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
Here's When Wicked Movie Will Start Leaving Theaters
After hitting theaters in November 2024, Wicked could remain in theaters well into 2025.
MCU Nova Disney+ Series Hires First Talent
The upcoming Nova series from Marvel Studios finally has a name attached to its development.
Kraven Movie's Bad Reviews Explained: 5 Biggest Criticisms
Kraven had more than its fair share of issues; it is time to look at the biggest ones that hindered the film's success.
Superman Movie Synopsis Teases What To Expect In DC Studios’ First Film
At long last, DC fans have a sense of what to expect in DC Studios' first movie.
8 Years Later, Disney Is Rebooting Another Huge Johnny Depp Movie Franchise
Disney reportedly has major plans for a 21st-century franchise that featured Jack Sparrow actor Johnny Depp.
Yellowstone Pays Tribute to Bob Avila In Season 5 Finale Episode
Yellowstone's final episode kicked off with a touching tribute to special guest star Bob Avila.
LEGO Star Wars 2025 - 16 Sets Expected to Release Next Year
2025 will come with over a dozen exciting new LEGO sets from the galaxy far, far away.
Blue Bloods Finale Cast: Every Special Guest Star In the Series' Last Episode
After 14 long years in the Big Apple, Blue Bloods' last episode finally finished off the Reagan clan's story.
Agatha All Along's Final Battle Almost Featured This Dead WandaVision Character
Fans almost saw a wildly popular WandaVision character in the MCU's most recent Disney+ series.
Avengers Doomsday Just Confirmed Its 10th Cast Member
Avengers: Doomsday continues to add to its cast with another fan-favorite MCU veteran now in tow!
Chris Evans' Avengers: Doomsday Character Just Got Revealed - And It's Not Captain America
Rumor has it that Marvel already has a character in mind for Chris Evans in Avengers 5, and it might not be Cap.
Black Panther 3 Star Apologizes After Accidentally Revealing His MCU Debut
An actor set to be in Black Panther 3 seemed to upset the Marvel higher-ups by confirming his role.
DC Studios Reveals Wild First Look at the New Wonder Woman
The new DCU's first project just offered a wild look at Wonder Woman on-screen.
The FNAF Movie Franchise's Sequels Plan Details Revealed (Rumor Report)
After the Five Nights at Freddy's hit big in 2023, the floodgates are open for plans for future entires.
DC Studios' First-Ever Villain Movie Is Coming Sooner Than We Thought (Report)
A wildly popular DC villain is reportedly set to get his own DC Studios solo project.
Marvel Studios Confirms Tom Hiddleston's Loki Will Return In Next Release
Tom Hiddleston continues his run as one of the longest-standing actors in the MCU as Loki.
What Happened to Sam Witwicky In Transformers 4: His Absence & Theories Explained
Shia LaBeouf's Sam Witwicky led the way in the first three Transformers films but disappeared after 2011.
'I Want My Money Back': Kraven the Hunter Movie's First Reviews Are Not Good
Kraven the Hunter had its first screenings, but early opinions are not doing Sony any favors.
Marvel’s Next Movie Will Not Be Getting A Sequel (Report)
The next movie from the greater Marvel Universe could be the last in its franchise.
Mufasa: The Lion King's First Reviews Get Shared by Critics
Disney's live-action prequel to The Lion King debuted for critics, but how did they enjoy the new outing?
Marvel Just Cast Chris Evans In Its Biggest Movie Since 'Endgame'
Avengers: Doomsday now has its second confirmed cast member, and its none other than a major MCU veteran!
2025 Superman Movie Reveals First Look at Logo & Title Font
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's....new marketing material for the DCU's first Superman solo film!
Arya Stark Goes 'West of the World' In New HBO Game of Thrones Spin-off Series Fan Poster
A fan-made poster excited some fans about a possible Arya Stark spin-off from the Game of Thrones franchise.
DC's Only Must-Watch Superhero Movie of 2024 Is Now Streaming on Max
DC has a brand-new superhero movie available to watch on Max to close out 2024 with a bang.
Beastars Season 3 Part 2: Here's the Current Release Projection
The second part of Beastars Season 3 is in the works as viewers wonder when it might be released on Netflix.
Blue Bloods' Satisfying Series Finale Gets Teased By Showrunner
According to Blue Bloods' showrunner, the series finale is going to make a lot of fans very happy.
Nosferatu 2024 Popcorn Bucket Buyers Guide (Regal, AMC, Alamo)
The upcoming Nosferatu remake will bring the latest entries in the great popcorn bucket battle of 2024.
Deadpool 3: Every Major Character Who Got Scrapped from Final Cut
Deadpool 3 boasted an incredible cast, but there were even more characters on the drawing board who got scrapped.
Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight Return In Live-Action Just Became More Likely
A newly rumored MCU project could finally bring Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight back into the equation.
District 10 Movie: All Confirmed Details About the Upcoming Sequel
Rumors about a sequel to 2009's District 9 have been prominent in fan discussions for more than a decade.
New Moana Live-Action Remake Video Reveals 1 Key Change to Ending
When Disney delivers a live-action remake of Moana, it will not be a shot-for-shot copy of the original film.
Meet DC’s Creature Commandos Cast & Characters: Alan Tudyk, Indira Varma & More
James Gunn's DCU is about to kick off behind an all-star cast of characters in Max's Creature Commandos.
Kraven Star Wants To Fight Spider-Man & Adapt This Dark Comic Story
Kraven star Aaron Taylor-Johnson has one epic comic story he wants to see adapted into a movie.
Snow White 2025 Fans React To Live-Action Dwarf Designs
Disney's live-action Dwarf designs for the upcoming live-action Snow White movie are causing a stir online...
New 2025 Fantastic Four Set Video Teases Wild Supervillain Appearance
One of Marvel's most unusual villains was teased in a set video from the MCU's Fantastic Four.
Peacock Starts Streaming Wicked Movie Special Ahead of Full Release
A special look at Universal's Wicked is now on Peacock as the film dominates in theaters.
Mufasa Popcorn Bucket & Merch Buyers Guide (AMC, Regal & Cinemark)
2024 will close out with one last epic popcorn bucket, this one inspired by Pride Rock.
Father Figures Movie Spoilers: Here's Who the Twins' Real Father Is
2017's Father Figures goes through wild twists and turns before fans learn the answer to the film's biggest mystery.
Loki Star Jack Veal Issues Plea to Fans After Suffering Homelessness: 'I Need Help'
A guest star from Marvel Studios' Loki shared on social media that he is in a dark place.
Star Wars' Blue Elephant Species Confirmation for Neel's Debut Causes Mixed Reactions from Fans
Fans were wildly mixed about the debut of a brand-new Star Wars character - Neel.