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.
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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles
Will Christian Bale's Batman Return In The Flash Movie? New Rumor Offers Answer
A new rumor teased the chances of Christian Bale's Batman appearing in The Flash.
Star Wars Unveils Historic New Disney+ Footage That Expands Timeline of Universe
Star Wars expanded the timeline further into the past than ever before with new Disney+ footage.
All 14 Spider-Man Movies & Shows Now Streaming on Disney+
Disney+ now houses over a dozen movies and TV shows featuring Marvel's Spider-Man.
DC Announces 1 Actor Will Play TWO Characters In Movie & TV Reboot
DC Studios confirmed one star that will play two different characters in the new DC Universe.
DC Erasing SnyderVerse References from The Flash Movie, Claims Rumor
A new rumor indicated that The Flash won't include any big references or ties to the SnyderVerse.
Henry Cavill's Upcoming DC Movie Cameo Gets Disappointing Update (Rumor)
A new rumor hinted at disappointment coming for fans expecting to see Henry Cavill play Superman again.
Star Wars Just Destroyed a Major Jedi Relic on Disney+
The Mandalorian's Season 3 finale saw the destruction of an important Star Wars artifact.
Why Elizabeth Olsen Worried WandaVision Would Flop
Elizabeth Olsen shared her concerns about WandaVision's ability to perform well upon its release.
Andor Season 2 Announces 8 Main Cast Members
Star Wars announced the main cast members for the second season of Disney+'s Andor.
Super Mario Bros. Movie 2: Producer Addresses If Sequel Will Happen
A producer from The Super Mario Bros. Movie addressed the prospects of a sequel.
Princess Peach Emerges as an Empowered Icon in the Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Super Mario Bros. Movie delivered a new empowered take on Princess Peach.
Captain America 4 to Include 3 Hulk Characters: Actors & Roles Explained
Captain America: New World Order will include comebacks for multiple The Incredible Hulk stars.
Star Wars Officially Changes Grogu's Full Name
Star Wars gave Grogu a new name in the Season 3 finale of The Mandalorian.
Superman Reboot: James Gunn Reveals Unsurprising Character In New Movie
Superman: Legacy director James Gunn confirmed a character for the movie that fans expected to see.
How Warner Bros. Forced Justice League to Be Funnier
Warner Bros. wanted to add more humor to the DCEU's Justice League movie.
Mortal Kombat 2: Sequel Gets Official Production Update
Fans got an update on the status of production for Mortal Kombat 2.
New Guardians 3 Trailer Confirms Another Superhero Team's Appearance
New characters were confirmed to return in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
New Andor Season 2 Set Photo Teases Return of Major Clone Wars Character
Set photos from Andor Season 2 hinted that a major character from The Clone Wars will come back.
Watch: The Mandalorian Season 3 Finale Trailer Released by Disney+
Disney+ released a new trailer for the Season 3 finale of The Mandalorian.
Ant-Man 3 Quantumania: Cast, Characters and Actors
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania boasts an impressive list of 16 Marvel characters. Here is every actor and the character they play!
James Gunn Debunks DC Reboot Slate Leak
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn set the record straight on a recent rumor regarding his upcoming DCU slate.
Disney Loses Over $100 Million from Chris Evans' Lightyear (Report)
A new report from Disney revealed that the studio lost a ton of money on Chris Evans' animated Lightyear movie.
Next James Bond Actor: Casting Search Gets Surprising Update
The casting director for the next James Bond movie shared an update on the search for the next 007 star.
Star Wars: The Acolyte Disney+ Cast: 11 Main Actors & Who They Play
Lucasfilm's upcoming High Republic-era Star Wars show, The Acolyte, has an impressive cast.
Shazam 2 Director Responds to Fans Harassing Him Over Sequel Choices
Shazam 2 director David F. Sandberg addressed harassment he's received online about his new DCU movie.
Ahsoka Season 2 Gets Release Update (Report)
Star Wars' Ahsoka may not get a second season after all...
The Flash Movie Gets Exciting Streaming Release Announcement
A new announcement confirmed when fans should expect The Flash to begin streaming.
James Gunn's New DC Studios Already Got Turned Down by 2 Directors
Two directors turned down James Gunn in his search for new DCU personnel.
Prison Break’s Paul Adelstein Joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Prison Break star Paul Adelstein confirmed his undisclosed new role in the MCU.
New Captain Marvel 2 Plot Synopsis Reveals Key WandaVision Connection
Marvel Studios' The Marvels is now deeply connected with Disney+ series WandaVision.
The Flash's TV Actor FINALLY Reveals If He'll Appear In 2023 Movie
The Flash star Grant Gustin shared whether he will reprise his role in the DCU's The Flash movie.
Thrawn's Live-Action Visuals Caused Difficulties for Disney+ Ahsoka Show
Star Wars executive Dave Filoni explained the difficulties of bringing Thrawn into live-action for Ahsoka.
Guardians Vol. 3: New Details on How It Ends Revealed by Star
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 star Karen Gillan teased how the threeqeul ends.
Indiana Jones 5 Gets Record-Breaking Runtime
Lucasfilm revealed a record-breaking runtime for the final movie in the Indiana Jones franchise
Avengers 5: James Gunn Reveals If Guardians Vol. 3 Sets Up Kang's Future
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 director James Gunn addressed any potential Kang development in his movie.
Star Wars Rebels' Hera Syndulla Makes Live-Action Debut (Photo)
Star Wars fans got their first look at Hera Syndulla in live-action footage.
Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four Movie Villain Might've Just Been Revealed (Report)
A new rumor may have just revealed who will be the main villain of Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four movie.
Deadpool 3: Marvel Makes Historic Director Decision for Sequel
The director for Marvel Studios' Deadpool 3 will make history in his own unique way.
Ant-Man 3 Receives Surprising Deleted Scenes Announcement
Marvel Studios confirmed how many deleted scenes will be released for Ant-Man 3.
Star Wars Releases First Poster for Jack Black's Character
Star Wars shared new posters for the famous guest stars from Chapter 22 of The Mandalorian.