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
Here's What Happened to Mel's Baby on Virgin River
Mel's experience with motherhood on Virgin River has been anything but an easy ride.
Marvel Studios Confirms When the X-Men Will Return to the MCU Next
The X-Men are officially confirmed to return to the MCU, and it will not be long until they are back on screen.
Stranger Things Star Eyed to Play Major New MCU X-Men Hero
A Stranger Things star may be in line to take on one of Marvel Comics' most powerful mutants.
Superman Movie Trailer's Robot Cameo & Kelex Theories Explained
The Superman trailer showed a quick glimpse at a unique robot, and fans have theories on who it may be.
Superman Movie: Mr. Terrific's Wild Superpowers Just Got Revealed
DC Studios' Mr. Terrific made his cinematic debut in the first trailer for James Gunn's Superman movie!
MCU: First Look at Vanessa Kirby's Invisible Woman Using Her Powers (Photo)
Marvel fans got their first taste of what the Invisible Woman's powers will look like in the MCU.
Who Is Xeni In Inside Out: Dream Productions? Actor & Character Details
Dream Productions introduces viewers to an exciting new character — Richard Ayoade's Xeni.
Is Cameron Vo Leaving FBI International? Exit Scare Explained
FBI International could be without one of its major stars after a new plot development on screen.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man 4 Gets Exciting Villain Update (Report)
A new report hinted at Tom Holland's web-slinger facing his most dangerous villain yet in Spider-Man 4.
Marvel Studios Finally Confirms an MCU Sequel We All Anticipated Is Coming
To nobody's surprise, the MCU has a new sequel in place for one of the franchise's most successful superheroes.
Malcolm in the Middle Reboot Cast: Every Actor Confirmed to Return
After nearly two decades, Frankie Muniz's boy genius and his frantic family are back for new episodes.
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.
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.