Richard Nebens

Richard Nebens

Senior Writer, Content Creator

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 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

Marvel's What If Season 2 Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions

Critics saw the first two episodes of Marvel Studios' What If...?, sharing largely positive reactions.

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MCU: New Black Panther Disney+ Show Gets Officially Announced

The world of the Black Panther will be more fully explored in a new Disney+ series.

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Reacher Season 2 Release Date Schedule (Confirmed)

Fans now know what to expect from Season 2 of Reacher in terms of its release schedule on Prime Video.

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Photos: Robert Downey Jr.'s Mustache Mistake In Avengers: Infinity War Goes Viral

Years after Avengers: Infinity War's theatrical debut, a Robert Downey Jr.-centric mistake resurfaced all over the internet.

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Is Loki Season 3 Happening? Producer Gives Update

How real is the possibility of Loki becoming the first live-action MCU Disney+ show to have a Season 3?

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Disney+'s X-Men Show Gets New Season 2 Update from Rogue Actor

The MCU's upcoming X-Men show just had new information teased about its second season.

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Merry Little Batman Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)

The Caped Crusader embraces the holiday season behind a new cast of actors in Merry Little Batman.

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Marvel Studios' Echo Reviews: Critics Share First Reactions

Critics have seen Marvel Studios' Echo, so what are they saying about the MCU's newest Disney+ show?

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Captain America 4: All 4 Superheroes Confirmed to Appear

Captain America: Brave New World will feature veterans and newcomers alike on the superhero front.

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Dancing with the Stars 2023 Cast: Every Contestant In Season 32

Actors, athletes, singers, and more will put on their dancing shoes for Dancing with the Stars Season 32.

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Andor Season 2 Gets Discouraging Release Update

Fans may be worried by the latest release update for Season 2 of Andor.

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Loki Season 2 Writer Confirms What We All Suspected About the Ending

New information about the ending of Loki Season 2 was revealed to the public.

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Elizabeth Olsen's 2024 MCU Return Might've Just Been Spoiled by Marvel Actor

When will Elizabeth Olsen return to the MCU? It could be sooner than many fans think.

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The Boys Season 4: New Release Projections Revealed

The Boys showed off its first trailer for Season 4, leaving many to wonder when the series will make its return.

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Alert Season 2 Release Date Schedule of Episodes Revealed

When will Alert: Missing Persons Unit Season 2 air on TV? Here's a look at the release schedule.

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Every Marvel Movie Releasing In 2024

The Marvel universe will continue in 2024, but just how many big-screen movies will there be from the red brand?

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Outer Banks Season 4 Update Delays Release Projections

Outer Banks fans may be waiting for new episodes longer than initially expected.

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Loki Season 2: Marvel Confirms 1 Surprising Finale Detail You Might've Missed

Loki fashioned himself a brand-new costume in Loki Season 2's finale, with some exciting details to boot.

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Keanu Reeves And Constantine 2 Director Break Silence On Sequel

Keanu Reeves and director Francis Lawrence have opened up about having his second solo Constantine movie greenlit.

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Loki Season 2 Ending Explained by Tom Hiddleston

How did Loki's leading actor feel about the show's major sacrifice? Tom Hiddleston shared his thoughts.

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First Look at Aubrey Plaza's New Marvel Character Revealed (Photo)

Marvel fans now have their first glimpse of Aubrey Plaza's new MCU character.

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Rosario Dawson Breaks Silence on New Ahsoka Actress

Ahsoka star Rosario Dawson just heaped heavy praise upon younger Ahsoka actress Ariana Greenblatt.

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The DCEU's Final Movie Is Tracking to Be a Disappointing Flop (Report)

Could the DCEU's final movie wind up successful? Early reports are far from promising.

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Netflix Announces Removal of 11 Major Movies

Nearly a dozen classic films will no longer be available to stream on Netflix after the streamer's latest update.

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Marvel Removed This Final Agatha Scene from WandaVision's Finale (Video)

WandaVision's finale originally featured more Agatha Harkness before one scene featuring her was removed.

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Yellowstone 2023: CBS Announces S2 Finale Release Date & Time

Fans now know when Yellowstone's Season 2 finale will hit the air during the show's rerun.

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Is John Krasinski Remaking Die Hard In 2024? New Movie Rumors Explained

Many are convinced that John Krasinski is starring in a new Die Hard sequel, but is the movie real?

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Grey’s Anatomy Season 20's Disappointing Crossover Plan Just Got Revealed

Fans looking for Grey's Anatomy crossovers in Season 20 might be in for some sad news.

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Gen V: Jordan's Gender-Swap Powers Explained by Showrunner

What exactly are Jordan Li's powers in Gen V? The show's producer gave fans the rundown.

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Jesse Eisenberg's Lex Luthor Replacement Actor Finally Gets Cast

With every Superman comes a Lex Luthor, and the DCU now has its Luthor to fight David Corenswet's Man of Steel.

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The Holdovers Movie Gets Official Online Release Update: When Will It Start Streaming?

Paul Giamatti's The Holdovers looks ahead to its streaming debut with its online release coming soon.

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Toy Story 5: Tim Allen Shares His Perfect Idea for Next Movie

What's going to happen in Toy Story 5? Buzz Lightyear star Tim Allen already has his own vision for what's on the way.

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The Boys Season 4 Gets Exciting Villain Confirmation from Creator

In a world filled with the worst of the worst, one returning character from The Boys will be a big problem in Season 4.

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All American: Homecoming Season 3 Gets Exciting Update: When Will It Release?

All American: Homecoming looks to make its return soon with a new slate of episodes for Season 3.

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Marvel Studios' 4th R-Rated Project Just Got Announced

After exclusively bringing PG-13 projects into the MCU, Marvel Studios is set for an influx of R-rated entries.

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My Adventures With Superman Season 2: New Video Teases Lex Luthor's Arrival

Lex Luthor isn't far away from making his debut in My Adventures With Superman Season 2.

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Reacher Season 2 Celebrates Release Date With New Official Poster

Alan Ritchson's Reacher is set to return with a bang for its second season on Amazon Prime Video.

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Spider-Verse 2 Director Admits His Big Concern With Gwen Stacy's Opening

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse director Kemp Powers shared his worries about Gwen Stacy's first moments in the sequel.

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Marvel Studios Just Teased Patrick Stewart's Upcoming MCU Return

Patrick Stewart's Charles Xavier, better known as Professor X, may be on his way back to the MCU soon.

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Loki Season 2's Finale Just Retconned Jonathan Majors' MCU Debut

Marvel Studios just changed the game with Jonathan Majors' introduction into the MCU.

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