Richard Nebens

Richard Nebens

Senior Writer, Editor, Content Creator

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

5 MCU Disney+ Shows In Danger Amid Marvel Cutbacks

Five animated Marvel Studios shows could be in danger following recent layoffs.

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MCU: America Chavez Actress Reveals Her Ideal Plan for Phase 5-6

America Chavez star Xochitl Gomez teased what she wants to see in the MCU's next two Phases.

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Disney+ Reveals New MCU Timeline Order With Guardians Holiday Special

Disney confirmed The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special's place in the MCU timeline.

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Black Panther 2 Disney+ Release Gets Discouraging Update

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's Disney+ release date might be further out than expected according to this latest update.

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MCU: Mantis’ Big Twist In Guardians Holiday Special Explained by Actor

Pom Klementieff discussed Mantis's big reveal in The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.

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Loki Disney+: New Scenes Showing Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson & More Released

Marvel Studios debuted a new look at the Disney+ series Loki during the Warriors/Pelicans game on ESPN.

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Loki Star Reveals Owen Wilson's Clever Improvized Moment

Tom Hiddleston reflected on Owen Wilson's improvisation during Marvel Studios' Loki.

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Owen Wilson’s Major Role In Deadpool 3 Revealed by New Rumor

Owen Wilson was rumored to be returning to the MCU in Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool 3.

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Ant-Man: 20 Best Quotes from Paul Rudd’s MCU Hero

The Direct looks back on the 20 best quotes from Paul Rudd's Ant-Man in the MCU.

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Disney+ Makes MCU History With First-Ever Project Without a Villain

The MCU's newest Disney+ project will make history as it doesn't include a villain.

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Why Joe Jonas’ Failed Spider-Man Audition ‘Destroyed’ Him

Music star Joe Jonas shared how his audition for the MCU's Spider-Man destroyed his spirits.

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Did James Gunn Just Tease New Green Lantern’s DCU Debut?

James Gunn may have just hinted that the Green Lantern is on his way into the new DCU.

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James Gunn Addresses X-Men Conflicts With Kevin Bacon’s MCU Character

Director James Gunn set the record straight on confusion regarding Kevin Bacon's multiple Marvel characters.

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DC Studios CEO Responds to Angry Arrowverse Fan Pleading to Save CW Show

DC Studios CEO James Gunn addressed fans that asked for the Arrowverse to be restored.

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MCU: Shuri & Namor Romance Addressed by Lead Star

Namor star Tenoch Huerta addressed the potential romance between Shuri and Namor in Black Panther 2.

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Killmonger's Wakanda Forever Scene Explained by MCU Writer

Black Panther 2 screenwriter Joe Robert Cole explained how Michael B. Jordan's Killmonger return came to be.

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Tobey & Andrew FINALLY Receive New Spider-Man No Way Home Funkos

Funko shared a look at more than a dozen new Funko Pops! from Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Disney+ Spider-Man Producer Shares Promising Update Amid Cancellation Concerns

A Marvel animation producer offered a promising bit of news regarding the MCU's Spider-Man show on Disney+.

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The Flash Movie Editor Blames Delayed Release on 1 Thing

The Flash's editor narrowed the movie's multiple delays to one specific reason.

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MCU Writer Reveals 2 Black Panther Replacements Considered Instead of Shuri

A Marvel Studios writer recently revealed two other characters that could have been the new Black Panther.

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Why Disney Fired CEO Bob Chapek, Revealed by New Report

Reports shared why Disney brought back Bob Iger to replace Bob Chapek as the company's CEO.

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Marvel Reportedly Eyeing Ryan Gosling for MCU Main Villain (Rumor)

Marvel Studios has their eye on Ryan Gosling for an upcoming villainous role in the MCU.

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MCU: 10 Upcoming Movies & Shows Teased By Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

The Direct analyzes every project set up in Marvel Studios' Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

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Zack Snyder Shares Emotional Tribute 5 Years After Joss Whedon's Justice League

Justice League director Zack Snyder paid tribute to his late daughter on a special anniversary.

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When Will the MCU End? Marvel Studios Exec Gives Honest Answer

Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige shared his thoughts on if and when the MCU will end.

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Amy Adams Breaks Silence on Henry Cavill's Superman Return

Man of Steel star Amy Adams addressed Henry Cavill's surprise comeback as Superman.

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Zendaya Shares New Photo to Celebrate Dune 2 Filming

Zendaya has shared a new photo from filming Dune Part 2

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Black Panther Star Convinced T’Challa Will Get Recast

Black Panther 2 actor Winston Duke shared his thoughts on T'Challa's potential MCU return.

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Marvel’s Chloe Bennet Shares New Photos That May Tease Her MCU Return

Agents of SHIELD star Chloe Bennet may have teased her comeback to the MCU as Daisy Johnson.

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Black Panther 2 Star Teases [SPOILERS] Return After Dying In Sequel

One of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's stars teased their potential future in the MCU following a surprising death.

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Black Panther 3: Marvel Changed Plans for Third Movie's Title

Marvel Studios revealed the original title for the third Black Panther movie.

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Avengers 6 Rumored to Feature Many X-Men Heroes

Avengers: Secret Wars may feature the X-Men and more alongside the Avengers.

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Marvel Confirms MCU Mutants Existed WAY Longer Than Expected

Marvel Studios' Black Panther 2 confirmed how long mutants have existed in the MCU.

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How Black Panther 2's Post-Credits Scene Changed After Chadwick Boseman Died

Marvel producer Nate Moore explained how Black Panther 2's post-credits scene evolved.

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Marvel's Thunderbolts Movie Will 'Drop a Bomb' on the MCU, Promises Actor

A star from Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts teased the big swings the movie will take.

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Emily Blunt Gets Honest About Fantastic Four Casting

Emily Blunt set the record straight about her potential casting in Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four.

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Indiana Jones 5 Director Refutes ‘Disaster’ Test Screening Reports

Indiana Jones 5 director James Mangold addressed the rumors about reported test screenings of his latest film.

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DC Studios Boss Shuts Down Angry SnyderVerse Fan on Social Media

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn addressed a new round of comments from Snyderverse fans on Twitter.

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Disney Removes Gay Black Panther 2 Scene to Avoid Ban

Disney removed a moment of LGBTQIA+ representation for one international release of Black Panther 2.

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Disney+ Witch Mountain Reboot Underway With Jurassic World Star (Report)

Disney has reportedly green-lit a Witch Mountain reboot featuring a Star Wars and Jurrasic World icon.

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