Richard Nebens

Richard Nebens

Senior Writer, 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 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.

Richard can be found on Twitter (@RichardNebens), Instagram (@richardnebens), and TikTok (@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.

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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles

Spider-Man 4: Rumored Villain Makes ‘Brand New Day’ Title Make Total Sense

Recent reports have suggested that Mr. Negative will be the villain of Spider-Man: 4, which lines up with the film's new title, 'Brand New Day'.

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This New Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Set Photo Is Very R-Rated

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is now confirmed to keep Season 1's TV-MA thanks to some on-set profanity.

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Tom Hiddleston Reveals Why His Avengers Doomsday Role Is So 'Remarkable' Compared to His Previous MCU Castings

Following the announcement of his Avengers: Doomsday casting, Tom Hiddleston shared his first quotes on the news.

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Unannounced Thor Movie Actor Spotted With Pedro Pascal Near Avengers: Doomsday Filming

A major player from the Thor franchise was spotted close to where Marvel's next major team-up movie is being shot.

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New Tulsa King Season 3 Release Window Projection Revealed by Production Update

A new update from Tulsa King may hint at when Season 3 could come to Paramount+.

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X-Men '97 Star Breaks Silence on Avengers Doomsday Crossover Report

An animated X-Men voice actor shared her thoughts on potentially joining the massive cast of Avengers: Doomsday.

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Here's When Tracker Season 2's Next Episode Will Release Following April Gap Week

Fans are going to have to wait longer than usual to get their next episode of Tracker Season 2.

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Robert Downey Jr. Reveals Bold New Haircut for Doctor Doom Role (Photos)

As Robert Downey Jr. returns to the MCU, he will do so with a look Marvel fans have never seen before.

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Who Is Esco Jouley? 4 Things to Know About 'Dying' Hulu's Sonya Cast Member

Esco Jouley is becoming a major name to watch out for after starring in a thrilling new Hulu series.

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Here's Why Bridgerton Season 4's Release Is Taking So Long

The anticipation for Bridgerton Season 4's release is building as the wait for new episodes pushes forward.

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Avengers: Secret Wars Directors Share Scary Robert Downey Jr. Doctor Doom With Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet Fan Art

The Russo Brothers celebrated Robert Downey Jr.'s birthday with quite a freaky picture of RDJ's Doctor Doom holding Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet.

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Disney Shelves Live-Action Remake Of Beloved Classic Following Snow White Box Office Disappointment

Following Rachel Zegler's Snow White movie failing at the box office, Disney decides to put another live-action remake on hold.

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Disney & Marvel CinemaCon 2025: Every Major Announcement From Walt Disney Studios' Panel (Completed)

To close off the events of CinemaCon 2025, Disney will come in with its big guns to get fans hyped for the rest of 2025.

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Paramount CinemaCon 2025: Every Major Announcement From Paramount Pictures' Panel (Completed)

From Mission: Impossible to Spongebob, Paramount Pictures has plenty in store for theaters in the coming months.

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Universal CinemaCon 2025: Every Major Announcement From Universal Studios' Panel (Completed)

Universal Studios kicks off Day 3 of CinemaCon to promote an exciting slate of movies for the next couple of years.

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How To Train Your Dragon Live-Action First Reviews Are Exactly What Fans Want To Hear

Berk is back on the big screen as CinemaCon attendees get their first look at the action in How To Train Your Dragon.

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Warner Bros. CinemaCon 2025: Every Major Announcement From WBD Panel (Complete)

Warner Bros. hopes to deliver its own round of exciting news to a waiting CinemaCon 2025 crowd.

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Lionsgate CinemaCon 2025: Every Major Announcement From Lionsgate Panel (Complete)

CinemaCon 2025 continues into Day 2 as Lionsgate prepares to show fans what they have in store.

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Sony CinemaCon 2025: Every Major Announcement From Sony Pictures’ Panel (Complete)

Sony Pictures takes the stage at CinemaCon with new updates on what to expect on the big screen this year.

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Spider-Man 4 Image Found At CinemaCon 2025 Ahead Of Sony Pictures Panel

CinemaCon 2025 gave fans a new reason to be excited about Sony and Marvel's Spider-Man 4.

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ABC Announces Hiatus for 911 Show

ABC's 911 series is now confirmed for a gap in episode releases near the end of Season 8.

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CinemaCon 2025 Schedule + Expected Announcements: Marvel, Disney, Warner Bros & More

CinemaCon 2025 is nearly upon us as the major studios plan to tease what's in store during a BIG year for movies.

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Invincible Season 4 Gets Official Update Amid Release Demand

Following the end of Invincible Season 3, new episodes are already in high demand.

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Spider-Man 4 Reveals Its 6 Main Cast Members & Roles

Half a dozen major characters and actors will be back in action for Marvel Studios' Spider-Man 4.

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Here's When Virgin River Season 7's Release on Netflix Is Now Expected

Virgin River looks to continue its dominant run on Netflix with a seventh season coming in the not-too-distant future.

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Ready to Love Season 10 Episode 7 Release Date Confirmed Following Frustrating Delay

OWN has put off releasing the next episode of Ready to Love Season 7, leading to exasperation from the fan base.

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911: Here's Why Christopher Left the Show

Christopher Diaz went through a long absence from 911, but he is now back in the fold as Season 8 continues.

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Here's When Captain America: Brave New World's Streaming Release Is Now Expected

Marvel Studios' fourth Captain America movie could be finding its way onto Disney+ sooner rather than later.

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The Challenge All Stars: Rivals Spoilers - Here's Who Wins the Show

While The Challenge All Stars: Rivals has not ended yet, spoilers are leaking about how the competition ends...

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Superman 2025 Test Screening Rumors Reveal Early Reactions To DC’s Biggest Movie

Early screenings for DC's biggest new movie, Superman, have yielded some wild results thus far.

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Daredevil Born Again Hides Historic Marvel Television Easter Egg

A notable Easter egg from the MCU's Netflix shows just made its way into Daredevil: Born Again.

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Avengers: Doomsday Cast Reveal Stream Hid A Fantastic Four Easter Egg Most Fans Missed

Upon announcing the cast of Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel Studios threw a fun nod to the Fantastic Four in with the news.

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Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Adds Wilson Fisk’s Enemy & Second New Cast Member

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 now has another brand-new cast member in tow for a run in Hell's Kitchen.

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Where Was 'Caught' Netflix Filmed? Stunning Argentina Locations Revealed

Multiple Argentinian cities helped serve as the background for the story told in Netflix's Caught.

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Chicago Fire Just Teased [Spoilers]' Big Return After Exiting the Show

Chicago Fire is about to welcome back one of its biggest cast members after their notable absence.

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Peacemaker Season 2: Actor Affirms Their Batman Villain Casting

A new actor was confirmed for the cast of Peacemaker Season 2 - one with ties to the iconic Batman lore.

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Wednesday Season 2's Release Is Now Predicted for This Special Day

Season 2 of Wednesday is on the way this year, but some fans are SURE they know its exact release timeframe.

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Marvel Live Stream Announces Avengers: Doomsday Cast (Replay)

Marvel Studios released a multi-hour-long livestream which slowly revealed every actor and character in Avengers: Doomsday!

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Alan Cumming & Rebecca Romijn Avengers: Doomsday Cast Announcement Explained

Alan Cumming and Rebecca Romijn will be back in the Marvel Universe for the first time in years!

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Marvel’s Lewis Pullman Avengers: Doomsday Character Explained, Who Is Sentry?

While Lewis Pullman will make his MCU debut in Thunderbolts*, Avengers: Doomsday news confirmed his unexpected fate.

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