Richard Nebens

Richard Nebens

Senior Writer, Editor, 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 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

Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 Gets Official Update from Lucasfilm

Lucasfilm's top executive provided a concrete update on a potential Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2.

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Disney+ FINALLY Adds Spider-Man: Homecoming to MCU Timeline In U.S.

Disney+ confirmed where Spider-Man: Homecoming fits into the overarching MCU timeline.

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Marvel Just Recast 7 MCU Actors In New Roles for Guardians 3

More than half a dozen current MCU stars played new roles in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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Disney+'s X-Men Reboot Gets Discouraging Release Update

Marvel Studios' first X-Men project is rumored to be facing delays to its release.

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Spider-Man: Freshman Year Gets Release Window Update

Marvel Studios' Spider-Man: Freshman Year got an update regarding its Disney+ release window.

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Rachel McAdams Hints at Her Next Marvel Comeback

Christine Palmer actor Rachel McAdams hinted at when fans will see her in the MCU again.

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Watch: Shazam 2 Releases Fake Gal Gadot Wonder Woman Scene Online

Warner Bros. Discovery released the full scene from Shazam 2 featuring the Wonder Woman fake-out moment.

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Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Star Explains Adam Warlock’s Unexpected Twist

Adam Warlock star Will Poulter explained details about his character's twist in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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Peter Pan & Wendy Gets Worst-Ever Audience Score for Disney Live-Action Remake

Disney's Peter Pan & Wendy set a new audience score record amongst live-action remakes

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Marvel Reveals New Look at Emilia Clarke's MCU Debut

Marvel Studios shared a new look at Emilia Clarke's MCU debut in Secret Invasion.

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Netflix's Spy Kids Reboot Movie Gets Release Window (Official)

Spy Kids director Robert Rodriguez shared an update regarding the release window for the upcoming Netflix reboot.

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Disney+'s Daredevil Reboot: New Set Photos Reveal Michael Gandolfini's Mystery Character

New set photos showed Michael Gandolfini's unknown MCU character in Daredevil: Born Again.

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First Look at HBO Max's Replacement App Unveiled by Warner Bros. (Photos)

Fans got their first look at Warner Bros.' new app that will replace HBO Max.

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Did The Flash's Secret Villain Just Get Revealed by the Movie's Director? (Photo)

The Flash director Andy Muschietti may have revealed a secret villain in the movie.

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Ben Affleck Gets Candid on Zack Snyder's Directing Skills

Ben Affleck shared his candid thoughts on Zack Snyder as a director.

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Watch: Jon Bernthal Goes Wild at Firing Range Ahead of Punisher Comeback

Jon Bernthal jumped into shooting practice at a firing range ahead of his comeback as Punisher.

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Marvel's Adam Warlock Star Reveals His Future MCU Crossover Hopes

Adam Warlock star Will Poulter shared his future MCU crossover ambitions after Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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The Mandalorian Season 3 Finale Removed This Key Scene (Photos)

New photos revealed details left out of The Mandalorian's Season 3 finale that we wish were still there.

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Pete Davidson Just Made His First MCU Appearance (Photo)

Famous comedian/actor Pete Davidson joined the Marvel Studios family for the first time.

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Elizabeth Olsen Had a Real Fight With Paul Bettany on WandaVision Set

WandaVision's Elizabeth Olsen reflected on the time she got into a fight with her co-star, Paul Bettany.

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Top 6 Most Popular Superhero Franchises In 2023

New analytical data revealed the six most popular superhero movie franchises from Marvel and DC this year.

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Captain Marvel 2's Villain Revealed In First Official Merch

Marvel Studios unveiled the first official merchandise for The Marvels.

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Superman Will Appear in These 6 Upcoming DC Movies & Shows

Multiple versions of Superman will take the spotlight in these new movies and TV series.

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12 Best Actors to Replace Jason Momoa as Aquaman

Who could and should be the next actor to take on the role of Arthur Curry in the DCU after Jason Momoa?

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The Mandalorian Season 3 Star Shares Disappointment Over Finale Fan Theories

One major star from The Mandalorian expressed her disappointment over some fan theories for the Season 3 finale.

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Zack Snyder Unveils Gorgeous New Justice League Trilogy Poster from 2023 Event

Zack Snyder revealed a stunning new Justice League poster from his 2023 SnyderCon event.

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Samuel L. Jackson Addresses If He's Leaving Marvel

Marvel mainstay Samuel L. Jackson discussed his tenure with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Fans Are Hating the Villain for a Good Reason

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 fans shared their feelings about the newest villain in the MCU.

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Marvel Studios' Newest Villain Is the MCU's 'Cruelest' One Yet, Reveals Director

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 director James Gunn teased the MCU's "cruelest" villain to date.

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Deadpool 3 Brings Back Hero Who Died In the Last Movie

Deadpool 3 will bring back a character that was killed off in Ryan Reynolds' last Marvel movie.

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James Gunn Addresses Black Superman Movie Plans

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn spoke on plans for a Black Superman movie in the DCU.

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Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Becomes Lowest-Rated Movie In Franchise on Rotten Tomatoes

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 set a new franchise record for Rotten Tomatoes score.

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The Flash: Trailer Edit Mistake May Spoil the Movie's Villain Twist

A new trailer for DC Studios' The Flash possibly spoiled the movie's main villain.

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Here's When Superman's Recast Movie Actor May Get Announced

A new rumor hinted at when DC Studios will announce the next actor to play Superman.

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James Gunn Gives Blunt Response About Controversial Flash Star's DC Future

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn addressed Ezra Miller's potential future in the DCU after plenty of controversy.

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Disney Reveals 4 Movies & Shows to Watch Before Guardians 3

Disney shared which four movies and shows fans should watch before Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 releases.

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Star Wars: Lucasfilm Ousted Daisy Ridley’s 2025 Movie Writer

Lucasfilm let one of the writers on Daisy Ridley's Star Wars movie go early in development.

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James Gunn Ignored Marvel Boss Kevin Feige's F-Word Warning

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 director James Gunn ignored a warning about using the F-word from Kevin Feige.

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Loki Actress Confirmed to Appear In Guardians of the Galaxy 3

Guardians of the Galaxy 3 will feature an actress previously seen in Loki.

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Chris Hemsworth & 3 More MCU Stars Cast In Next Transformers Movie

Chris Hemsworth and a trio of other big names from the MCU were cast in a new Transformers movie.

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