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.
About The Direct
The Direct is a leading independent entertainment news outlet covering the biggest franchises in pop culture. The Direct reaches over 10 million page views a month on its website, thedirect.com, and millions more on social media. Learn more about The Direct here!
Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles
Trolls 3: New Trailers Celebrate 2023 Release Date
Dreamworks will be back in action before the end of the year with another Trolls movie.
Aquaman 2's Trailer Just Broke an Annoying DCEU Record
With Aquaman 2 set to come to theaters in the coming months, its official promo tour has yet to begin.
Max Announces Release of 3 Iconic Marvel Movies
A new round of classic Marvel movies will soon make their way to a streaming service outside of Disney+.
Dreamworks Suffers Worst-Ever Box Office Performance In Animation Studio History
Dreamworks Animation hit a new low with a record for its worst movie ever at the box office.
Ahsoka Fan Spots Mistake In the Show's Opening Crawl
While Ahsoka was a winner with fans in its first two episodes, it didn't come without a noticeable error.
Thor Movies in Order: Every Chris Hemsworth Appearance In the MCU
How big of a role does Chris Hemsworth play in the MCU as Thor, the God of Thunder?
Marvel's Final 2023 Disney+ Show Gets Release Update Amid Delay Concerns (Report)
MCU fans got a new update on when the franchise's final show of the year will arrive on Disney+.
Zendaya Reveals She'll Play a Villain In Upcoming Movie
Zendaya will take on a new kind of role in her next film - a full-blown villain.
New Flash Movie Photos Reveal Best Look at Dark Flash Villain Costume
The Flash's ultimate big bad found himself in the spotlight through new set photos.
Marvel Pays Tribute to Natalie Portman's Jane Foster After MCU Death
Natalie Portman's Jane Foster got some recognition in a tribute following her MCU comeback in 2022.
Timothée Chalamet's Wonka Gets Release Update Amid Delay Concerns (Report)
Wonka, starring Timothée Chalamet, just got a new update surrounding its upcoming 2023 debut.
Invincible Season 2 Confirms 22 Main Characters Set to Appear (Photos)
The teaser trailer for Season 2 of Amazon Prime Video's Invincible confirmed dozens of major names appearing in the show.
Marvel Pays Tribute to Maria Hill After MCU Death (Photo)
Cobie Smulders' Maria Hill took the spotlight in a new social media post from Marvel Studios.
Ted Lasso Season 4 Chances Get Hopeful Update from Producer
After Ted Lasso completed its three-season run, hope was reignited for the series to possibly keep going.
Doctor Strange Rejected Ant-Man's 1 Request After Avengers: Endgame
Ant-Man tried to get some intruiging information out of Doctor Strange following the Infinity Saga's last Avengers film.
The Flash Movie Gets Imminent Streaming Release Date
Warner Bros.' The Flash will be available to stream sooner than many expected.
Captain Marvel 2 Producer Confirms Hawkeye Connection In Sequel
The Marvels will have a touch of the Hawkeye story from Disney+ in its plot.
Marvel's Next Disney+ Show Gets a Disappointing Runtime
MCU fans learned how long the runtime will be for the franchise's next entry on Disney+.
LEGO Harry Potter: 10 Biggest Sets Ever Released
Some of LEGO's largest brick sets in history have come from the magical world of Harry Potter.
Marvel Actor Ron Cephas Jones Dies
The Marvel community mourns the loss of Marvel actor Ron Cephas Jones after his passing.
Robert Downey Jr Movies: 12 Best Films of All Time (Ranked)
Robert Downey Jr.'s most highly-rated movies are also some of the most beloved movies in all of cinema history.
Disney+ Announces Release Date for New Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Special
The new Guardians 3 special on Disney+ just had its release date set into stone.
Ahsoka TV Reviews: Critics Share First Reactions
Critics have officially seen the first two episodes of Ahsoka - here's what they thought.
Disney Announces Removal of 1 Iconic Marvel Movie from Hulu
A classic Marvel movie will no longer be available to stream on Hulu.
'I Regret That Decision': Suicide Squad Director Reflects on Controversial Joker Tattoo
The director of 2016's Suicide Squad has one major regret from his work on the DC villain team-up film.
Marvel Removes Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch from 2023 MCU Cover (Photos)
Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch can no longer be found on a major piece of MCU memoribilia.
MCU: Disney Made 1 Key Change to New Fantastic Four Movie Logo (Photos)
Marvel Studios changed the logo for the MCU's Fantastic Four movie with fans being none the wiser.
Zendaya Announces She'll Play a Mom In Upcoming Movie
Young megastar Zendaya will take on a role fans have never seen from her before in a new movie.
Only Murders In the Building Season 4 Gets Promising Update from Creator
Only Murders in the Building might not be finished after its third season comes to an end.
Avatar 2's Online Release Breaks All-Time Disney Viewership Record
Yet again, Avatar 2 finds itself breaking a new record during its streaming run.
New Thor 4 Photo Reveals Best Look at Chris Hemsworth's Wife's Secret Character
Elsa Pataky, Chris Hemsworth's wife, took the spotlight in new photos featuring her Thor 4 character
SnyderVerse Producer Comments on 1 Problem With James Gunn's DC Reboot
With James Gunn's upcoming reboot, there may be a problem for viewers according to a producer from the SnyderVerse.
Milana Vayntrub Reveals New Photos of Her Official Marvel Squirrel Girl Costume
Fans got a new look at Squirrel Girl from a cancelled show that would have featured the wacky hero.
'Just Stop': WandaVision Star Responds to MCU Spin-off Rumors
One of WandaVision's supporting actors put his foot down regarding the spread of MCU rumors.
Blue Beetle Movie Reviews: Critics Share First Reactions
Critics are sharing their initial spoiler-free reactions to the latest DCU movie, Blue Beetle.
Fast and Furious 10's Record-Breaking Budget Sets It Up for Failure
Universal Pictures used a record-breaking budget to shoot and produce Fast X.
MCU: New Merch Teases Tony Stark's Return In What If Season 2 (Photos)
Tony Stark is set to make his MCU return in the next season of What If...?.
Emily Blunt Reacts to Husband John Krasinski's Surprise Marvel Debut
Emily Blunt finally watched her husband, John Krasinski, in the MCU as she gave her review of his work.
Disney Confirms Plan to Release Jonathan Majors Movie Amid Controversy
A new Jonathan Majors movie is still set to release amidst the actor's legal drama.
Gal Gadot's Cleopatra Movie Gets Promising Development Update (Official)
The upcoming Cleopatra movie featuring Gal Gadot just got an encouraging bit of news about its status.