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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The newest poster for Blue Beetle featured a nod to Batman's home city.
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Gal Gadot Reacts to DC Casting Henry Cavill's Superman Replacement
Gal Gadot shared her thoughts on Superman being replaced in the DC Universe.
MCU: The Watcher Just Made His Unexpected Marvel Return (Photo)
Following a long absence, the Watcher is back on the small screen in the MCU.
Disney Releases Historic MCU Movie-TV Crossover Trailer
For the first time ever, Disney combined an MCU movie and a TV show in a trailer together.
Loki Season 2 Makes MCU History With New Trailer
Marvel finally released the first trailer for Loki Season 2, setting an MCU record in the process.
Ahsoka's New Trailer Includes 12 Major Jedi (Yoda, Rey & More)
Star Wars' Jedi warriors showed up and showed out in the most recent trailer for Ahsoka.
Spider-Verse 2 Reveals Never-Before-Seen Spider-Punk Test Footage
Spider-Punk took the spotlight in new test footage that showed his development in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Secret Invasion's Finale Just Teased Harrison Ford's MCU Debut
Harrison Ford's upcoming introduction into the MCU just got that much closer after Secret Invasion.
Aquaman 2 Director James Wan Rushed to Hospital
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom director James Wan was revealed to be dealing with a medical emergency.
Loki Season 2: New Merch May Spoil 1 Plot Point (Photo)
A Loki Season 2 plot point may already be known thanks to a piece of merchandising.
Spider-Verse 2's Online Release Date Gets Officially Announced
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse will finally swing into fans' homes soon!
Disney+'s Ahsoka: New Merch May Spoil Anakin Skywalker's Role In Show
What role will Anakin Skywalker play in the upcoming Ahsoka series on Disney+?
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Uncle Aaron got more than half a dozen new looks before his comeback in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Joker 2: Release Date, Cast, and Everything We Know
How much do fans know about DC Studios' plan for the upcoming sequel to Joker?
The 15 Best American Dad Episodes, Ranked According to IMDB
IMDb ranked the 15 best episodes from American Dad's 20-season run.
Zack Snyder Celebrates the DC Reboot's First New Superhero
Ahead of the next DC movie's release, director Zack Snyder shared his own excitement for the leading hero.
She Hulk Star Blasts Disney CEO: 'He's Completely Out of Touch'
After Disney CEO Bob Iger commented on the writers and actors strikes, one She-Hulk star was not pleased.
Lucasfilm Just Fired a Star Wars Disney+ Showrunner In a Brutal Way
A Star Wars writer just found out he was fired in a way he never saw coming.
Harley Quinn Season 4 Producer Spoils Big Change for Batman In New Episodes
What will become of Batman during Season 4 of the animated Harley Quinn show?
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More than two decades after playing Jar Jar Binks, the actor behind the role reflected on his darkest days.
Spider-Verse 3 Gets Disappointing Release Date Announcement
As it turns out, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse may not keep its release date after all.
Max Announces Removal of 12 Major Movies
A dozen iconic movies will no longer be available to stream on Max in the near future.
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Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin almost had Iron Man inspiration in the MCU.
Marvel Studios Includes Sneaky X-Men Symbol In New MCU Show (Photo)
Fans found an X-Men Easter egg in the latest episode of Marvel Studios' newest streaming series.
Secret Invasion Cast, Characters and Actors
Looking for the full cast and characters for Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion? Look no further, here are all 21 actors in Secret Invasion!
Zachary Levi Breaks Silence on Negative Shazam 2 Reviews: 'Insanely Unkind'
Shazam 2 star Zachary Levi addressed the negative criticisms of his latest DC movie.
Transformers' Upcoming GI Joe Crossover Movie Gets Official Release Update
The Transformers' crossover with the GI Joes just got an official release timeframe.
Spider-Man Lotus: New Trailer for Controversial Fan Film Shows Green Goblin In Action
The Green Goblin took the spotlight in a trailer for a Spider-Man fan film mired in controversy.
Zoe Saldana Teases Gamora & Star-Lord Reunion In Future MCU Project
According to Zoe Saldana, her Gamora and Chris Pratt's Star-Lord may be in line to see each other on screen again.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Streaming Release Date Gets Announced
The seventh Transformers movie was confirmed to move towards its digital release soon.
Deadpool 3 Star Reveals the Sequel's Biggest Difference from First 2 Movies
One of Deadpool 3's biggest stars looked at how this threequel differs from its predecessors.
Brie Larson Joins Robert Downey Jr. and 5 Actors In Exclusive MCU Club
Brie Larson now joins an elite class of actors in the MCU, including Robert Downey Jr., with The Marvels.
Martin Freeman Doesn't Think He Has a Future With Marvel
After Martin Freeman's MCU comeback in Secret Invasion, does he have a future in the MCU?
Spider-Verse 3 Gets Exciting Release Update from Lead Actor
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse just got a promising update from one of its leading stars.
Loki Season 2: First Look at Sylvie's New Costume (Official)
Sophia Di Martino's Sylvie will get a fresh new look in the second season of Loki.
The Marvels: Villain Dar-Benn's Powers Revealed (Photos)
Zawe Ashton's villainous Dar Benn took the spotlight in the latest trailer for The Marvels.
Captain Marvel 2: Brie Larson Romantically Dances In New Trailer
Brie Larson dances for the first time in the MCU in the new trailer for The Marvels.
Comic-Con 2023 Schedule: Exact TIME of Major Movie, TV & Gaming Panels
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson's Kraven Movie Announces Its 6 Main Actors
It's time to look at the cast of actors that will take starring roles in Kraven the Hunter.