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
Loki Writer Reveals First Set Photo of [SPOILERS]' Actor Filming Finale Scene
Loki producer Eric Martin shared a behind-the-scenes image of [SPOILER] on the set of the Disney+ show.
Loki Writer Teases Renslayer's MCU Future After That Finale
Michael Waldron and Gugu Mbatha-Raw teased Judge Renslayer's future after Season 1 of Loki.
Ant-Man 3 Star Jonathan Majors Teases Kang Role Following Loki Finale
Jonathan Majors revealed that he can't say anything about where his Kang the Conqueror is going.
Loki Writer Says Season 2 Won't Be Hurt By Fan Service
Loki head writer Michael Waldron explained why the team isn't looking to focus on fan service for Season 2.
Marvel Boss Shares Discouraging Update to Loki Fans Anxious for Season 2 Release
Kevin Feige shared an update on filming for Season 2 of Marvel Studios' Loki.
Watch: Zachary Levi, Margot Robbie & More DCEU Stars Hype Up DC FanDome
Eight new TikTok videos were released on the DC Comics Twitter page promoting the arrival of DC FanDome.
Zachary Levi's Shazam 2 Receives Official Poster, Titled 'Fury of Gods'
DC FanDome: Everything revealed about the new sequel to 2019's Shazam!
Shazam 2: Zachary Levi Releases Full-Quality Mock Poster for Fury of the Gods
Zachary Levi takes to instagram to share excitement for the Shazam! sequel.
Shazam 2 Director Teases Unexpected Villains and More Family Superheroics
David F. Sandberg talks more about about Shazam!: Fury of the Gods at DC FanDome, teasing the film’s villains and family dynamic.
Loki Designer Reveals Episode 1 Easter Egg That Secretly Teased the Main Villain
A Marvel production designer teased the groundwork laid for Kang the Conqueror before his debut in Episode 6 of Loki.
Hawkeye: Florence Pugh Reacts to New Episode's Big Surprise
Florence Pugh took to social media in response to the latest episode of the Disney+ series, Hawkeye.
Marvel Studios Hid Yelena's Black Widow Surprise From Hawkeye Writers
Hawkeye head writer Jonathan Igla had to keep Yelena's arrival a secret after learning about it from the Black Widow writers.
Marvel Throws Shade at Harley Quinn on Social Media
The Marvel India Twitter account threw shade at Warner Bros. by retweeting a post about Harley Quinn's similarity to Deadpool.
The Suicide Squad Beating The Dark Knight as Best Rated DC Movie on Rotten Tomatoes
The Suicide Squad ranked as the top DC movie ever on Rotten Tomatoes' website.
The Suicide Squad: James Gunn Reacts to Review Bombing From Snyder Cut Fans
James Gunn admitted he's not worried about review-bombing for The Suicide Squad.
Mark Hamill Celebrates Anniversary of Luke Skywalker's Mandalorian Reveal
Mark Hamill celebrated the one-year anniversary of his cameo as Luke Skywalker in The Mandalorian.
Loki Director Comments on Incest Outcry about Sylvie & Loki Romance
Director Kate Herron shared her thoughts on Loki and Sylvie's kiss from Episode 6 of Loki.
Ant-Man 3 Writer Teases Intense Scene With Evangeline Lilly's Wasp
Ant-Man 3 writer Jeff Loveness teased an epic action sequence for the Wasp.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: New Evidence Points to Joe Manganiello Having More Deathstroke Scenes
Joe Manganiello sports haircut reminiscent of Deathstroke, sparking rumors that he will appear in the Snyder Cut
Zack Snyder's Justice League Will Change Certain Flash Interactions From Original Release
Zack Snyder reveals that he didn't enjoy the way the Flash's Speed Force was used to move people in the theatrical cut of Justice League.
Justice League's Ray Fisher Celebrates Warner Bros. Boss Departure
Ray Fisher expressed his sentiments on Toby Emmerich's departure from his position at Warner Bros.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Reveals First Martian Manhunter Design For Snyder Cut
Zack Snyder joins Youtube stream to tease a drawing of the Martian Manhunter, possibly for the Snyder Cut.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Announces New Black & White Version of Trailer Incoming
Zack Snyder discusses his ideal black & white version of Justice League and teases the new trailer coming next week.
Wonder Woman 1984 Director Believes Joss Whedon's Justice League Contradicts Her DCEU Films
Patty Jenkins explains why she didn't see the theatrical release of Justice League, citing the change in directors from Zack Snyder to Joss Whedon.
Wonder Woman 1984 Gets Same CinemaScore As Justice League
Wonder Woman 1984 receives a B+ rating on Cinema Score, the same rating that was given to 2017's Justice League.
Zack Snyder Was Surprised Watching Joss Whedon's Justice League Cyborg Scene
Zack Snyder explores the scene in Justice League where Cyborg and Wonder Woman first meet, explaining how he will change it for the Snyder Cut.
Zack Snyder Shares Old Photo of Henry Cavill's Superman In Support of Fan Trend
Zack Snyder jumps onto the #HenryCavillSuperman trend by posting his own picture of the DCEU star in costume.
Justice League Actor Confirms New Martian Manhunter Scenes Filmed For Zack Snyder's Cut
Harry Lennix confirms that General Swanwick will become the Martian Manhunter in Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Shares New Photo From Post-Production
Zack Snyder shares a new update from the studio as he works on the Snyder Cut of Justice League two months before its release.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Reveals New Image of Steppenwolf With Atlantean
Zack Snyder takes to social media to share a new image of Steppenwolf from the Snyder Cut of Justice League.
The Batman: Robert Pattinson Opens Up About Surprises, Pressure That Comes With Playing the DC Hero
Robert Pattinson speaks on a philosophical level about his approach to playing Bruce Wayne in 'The Batman.'
DC Super-Pets Gets Surprising HBO Max Streaming Release Date
DC Super-Pets was confirmed to come to HBO Max only two months after its theatrical debut.
Watch: Spider-Man’s Madame Web Films NYC Action Scenes In New Set Videos
New set videos from Madame Web highlighted new action sequences from New York City.
Zack Snyder Shares His Reaction to The Batman Trailer: 'What the F---!'
Zack Snyder shared unbridled joy when talking about the trailer for The Batman from DC FanDome.
The New Ms. Marvel Actress Made an Adorable Iron Man-Centric Short Film
Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani made her own video in Summer 2021 showing her love for Iron Man.
Justice League 2: Zack Snyder Reveals His Expectations for Sequel to Snyder Cut
Zack Snyder teases the possibility of his return to the DCEU, along with the potential for more depth into Lex Luthor.
Zack Snyder Releases Justice League-Inspired Darkseid Art For Charity T-Shirts
Zack Snyder teases new artwork featuring Darksied, inspired by his look in the Snyder Cut of Justice League.
Justice League Cinematographer Shares New Zack Snyder Set Photo, Teases Coming Announcement
Cinematographer for the Snyder Cut of Justice League teases new announcement coming on the anniversary of the original movie's release.
Zack Snyder's Justice League Will Correct Batcave Mistake From Original Release
Zack Snyder wants to make it clear that the Batcave is not shown in the new trailer for the Snyder Cut.
She-Hulk Disney+: Star Tatiana Maslany Receives High Praise From Marvel Actress
She-Hulk star Ginger Gonzaga offered praise to her co-star Tatiana Maslany for her portrayal of Jennifer Walters.