Richard Nebens holds a position as The Direct's Senior Writer.
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
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!
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.
Transformers' Upcoming GI Joe Crossover Movie Gets Official Release Update
The Transformers' crossover with the GI Joes just got an official release timeframe.
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.
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.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Streaming Release Date Gets Announced
The seventh Transformers movie was confirmed to move towards its digital release soon.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
No Hard Feelings Gets Online Release Date (Report)
Jennifer Lawrence's No Hard Feelings was confirmed for release online soon.
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.
DC Studios’ First Project Gets Timeline Confirmation from James Gunn
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn clarified when his first new project takes place.
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?
'It's Disappointing': Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Issues Statement on Hollywood Strike
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige addressed the actors strike taking over Hollywood.
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?
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.
Reacher Season 2 Gets Release Window (Official)
After more than a year away from Prime Video, Reacher Season 2 now has a release window.
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.
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.
Agatha: Coven of Chaos Gets Release Update (Report)
When will Kathryn Hahn's Agatha: Coven of Chaos series debut on Disney+?
Loki Season 2: Owen Wilson Teases 'Deeper' Story
Owen Wilson got fans prepped for a deep and heavy story as Loki prepares to return to Disney+
Netflix Just Removed 12 Major Movies & Shows
Netflix bid farewell to dozen TV and movie titles in its latest round of content shifting.
The Flash: Rejected Ben Affleck Batsuit Color Designs Revealed (Photos)
Ben Affleck had a number of differently colored Batsuit options for his comeback as Batman in The Flash.
Barbie Movie Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions
What are the critics saying after seeing Barbie for the very first time?
Brie Larson Gives Blunt Response About Captain Marvel 2 Spoilers
The Marvels' leading actress Brie Larson addressed her thoughts on potential spoilers from the movie.
Disney+'s Ahsoka Reveals Major Change to Hera Syndulla's Son Design (Photos)
Star Wars will make some major changes to Hera Syndulla's son in their next appearance.
Elizabeth Olsen Reveals Her X-Men Crossover Hopes for MCU Future
How does Elizabeth Olsen want her character to evolve in the MCU's future? It involves mutants.