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
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.
Ant-Man 3: Quantumania's Post-Credits Scenes Are 'Crazy' (First Details)
The first descriptions for the Ant-Man 3 post-credits scenes teased exciting developments.
Marvel's Phase 7 Development Teased by Kevin Feige
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige teased where development stands for the MCU's Phase 7.
Marvel Shut Down Ant-Man 3: Quantumania's Set for Insane Reason
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania faced a unique delay during production.
Every Batman Actor In The Flash Movie (Confirmed & Rumored List)
How many different Batmen will be included in Warner Bros.' The Flash?
Ryan Reynolds Cryptically Teases Deadpool 3's Multiverse Story
Deadpool 3 star Ryan Reynolds shared how the Multiverse will play into his MCU solo movie.
First Poster for Michael Keaton’s Batman Return Officially Released
Warner Bros. released the first official poster featuring Michael Keaton's return as Batman in The Flash.
New DC Movie Slate Release Order Possibly Confirmed by Studio
James Gunn and Peter Safran may have revealed a tentative timeframe for Chapter 1 of the new DCU.
MCU Kang's Connection to Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Confirmed by Actor
Jonathan Majors revealed a unique connection between his Kang the Conqueror and Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff.
T’Challa's Son's MCU Future Teased by Black Panther 2 Star
Lupita Nyong'o teased how Nakia and T'Challa's son will evolve in future MCU projects.
Kevin Feige Confirms the Most Important MCU Movie Since Avengers: Endgame
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed the MCU's next most important movie.
Shazam vs. Black Adam Explained: Everything You Need To Know
How do Shazam and Black Adam compare to one another in the DC Universe?
WandaVision Star Wants Superhero Romance Between Monica Rambeau & Blue Marvel
Teyonah Parris speaks on wanting to see Monica Rambeau's love story with Blue Marvel in the MCU's future.
Marvel Reveals MCU's Tony Stark Knew About Alternate Realities Before Avengers: Endgame's Time Heist
New book excerpt details that Tony Stark knew of the potential of alternate realities before the Time Heist in Avengers: Endgame.
Avatar 3: James Cameron Reveals His 'Trick' for Upcoming Sequels
Avatar director James Cameron revealed one of his big secrets in making the next three movies.
Marvel Finally Confirms Popular MCU Phase 3 Fan Theory
Marvel Studios officially confirmed a fan theory about Ant-Man 3 that ties back to its solo predecessor.
Avengers 5 Star Shares Hope for Robert Downey Jr. Appearance
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty star Jonathan Majors wants to see Robert Downey Jr. return to the MCU.
Disney+'s First-Ever Star Wars: High Republic Show Revealed (Photos)
Disney+ shared the first look at its new animated High Republic Star Wars show.
How to Watch All the Hulk Movies in Order
Hulk has appeared in 7 MCU Movies and TV Shows. Here is all of Bruce Banner's iconic appearances in chronological order!
First Look at Brie Larson In Fast & Furious 10 Released (Photo)
Fans saw the first look at Brie Larson's new character in the upcoming Fast & Furious sequel.
Marvel Reveals Update on Disney+'s ECHO Amid Delay Concerns
Marvel Studios executive Stephen Broussard provided an update on the status of the Echo Disney+ show.
Marvel Ignored Elizabeth Banks’ MCU Directing Pitch, Reveals Star
Director Elizabeth Banks revealed that Marvel never responded to her regarding a pitch for an MCU movie.
WandaVision Director Reacts to Wanda's Controversial Villain Twist In the MCU
WandaVision director Matt Shakman shared his thoughts on Wanda Maximoff being the main villain in Doctor Strange 2.
Dwayne Johnson Admits Defeat Following DC Superhero Debacle
Dwayne Johnson discussed what went wrong with his time in the DC Universe.
Ant-Man 4 Gets Promising Update from Marvel Exec
Marvel Studios executive Stephen Broussard teased that the Ant-Man franchise may not end anytime soon.
Sebastian Stan’s Captain America 4 Role Details Revealed (Report)
A new rumor shared how Sebastian Stan's Winter Soldier will be part of Captain America 4.
James Gunn’s DC Slate Announces 4 New HBO Max Shows
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn revealed four new shows that will join the DC Universe on HBO Max.
Ant-Man 3 References Chris Hemsworth’s Jacked Thor Body In New Footage
A new clip from Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania referenced Chris Hemsworth's Thor.
John Krasinski Reveals First Look at New Quiet Place Spin-off Set (Photos)
Director John Krasinski shared the first look into his latest movie in the A Quiet Place saga.
Ant-Man 3 Includes Tom Hiddleston’s Loki in New Marketing (Photos)
A new featurette for Ant-Man 3 included material from the Loki Disney+ series.
The Mandalorian Season 3 Crew Will Be Missing 1 Fan-Favorite Member (Report)
One important creative from the first two seasons of The Mandalorian won't return for Season 3.
Upcoming DC Movies In Order: Every DCU Project Releasing in 2023 & 2024
The DCEU will soon come to a close, but before it does, these 5 DC movies will be coming to theaters in 2023 and 2024.
Marvel Studios' Secret Black Panther Rule Revealed by Ryan Coogler
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever director Ryan Coogler shed new light on a rule that was used during filming.
MCU: Wong's Deleted Death Revealed in New Doctor Strange 2 Art
New concept art revealed a cut death scene for Wong in Doctor Strange 2.
DC Announces First Two Actors Starring In Rebooted Movie Slate
DC Studios confirmed the first two actors who will join the newly updated movie/TV slate for the DC Universe.
Marvel Studios Boss Gets Candid on 'Learning Curve' of Disney+ Shows
Marvel head Kevin Feige shared how the studio learns new ways to improve with each Disney+ series.
8 MCU Characters Most Likely to Appear In Deadpool 3
Who are the established MCU characters that are most likely to show up in Marvel Studios' Deadpool 3?
Watch: First Ant-Man 3: Quantumania Clip Released Online
Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, and Kathryn Newton shone in the first official clip from Ant-Man 3.
New Superman Movie Report Reveals Unsurprising Director Candidate
A new report hinted at who may be in line to direct the upcoming Superman: Legacy movie in the DCU.
MCU: Loki & Captain America Team-Up on New Ad (Photos)
A new advertisement featured Loki, She-Hulk, and Captain America from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.