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 Marvels joins the MCU with a somewhat surprising number of post-credits scenes.
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The new directors for Daredevil will set an eye-popping milestone in the MCU's long history.
Grey's Anatomy Season 20 Gets Exciting Release Update (Report)
Fans got an encouraging update regarding the release of Grey's Anatomy's 20th season.
FBI Season 6 Gets Exciting Release Update (Report)
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Kevin Feige Resisted Casting 1 Eventual She-Hulk Fan-Favorite Actor
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Aquaman 2 Director Reveals How He's Handling the 'Negativity' Surrounding the Sequel
James Wan has to deal with plenty of negative emotions surrounding Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
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Marvel Studios will utilize a brand-new release strategy for the next live-action streaming series in the MCU.
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Executive Dave Filoni and Star Wars Rebels come up in a chat with Ahsoka's cinematographer.
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The home release for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse made a few drastic changes to the script.
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The DCEU's Final Movie Gets New Release Date
Once again, the DCEU's final movie is changing up its release date ahead of its debut.
The Chosen Season 4 Release Date Schedule Gets Announced
The Chosen will bring a special release for its long-awaited return with Season 4.
Loki Boss Issues Warning About MCU's Future After Season 2's Massive Twist
How different will the MCU's future be after Loki Season 2 changed the game?
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Percy Jackson's producer explained why scarier moments from the books are toned down for the series.
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Marvel brings veterans and MCU newcomers alike into the madness of Loki Season 2.
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MCU fans have a new idea about when a trio of Phase 5 projects are rumored to debut.
Aquaman 2 Director Defends Decision to Cut Back Amber Heard's Role In Sequel
James Wan didn't second guess his choice regarding Amber Heard's place in his second Aquaman movie.
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Elite is back for its seventh season, complete with a massive cast of characters moving the story along.
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With Loki putting embattled star Jonathan Majors into the spotlight, the show's director recently commented on his situation.
James Gunn Quells Concerns About His DC Reboot Having Too Much Humor
Too much humor in the DCU? The franchise's leading executive hopes to simmer down fans who are worried.
Spider-Man 2 PS5: All 19 Main Characters Who Appear In the Game
Nearly two dozen heroes and villains will take the spotlight in PlayStation's Spider-Man 2 game.
Rick and Morty Season 7's Bad Reviews Explained: 4 Biggest Criticisms
What’s wrong with Rick and Morty Season 7? Here are the biggest answers to that question.
Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie Gets Imminent Online Release Date
Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie will soon be available for fans to enjoy via VOD.
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Fans now have an idea of what Ironheart’s newest suit will look like in her streaming series.
Jenna Ortega's Beetlejuice 2 Casting Explained: Who Is She Playing?
Jenna Ortega is set to add a memorable role to her resume in Beetlejuice 2.
Disney+ Announces Spider-Man: Far From Home Release Date
Disney+ is set to add a new movie from the MCU’s Spider-Man trilogy soon.
DC Calls It Quits With Jason Momoa as Aquaman (Report)
Jason Momoa’s time as Aquaman appears to be nearing its end for the DC Universe.
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