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
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A new TV spot premieres new footage from Marvel Studios' The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Star Teases Baron Zemo’s Bad Intentions
The crew from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier teases the evolution of Baron Zemo in his villainy.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: How HBO Max Is Making the 4-Hour Movie Easier To Watch
Snyder Cut producer Deborah Snyder teases how the film will be broken up with the help of HBO Max.
Rian Johnson’s Star Wars Trilogy Receives Promising Development Update
Rian Johnson Still Wants to Return to Star Wars
Marvel Artist Throws Shade at Black Panther 2's Namor Physique
A former Marvel Comics artist commented on Tenoch Huerta's physique as Namor in Black Panther 2.
Marvel Fans Confess Their Crush on She-Hulk After New Episode
Marvel fans shared their feelings about She-Hulk after the series' second episode premiered.
Why James Gunn Rejected Directing Batman & Superman Movies for DC
James Gunn shared why he doesn't want to tackle DC's biggest heroes like Superman or Batman.
Daredevil Showrunner Debunks Rumors About His DCEU Future
Steven DeKnight denied rumors that he's moving from Daredevil to the DCEU.
Batman v Superman: New BTS Image Shows Ben Affleck's First Photoshoot as Hero
Production designer Patrick Tatopoulos shared a behind-the-scenes look from Ben Affleck's first photoshoot as Batman.
Moon Knight: Ethan Hawke Reveals What Makes His Marvel Villain 'Terrifying'
Ethan Hawke shared why his villain from Moon Knight is so terrifying.
Oscar Isaac Teases His Marvel Future After Disney+’s Moon Knight
Oscar Isaac teased what the future could hold for Moon Knight after his Disney+ series.
Watch: Oscar Isaac Looks Crazy In New Moon Knight Mid-Season Teaser
Marvel Studios released a new trailer before Episode 3 of Moon Knight on Disney+.
Brie Larson, Mark Ruffalo & More MCU Stars React to Ms. Marvel Trailer
Brie Larson, Mark Ruffalo, and more reacted to the first Ms. Marvel trailer.
Ethan Hawke Turns Evil In Marvel's New Moon Knight Trailer
Marvel Studios released a Super Bowl spot for Moon Knight on Disney+.
Watch: Ethan Hawke Teases His Villain’s Plan in New Moon Knight Clip
A new clip from Episode 2 of Moon Knight teased Ethan Hawke's villainous intentions.
Fantastic Four: Penn Badgley Rumored to Be In Talks to Star In MCU Reboot
Penn Badgley is reported to have spoken with Marvel Studios regarding a leading role in 2024's Fantastic Four.
Sebastian Stan Agrees Scarlet Witch, Bucky & Falcon Should Get Mental Health Support
Sebastian Stan shared a tweet with his support of Wanda, Bucky, and Sam all needing mental health support instead of a TV show.
WandaVision: New Photos Show Elizabeth Olsen & Paul Bettany On Set and 'Magic' Dinner
Two Twitter posts reveal behind the scenes photos and videos from the first three episodes of WandaVision.
WandaVision: Leaked Storyboards Reveal Black Widow Reference
A Twitter leak from two weeks ago confirms the storyboard images from “Episode 8” of WandaVision.
The Batman's Runtime Confirmed to Be Just Shy Of Avengers: Endgame
The Batman was confirmed to have a runtime of 2 hours and 55 minutes.
Zachary Levi's Shazam 2 Receives Production Update From DCEU Actress
Faithe C. Herman revealed that she will be starting work next week on Shazam!: Fury of the Gods.
MCU Rumor Reveals Olivia Colman’s Gender-Swapped Marvel Superhero
A new rumor teased who Olivia Colman will play in Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Writer Talks Thanos' Impact on Marvel Series
Malcom Spellman described how Thanos' snap affects the MCU's future during The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Marvel's Kevin Feige Addresses If SHIELD or HYDRA Could Make Comebacks In MCU
Kevin Feige confims that secret organizations like SHIELD and Hydra are still in play for Phase 4 of the MCU.
Falcon and the Winter Soldier Ties For Best-Rated MCU Title on Rotten Tomatoes
Rotten Tomatoes rates Marvel Studios' The Falcon and the Winter Soldier at a 96%, currently tied for the highest rated MCU project ever.
Zatanna Movie: Warner Bros. Taps Killing Eve Writer For DC Movie
Promising Young Woman writer Emerald Fennell will write the script DC's Zatanna Movie.
Falcon and Winter Soldier Beats The Mandalorian & WandaVision To Become Most-Watched Disney+ Debut
The season premiere of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier becomes the most-watched debut episode in Disney+ history.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Official Looks at Don Cheadle's Rhodey and New Captain America Released
Disney officially releases still photos of Don Cheadle and Wyatt Russell from "Episode 1" of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Marvel Reveals How Sam & Bucky Reunite In New Falcon and the Winter Soldier Footage
A new spot for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier shows Sam and Bucky meeting for the first time.
Loki: Tom Hiddleston Reacts To Major Character Reveal In Episode 2
Tom Hiddleston gave his thoughts on the Lady Loki reveal from Episode 2 of Loki.
Simu Liu Reacts To Marvel's Shang-Chi Delay
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Simu Liu reacted to news of the film's delay.
Chris Evans Explains Why Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man Is His Most Desirable MCU Role
Chris Evans picked Robert Downey, Jr.'s Iron Man when asked which actor he would switch roles with in the MCU.
Black Widow: Olga Kurylenko To Appear In Scarlett Johansson-Led Marvel Film (Exclusive)
Olga Kurylenko is set to play a minor role in Marvel Studios' Black Widow.
Marvel's Shang-Chi Movie Promotion Is On the Way
Marvel announces a Q&A session with the stars of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Spider-Man 3: Set Photo Teases Captain America Shield Belonging To Statue of Liberty
A new Twitter blast reveals an image from Spider-Man: No Way Home of the Statue of Liberty adorned with Captain America's shield.
Marvel Studios Boss Reflects on 'Painful' Pandemic Challenges
Marvel President Victoria Alonso detailed the difficulties of Marvel Studios' work during the pandemic.
Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight: Set Photo Confirms Disney+ Series Begins Filming
A social media post revealed that filming for Moon Knight has been taking place in Budapest over the past few days.
MCU: Zombie Captain America & Thor Featured on What If...? Disney+ Promo Art
New promotional images from merchandising tease Zombie Cap, the Watcher, and Party Thor from Marvel Studios' What If...?.
Thor 4: Taika Waititi Praises Chris Hemsworth as Lead Superhero
Taika Waititi revealed that Thor: Love and Thunder only has about four weeks left of filming.
Marvel Leak Reveals MCU Infinity Saga LEGO Sets Featuring Thanos, Captain America & More
A leak on Instagram teased the arrival of the Infinity Saga Marvel LEGO set.