Richard Nebens holds a position as The Direct's Senior Writer.
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
Invincible Season 4 Gets Official Status Update as Season 3 Concludes (Exclusive)
As fans demand more Invincible, its creator gave The Direct an intriguing new update on Season 4.
Daredevil: Born Again Confirms Vanessa's Uncomfortable Secret That She Hid from Kingpin
Daredevil: Born Again's mention of Adam is raising eyebrows about who is in Vanessa Fisk's past.
911 Show Says Goodbye to Fan-Favorite Character
911's cast might be a bit lighter in the near future, with one character's departure making headlines.
Avatar 3 Will Break Franchise Runtime Record, Confirms James Cameron
Avatar, a franchise already known for its lengthy movies, will once again set a new standard for runtime in 2025.
The Batman Part 2 Finally Gets Official Update Amid Release Frustrations
After a long, LONG wait, a new update has emerged on the status of DC Studios' The Batman Part 2.
Marvel Studios Reveals Plan To Shut Down Avengers: Doomsday Leaks & Set Photos
The directors of Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday already know what to expect in terms of keeping the film's secrets hidden.
Disney Shuts Down Production On Disney+ Movie & TV Series
Production on a pair of highly anticipated new Disney projects has been halted for the foreseeable future.
Wednesday Season 2 Announces Its 25 Main Cast Members
Over two dozen major Hollywood names will bring Netflix's Wednesday Season 2 to life.
What Happened to Kingpin In Daredevil Born Again - Recap Explained
Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin is back in the MCU, but this time, the villain comes in with some noticable changes.
Ted Lasso Season 4 Gets Official Update Amid Release Frustrations
After years of waiting, Ted Lasso fans may know when the hit Apple TV+ series will finally return.
Daredevil Born Again: What Happened to White Tiger Actor Kamar de los Reyes? Episode 2 Tribute Explained
Marvel Studios shared a touching tribute to Daredevil: Born Again star Kamar de los Reyes, who played the White Tiger.
Disney+ Confirms 18 Marvel & Star Wars TV Show Episodes Releasing In March 2025
March 2025 is set to be a big month for Disney thanks to a pair of major shows from Marvel and Star Wars.
How To Train Your Dragon Live Action Early Premiere Announcement Excites Fans
Fans should be quite thrilled to hear when the first showing of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon will happen.
Here's Why a Venom 4 Movie May Never Release
While the Venom trilogy became quite successful, certain obstacles stand in the way of a fourth movie being made.
New Pirates of the Caribbean 6 Movie: All Confirmed Details In 2025
Pirates of the Caribbean 6 is still alive for Disney as fans wait for the franchise to continue.
Daredevil: Disney+ Reveals 7 Movies & Series To Watch Before Born Again
With Daredevil: Born Again nearly here, Disney+ assembled everything fans may need to watch before it debuts.
Daredevil Born Again Confirms Exact Release Date & Time With New Trailer
As Daredevil: Born Again approaches, viewers now have an exact idea of when to expect the first episodes to debut.
Reacher Spinoff Receives First Photo & Update From Prime Video Star
The leading lady from the new Reacher spin-off officially opened the door for production on social media.
Top Gun Maverick Star Reveals Why Sequel Release Is Taking So Long
One of Top Gun: Maverick's biggest stars tried to calm fans down on why a sequel still has not happened.
Happy Gilmore 2 Gets Exciting Release Announcement
Fans now have an idea of when exactly to expect Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore sequel to debut.
SDCC: The Cruise - Ernie Hudson Teases Family Business Season 6 & Possible Ghostbusters 5 (Exclusive)
The Direct catches up with Ghostbusters star Ernie Hudson on the inaugural voyage for Comic-Con: The Cruise!
Charlie Cox Almost Spoiled His Spider-Man Cameo With Andrew Garfield
A couple of major Spider-Man: No Way Home cameos were almost spoiled thanks to Charlie Cox and Andrew Garfield.
Why Invincible's Animation Is So Underwhelming
The animation in Amazon Prime Video's Invincible has led to complaints from fans over the years.
The Minecraft Movie's Wild New Popcorn Buckets Just Got Revealed (Photos)
Minecraft becomes the latest hit blockbuster to get its own set of themed popcorn buckets.
Shrek 5 Theory Reveals Grim Fate Of Shrek & Fiona’s Other Kids
One theory about Shrek 5's story teases a potentially grim fate for some of Shrek and Fiona's kids.
Marvel Confirms Which Netflix Defender Series Is Getting An MCU Reboot After Daredevil: Born Again
After Daredevil: Born Again, another fan-favorite Defender is in line to take the spotlight on Disney+.
4 DCU Movies & TV Series Are Facing Challenges, Reveals James Gunn
According to DC Studios' top executive, some of the franchise's upcoming films have a few challenges to address.
Moon Knight Season 2 Gets Disappointing Update From Marvel Exec
According to a top name at Marvel, fans are still going to be waiting a while for more of Moon Knight.
Marvel’s Thunderbolts Releases New IMAX Trailer (Watch)
New footage from the IMAX trailer for Thunderbolts* teased thrilling action from the MCU's next blockbuster
Beast Games Season 2's Big Advantage Gets Revealed by Mr Beast
Coming straight from Mr. Beast himself, fans now have an update on the status of Beast Games Season 2.
Marvel Studios Shelves 3 Upcoming MCU Disney+ Series
A trio of upcoming Marvel Studios projects are being placed on the backburner for the foreseeable future.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Hides Oscar Isaac Moon Knight Easter Egg In Final Episodes
Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight found his way into the MCU's new animated Spider-Man series.
Next Level Chef Winners from Seasons 1-3: Where Are They Now?
Next Level Chef has produced major names in the culinary world after its first three seasons.
Marvel’s The Raft Prisoners: Every MCU Character Currently Locked Up After Brave New World
The Raft is home to some of the MCU’s biggest villains following the newest Captain America sequel. Here's every Marvel character currently locked up!
Marvel Studios Announces Unprecedented Release Plan for Next Disney+ Show
The MCU's next Disney+ show will take a different direction for its release schedule than any of its predecessors.
Graham Nation Passes Away: Hollywood Hairstylist Gets Honored by Stars
Hollywood mourns the tragic death of Graham Nation, a monumental figure in the hair & makeup world.
Creature Commandos Season 2 Gets Exciting Update Amid Release Wait (Exclusive)
After an exciting first season, Creature Commandos fans got an intriguing update about Season 2’s release.
The MCU's Phase 6 Release Slate Is Now WAY Different Than the Original Plan
While Phase 6 was first teased in 2022, fans are now looking at a vastly different slate of projects than before.
2025 Superman Movie: Eagle-Eyed Fan Spots Potential Supergirl Appearance In Trailer (Photo)
Could Supergirl show up in the DCU before her upcoming solo movie? Eagle-eyed fans believe she is already on the way!
Dafne Keen Has 1 Condition for Her Wolverine Return (Exclusive)
At the Saturn Awards, Dafne Keen revealed she wants to keep some impressive company in the MCU.