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
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Secret Invasion director Ali Selim teased where Nick Fury will go later in the season.
DC Boss Calls Out Laziness of Recent Superhero Movies
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn shared his feelings on the swarm of recent superhero projects released.
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Where will the God of Mischief go when Loki Season 2 begins streaming on Disney+?
Max Announces Removal of These 12 James Bond Movies
A dozen movies from the highly-vaulted 007 series were taken off of Max.
Eternals 2: Release, Cast, and Everything We Know
Where does Marvel Studios stand on making a sequel to Chloe Zhao's Eternals?
Harrison Ford Shares Blunt Response to Red Hulk Casting Rumors
What was Harrison Ford's reaction to the idea of playing Red Hulk in the MCU?
Spider-Verse 2 Producers Explain Why Tobey & Andrew Appeared
How did Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield become part of the latest Spider-Verse movie?
Aubrey Plaza Makes Bold Claim About How Great Her New Marvel Show Is
How does MCU first-timer Aubrey Plaza rate her new Disney+ show in terms of quality?
New Ant-Man 3 Post-Credits Photos Reveal Creepy Jonathan Majors Design
Newly released concept art highlights one of the biggest characters from Ant-Man 3.
Margot Robbie's Upcoming Harley Quinn Return Teased by DC Writer
Will Margot Robbie get another opportunity to play Harley Quinn in the changing DCU landscape?
5 Best Hulk Fights In the MCU, Ranked by Disney
How do the Hulk's best fights in the MCU stack up against one another?
Loki Season 2 Announces Its 13 Main Actors
Who will be part of the main cast in the second season of Marvel Studios' Loki?
Watch: Spider-Verse 2 Honors Spider-Punk's Hobie Brown With New Tribute Video
Spider-Punk received a heartfelt tribute video from Sony following his on-screen debut in Across the Spider-Verse.
Shang-Chi 2: Release, Cast, and Everything We Know
What do fans already know about the upcoming sequel to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings?
1 Spider-Verse Actor Eyed to Reprise Marvel Role In Live-Action Movie (Report)
One star from Sony's Spider-Verse movies is rumored to take that role into live-action.
The Flash Movie Producer Responds to Ezra Miller Replacement Rumors
Will Ezra Miller be replaced as The Flash after the character's first solo movie?
Marvel Warned New MCU Disney+ Director Not to Read the Comics
How much did Marvel Studios' newest project take inspiration from the comics?
First Look at Mel Gibson In New John Wick Spin-off
Fans got their first look at Mel Gibson's character from the John Wick spin-off series.
Stranger Things Just Lost Netflix's #1 Viewership Spot (New Data)
Which project sits at the top of Netflix's viewership rankings with Stranger Things dethroned?
Samuel L. Jackson Defends Brie Larson from Critics 'Who Hate Strong Women'
Nick Fury star Samuel L. Jackson didn't hold back when discussing unfair Brie Larson critics.
New Spider-Verse 2 Photo Reveals The Spot's 4 Evolutions
How did The Spot grow into a supervillain in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse?
DC Fans Are Disgusted by 1 Flash Movie Cameo from Dead Actor
Which cameo from DC Studios' The Flash had fans up in arms upon the movie's debut?
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions
Mission Impossible 7 is an early hit after the first screenings for critics.
First Look at Spider-Man's Rhino Villain's Live-Action Return In 2023 Movie
Sony provided the first look at the Rhino in live-action during its newest trailer.
Deadpool 3's Mind-Blowing Cast Teased by Marvel Creator Amid X-Men Cameo Rumors
How impressive is the cast that Marvel Studios assembled for 2024's Deadpool 3?
Chris Hemsworth Reveals Which Thor Movie Is His Favorite
Which movie from the Thor franchise is the one that Thor star Chris Hemsworth's favorite?
Zack Snyder Gives His Brief Thoughts on The Flash Movie Before Watching It
Zack Snyder hasn't seen The Flash yet, but he's ready to enjoy what DC has in store.
Supergirl Actor Sasha Calle Teases Her DC Future After The Flash
Will Sasha Calle have the chance to continue playing Supergirl after her debut in The Flash?
Avatar 2's Disney+ Viewership Ranking Revealed Following Streaming Debut
How does Avatar: The Way of Water rank amongst Disney+'s best upon its streaming arrival?
Why The CW Cancelled Batman's Spin-off Show, Revealed by Producer
Why was The CW's Gotham Knights cancelled after running for only one season?
Arrowerse's Superman Actor Shares Perfect Response to DC's Superman Recasting
How does the Arrowverse's Tyler Hoechlin feel about Superman being recast for James Gunn's DCU?
All 10 MCU Actors Featured In Spider-Verse 2
Nearly a dozen MCU stars added to their Marvel resumes in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Why George Clooney Returned as Batman, Revealed by New Report
Why did George Clooney make a comeback as Batman in The Flash after 27 years?
Marvel Announces When Secret Invasion Takes Place on MCU Timeline
Where does Secret Invasion fit into the overarching timeline of the entire MCU?
Watch: Nick Fury & Maria Hill Reunite for First Time Since Endgame In New MCU Clip
Nick Fury and Maria Hill join forces for the first time in the Multiverse Saga.
Disney Unveils New Logo for Captain America 4
Disney gave Captain America 4 a new logo following a public title change.
The Flash Director Upset by Nicolas Cage Superman Leak
The Flash director Andy Muschietti was NOT happy about a major cameo being leaked.
Warner Bros. Just Changed the Title of Harley Quinn's TV Spin-off Show
Harley Quinn's animated spin-off series just got an interesting title change.