Richard Nebens

Richard Nebens

Senior Writer

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

Agatha All Along Episode 5's Wiccan Teen Twist Explained

After four weeks of mystery, Agatha All Along gave fans just a taste of who "Teen" really is.

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Here's What Happened to Grace on 911: Lone Star Season 5

The events of 911: Lone Star Season 5 leave Grace Ryder's future on the series in question.

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Law and Order: Organized Crime Season 5 Release Window Gets Confirmed by Star

Questions are being asked about whether Law and Order: Organized Crime will return for a fifth season.

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13 Years Later, Ryan Reynolds' Green Lantern Disaster Is Now Hurting James Gunn's New DC Plans

Ryan Reynolds' Green Lantern is still giving DC problems after hitting theaters WAY back in 2011.

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Did Hulu Cancel The Kardashians Amid Diddy Revelations?

After the disturbing story surrounding Diddy, many question whether The Kardashians will fall.

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Jessica Chobot Hypes Up New Show After Leaving Expedition X: 'I'm Really Excited'

After leaving Expedition X, Jessica Chobot has a lot to look forward to with her new show on Discovery.

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 4 Got Hit With a Big Release Delay (Report)

According to a new rumor, Tom Holland's next Spider-Man movie may not be in theaters for a while.

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Marvel's Agatha All Along Gets Review-Bombed on IMDB

Yet again, Marvel cannot escape a round of review-bombing as Agatha All Along suffers the wrath of online reviewers.

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Grey's Anatomy: Who Is Stephanie Leifer? Tribute Explained

Grey's Anatomy fans noticed a tribute to Stephanie Leifer at the end of the Season 21 premiere.

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Agatha All Along's Teen Gets [Spoilers] In New Trailer

New information about Joe Locke's Teen was spoiled thanks to a new Agatha All Along marketing material.

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Venom 3 Movie Gets Record-Breaking Runtime (Report)

The third Venom movie will break a previous franchise record upon its theatrical debut.

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Marvel Studios Confirms Death of Key WandaVision Character

Agatha All Along provided a somber update on a key supporting character from WandaVision.

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Netflix Cancels Fan-Favorite Superhero Show

DC Comics' presence on Netflix just diminished with the quick cancelation of a brand-new series.

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Marvel Studios Releases First MCU Documentary Online for Free: How to Watch Now

Marvel Studios just made history with the release of a special documentary on YouTube.

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Marvel Studios' Riskiest 2025 Movie Gets Promising Test Screening Update

One of Marvel Studios' numerous 2025 theatrical releases is showing good signs from early screenings.

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Marvel Officially Responds to Those Scarlet Witch Movie Rumors

One of the MCU's top executives shared where Marvel Studios stands on a possible Scarlet Witch movie.

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Monday Night Football & Countdown Cast: 2024 Announcers & Commentators (Photos)

Monday Night Football is back to cover every pass, hit, and touchdown for the 2024 NFL season!

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Sunday Football Night In America Cast: NBC 2024 Commentators & Reporters (Photos)

Are you ready for some football? NBC's commentators and analysts are here to break down the 2024 NFL season.

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Colombiana 2 Movie Concept Poster Sees Zoe Saldana Returning for Sequel

A poster teasing the release of Colombiana 2 has fans pondering whether the Zoe Saldana sequel is real.

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Terrifier 3 Popcorn Bucket: Where to Buy (Cinemark, AMC, Regal)

Horror fans get their own scary popcorn bucket alongside the release of 2024's Terrifier 3.

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Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 Gets Hopeful Update from Cast Members

The main cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives already have Season 2 in their sights.

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Venom 3: Is Norman Reedus Playing Marvel's Knull?

Viral social media posts have some fans convinced of Norman Reedus' casting as Knull in Venom 3.

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Captain America 4 Star Confirms Major Reshoots Rumors

After Captain America 4 went through major changes, one of its actors shared insight into what was adjusted.

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Disney+ Announces Inside Out 2's Imminent Streaming Release Date

After months of waiting, Inside Out 2 finally has an arrival date on Disney+.

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Venom 3: The Last Dance's Knull Villain Revealed: Spider-Man Connections & Powers Explained

Venom will face his scariest and most powerful villain yet in his third Sony solo movie — Knull.

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LEGO Reveals First-Ever Wednesday Netflix Set

Netflix's Wednesday jumped into the world of LEGO figurines for the first time.

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Marvel Studios' Biggest Phase 6 Solo Movie Gets Massive Update

Marvel fans just got exciting information on one of the Multiverse Saga's biggest upcoming movies.

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WandaVision Sequel Gets Unsurprising Rating

The MCU stays consistent with its Disney+ rating as Agatha All Along gets its listing from the MPAA.

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Hawkeye Season 2 Is Now In Development (Report)

According to a new rumor, Marvel is looking to develop new episodes of Hawkeye for Disney+.

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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.

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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.

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Marvel Studios Shares First Glimpse at Its MCU Netflix Revival (Photo)

Daredevil: Born Again just had its first official footage released to the public.

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Popcorn Buckets: AMC, Regal & Cinemark Merch Guide

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is about to dive headfirst into the popcorn bucket craze.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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