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.
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
Marvel Star Will Reportedly Say Goodbye to Their Iconic X-Men Role In Avengers: Doomsday
X-Men star Patrick Stewart is rumored to leave his character behind after Avengers: Doomsday.
The MCU Rewrites Avengers History With Latest Trailer
The trailer for Marvel Studios' Wonder Man may have retroactively changed what in-universe fans know about the Avengers' history.
Spider-Man 4's Latest Casting Rumor Continues To Undo No Way Home’s Ending
Spider-Man: No Way Home's ending may not hit as hard after rumors teased Tony Revolori's involvement in Spider-Man 4.
Disney’s Next Princess Movie Remake Reportedly Revealed (But With a Controversial Twist)
Disney has plans for a new Sleeping Beauty movie, but a major change to the character's history may be something fans don't gravitate toward.
Harry Potter HBO Set Photo Reveals A Character Who Wasn't in the Original Movie (But Every Fan Knows Him)
HBO's Harry Potter reboot will be adding a notable wizard that wasn't in the original Sorcerer's Stone book, but every Harry Potter fan knows who he is.
2 Marvel Box Office Bombs Are Now Surprise Streaming Hits
Madame Web and Kraven the Hunter from Sony Pictures are faring way better in the streaming realm than they did at the box office.
Ahsoka Season 2 Will Reunite 2 Iconic Star Wars Jedi (Confirmed)
Two of the biggest current Jedi in Star Wars lore are confirmed to be back alongside one another in Ahsoka Season 2.
Spider-Man 4 Adds Its 7th MCU Cast Member
Over half a dozen actors are expected to join the cast of Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures' Spider-Man 4, led by Tom Holland.
James Gunn Calls Out Mistake With Sabrina Carpenter's Wonder Woman Costume Post
After Sabrina Carpenter wowed fans with a Wonder Woman costume, DC Studios head James Gunn had thoughts on a social media post about the moment.
Shrek 5 Unveils First Look At All 3 Of Shrek’s Kids Grown Up (Photos)
Shrek's kids are all grown up, and they took the spotlight in a new official look at the green ogre's upcoming fifth movie.
LEGO Just Gave Us the Tobey Maguire Spider-Man Set We've Waited 19 Years For
After nearly two decades, Marvel fans have a new LEGO set featuring Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man to build.
Glen Powell Doesn’t Agree With Avengers: Doomsday Writer About His Superhero Future
Avengers: Doomsday writer Michael Waldron commented on who Glen Powell should play in the MCU, and the actor himself gave his own rebuttal.
Disney+ Makes MCU History With Netflix Crossover Villain
Disney+'s Daredevil: Born Again will do something with Matthew Lillard's villain that the MCU has never seen before.
Disney Just Used a Fan-Made Avengers: Secret Wars Poster That Features Miles Morales, Beyonder, and More New Marvel Characters
A fan-made Avengers: Secret Wars poster featuring Miles Morales made it into an official Disney marketing event ahead of the film's 2027 debut.
Every Zootopia 2 Popcorn Bucket Revealed So Far (AMC, Regal & More)
Zootopia 2 will join the popcorn bucket game with a handful of exciting pieces of merchandise available for purchase.
The 7 MCU Superheroes Most Likely to Defeat Doctor Doom
While Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom is teased to be an all-powerful force, somebody will have to take him down.
James Gunn's DC Reboot Just Unveiled Its 2nd-Ever Supervillain Team
Lex Luthor and Rick Flag are confirmed to team up in James Gunn's DC reboot, a pairing many did not see coming.
Deadpool & Wolverine Star Is Already Eyeing a Bigger Part in Deadpool 4
Deadpool franchise star Morena Baccarin hopes to return to the MCU for Deadpool 4.
Brie Larson Reveals Which Marvel Co-Star Is Basically Playing Themselves In The MCU
At SpaceCon 2025, Captain Marvel star Brie Larson had high praise for her The Marvels co-star, who she says is exactly like her character.
Avengers: Secret Wars Will Be Missing Marvel's Most Popular Actress (Report)
One name reportedly being left off Avengers: Secret Wars' cast list may shock longtime MCU fans.
Superman's Next DCU Appearance Seemingly Revealed (And It's Coming Soon)
Superman may be on his way back to the DCU in next year's Supergirl, if a new rumor is to be believed.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Trailer Officially Brings Back 7 Netflix Actors
Over half a dozen characters from Marvel's Netflix saga will return for the next season of Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+.
2 Marvel Legends Say They Are Ready For An MCU Comeback In Avengers Doomsday
Two pre-MCU Marvel stars have their sights set on appearances in Marvel Studios' next Avengers movie.
The 6 Big Disney+ Shows Releasing In the Rest of 2025
Half a dozen major Disney+ shows, including a Star Wars project and a new revival series, are still scheduled to debut before 2025 ends.
David Corenswet’s Superman Costume Secretly Removed From WB Display For ‘Production’
Warner Bros. secretly took David Corenswet's Superman costume away from a public display without sharing why...
Watch: Marvel Studios Celebrates Fantastic Four Disney+ Release With New 10-Hour The Thing Video
The Thing took the spotlight in a lengthy Marvel Studios video hyping The Fantastic Four's long-awaited Disney+ debut.
The Batman 2 Villain Gets Confirmed (But There's a Catch)
One of The Batman's antagonists will not be on screen as long as they were in the first movie during the sequel.
Marvel Studios Unveils First HD Look at Its Female Punisher
Marvel Studios' new female Punisher took center stage in a set of HD images released on social media.
X-Men '97 Season 2 Confirmed to Include 4 Major Superhero Teams
A quartet of major superhero teams will be highlighted when X-Men '97 returns to Disney+ for Season 2.
MCU Star Proclaims Themselves "Your Third Favorite Thunderbolt" Ahead Of Avengers Doomsday Return
Before returning to the MCU for Avengers: Doomsday, one of the Thunderbolts' stars ranked himself amongst the group.
2026's WandaVision Sequel Officially Unveils Return of Dead MCU Hero
The MCU's next follow-up to WandaVision will bring yet another dead MCU character back to life.
Invincible Season 4: All 18 Characters Confirmed to Appear, Ranked by Power Level
Nearly two dozen heroes are on the way for Invincible Season 4, all with varying levels of incredible strength and power.
Marvel Studios' X-Men Reboot Adds 1 Ant-Man Mainstay
One of the MCU's biggest post-Multiverse Saga movies, the X-Men reboot, now has one of Ant-Man's producers on deck.
Disney's 100 Million Dollar Star Wars Mistake, Financial Statements Reveal Every Star Wars Movie's Profits & Losses
According to a new set of documents detailing Disney's Star Wars films' profitability, only one did not hit expectations.
5 Forgotten DC Superhero TV Shows That Deserve a Second Chance
While DC Studios has many new TV shows, older programs such as Swamp Thing and Doom Patrol still have plenty of rewatch value.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Will Leave Out This Expected MCU Character, Confirms Star
The MCU's fourth Spider-Man movie will not include a character many hoped to see alongside the web-slinger.
Marvel Studios Announces End Of WandaVision’s Story
After five long years, WandaVision's story is set to come to a thrilling end on Disney's streaming service.
Star Wars Rebel Character Confirms Big Ahsoka Season 2 Screen Time Increase
Ahsoka Season 2 will give more screentime to one major Star Wars Rebels star than what fans saw in Season 1.
DC Removes Peacemaker Character from Official Social Media Profile Following Season 2 Finale Backlash
One of Peacemaker's biggest stars is no longer featured on a DC social media account after Season 2's finale aired.
The Boys' First Spinoff Show Just Got Cancelled
The original spin-off from Amazon Prime Video's The Boys will only have a few more episodes to air before it ends.