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
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.
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.
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.
Marvel Confirms 5 Upcoming MCU Movie Release Dates for 2025-2027 Slate
Marvel Studios pushes towards the end of the Multiverse Saga with five confirmed movies in the next three years.
Fire Country Season 3 Release Hype Hits New Heights Following Show's Netflix Debut
After Fire Country debuted on Netflix, its Season 3 release is a hot-ticket arrival for viewers.
AMC Collectible Batman Popcorn Bucket Lights Up: How To Buy & Details
To celebrate the legacy of Batman, one of DC's top superheroes, a new popcorn bucket is helping honor his legacy.
Sonic 3 Trailer Release Date Reportedly Revealed: What Time Will It Debut?
A new rumor hinted at when fans should expect to see the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3!
Will Bel Air Season 4 Release? Showrunner Shares Hopeful Response
Bel Air's showrunner hopes to return to the Los Angeles suburb for another round of action in a potential Season 4.
Expedition X Season 8 Cast: Host Change & People In 2024 Episodes (Photos)
Expedition X is back for Season 8 with an all-star cast, which includes a new face helping lead the way.
It Ends With Us Movie Quotes: 10 Best Lines from the Film & Book
As It Ends With Us makes its run in theaters, fans are analyzing the best quotes from the film and the original book.
Coraline Popcorn Bucket & Cup 2024: How to Buy from AMC Theatres
The 2024 popcorn bucket trend continues as the re-release of Coraline jumps into the game.
Spider-Verse 3 Gets Discouraging Release Update (Report)
Sony Pictures' third Spider-Verse movie may be farther out from releasing than fans are hoping for.
Emily In Paris Star Talks Being Too Skinny & Struggles In Order to Help Others
Lily Collins explained why she is so open with the world about her struggles with weight.
What Happened to Jessica Chobot on Expedition X? Host Speaks on Exit from Season 8
Expedition X is back, although it comes with a major change thanks to Jessica Chobot's absence.
Happy Gilmore 2 Casting Call Guide: How You Can Be An Extra In Adam Sandler's Sequel
Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore 2 is about to film, and fans now have a chance to be extras in it.
7 Things We Learned From Marvel's Thunderbolts* Trailer
Fans recently saw new footage from Thunderbolts* and the public is eager to know what goes down in the new MCU movie.
Peacemaker Season 2 Gets Promising Release Update from John Cena (Exclusive)
Thanks to John Cena, fans have a clearer idea about when Peacemaker Season 2 will arrive.
Fire Country: Here's Why Jake Was In Drake County
Fans catching up on Fire Country's run are wondering why exactly Jake Crawford found himself in Drake County.
Why Was Thor Crying in Deadpool 3? Everything We Know About Chris Hemsworth's Cameo
Ryan Reynolds teases what he knows about one of Deadpool & Wolverine's unique secrets
Prison Break: Here's Why Sara's Actress Left the Show
While Sarah Wayne Callies went through most of Prison Break as Sara Tancredi, she was not included in the whole series.
Did Clay Die In SEAL Team? What Happened to Him, Explained
Fans are looking back to Clay's ending on SEAL Team and questioning his fate.