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
New 'Jack the Ripper' Movie Demand Reaches New High Thanks to Benedict Cumberbatch Mystery Film Fan Poster Going Viral
A Jack the Ripper poster with Benedict Cumberbatch on it has viewers wondering if the movie is real.
Spider-Man Actor Addresses ‘Woke’ Comments After Online Backlash
After seemingly calling his new MCU show "woke," Marvel's Spider-Man voice actor addressed the controversy.
New Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Set Video Spoils 1 Kingpin Reveal
New information from the set of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 confirms one major development for the Kingpin.
The Voice 2025 Cast: All Contestants Remaining In Season 27 (Photos)
Dozens of singers hope to become the next big thing in Season 27 of The Voice.
1 Unsurprising X-Men Actor Returning for Avengers: Doomsday Movie (Report)
Avengers: Doomsday reportedly has at least one major X-Men star included in its massive cast.
Simu Liu Confirms His Next MCU Project (And It's Releasing This Year)
Simu Liu spoke on 2025 marking the first time fans have seen his Shang-Chi in four whole years.
Marvel’s Thunderbolts Drops a Big Hint About One MCU Hero’s Unfortunate Fate
One Marvel character may not be in for a good time after the latest look at Thunderbolts*.
Spider-Man Confirmed to Appear In 5 Upcoming MCU Movies & Shows
Spider-Man's future in the MCU is secure, with multiple Marvel Studios appearances soon.
Invincible Season 4 Gets Official Status Update as Season 3 Concludes (Exclusive)
As fans demand more Invincible, its creator gave The Direct an intriguing new update on Season 4.
Daredevil: Born Again Confirms Vanessa's Uncomfortable Secret That She Hid from Kingpin
Daredevil: Born Again's mention of Adam is raising eyebrows about who is in Vanessa Fisk's past.
911 Show Says Goodbye to Fan-Favorite Character
911's cast might be a bit lighter in the near future, with one character's departure making headlines.
Avatar 3 Will Break Franchise Runtime Record, Confirms James Cameron
Avatar, a franchise already known for its lengthy movies, will once again set a new standard for runtime in 2025.
The Batman Part 2 Finally Gets Official Update Amid Release Frustrations
After a long, LONG wait, a new update has emerged on the status of DC Studios' The Batman Part 2.
Marvel Studios Reveals Plan To Shut Down Avengers: Doomsday Leaks & Set Photos
The directors of Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday already know what to expect in terms of keeping the film's secrets hidden.
Disney Shuts Down Production On Disney+ Movie & TV Series
Production on a pair of highly anticipated new Disney projects has been halted for the foreseeable future.
Wednesday Season 2 Announces Its 25 Main Cast Members
Over two dozen major Hollywood names will bring Netflix's Wednesday Season 2 to life.
What Happened to Kingpin In Daredevil Born Again - Recap Explained
Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin is back in the MCU, but this time, the villain comes in with some noticable changes.
Ted Lasso Season 4 Gets Official Update Amid Release Frustrations
After years of waiting, Ted Lasso fans may know when the hit Apple TV+ series will finally return.
Daredevil Born Again: What Happened to White Tiger Actor Kamar de los Reyes? Episode 2 Tribute Explained
Marvel Studios shared a touching tribute to Daredevil: Born Again star Kamar de los Reyes, who played the White Tiger.
Disney+ Confirms 18 Marvel & Star Wars TV Show Episodes Releasing In March 2025
March 2025 is set to be a big month for Disney thanks to a pair of major shows from Marvel and Star Wars.
How To Train Your Dragon Live Action Early Premiere Announcement Excites Fans
Fans should be quite thrilled to hear when the first showing of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon will happen.
Here's Why a Venom 4 Movie May Never Release
While the Venom trilogy became quite successful, certain obstacles stand in the way of a fourth movie being made.
New Pirates of the Caribbean 6 Movie: All Confirmed Details In 2025
Pirates of the Caribbean 6 is still alive for Disney as fans wait for the franchise to continue.
Daredevil: Disney+ Reveals 7 Movies & Series To Watch Before Born Again
With Daredevil: Born Again nearly here, Disney+ assembled everything fans may need to watch before it debuts.
Daredevil Born Again Confirms Exact Release Date & Time With New Trailer
As Daredevil: Born Again approaches, viewers now have an exact idea of when to expect the first episodes to debut.
Reacher Spinoff Receives First Photo & Update From Prime Video Star
The leading lady from the new Reacher spin-off officially opened the door for production on social media.
Top Gun Maverick Star Reveals Why Sequel Release Is Taking So Long
One of Top Gun: Maverick's biggest stars tried to calm fans down on why a sequel still has not happened.
Happy Gilmore 2 Gets Exciting Release Announcement
Fans now have an idea of when exactly to expect Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore sequel to debut.
SDCC: The Cruise - Ernie Hudson Teases Family Business Season 6 & Possible Ghostbusters 5 (Exclusive)
The Direct catches up with Ghostbusters star Ernie Hudson on the inaugural voyage for Comic-Con: The Cruise!
Charlie Cox Almost Spoiled His Spider-Man Cameo With Andrew Garfield
A couple of major Spider-Man: No Way Home cameos were almost spoiled thanks to Charlie Cox and Andrew Garfield.
Why Invincible's Animation Is So Underwhelming
The animation in Amazon Prime Video's Invincible has led to complaints from fans over the years.
Anora: How To Watch & Stream Online Before Oscars 2025
2025 Oscar contender Anora is still widely available for fans to watch through various mediums.
The Minecraft Movie's Wild New Popcorn Buckets Just Got Revealed (Photos)
Minecraft becomes the latest hit blockbuster to get its own set of themed popcorn buckets.
Shrek 5 Theory Reveals Grim Fate Of Shrek & Fiona’s Other Kids
One theory about Shrek 5's story teases a potentially grim fate for some of Shrek and Fiona's kids.
Phyllis' Young and the Restless 2025 Exit Scare Explained
Phyllis' tenure on Young and the Restless became a little unsteady as the soap opera moves into 2025.
Marvel Confirms Which Netflix Defender Series Is Getting An MCU Reboot After Daredevil: Born Again
After Daredevil: Born Again, another fan-favorite Defender is in line to take the spotlight on Disney+.
4 DCU Movies & TV Series Are Facing Challenges, Reveals James Gunn
According to DC Studios' top executive, some of the franchise's upcoming films have a few challenges to address.
Moon Knight Season 2 Gets Disappointing Update From Marvel Exec
According to a top name at Marvel, fans are still going to be waiting a while for more of Moon Knight.
Jujutsu Kaisen: Will Season 3 of JJK Ever Come Out? (2025 Update)
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is still a major question mark as anime fans wait for news on its release.
Netflix Is Removing Supernatural Later This Year - Here's When
Netflix will no longer stream more than 300 episodes of Supernatural for the time being, according to a new report.