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Reveals Steppenwolf's Original Design Deemed Too Scary By Producers
Zack Snyder reveals that the original design for Steppenwolf was deemed "too scary and intense" by the producers of Justice League.
Stranger Things Star Randy Havens Seemingly Joins MCU in Ms. Marvel Disney+ Show
IMDB lists a stunt double for Stranger Things star Randy Havens in Ms. Marvel, suggesting a potential appearance in the Disney+ series.
Chris Hemsworth's Thor: Love and Thunder To Feel Like Avengers 5, Says Report
A new report claims that Taika Waititi's Thor: Love and Thunder is starting to feel like another Avengers-level movie.
Ms. Marvel: The Walking Dead's Matt Lintz Joins MCU Cast
Matt Lintz has been cast as Bruno Carrelli in the Ms. Marvel series on Disney+.
Ms. Marvel Disney+ Set Photos Reveal Familiar Locations From Marvel Comics
New set photos from Ms Marvel confirm the locations for Jersey City and Circle Q
Ms. Marvel: Kamala Khan Wears Captain Marvel's Avengers: Endgame Suit in New Set Images
New set photos from Ms. Marvel reveal Iman Vellani in a homemade costume resembling Captain Marvel.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Poses With Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill and Rest of Costumed Cast
Snyder Cut cinematographer shares new candid group shot of the cast of Justice League.
Wonder Woman 1984: Gal Gadot and Director Patty Jenkins React To HBO Max Move
Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadot take to Twitter to celebrate the release of Wonder Woman 1984
NBA 2K21: Everything To Look Forward To in the Next Generation of Sports Gaming
Here's everything to look forward to as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X bring the next-gen release of NBA 2K21.
Thor: Love and Thunder: Vin Diesel Arrives in Sydney For Potential Groot Role
Vin Diesel captured on video arriving in Sydney, Australia, potentially to reprise Groot in Thor: Love and Thunder
Justice League: Zack Snyder Announces Jared Leto Will Look Different as the Joker in New Cut
Zack Snyder teases a "road-weary" version of the Joker set to appear in his director's cut of Justice League.
Aquaman 2: Amber Heard Shares Excitement For Controversial Return in DCEU Sequel
Amber Heard confirms she will return as Mera in Aquaman 2 despite her legal battles, and she says that the film hopes to shoot in 2021.
Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow: MCU Artist Releases Official Taskmaster Image
New concept art on Twitter teases the full look for Taskmaster in Marvel Studios' Black Widow
Thor: Love and Thunder Production Adds Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Editor Maryann Brandon
Thor: Love and Thunder production adds Maryann Brandon as the film's editor.
Black Widow: Jeremy Renner Reacts To Scarlett Johansson's Comments About Marvel Location Return
Jeremy Renner reacts to the news that Budapest will be explored in 2021's Black Widow
Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam: Aldis Hodge Reveals His Personal Mission in Relation To Hawkman Role
Aldis Hodge goes into detail on the cerebral aspect of playing Hawkman and how it connects to his own past.
Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow: David Harbour Teases Father Figure Role in Marvel Movie
David Harbour teases the family dynamic between the four lead characters in Marvel Studios' Black Widow
Russian Doll Creator Provides Update on Her Female-Led Star Wars Disney+ Show
Star Wars show runner Leslye Headland revealed that she has been working on her project for about a year.
WandaVision Release Date: Disney Still Planning 2020 Debut For Marvel Show, Says Kat Dennings
Kat Dennis seemingly confirms that WandaVision is still set to arrive on Disney+ in December.
Tom Holland Helps Spider-Man-Loving Heart Transplant Patient Suit Up For Spider-Verse Video
Tom Holland helps young Atlanta heart transplant patient suit up as Spider-Man in Twitter video
Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3: Zendaya Arrives in Atlanta For MCU Production
Spider-Man 3 star Zendaya arrives in Atlanta, GA to begin production on her next MCU film
Robert Pattinson's The Batman: Set Video Reveals Gotham City Mayor Debate Footage
New set video from the UK teases a televised mayoral debate between Bella Reál and Don Mitchell in The Batman.
Marvel Reveals Tony Stark's First Reaction to the MCU's Spider-Man & Iron Spider Plans
"The Wakanda Files" dives into Spider-Man's relationship with Tony Stark, including inspiration for Iron Spider.
Black Adam: DC Looking for Sam Rockwell-Type to Play Doctor Fate Alongside Dwayne Johnson
Casting team for Black Adam looking for male in his 30's to take on the role of Doctor Fate
Mahershala Ali's Blade: Marvel Starts Search For Black Writers & Filmmakers
MCU reboot of Blade is currently searching for an African-American writing team.
Avengers: Endgame's Josh Brolin Defends Marvel Co-Star Chris Pratt Against Online Criticism
Avengers: Endgame star Josh Brolin comes to the defense of Chris Pratt through his controversy.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3 Casting For Protesters, Reporters & More
New posts from Facebook and Twitter reveal new working title for Spider-Man 3, along with extras being cast for film
Marvel's Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo Voice Support For Avengers Co-Star Chris Pratt
MCU stars Robert Downey, Jr., Mark Ruffalo, and James Gunn come out in support of Chris Pratt amongst the Star-Lord actor's ongoing controversy.
Thor: Love and Thunder: Chris Hemsworth Teases Different Version of Hero in Marvel Sequel
Thor: Love and Thunder star Chris Hemsworth confirms film will shoot in January 2021; teases exciting things to come
The Boys Showrunner Criticizes Avengers: Endgame's Female A-Force Scene
The Boys creator Eric Kripke details his reasoning behind the 'girls get it done' scene in Season 2, taking a shot at the A-Force tease from Avengers: Endgame
Black Widow: Disney Stakeholder Wants Disney+ Release For Scarlett Johansson Marvel Movie
Disney stakeholder urges the company to release Black Widow on Disney+