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
The Flash Movie Reveals Best Look at Supergirl In New Footage
A new trailer for The Flash revealed the best look yet at Sasha Calle's Supergirl.
MCU Producer Hypes Up Phase 5 With Spider-Man Slogan
A Marvel Studios producer referenced Spider-Man when looking ahead to Phase 5's stories.
MCU: Yoked Wolverine Teased by Hugh Jackman: 'Bigger Than Ever'
MCU star Hugh Jackman teased how big his Wolverine will be in Marvel Studios' Deadpool 3.
Marvel’s MODOK Actor Defends Controversial Retcon In Ant-Man: Quantumania
Ant-Man 3's Corey Stoll commented on the changes made to MODOK in the MCU.
James Gunn Announces Casting for First DCU Show Is Nearly Done
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn revealed that he's almost finished casting for his first new DCU show on HBO Max.
Avengers 5's Big Death Toll Teased by MCU Writer
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty writer Jeff Loveness teased how much death will be in the MCU blockbuster.
Marvel Star Reveals If Chris Evans' Cap Is Dead
The new actor behind Captain America updated fans on Steve Rogers' status in the MCU.
Ant-Man 3 Post-Credits: New Photos Reveal [SPOILERS]' Up-Close Design
A new set of photos showed off a character from Ant-Man 3's mid-credits scene.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Star Reveals Disney+ Special Connection
One of the leading stars from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 revealed how it's connected to a Disney+ story.
Avatar 2 Removed Key Ending Scene After Poor Screening Reaction
Avatar: The Way of Water almost had a different ending scene before test screenings.
HBO Max Boss Hypes Up James Gunn’s ‘Exciting’ DC TV Plan
HBO Max chairman Casey Bloys shared his excitement for James Gunn's upcoming plan for new DC streaming content.
Joker 2: Lady Gaga Rumored to Make Major Change to Harley Quinn
Joker: Folie à Deux will reportedly change a key part of the backstory for Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn.
Ant-Man 3's Post Credits Includes John Krasinski Fantastic Four Connection
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania referenced John Krasinski's Reed Richards in its post-credits scene.
Eternals 2 Reportedly Enters New Stage of Development at Marvel
Marvel Studios reportedly moved ahead with development on a sequel to Eternals.
The Flash Movie: New Look at Ben Affleck Batman Action Scene Revealed
The Flash director Andy Muschietti teased a new scene from the movie with Ben Affleck's Batman.
Pregnant WandaVision Star Shares Her Avengers-Themed Baby Bump (Photos)
WandaVision star Teyonah Parris celebrated her pregnancy with Avengers themed garb.
Ant-Man 3: Quantumania Brings Back Major Phase 2 Villain
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania brought back Corey Stoll's Darren Cross in a new role after Phase 2.
Avatar 2 Just Joined Avengers: Endgame on Top 3 All-Time Worldwide Box Office List
Avatar 2 reached a new milestone on the all-time box office chart, putting it in a class with Avengers: Endgame.
James Gunn Debunks Henry Cavill's Superman Replacement Age Claim
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn responded to reports that noted how old Superman would be in the new DCU.
James Gunn Speaks on Concerns of Studio Meddling at DC
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn touched on fan concern regarding studio interference at Warner Bros.
Doctor Strange Director Disagrees With Worst-to-Best MCU Movies Ranking
Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson shared his reaction to a recent list ranking the MCU's movies.
Why Loki Season 2's Victor Timely Is So Horrifying
Tom Hiddleston's Loki has a new threat ahead of him thanks to Victor Timely's set-up ahead of Season 2.
Ant-Man 3 Receives Worst Audience Score In MCU History
Ant-Man 3 received a lower audience score than any previous movie Marvel Studios has ever released.
Disney Delays Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel 2 Again
Marvel Studios delayed the release for this year's The Marvels while sharing its first poster.
Jason Momoa Criticized by Fans for Ezra Miller Post
Jason Momoa faced criticism from fans after praising Ezra Miller's efforts in The Flash.
Ant-Man 3: Quantumania Star Refuses to Watch His Own MCU Movie
The main villain star from Ant-Man 3 revealed why he doesn't watch own MCU performances.
Warner Bros. Cancels Justice League Spin-off (Report)
Warner Bros. reportedly canceled a Justice League spin-off that J.J. Abrams was set to develop.
Supergirl’s First DCEU Merch Officially Revealed
Sasha Calle's Supergirl got her first official piece of merchandise within the DC Extended Universe.
Black Panther 2's Disney+ Spin-off Gets Disappointing Release Update
A new report shared an update on where Ironheart stands with its release timeframe.
Squid Game Star Throws Shade at Star Wars Filming Experience
One of the biggest stars from Squid Game compared his experience filming the Netflix series to the time he's spent in Star Wars.
Marvel Boss Teases Hugh Jackman’s ‘Incredible’ R-Rated Wolverine Return
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige teased how Hugh Jackman will get to go full R-Rated in his Wolverine comeback.
Sebastian Stan Stuntman Reveals Bucky Actor Did His Own Stunts for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Sebastian Stan's stuntman raves about Stan doing much of his own stuntwork in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Merchandise Confirms Captain America: Civil War Plot Point
A merchandise listing on Hot Topic reveals a wanted poster for Emily VanCamp's Sharon Carter in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Doctor Strange 2 Plot Details Hint at New Avengers Hierarchy
A new synopsis for Doctor Strange 2 teased the central hero's place amongst the Avengers.
James Gunn Releases List of 64 Songs Considered for Guardians of the Galaxy Soundtracks
James Gunn shares 64-song playlist entitled "Meredith Quill's Complete Awesome Mix," including dozens of songs from Queen, Styx, and more not included in the soundtracks for the first two movies.
DC Extended Universe: Every Upcoming Movie That Is Confirmed or In Development
The Direct explores the future of the DCEU with confirmed and unconfirmed release dates.
Henry Cavill’s Superman Return: Everything Reported about the Man of Steel's Comeback
Everything reported about Henry Cavill's return to the DCEU as Superman
Funko Unveils Marvel Pop Figures For 'Detention' Captain America, Infinity War Nick Fury
Two new Funko Pops set to release depicting Captain America from Spider-Man: Homecoming and Nick Fury from Avengers: Infinity War
Thor 4 Merch Reveals Best Look Yet at 'New' Mjolnir (Photos)
Marvel released a replica of Thor's hammer Mjolnir from Thor: Love and Thunder.
Guardians of the Galaxy Director Teases Groot's Evolution In Vol. 3
James Gunn teased that fans will see another growth spurt from Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.