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
Netflix Cancels Fan-Favorite Superhero Show
DC Comics' presence on Netflix just diminished with the quick cancelation of a brand-new series.
Marvel Studios Releases First MCU Documentary Online for Free: How to Watch Now
Marvel Studios just made history with the release of a special documentary on YouTube.
Marvel Studios' Riskiest 2025 Movie Gets Promising Test Screening Update
One of Marvel Studios' numerous 2025 theatrical releases is showing good signs from early screenings.
Marvel Officially Responds to Those Scarlet Witch Movie Rumors
One of the MCU's top executives shared where Marvel Studios stands on a possible Scarlet Witch movie.
Monday Night Football & Countdown Cast: 2024 Announcers & Commentators (Photos)
Monday Night Football is back to cover every pass, hit, and touchdown for the 2024 NFL season!
Sunday Football Night In America Cast: NBC 2024 Commentators & Reporters (Photos)
Are you ready for some football? NBC's commentators and analysts are here to break down the 2024 NFL season.
Colombiana 2 Movie Concept Poster Sees Zoe Saldana Returning for Sequel
A poster teasing the release of Colombiana 2 has fans pondering whether the Zoe Saldana sequel is real.
Terrifier 3 Popcorn Bucket: Where to Buy (Cinemark, AMC, Regal)
Horror fans get their own scary popcorn bucket alongside the release of 2024's Terrifier 3.
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 Gets Hopeful Update from Cast Members
The main cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives already have Season 2 in their sights.
Venom 3: Is Norman Reedus Playing Marvel's Knull?
Viral social media posts have some fans convinced of Norman Reedus' casting as Knull in Venom 3.
Captain America 4 Star Confirms Major Reshoots Rumors
After Captain America 4 went through major changes, one of its actors shared insight into what was adjusted.
Disney+ Announces Inside Out 2's Imminent Streaming Release Date
After months of waiting, Inside Out 2 finally has an arrival date on Disney+.
Venom 3: The Last Dance's Knull Villain Revealed: Spider-Man Connections & Powers Explained
Venom will face his scariest and most powerful villain yet in his third Sony solo movie — Knull.
LEGO Reveals First-Ever Wednesday Netflix Set
Netflix's Wednesday jumped into the world of LEGO figurines for the first time.
Marvel Studios' Biggest Phase 6 Solo Movie Gets Massive Update
Marvel fans just got exciting information on one of the Multiverse Saga's biggest upcoming movies.
WandaVision Sequel Gets Unsurprising Rating
The MCU stays consistent with its Disney+ rating as Agatha All Along gets its listing from the MPAA.
Hawkeye Season 2 Is Now In Development (Report)
According to a new rumor, Marvel is looking to develop new episodes of Hawkeye for Disney+.
Who's Involved In Momtok's Swinging Drama? Mormon Wives Scandal Explained
Through The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the MomTok swinging drama is becoming a hot topic in fan discussions.
Dancing with the Stars 2024 Cast: Full Contestant Line-Up Announced for Season 33
New celebrities and dancers seek out the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy in Season 33 of Dancing with the Stars.
Jenna Ortega Excites Fans With New Wednesday Season 2 Reveal
Wednesday Season 2 has a lot to look forward to according to its leading star.
Marvel Studios Shares First Glimpse at Its MCU Netflix Revival (Photo)
Daredevil: Born Again just had its first official footage released to the public.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Popcorn Buckets: AMC, Regal & Cinemark Merch Guide
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is about to dive headfirst into the popcorn bucket craze.
Meet Bri from Outlast Season 2 - 5 Things To Know About Bri Walston
Bri Walston has fans itching to know more about her following her appearance in Outlast Season 2.
Jason Momoa's Minecraft Movie Character Gets Officially Revealed
The long-awaited Minecraft movie trailer shared new information on Jason Momoa's role in the story.
Meet Dani from Naked and Afraid: 5 Things To Know About Dani Beau
Naked and Afraid's Dani Beau has fans eager to learn what she's all about after her TV debut.
Marvel's New Blade Movie Gets Official Update Amid Cancellation Concerns
The MCU's Blade has dealt with a LOT of issues, but that does not mean it's being canned.
Marvel Studios Pays Tribute to Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow 5 Years Later
Five years later...Scarlett Johansson is still getting her flowers from Marvel.
Ahsoka Star Reveals When Season 2 Filming Will Happen
Those waiting for Ahsoka Season 2 may not be waiting for long, according to one of its stars.
Marvel Studios' Ironheart Makes MCU History With First Footage
The first footage from Ironheart is out now, although it took a record-breaking amount of time for it to happen.
Chicago PD: Here's Why Al Left the Show
Years ago, Chicago PD said goodbye to fan-favorite character Alvin Olinsky.
Dancing with the Stars 2024: Confirmed Cast Members In Season 33 Ahead of Announcement
Dancing with the Stars is on its way back to TV screen with a massive cast of A-list stars.
First Look at Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards on Fantastic Four Set (Low-res)
Fantastic Four fans have their first-ever look at Pedro Pascal's Mr. Fantastic from the set of his solo movie!
Agatha All Along Episode Runtimes Are Longer Than WandaVision's
Agatha All Along ups the ante with its runtimes, which are longer than its MCU predecessor's.
First Look at Scarlett Johansson's New Jurassic World Movie Set Revealed
Those looking for a peek into the next Jurassic Park movie just got what they wished for!
Here's Why Umbrella Academy Season 5 Got Cancelled
Umbrella Academy is officially over, and fans are curious why the end is here.
7 New LEGO Marvel Sets Now Expected to Release In 2025
2025 will bring several new LEGO sets inspired by the wide world of Marvel.
Frozen 3 & 4 Release Will Break A Long Standing Disney Milestone
Disney will break new ground thanks to the releases of the next two Frozen movies.
The Accident Netflix Creator Responds to Season 2 Hopes
The Accident's creator shared his thoughts on a potential Season 2 being greenlit.
9 Obscure Spider-Man Villains Perfect For Tom Holland’s Next MCU Movie
Spider-Man's rogues' gallery could be further explored with one of these villains in Marvel and Sony's Spider-Man 4.
New Daredevil: Born Again Trailer Includes 7 Netflix MCU Characters
Over half a dozen Marvel Netflix characters will be back in action for Daredevil: Born Again.