Richard Nebens

Richard Nebens

Senior Writer, Editor, Content Creator

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

Moon Knight: Disney Reveals 10 Spoilery Images From New Episode

Marvel Studios released 10 new photos from Episode 4 of Moon Knight.

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New Spider-Man: No Way Home Concept Art Reveals Unused Tobey & Andrew Scene

Spider-Man: No Way Home concept art shared a look at the final battle scene with all three Spider-Men.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Writers Admit 'A Lot' of Beloved Moments Got Cut

Spider-Man: No Way Home screenwriter Erik Sommers explained how the film had to cut key moments to keep the story coherent.

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Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch Uses Chaos Magic on New Official WandaVision Poster

Disneyland added posters with Scarlet Witch from WandaVision and the cast from Hawkeye.

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Sebastian Stan Says Bucky Is Kind of a Mess In Marvel Series

Sebastian Stan explores his next evolution as Bucky Barnes in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney+.

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Marvel's Inhumans Actor Reacts to MCU Return Prospects

Iwan Rheon expressed a desire to reprise his role as Maximus from Marvel's Inhumans.

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Marvel Releases Harry Styles' Eternals Character Poster

Marvel Studios released an official poster featuring Harry Styles' Eros from Eternals.

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Disney+ Announces Avengers & Peggy Carter Episodes of Marvel Studios Legends

A rumor revealed three new episodes of Marvel Studios Legends ahead of Marvel's What If...?.

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Loki Director Reveals Guardians of the Galaxy Inspirations For Disney+ Show

Kate Herron revealed that Guardians of the Galaxy was one of her inspirations behind developing Loki.

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Loki: Tom Hiddleston Announces New Release Schedule For Disney+ Series

Disney+ announced that Marvel Studios' Loki will premiere on Wednesdays instead of Fridays.

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Watch: 6 Marvel Netflix Actors Celebrate Disney+ Releases

Six Marvel Netflix actors celebrated their shows' arrival on Disney+.

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The Batman Video Reveals New Looks at Robert Pattinson, Jeffrey Wright & More

Jeffrey Wright and Robert Pattinson were featured in behind-the-scenes footage for The Batman as Batman and Commissioner Gordon.

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She-Hulk Director Joins Disney+ Spiderwick Chronicles Reboot

Disney hired Kat Coiro to direct the first two episodes of The Spiderwick Chronicles.

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Black Panther 2 Reportedly Restricted the MCU's Illuminati Roster

Michael Waldron explained why Namor was left out of Marvel's Illuminati in Doctor Strange 2.

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MCU Writer Reacts to Fan Backlash Over Scarlet Witch's Villain Turn

Writer Michael Waldron explained Wanda Maximoff's villainous turn in Doctor Strange 2.

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Michelle Williams Explains How Marvel's Venom Helped Her Grow

Michelle Williams shared how she's grown as an actress in the Venom movies.

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Elizabeth Olsen Has a Fun Idea for Wanda's Future X-Men Crossover

Elizabeth Olsen spoke about a potential crossover for the X-Men within the MCU.

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James Gunn Clarifies Reports About Jennifer Holland Joining the MCU

James Gunn shared the truth on a report regarding Jennifer Holland joining the MCU.

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Ezra Miller's Flash Replacement Rumor Gets Debunked

A rumor regarding Ezra Miller being replaced in The Flash was debunked.

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Dave Bautista Teases the End of Drax In Guardians of the Galaxy 3

Dave Bautista hinted once again that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will be his last time playing Drax.

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Disney Boss Compares Self to Marvel’s Iron Man During Heartfelt Speech

Bob Chapek referenced Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man in a speech at Indiana University.

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Elizabeth Olsen Comments on Potential Role In Disney+'s Agatha Spin-off

Elizabeth Olsen shared what she knows about the upcoming Agatha Harkness solo series.

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Doctor Strange 2 Clarifies Spider-Man’s Confusing Memory Spell

Doctor Strange 2 confirmed the effects of Doctor Strange's spell from Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Celebrates Filming With New Set Photo

Star Wars revealed that production is now underway for the upcoming Ahsoka series on Disney+.

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Marvel Report Confirms Ticket Upcharge Rate for Doctor Strange 2

Reports confirmed that ticket surges are in place for Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange 2.

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Marvel Was Reportedly Uncertain About Doctor Strange 2 Ending While Filming

Benedict Cumberbatch explained how the ending of Doctor Stange 2 changed over time.

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Moon Knight Deleted a Tragic Scene From Its Finale

Director Mohamed Diab shared a moment that he wanted in Episode 6 of Moon Knight.

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Kevin Feige Made a Special Request for Doctor Strange 2: Multiverse of Madness Costume

Kevin Feige wanted to adjust Doctor Strange's costume in his solo MCU sequel.

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Patrick Stewart Reacts to Professor X's Big Changes In Doctor Strange 2

Patrick Stewart looked at the evolution of his role as Professor X in the MCU.

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The Dark Knight Writer Shares His Honest Thoughts on The Batman

A writer on The Dark Knight shared his reaction to Matt Reeves' The Batman.

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How Doctor Strange 2's Reshoots Improved the Sequel

Sam Raimi explained his goals he wanted to accomplish with Doctor Strange 2's reshoots.

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MCU: America Chavez Actress Comments on Potential Young Avengers Future

Xochitl Gomez teased her future as America Chavez within the MCU.

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Upcoming Marvel Movies Likely to Have Extra Charges at Theaters

Ticket price surge article for Marvel DC, The Batman, Doctor Strange 2.

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Charlize Theron Breaks Silence on Doctor Strange 2 Role

An MCU newcomer spoke for the first time on her surprise role in the mid-credits scene of Doctor Strange 2.

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Doctor Strange 2 Director’s WandaVision Ignorance Hurt the Sequel

Sam Raimi shared how his lack of knowledge on WandaVision impacted Doctor Strangen 2.

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New Disney+ Ad Teases Agatha Harkness’ Doctor Strange 2 Connection

Disney+ used Kathryn Hahn's Agatha from WandaVision to help promote Doctor Strange 2.

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Patrick Stewart Teases More Marvel Appearances After Doctor Strange 2

Patrick Stewart shared his thoughts on Professor X's future after Doctor Strange 2.

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Benedict Cumberbatch Reflects on Becoming Iron Man In Avengers Deleted Scene

Benedict Cumberbatch reflected on a moment where he wore the Iron Man suit in Avengers: Infinity War.

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Watch: New Footage of Chris Pratt In Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Disney shared brand new footage from the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride at EPCOT.

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Why Elizabeth Olsen Thought Avengers: Endgame Would Flop

Elizabeth Olsen explained why she thought Avengers: Endgame would be a massive flop.

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