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
Is Ratatouille 2 Movie Releasing Soon? New Sequel Speculation Explained
A new viral poster teased a return to Pixar's iteration of Paris in Ratatouille 2, but is the movie real?
Nefarious Movie Ending Explained: The True Meaning of the Film
What is the truth behind demonic possession? 2023's Nefarious gives its own unique perspective on the idea.
Night Swim Movie Online Release Date Revealed: When Will It Start Streaming?
Night Swim, one of the first new films of 2024, already has an online release date confirmed.
FBI Show: 2024 Release Schedule of New Season & Most Wanted (Confirmed)
Dick Wolf's FBI franchise is back for 2024 with an extensive schedule for the trio of shows.
Aquaman 2 Online Release Date Revealed: When Will It Start Streaming?
After Aquaman 2 became the last DC release of 2023, Jason Momoa's splashy sequel got its online purchase date.
True Detective Season 4 Episode 2 Release Date & Remaining Schedule
True Detective is back for the first time in years, with fans already looking forward to Episode 2's release.
Is Ennis, Alaska Real? True Detective Season 4's Creepy New Location Explained
True Detective: Night Country takes the hit HBO series to the cold and snowy Ennis, Alaska.
9-1-1 Show: 2024 Release Date Schedule of New Season & Lone Star
Call 9-1-1! Angela Bassett's Los Angeles-based drama and its spin-off are on their way back to the air.
Invincible Season 2 Part 2 Gets Exciting Update Ahead of Episode 5 Release
Invincible fans got their first tease in a while for when Season 2, Episode 5 will debut on Prime Video.
Marvel Confirms New TV-MA Show Is 'Darkest' Disney+ Series Yet
The MCU's next TV show was confirmed to be the darkest Marvel Studios project to ever hit Disney+.
Law and Order 2024 Release Schedule of New Season & Spin-offs (Confirmed)
The Law & Order saga continues in 2024 with the original show and multiple spin-offs.
Meet Felix Cameron: 4 Things to Know About Boy Swallows Universe Star
Felix Cameron is back in the spotlight with Boy Swallows Universe - here is what you should know about him!
Elizabeth Olsen Makes First Marvel Return Since Her Doctor Strange 2 Death
Elizabeth Olsen portrayed the Scarlet Witch in the MCU again after her character seemingly died in Doctor Strange 2.
True Detective Season 4 Release Date Schedule (Report)
True Detective's Season 4 release schedule was confirmed ahead of the series' first new episodes in years.
Reacher Season 2 Episode 8 Release Date & Remaining Schedule
Reacher Season 2 is almost at its end. Here is when to expect the Amazon Prime Video series to finish its run!
Oppenheimer's Peacock Streaming Release Window Revealed
Fans finally know when to expect Oppenheimer's streaming run to begin.
Marvel Reveals Best Look at Sydney Sweeney's New Spider-Woman Costume
Sydney Sweeney fans got the best look yet at her new superhero costume.
LEGO Marvel 2024 - Every Set Released This Year (Photos)
LEGO confirmed more than a dozen buildable brick sets for purchase in 2024 from the Marvel world.
Is a Face Off Remake Releasing In 2024? Evan Peters & Jake Gyllenhaal Movie Speculation Explained
Fans speculated about a Face Off remake being made for release in 2024, but how true are the reports?
The Marvels Online Release Date Revealed: When Will It Start Streaming?
After a lackluster run in theaters, fans got an update on the online release date for Marvel Studios' The Marvels.
Army of Darkness: Return to Evil Movie Rumors Circulate Following Viral Post
Rumors teased a new Evil Dead movie being released in 2024, but are they true?
Every MCU Character Who Died In 2023
"Death is not the end" - but it is for these MCU characters as 2023 comes to a close.
Ferrari 2023 Movie Online Release Date Revealed
After hitting theaters in December 2023, Michael Mann's Ferrari movie got an update on its online release date.
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16 Release Date Schedule (Confirmed)
RuPaul's Drag Race returned to the hierarchy of reality TV hits with its 16th season on the air.
Single's Inferno Season 3 Episode 10 Release Date & Remaining Schedule
The release schedule for Season 3, Episode 10 of the Korean reality show Single's Inferno was released.
Beverly Hills Cops 4 Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)
Get the **** outta here! Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is on the way with a cast full of Hollywood veterans and newcomers.
Reacher Star Reacts to His Heartbreaking On-Screen Death In Season 2
One of Reacher Season 2's stars had plenty to say after a major on-screen death.
Disney+ Confirms 3 Marvel Releases for January 2024
Marvel and Disney confirmed a trio of entries from the red brand hitting Disney+ in early 2024.
Is a Prince of Egypt Live-Action Movie Releasing Soon? New Speculation Explained
Rumors teased that a live-action remake of The Prince of Egypt is in the works.
Reacher Season 2 Episode 7 Release Date & Remaining Schedule
Only two more episodes are left in Season 2 of Reacher! When will they hit Amazon Prime Video?
Next Goal Wins 2023 Movie Online Release Date Revealed
Taika Waititi's Next Goal Wins is about to meet its next goal - an online release date.
Mean Girls 2024 Movie Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)
"Fetch" is about to happen as Mean Girls, the musical version, makes its way to theaters to kick off 2024.
Saoirse Ronan Rejected Marvel's Offer to Play This Major Superhero (Report)
Four-time Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan said no when offered a chance to join the MCU.
Marvel Reveals If Netflix's Daredevil Is Canon to MCU Timeline
The Marvel canon topic popped up once again with Daredevil, and one Marvel executive gave his thoughts on the matter.
Paul Rudd Makes First Marvel Return Since Ant-Man 3 Flop
Marvel Studios brought Paul Rudd back as Scott Lang for the first time since Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania.
She-Hulk Actress Sounds Off On Kang Recast Rumors
After Jonathan Majors was ousted from the MCU, one of the stars of She-Hulk shared her thoughts on a recast option.
Will Dr. Death Season 3 Happen? Producer Shares Blunt Response
Dr. Death is two seasons into telling dramatic anthology stories, but many are wondering if more is in store.
Will Aquaman 3 Happen? Director Responds to Sequel Return Prospects
Could Aquaman 3 still become a reality in the new DCU? The director of the first two movies has not lost hope.
Alan Ritchson Reveals If He's Tired of Those Tom Cruise Reacher Comparisons
How does Alan Ritchson really feel about being compared to original Reacher movie star Tom Cruise?
When Will Oppenheimer Start Streaming on Peacock in 2024?
Oppenheimer may have been 2023's hit film, but its streaming debut is a question that won't be answered until 2024.