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
Marvel's Kevin Feige Talks Diversity In MCU Phase 4 & Beyond
Marvel CCO Kevin Feige reconfirms Marvel Studios' intentions to expand on the diversity naturally within the MCU.
Marvel's Shang Chi Reportedly Adds Dallas Liu In Mystery Role
Dallas Liu has joined the cast of Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Shang-Chi Star Simu Liu Reveals Why He Looks Up To Marvel Co-Star Awkwafina
Simu Liu heaped praise on his co-star Awkwafina after working on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Shang-Chi's Simu Liu Says Disney Didn't Reprimand Him For 'Experiment' Response
Simu Liu revealed that he wasn't reprimanded for his comments toward Bob Chapek regarding Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Shang-Chi: Simu Liu's Old Comments Stir Controversy In China, Hurting Movie Release Chances
A new report from Deadline revealed that Disney's prospects for Shang-Chi releasing in China are diminishing.
Marvel's Eternals Actor Promises 'Beautiful' LGBTQ+ Family Joining the MCU
Actor Haaz Sleiman expressed his excitement for the MCU's first openly gay couple in Marvel Studios' Eternals.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Casting First Non-Binary MCU Character
Rumors pointed to Marvel casting its first Non-Binary character in Ironheart.
Spider-Man's El Muerto Actor Teases 'Epic' Spin-off Movie
Bad Bunny spoke about his role in the upcoming El Muerto film from Sony Pictures.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Director Speaks on Star Wars Canon Challenges
Director Deborah Chow explained some of the challenges with canon Star Wars material in Obi-Wan Kenobi.
The Mandalorian Wins Big at This Year's Emmy Awards
The Mandalorian won multiple Emmy awards at the 2021 Emmys for its Season 2 run.
Marvel Studios Rumored to Be Developing Superhero Show for Teyonah Parris' Monica Rambeau
Monica Rambeau was rumored to receive her own solo series on Disney+.
Sebastian Stan Explains His Love for WandaVision & Black Widow
Sebastian Stan named WandaVision and Black Widow as his two favorite MCU projects.
MCU Spider-Man 3: Fan-Made Image of J.K. Simmons' J. Jonah Jameson Surfaces Online
Promotional material starring JK Simmons' J. Jonah Jameson confirms his involvement with the MCU in the future.
MCU Phase 4 Delays Causing Marvel Studios To Adjust For Plot Continuity
New EW article on WandaVision reinforces Marvel's dedication to continuity between Disney+ shows and movies.
Former Doctor Strange 2 Director Scott Derrickson Says He's Very Happy With Departure Decision
Scott Derrickson confirms that he is happy after departing the director's chair for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3: Britain Scene Teased By Marvel Listing
A new casting call for Spider-Man 3 is potentially indicating part of the story taking place in Great Britain.
Spider-Man 3: Tom Holland Will Be Bruised & Bloody Again In MCU Sequel
Tom Holland's father, Dominic, reveals a recent video call where he saw Tom looking bloodied and bruised on the set of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man 3: Tobey Maguire's Voice Dub Actor Confirms Involvement In MCU Movie
The Spanish voice actor for Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker teases that he's involved with Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man 3: Kevin Feige Collaborating With Sony on Trailers & Marketing
The president of Disney's marketing department revealed Sony is in charge of promoting Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man 3: No Way Home Will Result In Lots of Fan Debates, Says Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch teased the scale and ambition of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man Fans React to Leaked Photos of Andrew Garfield & Tobey Maguire's No Way Home Costumes
Spider-Man fans took to Twitter to share their excitement and/or anger over the leaks from Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man: No Way Home: New Official Poster Teases Doc Ock vs. Iron Spider Fight
Fans spotted what appears to be the first official poster for Marvel and Sony's Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Tom Holland Reacts to New Spider-Man: No Way Home Poster With Big Promise
Tom Holland shared his excitement for the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home's official poster.
Avengers: Endgame Director Says Tom Holland Is Becoming MCU's New Robert Downey Jr.
Director Joe Russo admitted to seeing Tom Holland as the MCU's next leading man after Robert Downey Jr.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Teases Mysterio's Role In New Car Promo
A tie-in ad between Hyundai and Marvel Studios teased the looming tension surrounding Jake Gyllenhaal's Mysterio ahead of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Tickets Scalped for Thousands of Dollars on eBay
Fans listed Spider-Man: No Way Home tickets for outrageous prices on eBay upon their arrival.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Producer Teases Peter Parker's 'Sacrifice'
Sony producer Amy Pascal teased the sacrifice Peter Parker will face in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Tom Holland Wants to Play Iron Man-Type Role With Next Spider-Man
Tom Holland spoke about wanting to play something of an Iron Man role to the next Spider-Man in the MCU.
Marvel Reveals Captain America 3's Surprising Impact on Spider-Man: No Way Home
Marvel Studios CCO Kevin Feige shared how Captain America: Civil War helped to make Spider-Man: No Way Home possible.
Spider-Man: 67 Biggest Leaks & Announcements That Hyped Up No Way Home
We look back at every major announcement, news release, and rumor surrounding Spider-Man: No Way Home since 2019.
How Spider-Man: No Way Home's Producer Convinced Maguire & Garfield Villain Actors to Return
Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal shared how they convinced the stars of Spider-Man: No Way Home to join the movie.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Writers Reveal the Hardest Scene to Write
Screenwriters Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers revealed the most difficult scene to write in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
WandaVision: Marvel Exec Teases Final Post-Credits Scene
A Marvel executive teases the possibility of "Episode 9" of WandaVision will end with multiple post-credits scenes.
WandaVision Producer Addresses White Vision's Future In MCU
WandaVision head writer Jac Schaeffer dove into the details of how the Vision vs. White Vision battle came to be what it was.
Sony Teases Plan For Tom Holland's Spider-Man To Connect With Venom, Kraven & More
Sony President Sanford Panitch teased what's coming with Sony's Universe of Marvel Characters and the story's relationship to the MCU.
Marvel vs. DC: Andy Serkis Reveals What He Likes About Each Franchise
Andy Serkis shared his experiences with both Marvel and DC ahead of The Batman's release.
James Gunn Teases Season 2 Plans For The Suicide Squad Spin-off, Peacemaker
James Gunn teased some of what he has planned for Season 2 of Peacemaker on HBO Max.
The Suicide Squad: New Image Shows Idris Elba's Bloodsport, John Cena's Peacemaker & More In DC Film
A new image from The Suicide Squad revealed a look at five team members on a beach.
Marvel Phase 4: Every Movie and TV Show in the MCU's Next Chapter
The Direct explores Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Scarlet Johansson Reveals Marvel's Black Widow Will Explore Budapest Story With Hawkeye
Black Widow book reveals that the new movie will finally reveal what happened between Widow and Hawkeye in Budapest.