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
Ant-Man 3 Star Michelle Pfeiffer Explains the Downside of Marvel's Extreme Secrecy
Michelle Pfeiffer shared how secretive Marvel is with her experience in the Ant-Man movies.
Watch: Willem Dafoe Frightens Tom Holland on Set of Spider-Man: No Way Home
Marvel shared a behind-the-scenes video featuring Tom Holland and Willem Dafoe from Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Warner Bros. Reportedly Denies Claims About The Flash's Ezra Miller Problem
Reports debunked the rumored emergency meeting from Warner Bros. over The Flash's Ezra Miller.
Watch: Moon Knight Goes Viral In Hilarious Disneyland Video
Disneyland added one of Moon Knight's alter-egos after the show's second episode premiered on Disney+.
Doctor Strange 2 Beats The Batman With Early Ticket Sales
Doctor Strange 2 earned the highest first day ticket sales of 2022, beating out DC's The Batman.
New Black Panther 2 Listing Spoils Another Actor’s MCU Return
Black Panther 2's costume designer confirmed a returning character in the MCU sequel.
Doctor Strange 2 Makes MCU History with New Poster
Doctor Strange 2's poster made MCU history by listing Kevin Feige in its bottom text.
Sony's Official Twitter Account Responds to Spider-Man 4 Outcry
Sony shared a funny response to Sam Raimi's quotes about directing Spider-Man 4.
Star Wars Announces Major Showcase for Upcoming Disney+ Series
Star Wars confirmed plans to discuss Obi-Wan, Andor, and The Mandalorian at Star Wars Celebration.
How Iron Man's Suit Restricted Moon Knight's MCU Costume
Moon Knight's head writer shared the challenges of making the show's costume different from Iron Man.
Warner Bros. Loses CEO Amid Studio Merger
Ann Sarnoff was relieved of her position as WarnerMedia CEO.
Avengers: Endgame Director Reveals Kevin Feige's 'Secret Sauce' for Success
Joe Russo shared what makes Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige so successful.
Luke Cage Showrunner Upset By Disney+ Removal of Actor Tribute
Luke Cage's showrunner commented on the removal of Reg E. Cathey's tribute on Disney+.
Disney+ Reveals Ms. Marvel's Historic TV Rating
Ms. Marvel became the first MCU Disney+ show to be rated TV-PG.
Sydney Sweeney Breaks Silence on Marvel Casting
Sydney Sweeney spoke about her role in Sony Pictures' Madame Web for the first time.
Walking Dead Actor Norman Reedus Fuels Ghost Rider Rumors on Social Media
Norman Reedus shared a fan-made image of himself as Marvel's Ghost Rider.
New Doctor Strange 2 Trailer Reveals Unexpected Scarlet Witch Team-Up
Marvel released a new TV spot for Doctor Strange 2 ahead of tickets going on sale.
The Mandalorian Actress Confirms Return for Season 3
Misty Rosas confirmed that she will return to play a role in Season 3 of The Mandalorian.
HBO Max’s Batgirl Directors Celebrate Wrap With New Costume Photo
Adil El Arbi celebrated the end of filming for Batgirl with a picture from the set.
James Gunn Says Guardians of the Galaxy Are Not Actually Superheroes
James Gunn shared why he doesn't see the Guardians of the Galaxy as superheroes.
Justice League Star Ezra Miller Arrested for Harassment
The Flash's Ezra Miller was arrested at a karaoke bar in Hawaii on disorderly conduct charges.
Warner Bros. Reportedly Developing DCEU Crisis Event Movie
Warner Bros. looks to bring a Crisis on Infinite Earths level event to the DCEU.
Wonder Woman 3: Chris Pine Addresses Potential DC Return
Chris Pine hinted that he won't return as Steve Trevor for Wonder Woman 3.
Star Wars Changes Plans for Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi Release
Star Wars changed the premiere date for Obi-Wan Kenobi from Wednesdays to Fridays.
MCU: Classic Loki Receives Insanely Detailed Hot Toys Figure (Photos)
Hot Toys revealed a hyper-realistic figurine for Classic Loki from Marvel Studios' Loki.
Falcon and Winter Soldier Actor Reacts to Censored Episode
Olli Haaskivi reacted to the change in his death scene from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Disney+ Responds to Controversial Censorship of Marvel Show
Disney+ fixed an issue with Episode 3 of Marvel Studios' The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Do You Need to Watch Marvel Movies Before Moon Knight? MCU Producer Responds
Moon Knight producer Curtis Grant shared what fans should watch before diving into the show.
Moon Knight Director Reveals Idea for 'Crazy' Avengers Crossover
Moon Knight's director teased future interactions between Marc Spector and other Avengers.
Why Justice League 2 Likely Won’t Be Directed By Shazam’s David F. Sandberg
David F. Sandberg shared why he doesn't want to direct a Justice League movie after the sequel to Shazam!.
Andrew Garfield Playfully Dodges Amazing Spider-Man 3 Question
Andrew Garfield avoided answering questions about The Amazing Spider-Man 3.
Kevin Bacon Rumored to Appear In Upcoming Marvel Project
Rumors teased that Kevin Bacon will appear in an upcoming Marvel Studios production.
Justice League's Ray Fisher Calls Out DC Boss Following Oscars Honor
Ray Fisher called out Warner Bros. after Zack Snyder's Justice League won an award at the 2022 Oscars.
Ryan Reynolds Teases First Returning Cast Member for Deadpool 3
Ryan Reynolds might have confirmed that Leslie Uggams will reprise her role as Blind Al in Deadpool 3.
Batgirl Actress Shares Emotional Message as Movie Wraps Filming
Leslie Grace confirmed that Batgirl finished shooting ahead of its late 2022 debut.
New Avengers: Endgame Photo Reveals BTS Look at Tony Stark & Pepper Scene
Gwenyth Paltrow shared a behind-the-scenes image of Robert Downey Jr. from Avengers: Endgame.
Sony Reportedly Has Imminent Plans for Spider-Man In Venom Franchise
Morbius director Daniel Espinosa teased Spider-Man's presence alongside Morbius and Venom.
Thor 4 Merch Features Chris Hemsworth's New Helmet & Costume (Photo)
Fresh Marvel merchandise highlights Chris Hemsworth's new costume from Thor 4.
Black Panther 2: Marvel Crew Celebrates Long-Awaited Wrap
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever finished shooting in Puerto Rico.
Marvel Fans Criticize 'Bad' Morbius Movie After Early Screenings
Early reactions hinted toward disappointment from Jared Leto's Morbius.