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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WandaVision's Elizabeth Olsen expressed her desire to see the cast together for another round.
WandaVision Gets Season 2 Announcement from Marvel Star
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New Madame Web Movie Photo Spoils Spider-Man’s Daily Bugle Plot Connection
A new set photo from Madame Web teased a plot point including Spider-Man and the Daily Bugle.
Marvel Reveals Loki's New MCU Name After Season 2 Finale (Official)
Marvel Studios just gave Loki a new title in the MCU after the Loki season 2 finale!
FNAF Movie Gets Imminent Online Release Date (Official)
Five Nights at Freddy's inches closer to its official online release date after its theatrical and streaming run.
First Look at Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch Return In Upcoming Phase 5 Show
Elizabeth Olsen blasted back into the MCU as the Scarlet Witch for the first time since Doctor Strange 2.
Loki Season 2's Surprising Finale Post-Credits Decision Explained by Marvel Producer
Why didn't Loki Season 2 end on a post-credits scene? The show's producer tells all.
The Cleaning Lady Season 3 Gets Release Window (Report)
Fox's The Cleaning Lady looks to add to its catalog with a new season of episodes coming soon.
All American Season 6 Gets New Release Update (Report)
The CW's long-running sports drama All American will look to score big once again with its Season 6 story coming soon.
The Marvels' Bad Reviews Explained: 5 Biggest Criticisms
It's time to look at the biggest criticisms fans had in their reviews for The Marvels.
Chicago Fire Season 12 Gets New Release Window (Report)
Chicago Fire now has an eye on when it will blast back onto the TV scene for Season 12.
Will Trent Season 2 Gets Exciting Update: When Will It Release?
Special Agent Will Trent is set to have his solo show come back in the near future.
The Marvels Receives Worst Audience Score In MCU History
Amidst a tough opening at the box office, The Marvels has not landed with fans.
Indiana Jones 5 Gets Disney+ Streaming Release Date (Official)
Disney+ will soon have a new addition to its massive cache of movies in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
NCIS Season 21 Gets Release Window (Report)
Following the writers and actors' strikes, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) now has an eye on its Season 21 release.
4 New LEGO Star Wars Sets Now Expected to Release In 2024
The galaxy far, far away will get almost a handful of new LEGO sets after the turn of the new year.
Captain Marvel 2 Producer Shoots Down 1 Big Concern About the Sequel
A producer on The Marvels eased fans worries about one specific potential problem in the new movie.
Loki S2's Renslayer Ending Explained
Loki Season 2 gave fans a shocking update on Judge Ravonna Renslayer's place in the MCU.
Disney Wish Movie Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions
Critics got their first viewing of Disney's latest animated movie, Wish, and shared their response to the results.
When Will Mayor of Kingstown Season 3 Release? New Update Points to Premiere Window
With the Hollywood strikes now officially concluded, Mayor of Kingstown Season 3 looks to its upcoming release.
Loki Season 2's Finale Footage Revealed In Newly-Shared Video
Fans got a taste of what's to come with new footage from the Loki Season 2 finale.
Kevin Feige Gives Blunt Response About Robert Downey Jr.'s Rumored MCU Return
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The Marvels' Surprising Post-Credits Scenes Count Confirmed
The Marvels joins the MCU with a somewhat surprising number of post-credits scenes.
Disney+'s Daredevil Reboot Makes MCU History With New Director Choice
The new directors for Daredevil will set an eye-popping milestone in the MCU's long history.
Grey's Anatomy Season 20 Gets Exciting Release Update (Report)
Fans got an encouraging update regarding the release of Grey's Anatomy's 20th season.
FBI Season 6 Gets Exciting Release Update (Report)
Fans may not have to wait too much longer to dive back into FBI with Season 6 on the way.
10 Best LEGO Spider-Man Sets, Ranked
Here are the 10 best LEGO sets featuring Marvel's iconic web-slinger - Spider-Man.
Kevin Feige Resisted Casting 1 Eventual She-Hulk Fan-Favorite Actor
Casting one particular role in The Incredible Hulk, later seen in Disney+'s She-Hulk, was not easy for Kevin Feige.
Aquaman 2 Director Reveals How He's Handling the 'Negativity' Surrounding the Sequel
James Wan has to deal with plenty of negative emotions surrounding Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
The 10 Best LEGO City Sets of 2023, Ranked
2023 gave LEGO the chance to unveil dozens of new City sets, so here are the top 10.
Marvel Studios Announces Historic Hulu Release for Next Show
Marvel Studios will utilize a brand-new release strategy for the next live-action streaming series in the MCU.
Ahsoka Cinematographer Opens Up About Dave Filoni, Rebels & More (Exclusive)
Executive Dave Filoni and Star Wars Rebels come up in a chat with Ahsoka's cinematographer.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Removed These 11 Lines from Home Release Version
The home release for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse made a few drastic changes to the script.
Spider-Man 3 PS5's New Villains Teased by Yuri Lowenthal
Yuri Lowenthal's Spider-Man is far from done fighting major villains with Spider-Man 3 on the way.
The DCEU's Final Movie Gets New Release Date
Once again, the DCEU's final movie is changing up its release date ahead of its debut.
The Chosen Season 4 Release Date Schedule Gets Announced
The Chosen will bring a special release for its long-awaited return with Season 4.
Loki Boss Issues Warning About MCU's Future After Season 2's Massive Twist
How different will the MCU's future be after Loki Season 2 changed the game?
Disney+ Percy Jackson Producer Defends Decision to Censor Certain Scary Scenes
Percy Jackson's producer explained why scarier moments from the books are toned down for the series.
Mr. Ditkovitch's Deleted Spider-Man: No Way Home Scene Just Got Revealed (Photo)
Famous Marvel landlord Mr. Ditkovich nearly made an epic comeback in Spider-Man: No Way Home
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Happy Halloween! It's time to dive into the best horror films streaming online for spooky season.