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

Where Is Virgin River Season 6 Filmed? Beautiful Locations Revealed

Canada's lush green landscapes have served as Virgin River's background for more than half a decade.

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Marvel Studios Confirms When the X-Men Will Return to the MCU Next

The X-Men are officially confirmed to return to the MCU, and it will not be long until they are back on screen.

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Stranger Things Star Eyed to Play Major New MCU X-Men Hero

A Stranger Things star may be in line to take on one of Marvel Comics' most powerful mutants.

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Superman Movie Trailer's Robot Cameo & Kelex Theories Explained

The Superman trailer showed a quick glimpse at a unique robot, and fans have theories on who it may be.

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Superman Movie: Mr. Terrific's Wild Superpowers Just Got Revealed

DC Studios' Mr. Terrific made his cinematic debut in the first trailer for James Gunn's Superman movie!

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MCU: First Look at Vanessa Kirby's Invisible Woman Using Her Powers (Photo)

Marvel fans got their first taste of what the Invisible Woman's powers will look like in the MCU.

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White Lotus Season 3 Cast With Pictures: Every Actor Confirmed to Appear

A brand-new cast of A-listers will embark on a vacation at The White Lotus for a wild Season 3 adventure.

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Who Is Xeni In Inside Out: Dream Productions? Actor & Character Details

Dream Productions introduces viewers to an exciting new character — Richard Ayoade's Xeni.

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Is Cameron Vo Leaving FBI International? Exit Scare Explained

FBI International could be without one of its major stars after a new plot development on screen.

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 4 Gets Exciting Villain Update (Report)

A new report hinted at Tom Holland's web-slinger facing his most dangerous villain yet in Spider-Man 4.

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Marvel Studios Finally Confirms an MCU Sequel We All Anticipated Is Coming

To nobody's surprise, the MCU has a new sequel in place for one of the franchise's most successful superheroes.

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Malcolm in the Middle Reboot Cast: Every Actor Confirmed to Return

After nearly two decades, Frankie Muniz's boy genius and his frantic family are back for new episodes.

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Here's When Wicked Movie Will Start Leaving Theaters

After hitting theaters in November 2024, Wicked could remain in theaters well into 2025.

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MCU Nova Disney+ Series Hires First Talent

The upcoming Nova series from Marvel Studios finally has a name attached to its development.

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Kraven Movie's Bad Reviews Explained: 5 Biggest Criticisms

Kraven had more than its fair share of issues; it is time to look at the biggest ones that hindered the film's success.

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Superman Movie Synopsis Teases What To Expect In DC Studios’ First Film

At long last, DC fans have a sense of what to expect in DC Studios' first movie.

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8 Years Later, Disney Is Rebooting Another Huge Johnny Depp Movie Franchise

Disney reportedly has major plans for a 21st-century franchise that featured Jack Sparrow actor Johnny Depp.

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Yellowstone Pays Tribute to Bob Avila In Season 5 Finale Episode

Yellowstone's final episode kicked off with a touching tribute to special guest star Bob Avila.

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LEGO Star Wars 2025 - 16 Sets Expected to Release Next Year

2025 will come with over a dozen exciting new LEGO sets from the galaxy far, far away.

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Blue Bloods Finale Cast: Every Special Guest Star In the Series' Last Episode

After 14 long years in the Big Apple, Blue Bloods' last episode finally finished off the Reagan clan's story.

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'Home Alone 3: Kevin's Revenge' Sequel Movie Demand Sharply Rises

A new fan poster for a third Home Alone film has audiences itching to see the return of...KEVIN!

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Agatha All Along's Final Battle Almost Featured This Dead WandaVision Character

Fans almost saw a wildly popular WandaVision character in the MCU's most recent Disney+ series.

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The Ultimatum Season 3 Spoilers - Final Couples & Cast Speculation Explained

The Ultimatum's third season is winding down with twists and turns to go around for the entire competition.

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Avengers Doomsday Just Confirmed Its 10th Cast Member

Avengers: Doomsday continues to add to its cast with another fan-favorite MCU veteran now in tow!

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Meet Scotty from The Ultimatum: 5 Things to Know About Season 3's Breakout Star

Scotty Lewis is quickly becoming a name to watch after his time on The Ultimatum Season 3.

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Chris Evans' Avengers: Doomsday Character Just Got Revealed - And It's Not Captain America

Rumor has it that Marvel already has a character in mind for Chris Evans in Avengers 5, and it might not be Cap.

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The Voice 2025: Judges, Coaches, Release Date & Everything We Know

The Voice is returning for its 27th season with new singers and musicians to enjoy.

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Black Panther 3 Star Apologizes After Accidentally Revealing His MCU Debut

An actor set to be in Black Panther 3 seemed to upset the Marvel higher-ups by confirming his role.

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DC Studios Reveals Wild First Look at the New Wonder Woman

The new DCU's first project just offered a wild look at Wonder Woman on-screen.

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The FNAF Movie Franchise's Sequels Plan Details Revealed (Rumor Report)

After the Five Nights at Freddy's hit big in 2023, the floodgates are open for plans for future entires.

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DC Studios' First-Ever Villain Movie Is Coming Sooner Than We Thought (Report)

A wildly popular DC villain is reportedly set to get his own DC Studios solo project.

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Marvel Studios Confirms Tom Hiddleston's Loki Will Return In Next Release

Tom Hiddleston continues his run as one of the longest-standing actors in the MCU as Loki.

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What Happened to Sam Witwicky In Transformers 4: His Absence & Theories Explained

Shia LaBeouf's Sam Witwicky led the way in the first three Transformers films but disappeared after 2011.

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'I Want My Money Back': Kraven the Hunter Movie's First Reviews Are Not Good

Kraven the Hunter had its first screenings, but early opinions are not doing Sony any favors.

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Marvel’s Next Movie Will Not Be Getting A Sequel (Report)

The next movie from the greater Marvel Universe could be the last in its franchise.

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Rhythm and Flow Season 2 Winner Controversy Explained - 'Rigged' Results Drama

The results of Rhythm + Flow Season 2 are causing some major controversy amongst the fan base.

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Mufasa: The Lion King's First Reviews Get Shared by Critics

Disney's live-action prequel to The Lion King debuted for critics, but how did they enjoy the new outing?

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Marvel Just Cast Chris Evans In Its Biggest Movie Since 'Endgame'

Avengers: Doomsday now has its second confirmed cast member, and its none other than a major MCU veteran!

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2025 Superman Movie Reveals First Look at Logo & Title Font

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's....new marketing material for the DCU's first Superman solo film!

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The Handmaid's Tale Season 6: All Confirmed Details & Everything We Know

As The Handmaid's Tale approaches its next season, the big question is how much longer the hit series will last.

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