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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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.
Black Panther 2's Disney+ Release Confirms Thor 4 Easter Egg You Probably Missed
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever included a previously undiscovered Easter Egg from Thor: Love and Thunder.
Avatar 3 Producer Confirms Oona Chaplin Will Lead The Fire Na'Vi
The third Avatar movie will feature a notable actor from Game of Thrones as one of the main antagonists.
Black Panther 2 Cast & Characters: 23 Main Actors and Who They Play
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has a massive cast, here are all 23 of them and the Marvel characters they play!
Hulu Will Terminate Marvel Branding of Upcoming Release (Report)
Hulu shocked fans by renewing one of its recently-introduced Marvel series for a second season.
DC Studios' First Director Hire Reportedly Revealed (No, Not James Gunn)
DC Studios reportedly hired its first director after James Gunn announced the first part of the new slate.
Paul Rudd Admits He Struggled With Ant-Man 3: Quantumania Preparation
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania's Paul Rudd shared his thoughts on why the movie was such a challenge.
12 Best Actors to Replace Henry Cavill as Superman
The Direct picks the best potential actors to replace Henry Cavill as Superman in the new DCU.
Dave Bautista Explains His Marvel Retirement Decision
Dave Bautista shared new insight into what makes his exit from the Marvel Cinematic Universe so good.
Robert Pattinson’s Batman 2 Director Bluntly Reacts to Sequel Announcement
The Batman Part 2 director Matt Reeves shared his reaction to the movie's place in the new DCU.
New Superman Movie Without Henry Cavill Officially Announces Release Date & More
James Gunn announced a brand-new Superman movie that will kick off his slate of DCU projects.
James Gunn Teases DC Movie 'Chapters' That Could Copy Marvel Phases
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn provided a hint at how his new DC Universe will be organized.
The Flash Movie: Ben Affleck's Batman Featured on New Merch
Ben Affleck's Batman was featured in new merchandise for Warner Bros.' The Flash.
Guardians of the Galaxy Star Wants to Jump from Marvel to DC
Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista shared his ambition to join the DC Universe.
Netflix Adds Spider-Man: No Way Home Extended Cut In Multiple Regions
Netflix added the extended version of Spider-Man: No Way Home for certain countries.
Black Panther 2 on Disney+: What Exact TIME Will It Release?
When exactly will Black Panther: Wakanda Forever be available to stream on Disney+?
Dave Bautista Just Retracted His Comments on Playing Batman Villain
Marvel star Dave Bautista pulled back on his potential hopes to play an iconic Batman villain.
New Ant-Man 3: Quantumania Footage Teases Avengers Murders
A new TV spot for Ant-Man 3 revealed a memorable Avengers line from previously unseen trailers.
Shrek 5: Eddie Murphy Reveals If He'd Return as Donkey
Shrek franchise star Eddie Murphy addressed if he'd play Donkey again in a fifth movie.
Ant-Man 3: Quantumania's MCU Multiverse Connections Teased by Producer
Ant-Man 3 producer Stephen Broussard hinted at how the threequel will tie into the greater Multiverse story in the MCU.
Ant-Man Writer Divulges the Real Reason Edgar Wright Quit
Ant-Man writer Joe Cornish shed some light on why director Edgar Wright left his position on the original movie.
Henry Cavill Gets Scarily Realistic Superman Statue With a Baby Inside
Henry Cavill's Superman was recreated in a shockingly realistic commemorative bust.
Kang the Conqueror Actor Teases Villain's Dangerous Intellect In the MCU
Jonathan Majors shared how intelligent his Kang the Conqueror is in the MCU.
Ryan Gosling Rumored for Fantastic Four Reboot Movie
A new rumor teased that Ryan Gosling is in play for a role in Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four.
Tobey Maguire Reveals Why He Was Nervous About Spider-Man: No Way Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home's Tobey Maguire expressed nervousness about the MCU threequel before its release.
Ant-Man 3 Writer Reveals How Spider-Man Is the 'Blueprint' for New Movie
Ant-Man 3 writer Jeff Loveness explained how Spider-Man became an important point of reference for the threequel.
DC Studios Boss Sets the Record Straight On Cancellations of Titans & Doom Patrol
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn explained what happened with Doom Patrol and Titans being canceled.
James Cameron Permitted 1 Avatar Actor to Direct Scenes for the Sequel
Avatar: The Way of Water director James Cameron revealed one actor who was allowed to direct scenes in the movie.
Lady Gaga Confirms Joker 2 Filming Start With New Selfie from Set (Photo)
DC newcomer Lady Gaga shared the first pic of herself from the set of Warner Bros.' Joker sequel,
Disney+ Celebrates Black Panther 2 Streaming Release With New Trailer
Marvel highlighted the costuming from Black Panther 2 ahead of its Disney+ arrival.
MODOK Season 2 Cancelled on Hulu, Marvel Television Future Uncertain
Hulu canceled the animated M.O.D.O.K. series after only one season.
Disney+'s Daredevil Hires Real-Life Lawyers for Writing Staff
Marvel Studios hired three real-world lawyers as writers on Disney+'s Daredevil: Born Again series.
Marvel Studios Earns First-Ever Oscar Acting Award Nom
Marvel Studios was nominated for an Academy Award in an acting category for the first time ever.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Trailer Song Reveals the Sequel’s Deeper Meaning
The first trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 used a song that could have a much deeper meaning in the movie itself.
The Razzie Awards Blasted for Nominating a Child as Worst Actor
The 43rd Razzie Awards have come under fire from fans and actors alike for nominating a young actor for an award.
Avengers 5 Writer Reveals How Kang Will Differ from Thanos
MCU writer Jeff Loveness compared Kang the Conqueror to Thanos ahead of Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
Morbius Gets 'Awarded' with Razzie Noms for Worst Actor & More
Sony Pictures' Mobius was nominated or multiple awards at the Razzies.
Dakota Johnson Admits Her Spider-Man Spin-off Movie Was 'Wild' Experience
Madame Web star Dakota Johnson looked back on her "wild" time making the movie for Sony Pictures.