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.
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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles
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.
New Captain Marvel 2 Trailer Teases Major Thor Character Cameo
A Thor character was set up for a potential MCU cameo in the latest trailer for The Marvels.
Daredevil Star Announces Exit from X Amid Issues With Disney+ Reboot
As Daredevil: Born Again works through behind-the-scenes issues, one of its stars made an exit from social media.
Godzilla 2023 Apple TV Show Reviews: Critics Share First Reactions
Godzilla is back on Apple TV+ for a new 2023 show, and critics shared their thoughts on it.
Controversial Gen V Actor Chance Perdomo Gets Edited Out of New Promo (Video)
A new promo video for Gen V just edited out Chance Perdomo after the star found himself in hot water.
Spider-Man 2 PS5: First Look at Sandman Revealed (Photos)
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 kept adding new villains, with the Sandman taking the spotlight.
Josh Hutcherson's FNAF Movie Role Gets Exciting Screentime Update
According to a new report, Josh Hutcherson will be a major part of Five Nights at Freddy’s.
Robert Downey Jr. Had 1 Extreme Demand for Avengers: Endgame's Set
Avengers: Endgame’s leading actor, Robert Downey Jr., requested something wild during his time on set.
No Hard Feelings Streaming Release Date Gets Announced
Jennifer Lawrence’s latest comedy, No Hard Feelings, will be available to stream in the near future.
Disney+ X-Men Reboot's Secret Villain Just Got Spoiled by New Merch
The X-Men’s next villain was just revealed to the public ahead of the mutants’ return.
Marvel Removed Multiversal War Plan From This MCU Phase 5 Project
The long-teased Multiversal War in the MCU will be put on hold a little longer.
Futurama Gets Season 12 Release Announcement
After years off the air, Futurama's return will be sticking around a little longer than expected.
Rachel Zegler May Face Scheduling Issues With Snow White's Live Action Movie
Snow White star Rachel Zegler might be in for some tough choices once she can get back to work.
Avengers: Secret Wars Movie Gets Exciting Character Tease from Producer
Fans got an exciting hint at one character who will make a big impact on Avengers: Secret Wars.
Star Wars DP Reveals the 1 Difficulty With The Volume Filming (Exclusive)
A cinematographer from The Mandalorian pulled back the curtain on a modern day movie marvel - The Volume.
Deadpool 3 Gets Release Date Update Amid Delays (Report)
Will Marvel Studios actually stay on schedule with releasing Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool 3?
The Nun 2 Gets Exciting Streaming Release Update
When will The Nun 2 officially become available for fans to stream online?
Batman's Deleted Aquaman Movie Cameo Revealed In New Art (Photo)
The Caped Crusader was almost included for a moment in Jason Momoa’s original Aquaman film.
Avatar 3: Disney Just Teased TWO New Species for Next Movie
Avatar 3 is set to expand even further into Pandora’s natural wildlife.
The DCEU's Final Movie Gets Unsurprising Rating (Official)
The movie closing out the DCEU got its official MPAA rating - one which surprises nobody.
The Expendables 4 Gets Imminent Online Release Date (Official)
The latest entry in The Expendables is about to blast its way online.
Great British Baking Show 2023 Cast: Every Host & Contestant In New Episodes
The Great British Baking Show continues with over a dozen new personalities in the kitchen for 2023.
First Look at Zeb Orrelios' Full Live-Action Costume from The Mandalorian Revealed
Zeb Orrelios took the spotlight with a look at his fully-revealed live-action costume.
Sony Issues Statement on Removal of Star Wars: KOTOR Trailer
Fans got an update on the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Repiblic remake after its trailer mysteriously disappeared.
New Taylor Swift Chiefs Game Video Sparks Deadpool 3 Appearance Theories
Will Taylor Swift be in Deadpool 3? Some fans believe that to be the case.
Rachel Zegler Rejected Hunger Games Role Offer at First - Here's Why
The upcoming Hunger Games prequel almost didn’t have Rachel Zegler as the leading actor.
First Look at Five Nights at Freddy's Movie Animatronics Endoskeleton Revealed
The upcoming Five Nights at Freddy’s movie just showed off an exciting peek into some of its new technology.
My Adventures With Superman Producer Reveals Why Lois Lane Has Short Hair
Fans got the reason why Lois Lane’s haircut is so different in her latest animated appearance.
Marvel Confirms 9 Main Actors for 2024 Hawkeye Spin-off Show
Over half a dozen major names will take the spotlight in the MCU's first Disney+ show of 2024.
Marvel Confirms What We All Suspected About Yondu's Death
How did the death of Yondu Udonta affect those around him? Marvel tells all.
MCU X-Men Movie Gets Exciting Production Update
The MCU just took another big step toward its first X-Men movie.
Loki Season 2 Celebrates Special Release Date & Time With New Video
Loki Season 2 will debut at a new release time, but there will be another special release for the show’s opening week.
Superman Reboot Movie Gets Production Update Amid Delay Concerns
DC Studios’ Superman: Legacy got a promising update regarding its upcoming production schedule.
Tom Hiddleston Is Ripped In New Loki Blooper Video
A new blooper from Marvel Studios’ Loki brought swole Tom Hiddleston into the spotlight.
Justice League Actor Urges Netflix to Buy DC’s SnyderVerse
One actor from Zack Snyder's Justice League pushed for Netflix to purchase DC's SnyderVerse.
Spider-Verse 2 Easter Egg Reveals the Sad Truth About Gwen Stacy's Mom
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse revealed a sad reality surrounding Gwen Stacy's mother.
Zoe Saldana Gets Candid on Her Marvel Experience After Retirement Announcement
Following her last MCU appearance, fans heard Zoe Saldana’s real thoughts on her long tenure.
My Adventures with Superman: Lois Lane Actor Gets Honest About 'Dark' Clark Kent Avoidance
My Adventures With Superman's Lois actress credited the show's interpretation of Clark Kent.
Spider-Verse: Sony Announces Surprising Villain for Miles' Next Appearance
Miles Morales looks to face a frightening new enemy after his battles with Kingpin and the Spot.
The Morning Show Season 3 Suffers Viewership Drop: Will Season 4 Still Happen?
After three wildly successful seasons on Apple TV+, fans are wondering if The Morning Show still has a future.