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
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.
The Nun 2 Gets Imminent Online Release Date (Report)
Shortly after hitting theaters, The Nun 2 already has fans looking ahead to when it will be available for home viewing.
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.
MCU Producer Reveals the Real Reason Why Maria Hill Got Killed Off
Fans got an explanation for Maria Hill’s death in Secret Invasion from Marvel itself.
Will Spider-Man 3 PS5 Happen? Insomniac Director Responds to Future Prospects
The director of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for the PlayStation 5 spoke on whether the game could receive a threequel.
Michael Keaton's Deleted Spider-Man: No Way Home Cameo Revealed by New Art (Photo)
New art from Spider-Man: No Way Home included Michael Keaton’s Vulture as part of the plot.
Disney+ Confirms 4 Marvel & Star Wars Shows & Specials for October 2023
Spooky season will bring nearly half a dozen new entries from Marvel and Star Wars on Disney+.
Aquaman 2: Amber Heard's Mera Looks Gorgeous on New Merch (Photo)
Amber Heard’s Mera got a moment to shine in new Aquaman 2 merchandise highlighting the Atlantean queen.
Tobey Maguire's Venom Suit Receives New Ultra-Realistic Figure (Photos)
A new collectible item celebrated Tobey Maguire’s black-suited Spidey from Spider-Man 3.
Extraction 3: Release, Cast & Everything We Know
With two Extraction movies now released on Netflix, where do Chris Hemsworth and crew stand with a third entry?
Beetlejuice 2 Gets Exciting Update from Legendary Director
According to Beetlejuice 2's director, the legacy sequel is nearly at the finish line for production.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Removed Zendaya's Green Goblin Fight (Photo)
Zendaya's MJ almost got to throw down with the Green Goblin in the MCU's last Spidey film.
Deadpool 3 Director Confirms X-Men Studio's Involvement In Sequel
The studio that used to make X-Men movies will be highlighted in the MCU's Deadpool 3.
Marvel's First 2024 Live-Action Show Gets Officially Announced
What live-action MCU project will get the ball rolling for Marvel Studios in 2024?
Barbie Movie Gets New, Longer Runtime for Theatrical Re-Release
As Barbie looks to blast back into IMAX theaters, it will do so with an even longer runtime.
Ariana Greenblatt Reunites with Hayden Christensen Following Young Ahsoka Debut (Photos)
Ahsoka guest stars Ariana Greenblatt and Hayden Christensen were seen on social media together after their team-up effort.
My Adventures With Superman Producer on Batman's Potential Season 2 Role
My Adventures With Superman Season 2 could branch out with other members of the Justice League.
First Look at Kung Fu Panda 4's New Main Character (Photo)
The Kung Fu Panda franchise is set to add a brand new character into the fold.
First Look at George Clooney Behind-the-Scenes of The Flash Movie (Photo)
'90s Batman star George Clooney got his time in the spotlight through an inside look at his latest appearance in The Flash.
Jack Quaid Gave Perfect Advice to The Boys' Gen V Spin-off Cast
The Boys leading man Jack Quaid imparted his wisdom on the newcomers taking the spotlight in Gen V.
Marvel Reveals Yelena's New 'White Widow' Costume Ahead of MCU Return
Yelena Belova got a new set of threads before making her anticipated MCU comeback.
Wednesday Season 2 Gets Exciting Update from Legendary Director
Wednesday director Tim Burton updated fans on where exactly Season 2 stands.
Young Ahsoka Actor Ariana Greenblatt Shares Blunt Response to Star Wars Debut
Upon her Star Wars debut, rising star Ariana Greenblatt couldn't hold back her excitement about her Ahsoka role.
Fast X Celebrates Peacock Streaming Release With New Trailer
Peacock highlighted the latest new movie to hit the streaming service - 2023's Fast X.
Avengers: Secret Wars Director Contender Breaks Silence on Rumor He's In the Running
A potential candidate for the Avengers 6 directing job didn't offer a flat-out "no" when asked about his odds of taking the job.
Marvel Studios Announces Historic Re-Release of 1 Beloved Disney+ Project
Marvel Studios is set to bring back one of its most beloved MCU projects for a second release.
Disney's Wish Movie Runtime Is Even Shorter Than Expected
Disney animation fans just got a new update regarding the runtime for the studio's newest movie.
New Ahsoka Mid-Season Trailer Highlights Hayden Christensen's Anakin (Video)
Hayden Christensen takes center stage in a new trailer for Star Wars' Ahsoka.