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
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The Marvel universe will continue in 2024, but just how many big-screen movies will there be from the red brand?
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More than three decades after FernGully took the world by storm, many are speculating a live-action remake is on the table.
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The Santa Clause 4: Is Disney Releasing a Sequel Movie?
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Outer Banks Season 4 Update Delays Release Projections
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The third season of From is now moving closer towards its official release date.
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Loki Season 2 Ending Explained by Tom Hiddleston
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First Look at Aubrey Plaza's New Marvel Character Revealed (Photo)
Marvel fans now have their first glimpse of Aubrey Plaza's new MCU character.
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The Boys Season 4 is on the way, with many wondering when the Seven and company will be back in action.
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My Adventures With Superman Season 2: New Video Teases Lex Luthor's Arrival
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Reacher Season 2 Celebrates Release Date With New Official Poster
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse director Kemp Powers shared his worries about Gwen Stacy's first moments in the sequel.
Marvel Studios Just Teased Patrick Stewart's Upcoming MCU Return
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