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
Black Panther 2: Letitia Wright Dedicated Every Scene to Chadwick Boseman
Letitia Wright shared how much the late Chadwick Boseman influenced her on Black Panther 2.
How Charlie Cox Reacted to Daredevil’s Yellow Suit Changes In She-Hulk
Charlie Cox shared his reaction to the yellow version of the Daredevil suit in She-Hulk.
Disney+ Adds Spider-Man’s Best Animated Show Next Month
Disney+ is set to add The Spectacular Spider-Man Animated Series in October.
Spider-Man 3: New Merch Teases Jake Gyllenhaal's Mysterio Role In MCU Sequel
An online listing teased Mysterio's impact on the plot of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man 3: No Way Home Receives Promising Trailer Update
Spider-Man: No Way Home’s first trailer is reportedly being dubbed in India right now.
Spider-Man 3: No Way Home Theory: How Jake Gyllenhaal's Mysterio Could Return
The first trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home teased the aftermath of Spider-Man’s identity crisis from Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man: Homecoming Actor Confirms His Appearance In No Way Home
Jorge Lendeborg, Jr. confirmed his return in Marvel and Sony's Spider-Man: No Way Home.
MCU: Spider-Man Writer Reveals How Justice League Influenced Major Plot Point
Spider-Man: Homecoming writer Jonathan Goldstein explained why the movie included Ned finding out about Peter's secret identity.
Shazam 2 Director Confirms DC Films' Justice League Intro for Sequel
Shazam! 2 director David F. Sandberg confirmed that his next movie will include the DCEU introduction.
The Batman Cast Adds Marvel's The Eternals Star Barry Keoghan
The Batman adds Barry Keoghan to the cast, his second comic book movie of 2021 including Marvel's The Eternals
DC's Peacemaker Finale Just Broke a Major HBO Max Record
Peacemaker's John Cena and James Gunn celebrated the show's record-breaking performance on HBO Max.
Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man 3 Rumored to Have Massive Action Scenes
Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man 3 is set to film on the same stages as Star Wars and James Bond, making for the biggest scale movie of the franchise.
Why Spider-Man 3: No Way Home Is the Ultimate Tribute to Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Movies
The Direct explains why Spider-Man : No Way Home will pay tribute to the Spider-Men of the past: Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield.
Marvel's Eternals Star Barry Keoghan Hospitalized After Assault
Barry Keoghan was the victim of an assault in Ireland and had to be hospitalized.
WandaVision: Kathryn Hahn Explains Why Agatha's Ending Is a 'Nightmare'
Kathryn Hahn lamented Agatha Harkness' ending in the final episode of WandaVision.
Marvel's Eternals Star Discusses MCU's First Gay Superhero Relationship
Haaz Steiman discusses his pride for Marvel Studios as he plays Brian Tyree Henry’s on-screen husband in Eternals.
MCU's Avengers Receive New Funko That Gives One Infinity Stone to Each Hero
Funko Pop! released plans for a set of six Infinity Stone-centric figurines based on the MCU's original Avengers.
Marvel Spoils Title for What If Season 1 Finale Ahead of Disney+ Release
Marvel revealed that the final episode in Season 1 of What If...? will be titled "What If...The Watcher Broke His Oath?"
Marvel Planned New MCU Show for Chadwick Boseman's Animated T'Challa
What If...? director Bryan Andrews revealed plans for a T'Challa Star-Lord spin-off series before Chadwick Boseman's death.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: U.S. Agent Choke Lifts a Female Assailant In New Set Video
A new set video from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier shows U.S. Agent fighting an unidentified female assailant.
Avengers: Endgame: Hasbro Reveals Full-Size Marvel Replica of Thor's Stormbreaker
Marvel and Hasbro come out with Stormbreaker replica for $159.99 USD available for preorder.
Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah Set to Direct Ms. Marvel Disney+ Show (Exclusive)
Marvel Studios has hired the "Bad Boys For Life" directing duo for their upcoming Kamala Khan-focused MCU series.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Sebastian Stan Shows Off Golden Bucky Arm In New Set Photos
Brand new image released of Bucky Barnes in full tactical gear from the set of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Star Emily VanCamp Reveals She's Done Filming Marvel Show
Emily VanCamp shares Instagram post celebrating the completion of her shooting days on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Black Panther 2 Actor Reveals How Wakanda Changed In Avengers: Endgame
M'Baku star Winston Duke shared how Wakanda has changed between Avengers: Endgame and Black Panther 2.
How Marvel's Kevin Feige Improved Doctor Strange's What If Episode (Exclusive)
What If...? editors Joel and Graham Fisher revealed how Kevin Feige improved the show's fourth episode.
Marvel Reveals New Footage of Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden & More In Epic Eternals Teaser
Marvel Studios released a new 30-second promo for Eternals with new footage of Ikaris, Kingo, Kro and more.
Marvel's Eternals: New Trailer Includes Weirdly-Edited Avengers: Endgame Footage
Marvel Studios released a new 30-second promo trailer for the release of Eternals featuring Richard Madden, Salma Hayek, and Angelina Jolie.
Marvel Confirms Angelina Jolie's MCU Hero Has Tragic Disability In Eternals Movie
Marvel Studios producer Nate Moore shared an ailment that Thena will be dealing with in Eternals.
Marvel's Eternals: First Clip Shows Richard Madden & Kumail Nanjiani Fighting Villains
Kumail Nanjiani and Salma Hayek debuted the first full clip from Marvel Studios' Eternals.
Doctor Strange 2 Joins Eternals In Exclusive Marvel Trailer Club
The second Doctor Strange 2 trailer featured Sam Raimi's name as part of the footage.
Doctor Strange 2 Reportedly Taps X-Men: First Class, Logan Cinematographer John Mathieson
The Doctor Strange sequel gains the services of John Mathieson as cinematographer, already with Logan and X-Men: First Class on his resume.
She-Hulk Episode 5 Secretly Debuted 1 New Superhero You Probably Missed
Episode 5 of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law included a tease for a hero that many fans missed.
MCU: Keke Palmer Is Ready to Play 1 X-Men Superhero
Keke Palmer shared who she wants to play when the X-Men come to the MCU.
New Ironheart Disney+ Set Photos Reveal MCU Star In Mo-Cap Suit
New set photos showed Dominique Thorne donning her mo-cap suit for the Ironheart Disney+ series.
Gorgeous 'Batman: Into the Bat-Verse' Fan Poster Copies Spider-Man In the Best Way
A piece of fan art paid tribute to Batman characters by replicating a Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse poster.
Watch: First She-Hulk Episode 5 Clip Released Online
Marvel Studios released the first clip from the next new episode of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
Disney+ Halloween: All 31 Movies, Shows & Specials Streaming In 2022 (Marvel, Star Wars & More)
Disney+ has released a guide for 31 current and upcoming Halloween movies and shows on the service.
Tom Hiddleston Reacts to Evil Kang’s Return In Ant-Man 3
Loki star Tom Hiddleston shared his thoughts on Kang's upcoming return in Ant-Man 3.
DC Reveals How Ben Affleck’s Batman Bankrolls The Flash Ahead of New Movie
A prequel comic revealed how Ben Affleck's Batman helps fund Barry Allen's Flash.