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

Jar Jar Binks Actor Reflects on His Suicide Attempt from Fan Abuse

More than two decades after playing Jar Jar Binks, the actor behind the role reflected on his darkest days.

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Spider-Verse 3 Gets Disappointing Release Date Announcement

As it turns out, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse may not keep its release date after all.

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Max Announces Removal of 12 Major Movies

A dozen iconic movies will no longer be available to stream on Max in the near future.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Almost Gave Green Goblin an Iron Man Suit (Photos)

Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin almost had Iron Man inspiration in the MCU.

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Marvel Studios Includes Sneaky X-Men Symbol In New MCU Show (Photo)

Fans found an X-Men Easter egg in the latest episode of Marvel Studios' newest streaming series.

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Secret Invasion Cast, Characters and Actors

Looking for the full cast and characters for Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion? Look no further, here are all 21 actors in Secret Invasion!

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Zachary Levi Breaks Silence on Negative Shazam 2 Reviews: 'Insanely Unkind'

Shazam 2 star Zachary Levi addressed the negative criticisms of his latest DC movie.

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Transformers' Upcoming GI Joe Crossover Movie Gets Official Release Update

The Transformers' crossover with the GI Joes just got an official release timeframe.

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Spider-Man Lotus: New Trailer for Controversial Fan Film Shows Green Goblin In Action

The Green Goblin took the spotlight in a trailer for a Spider-Man fan film mired in controversy.

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Zoe Saldana Teases Gamora & Star-Lord Reunion In Future MCU Project

According to Zoe Saldana, her Gamora and Chris Pratt's Star-Lord may be in line to see each other on screen again.

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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Streaming Release Date Gets Announced

The seventh Transformers movie was confirmed to move towards its digital release soon.

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Deadpool 3 Star Reveals the Sequel's Biggest Difference from First 2 Movies

One of Deadpool 3's biggest stars looked at how this threequel differs from its predecessors.

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Brie Larson Joins Robert Downey Jr. and 5 Actors In Exclusive MCU Club

Brie Larson now joins an elite class of actors in the MCU, including Robert Downey Jr., with The Marvels.

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Martin Freeman Doesn't Think He Has a Future With Marvel

After Martin Freeman's MCU comeback in Secret Invasion, does he have a future in the MCU?

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Spider-Verse 3 Gets Exciting Release Update from Lead Actor

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse just got a promising update from one of its leading stars.

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Loki Season 2: First Look at Sylvie's New Costume (Official)

Sophia Di Martino's Sylvie will get a fresh new look in the second season of Loki.

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The Marvels: Villain Dar-Benn's Powers Revealed (Photos)

Zawe Ashton's villainous Dar Benn took the spotlight in the latest trailer for The Marvels.

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Captain Marvel 2: Brie Larson Romantically Dances In New Trailer

Brie Larson dances for the first time in the MCU in the new trailer for The Marvels.

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Comic-Con 2023 Schedule: Exact TIME of Major Movie, TV & Gaming Panels

San Diego Comic-Con 2023 is here, and here's when the biggest events are going down.

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson's Kraven Movie Announces Its 6 Main Actors

It's time to look at the cast of actors that will take starring roles in Kraven the Hunter.

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Secret Invasion: How Many Episodes Is Marvel's Disney+ Show?

How long should fans expect the MCU's latest Disney+ show, Secret Invasion, to run?

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DC Removes Ben Affleck's Final Batman Cameo from Upcoming Movie (Report)

Ben Affleck will reportedly no longer be part of the final DC movie of the year.

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Superman Reboot: James Gunn Confirms Unsurprising 2 Main Characters In New Movie

It's no surprise who James Gunn will feature as the two main characters in Superman: Legacy.

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Blue Beetle Runtime Makes It One of the DCEU's Shortest Movies

What should fans expect in terms of the runtime for DC's next movie, Blue Beetle?

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Best Look at Brie Larson's New Captain Marvel 2 Costume Revealed (Photos)

Brie Larson took the spotlight in her brand-new supersuit from The Marvels.

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The Flash Movie Is One of The Biggest Box Office Flops in Hollywood History

How does The Flash rank amongst the movies in Hollywood history that flopped the hardest?

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3 Star Wars Shows to Watch Before Ahsoka Disney+ Series

Ahsoka Tano's voice actress gave fans a list of shows to watch as preparation for the upcoming Disney+ series.

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Marvel Just Killed Off a Major MCU Character from Captain Marvel 1

A fan-favorite MCU character just met their end in the franchise's most recent update.

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No Hard Feelings Gets Online Release Date (Report)

Jennifer Lawrence's No Hard Feelings was confirmed for release online soon.

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What We Do In the Shadows Season 5: Cast, Characters & Actors

What We Do in the Shadows is back for its fifth season, with more vampire mayhem taking the spotlight.

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Star Wars Announces Record-Breaking Episode Count for Newest Show

Star Wars' latest series will set a new record for the most episodes in any Star Wars program yet.

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DC Studios’ First Project Gets Timeline Confirmation from James Gunn

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn clarified when his first new project takes place.

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James Gunn’s Superman Will Differ from Henry Cavill’s Version In 1 Major Way (Report)

How will James Gunn's Superman: Legacy be different than the DCEU's Man of Steel?

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'It's Disappointing': Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Issues Statement on Hollywood Strike

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige addressed the actors strike taking over Hollywood.

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Avengers 5 Star Reveals the 1 Thing He Knows About the Movie

How much is actually known about what Marvel has in store for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty?

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Secret Invasion's Finale Gets Hyped Up by Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson just shared his own level of hype for the last Secret Invasion episode.

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Reacher Season 2 Gets Release Window (Official)

After more than a year away from Prime Video, Reacher Season 2 now has a release window.

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Mission Impossible 7 Cast, Characters & Actors

Take a look at the cast, characters, and actors starring in the seventh Mission Impossible movie.

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Marvel's Black Bolt Actor In Talks to Return In Future MCU Project

Doctor Strange 2's Anson Mount appears to be on his way back to the Marvel Studios story.

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Disney+ X-Men Reboot: First Look at Villain Revealed by Merch (Photos)

New merchandise put an upcoming villain from X-Men '97 into the spotlight.

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