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
Spider-Man: No Way Home Official Merch Confirms Tobey Maguire's Return
Spider-Man: No Way Home official merchandise features Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man from the original 2002 movie.
Spider-Man Rumor Reveals Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield's Unexpected Roles In No Way Home
A rumor revealed information about Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's roles in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
13 Best Spider-Man Movie Suits Ranked Worst to Best (Including No Way Home Costumes)
Spider-Man's 13 iconic movie costumes ranked from worst to best (including his new Spider-Man: No Way Home suits)
Robert Pattinson Explains Why Superman Can't Fit In The Batman Universe
Robert Pattinson looked at how his Batman would look at other heroes like Superman in his universe.
WandaVision: New Scene Depicts Elizabeth Olsen & Paul Bettany's Characters Forgetting Special Day
A new leak on Twitter reveals the second full clip from one of WandaVision's first two episodes.
Marvel Just Teased Elizabeth Olsen's New Avengers Status
The latest Doctor Strange 2 TV spot put Wanda Maximoff's Avengers status into question.
Will Scarlet Witch Get Her Own Solo Movie? Elizabeth Olsen Responds
Elizabeth Olsen addressed the chances of starring in her own Scarlet Witch solo movie.
How Marvel Studios Plans To Avoid Oversaturation After Disney+ Expansion
Kevin Feige further explains his plan for Phase 4's movies and Disney+ shows and how unique each property is.
HBO Max Boss Addresses DC Superheroes 'Brand Confusion' With On-Screen Franchises
HBO head Casey Bloys speaks on the brand confusion seen by many DC fans in regards to the franchise's future.
HBO Max's Batman Spin-off: Showrunner Confirms Big Differences From Fox's Gotham
Gotham PD showrunner Joe Barton spoke on how this series will differentiate itself from Fox's Gotham.
Spider-Man: Homecoming Writer Admits Iron Man Junior Tropes Worried Him
Spider-Man: Homecoming writer Jonathan Goldstein explained how the movie helped Spider-Man stand apart from Iron Man.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals Character Posters for Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Villains
Three new posters for Spider-Man: No Way Home featured Doc Ock, Electro, and the Green Goblin.
Tom Holland Reacts to Being Called Robert Downey Jr.'s MCU Replacement
Tom Holland responded to comments from Avengers: Endgame director Joe Russo about him being the face of the MCU.
Tom Holland Reveals Spider-Man Is Heading to College In the MCU
Tom Holland teased the start of Peter Parker's life in college after Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Chris Hemsworth Speaks on Declining Excitement for His Marvel Thor Future
Thor star Chris Hemsworth expressed concerns about fans losing interest in his character after Thor: Love and Thunder.
Thor 4: Tessa Thompson Clears Up Comments About Her Marvel Powers
Tessa Thompson clarified quotes she made about Valkyrie's powers in Thor: Love and Thunder.
New Moon Knight Promo Images Tease Egyptian Themes of Disney+ Show
New promo art unveiled tidbits of ancient Egyptian themes that will be present in Marvel Studios' Moon Knight.
Moon Knight Easter Egg Reveals Ethan Hawke's Secret Villain
Moon Knight's Super Bowl spot teased the origins for Ethan Hawke's Disney+ villain.
James Gunn Adds Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 Actress To Peacemaker Cast
James Gunn and John Cena's Peacemaker series adds Elizabeth Faith Ludlow and Rizwan Manji to the cast.
Marvel Rejected John Cena Multiple Times, Including on Deadpool
John Cena revealed that he was in the running for multiple roles with Marvel Studios.
Gwyneth Paltrow Continues Infamous MCU Trend with Hawkeye
Gwenyth Paltrow has a habit of forgetting her involvement in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and she seems to not even know about the current Hawkeye show.
Hawkeye Director Teases Future of Yelena & Kate
Hawkeye directing duo Bert & Bertie teased the relationship between Kate Bishop and Yelena Belova.
Florence Pugh Gets Blocked by Instagram for Sharing Hawkeye Spoilers
Florence Pugh responded to fans who had her Instagram story privileges temporarily blocked following her appearance in Episode 4 of Hawkeye.
Florence Pugh's Yelena Receives Special New Hawkeye Funko Pops
Funko Pop! opened pre-orders for two Yelena Belova figurines following Episode 5 of Hawkeye.
Hailee Steinfeld's Kate Bishop Receives Ultra-Detailed Hawkeye Hot Toys Figure
Hailee Steinfeld got her own hyper-realistic figurine as Kate Bishop in Hawkeye.
Star Wars Actor Claims JJ Abrams ‘Forced’ Finn’s Jedi Twist
John Boyega claimed that Star Wars director J.J. Abrams forced Finn's Jedi twist in Episode IX.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Height Difference Interfered With Peter & MJ Stunts
Zendaya and Tom Holland looked back on a difficult stunt from Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Willem Dafoe Reveals Green Goblin Has New Philosophy In Spider-Man: No Way Home
Willem Dafoe and Alfred Molina teased the depth in their returns as Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man's Tom Holland Really Wants a Crossover With Jared Leto's Morbius
Spider-Man: No Way Home star Tom Holland expressed a desire for his Spidey to take on Jared Leto's Morbius.
New Spider-Man: No Way Home Concept Photos Show Off Brutal Green Goblin Battle
Concept art showed images of the first fight between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man Writers Reveal Green Goblin Wasn't Their First Option to Be MCU Main Villain
Spider-Man: No Way Home's screenwriter explained how Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin became the movie's main villain.
Wonder Woman Gets Crude Reference In New Peacemaker Trailer
The latest trailer for Peacemaker included an NSFW reference to Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman.
James Gunn Teases His Plan for Suicide Squad's Next Spin-off
The Suicide Squad director James Gunn teased a new spin-off coming for HBO Max.
The Mandalorian's Katee Sackhoff Reveals She Auditioned For Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp
The Mandalorian star Katee Sackhoff describes how she auditioned for Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp.
Ant-Man 3 Director Hypes Up Sequel While Celebrating Michael Douglas' Birthday
Ant-Man 3 director Peyton Reed wished Michael Douglas a happy birthday while sharing his excitement for the movie.
Sony's Spider-Man Universe Casts Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Kraven the Hunter
Sony Picutes signed Aaron Taylor-Johnson to play Kraven the Hunter in the studio's upcoming solo movie.
Jared Leto Reveals Spider-Man: No Way Home Connection to Morbius Movie
Jared Leto teased a potential connection between the Morbius solo movie and Spider-Man: No Way Home.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Stuntman Teases Sebastian Stan's Humor In Marvel Show
Stuntmant Aaron Toney reveals how funny Sebastian Stan is both on set and on screen for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
WandaVision Star Promises Answers In Upcoming Episodes
Teyonah Parris promises MCU fans that mysteries will be solved and answers will be given for all the mystery surrounding WandaVision.
Marvel Spoils More Hawkeye Yelena Scenes from Upcoming Episode
A new promo ad for Hawkeye showed more footage of Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova