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
DC’s Static Shock Live-Action Movie: Everything We Know
The Direct looks back at the timeline for DC's Static Shock movie, examining whether it will still release.
HBO Max Planning Riskier DC Superhero Movies Like Batgirl
Warner Bros' head of DC Films reveals a new plan for DC movies to release both in theaters and on HBO Max.
Black Adam: Dwayne Johnson Disses Charles Barkley While Announcing DC Movie Release Date
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson announces that the DCEU movie Black Adam will release in theaters on July 29, 2022.
DC Cancels Spin-off Movie of Jason Momoa's Aquaman, New Gods Superhero Film
Plans have been scrapped for both New Gods and Trench from DC Films.
Thor: Love and Thunder Actor Speaks on Controversial Floating Head Scene
Thor: Love and Thunder's Axl star addressed the controversial visual effects in his opening scene.
Ms. Marvel Season 2 Teased by Directors With New Video Post
Ms. Marvel directors Adil el Arbi and Billal Fallah could be teasing their involvement in a Season 2.
Disney+ Promotes Darth Vader in Latest Trailer of Star: Wars: Andor
Disney included shots of Darth Vader from Rogue One in the newest trailer for Andor.
Ant-Man's Ghost Actor Teases Awkward Return to the MCU
Hannah John-Kamen addressed her strange return to the MCU in Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts.
Daredevil Movie and Netflix Shows In Order: Charlie Cox's MCU Timeline
The Direct analyzes everything that fans need to watch before Daredevil appears in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
3 She-Hulk Characters Got Many Scenes Removed From Episode 5
She-Hulk's director teased a number of deleted scenes featuring several characters from Episode 5.
Marvel's New Captain America Gets Official Poster For Falcon and Winter Soldier
Marvel Studios takes to Twitter to share a new promotional image of Wyatt Russell's John Walker/US Agent.
Henry Cavill's Superman Return: New Rumor Teases Black Adam Scene
A new rumor hinted how Henry Cavill might make his comeback as Superman in Black Adam.
Marvel's Eternals Producers Finding Creative Ways To Show Movie To Test Audiences
Eternals director Chloe Zhao opens up on her experience trying to finish post-production remotely.
Marvel's Eternals Director Fought For Specific Locations To Line Up With MCU Vision
Kevin Feige talked about Chloé Zhao's vision for Marvel Studios' Eternals including her fight for real-life locations for shooting.
Disney Just Teased Howard the Duck's Possible MCU Return
Howard the Duck was rumored to make his next MCU appearance in 2022's She-Hulk on Disney+.
Captain Marvel's Haircut In Avengers: Endgame Has Devastating Origin (Theory)
A fan theory explained why Carol Danvers cut her hair in Avengers: Endgame.
Brie Larson Reveals How Captain Marvel 2 Differs From the First Movie
The Marvels star Brie Larson shared what makes her second MCU solo movie different from her first.
Loki Season 2: Fan-Favorite Character Will Have More Screentime Next Season
Reports confirmed that a fan-favorite Loki character from Season 1 will appear more in Season 2.
Disney Reveals Marvel's Blade Will Release Before Captain Marvel 2
The official programming guide for Disney Investor's Day confirms the release order for all of the MCU's upcoming Phase 4 movies.
Disney Confirms 2022 Debuts For Samuel L. Jackson's Secret Invasion & Don Cheadle's Armor Wars
The offical Disney Inverstor's Day supplemental packet confirms the release order for all thirteen new Disney+ shows in the MCU's Phase 4.
Marvel Studios Set To Bring Captain America-Related Character Nomad Into the MCU
Marvel Studios has placed a trademark for the use of Nomad in a future movie or Disney+ show.
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Director James Gunn Reacts To U.S. 'Guardians' Space Force Name
James Gunn takes to Twitter to poke fun at the newly announced US Space Force "Guardians" name.
Bradley Cooper's Marvel Casting Received Pushback From Disney Exec
James Gunn discusses the process of Bradley Cooper taking the role of Rocket Raccoon and how much doubt was cast upon the move.
James Gunn Reveals His Dream Marvel & DC Crossover Project
Marvel and DC's James Gunn takes to Twitter to reveal his dream crossover of characters from The Suicide Squad and Guardians of the Galaxy.
James Gunn Says Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Won't Hurt Fans Like Game of Thrones Did
James Gunn expands on his process for making Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3, including taking the potential death of Rocket as a serious matter.
James Gunn Is Getting Tired of Avengers: Infinity War's Invisible Drax Jokes
James Gunn indicates on Twitter that he wants to retire the Drax "invisible" jokes with Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3.
WandaVision Creator Admits Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow Movie Was Harder To Write Than MCU Show
WandaVision head writer Jac Schaeffer explains why the show is easier to write than Black Widow.
Guardians of the Galaxy's Adult Groot Is No More, According To James Gunn
James Gunn reveals that the original Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy is "no longer with us."
New Look at Baby Groot Revealed for Upcoming Disney+ Spin-off
Marvel revealed the first look at Baby Groot in the I Am Groot series coming to Disney+ in 2022.
Disney Announces MCU Cruise Show Featuring Paul Rudd, Brie Larson & More Marvel Actors
Disney announced a new Avengers-themed dinner show coming to the Disney Wish cruise line in Summer 2022.
Ray Fisher Reacts To The Flash Announcement With Justice League Grievance
Ray Fisher celebrates the start of filming for The Flash by restating his stance against Warner Bros. and Walter Hamada.
Shang-Chi: Marvel Introduces White Dragon To MCU With Official Merch
New images of a "Great Protector" dragon figurine from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings have been unveiled.
Marvel's Shang-Chi: Major Scene From Trailer Gets Official Storyboard Released
Marvel storyboard artist Todd Brocasso Harris shared his first piece of imagery from the MCU's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Danny Ramirez Teases His MCU Superhero Future
Danny Ramirez teased the potential of becoming the Falcon in the MCU's future after The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Marvel's Shang-Chi: Best Look Yet At Razorfist Villain Revealed In Promo Images
An Amazon listing revealed six new images of characters from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Marvel's Shang-Chi Star Debunks Rumor About 'Questionable' Fin Fang Foom
Simu Liu debunked rumors about Fin Fang Foom's arrival in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Marvel's Shang-Chi: New Image Teases Kung-Fu Training
Disney released a new still image of Simu Liu from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Marvel's Shang-Chi: New Trailer Surprises Fans With Familiar MCU Character Appearance
Marvel Studios released the second full trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
The Mandalorian Season 3 Set Video Spoils Bo-Katan Betrayal
The Mandalorian Season 3 Set Video Teases Bo-Katan Betrayal
Watch: Scarlett Johansson Celebrates Black Widow's Best Moments In New Marvel Promo
Disney+ released a video on Twitter celebrating National Superhero Day with Scarlett Johansson narrating a video that hypes up Black Widow's release.