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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Marvel Studios shared a touching tribute to Daredevil: Born Again star Kamar de los Reyes, who played the White Tiger.
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March 2025 is set to be a big month for Disney thanks to a pair of major shows from Marvel and Star Wars.
How To Train Your Dragon Live Action Early Premiere Announcement Excites Fans
Fans should be quite thrilled to hear when the first showing of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon will happen.
Here's Why a Venom 4 Movie May Never Release
While the Venom trilogy became quite successful, certain obstacles stand in the way of a fourth movie being made.
New Pirates of the Caribbean 6 Movie: All Confirmed Details In 2025
Pirates of the Caribbean 6 is still alive for Disney as fans wait for the franchise to continue.
Daredevil: Disney+ Reveals 7 Movies & Series To Watch Before Born Again
With Daredevil: Born Again nearly here, Disney+ assembled everything fans may need to watch before it debuts.
Daredevil Born Again Confirms Exact Release Date & Time With New Trailer
As Daredevil: Born Again approaches, viewers now have an exact idea of when to expect the first episodes to debut.
Reacher Spinoff Receives First Photo & Update From Prime Video Star
The leading lady from the new Reacher spin-off officially opened the door for production on social media.
Top Gun Maverick Star Reveals Why Sequel Release Is Taking So Long
One of Top Gun: Maverick's biggest stars tried to calm fans down on why a sequel still has not happened.
Happy Gilmore 2 Gets Exciting Release Announcement
Fans now have an idea of when exactly to expect Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore sequel to debut.
SDCC: The Cruise - Ernie Hudson Teases Family Business Season 6 & Possible Ghostbusters 5 (Exclusive)
The Direct catches up with Ghostbusters star Ernie Hudson on the inaugural voyage for Comic-Con: The Cruise!
Charlie Cox Almost Spoiled His Spider-Man Cameo With Andrew Garfield
A couple of major Spider-Man: No Way Home cameos were almost spoiled thanks to Charlie Cox and Andrew Garfield.
Why Invincible's Animation Is So Underwhelming
The animation in Amazon Prime Video's Invincible has led to complaints from fans over the years.
Anora: How To Watch & Stream Online Before Oscars 2025
2025 Oscar contender Anora is still widely available for fans to watch through various mediums.
The Minecraft Movie's Wild New Popcorn Buckets Just Got Revealed (Photos)
Minecraft becomes the latest hit blockbuster to get its own set of themed popcorn buckets.
Shrek 5 Theory Reveals Grim Fate Of Shrek & Fiona’s Other Kids
One theory about Shrek 5's story teases a potentially grim fate for some of Shrek and Fiona's kids.
Phyllis' Young and the Restless 2025 Exit Scare Explained
Phyllis' tenure on Young and the Restless became a little unsteady as the soap opera moves into 2025.
Marvel Confirms Which Netflix Defender Series Is Getting An MCU Reboot After Daredevil: Born Again
After Daredevil: Born Again, another fan-favorite Defender is in line to take the spotlight on Disney+.
4 DCU Movies & TV Series Are Facing Challenges, Reveals James Gunn
According to DC Studios' top executive, some of the franchise's upcoming films have a few challenges to address.
Moon Knight Season 2 Gets Disappointing Update From Marvel Exec
According to a top name at Marvel, fans are still going to be waiting a while for more of Moon Knight.
Jujutsu Kaisen: Will Season 3 of JJK Ever Come Out? (2025 Update)
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is still a major question mark as anime fans wait for news on its release.
Netflix Is Removing Supernatural Later This Year - Here's When
Netflix will no longer stream more than 300 episodes of Supernatural for the time being, according to a new report.
Marvel’s Thunderbolts Releases New IMAX Trailer (Watch)
New footage from the IMAX trailer for Thunderbolts* teased thrilling action from the MCU's next blockbuster
Beast Games Season 2's Big Advantage Gets Revealed by Mr Beast
Coming straight from Mr. Beast himself, fans now have an update on the status of Beast Games Season 2.
Meet Turner Kufe, The Boyfriend of Summer House Star Lindsay Hubbard
Summer House star Lindsay's boyfriend, Turner Kufe, has viewers itching to learn more about him.
Marvel Studios Shelves 3 Upcoming MCU Disney+ Series
A trio of upcoming Marvel Studios projects are being placed on the backburner for the foreseeable future.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Hides Oscar Isaac Moon Knight Easter Egg In Final Episodes
Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight found his way into the MCU's new animated Spider-Man series.
Next Level Chef Winners from Seasons 1-3: Where Are They Now?
Next Level Chef has produced major names in the culinary world after its first three seasons.
Marvel’s The Raft Prisoners: Every MCU Character Currently Locked Up After Brave New World
The Raft is home to some of the MCU’s biggest villains following the newest Captain America sequel. Here's every Marvel character currently locked up!
Is Elizabeth Leaving General Hospital In 2025? Exit Claims Explained
Recent developments from General Hospital may tease the end for Elizabeth Webber's time on the hit soap opera.
Marvel Studios Announces Unprecedented Release Plan for Next Disney+ Show
The MCU's next Disney+ show will take a different direction for its release schedule than any of its predecessors.
Graham Nation Passes Away: Hollywood Hairstylist Gets Honored by Stars
Hollywood mourns the tragic death of Graham Nation, a monumental figure in the hair & makeup world.
Creature Commandos Season 2 Gets Exciting Update Amid Release Wait (Exclusive)
After an exciting first season, Creature Commandos fans got an intriguing update about Season 2’s release.
Cyrus' General Hospital 2025 Exit Scare Explained
New General Hospital episodes gave fans reason to worry about Cyrus’ potential exit from the show.
Meet Daniel from Love Is Blind: 4 Things To Know About Daniel Hastings
Love Is Blind Season 8 has fans' attention turned to new contestant Daniel Hastings.
Meet Alejandra Tijerina from La Casa de Los Famosos: 5 Things to Know About the Model
Model Alejandra Tijerina is turning fans' heads as she steps into the reality TV limelight.
Here's When Bridgerton Season 4's Release Is Now Expected
The high society musings of Bridgerton may still be some time away from coming back to Netflix.
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The biggest night in sports is ready for kick-off as fans prepare for Super Bowl LIX!
The MCU's Phase 6 Release Slate Is Now WAY Different Than the Original Plan
While Phase 6 was first teased in 2022, fans are now looking at a vastly different slate of projects than before.
Scandal: Here's Why Stephen Left the Show
Looking back to Scandal's run on TV, Stephen's exit is still a talking point a decade later.