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
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Zack Snyder's NSFW Photo of Batman Gets Taken Down From Twitter
Zack Snyder's NSFW image of Batman and Catwoman engaging in oral sex was removed from his Twitter post.
Marvel's Avengers: Full Look at Captain America's MCU Endgame Suit Revealed
Marvel's Avengers officially revealed Captain America's new suit from Avengers: Endgame.
WandaVision Creator Teases Her Next Projects With Marvel & Disney
Jac Schaeffer teased what's coming for her after signing an extended deal with Disney.
Spoiler Review - Is Loki Episode 3 Slower For the Better?
Episode 3 of Loki, "Lamentis," featured the full reveal of Sophia Di Martino's Sylvie as she and Tom Hiddleston's God of Mischief traveled through space and time.
Shazam 2: Helen Mirren Spotted In Supervillain Costume on Movie Set (Photos)
Just Jared revealed the first look at Helen Mirren on the set of Shazam!: Fury of the Gods.
WandaVision: Elizabeth Olsen Reveals Why She Was So Worried About Episode 8
Elizabeth Olsen spoke on what made her nervous about Episode 8 of WandaVision.
Anthony Mackie Originally Hated Captain America Plot In Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Anthony Mackie shared his initial fears about Marvel Studios' The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
The Flash: Set Photo Reveals Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman on Central City Bus
Two Twitter users shared behind-the-scenes images from Warner Bros.' The Flash.
Loki Theory: Mobius Is Lying About the Time Keepers' Plan
Episode 2 of Loki, "The Variant," revealed that there may be no such thing as free will within the MCU.
Marvel Releases Emmys Trailer For Falcon and Winter Soldier's Awards Campaign
Marvel Studios began the promotional campaign for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's Emmys consideration.
Zack Snyder Responds To Batman & Catwoman Debate With NSFW Photo
Zack Snyder shared an NSFW image of Batman and Catwoman in response to recent news.
Ms. Marvel Disney+: New Set Photo Shows Kamala Khan Using Her Superpowers
New leaked images showed a fresh look at Iman Vellani in costume from Marvel Studios' Ms. Marvel.
Anthony Mackie on Hopes For Bucky & Sam Romance: 'Homosexuality Has Been Exploited'
Anthony Mackie admitted not wanting exploitation of homosexuality in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
WandaVision Emmys: Evan Peters, Kathryn Hahn & Many More Highlighted By Disney Awards Campaign
Disney nominated WandaVision for multiple major awards in several categories.
Shang-Chi Star Simu Liu Teases Disney+ Possibilities For Marvel Hero
Simu Liu teased future appearances as Shang-Chi in MCU projects after Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Loki Director Reveals Owen Wilson's Idea For Charming Mobius Scene
Loki director Kate Herron spoke about Owen Wilson's impact on the story.
Loki: Kang the Conqueror Actor Plays Coy on Rumored Disney+ Series Appearance
Jonathan Majors played mum on Kang the Conquerer making an appearance in Loki.
Scarlett Johansson Confirms Avengers: Infinity War Easter Egg In Black Widow Movie
Scarlett Johansson praised Kevin Feige as the mastermind behind Yelena and Natasha's vest in Black Widow.
Justice League: New Concept Art of Bruce Wayne & Green Lantern Meeting Revealed
Zack Snyder teased the final scene of Zack Snyder's Justice League with concept art of Green Lantern.
Thor 4: Chris Pratt Teases How Avengers: Endgame Rivalry Plays Into Chris Hemsworth Sequel
Chris Pratt teased the rivalry between Star-Lord and Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder.
Loki Producer Teases Confrontation Between Villain & Loki
Loki head writer Michael Waldron teased the imminent confrontation between Loki and the evil Loki variant.
Justice League Star Jason Momoa Gets Candid About 4-Hour Snyder Cut
Jason Momoa shared details about his experience with Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Finds Its She-Hulk Villain In Jameela Jamil
Marvel Studios has reportedly cast Jameela Jamil in She-Hulk as the villainous Titania.
Anthony Mackie Really Wanted To Crash Tom Hiddleston's Loki Lectures
Multiple MCU stars joked about not being able to attend the Loki masterclass hosted by Tom Hiddleston.
Star Wars: Ewan McGregor Admits CGI Yoda Didn't Really Work In Prequels
Ewan McGregor looked back at his experience with the Yoda puppet on Episode I: The Phantom Menace.
Anthony Mackie Reveals How Long He Wants To Play Captain America
Anthony Mackie set his MCU timeline at another six to eight years playing Captain America.
Black Widow: New IMAX Poster For Scarlett Johansson Movie Released
IMAX released a new poster for Marvel Studios' Black Widow featuring Scarlett Johansson's White Widow costume.
Thor 4: Tom Hiddleston Says He Can't Wait For Matt Damon's Return as Loki
Tom Hiddleston shared details on his experience with the play scene in Thor: Ragnarok.
Doctor Strange 2 Actress Reveals How She Deciphered Her Secret Marvel Role
Xochitl Gomez described her audition process for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
MCU Writer Confirms What Actually Happened Between Doctor Strange & Christine Palmer
Doctor Strange writer C. Robert Cargill revealed the status of Christine Palmer's relationship with Doctor Stephen Strange.
Marvel Pokes Fun at Scarlett Johansson's Fighting Pose With Hilarious New Black Widow Scene
Florence Pugh helped to release a new clip from Marvel Studios' Black Widow on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Aquaman 2 Star Teases How the Sequel Will Be Better Than Original Movie
Patrick Wilson shared his excitement for James Wan's work on Aquaman 2, which begins shooting in a month.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Responds To Rumors About Dwayne Johnson's SnyderVerse Hopes
Zack Snyder aditted that he would love Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Black Adam being included in the Snyderverse.
Drax Creator Thinks Dave Bautista Could Be Recast In the MCU
Comic writer Jim Starlin echoed Dave Bautista's sentiments about possibly being recast after Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Says WB Is Keeping Him In the Dark About Snyder Cut's Performance
Zack Snyder revealed that he hasn't heard anything from Warner Bros. after the Snyder Cut's debut.
Loki Writer Was 'Terrified' About Complexity of Disney+ Show
Kate Herron and Michael Waldron spoke about some of the scarier parts of developing Loki on Disney+.
Marvel Star Reveals How Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther Inspired MCU's Shang-Chi
Simu Liu praised the late Chadwick Boseman as an inspiration for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Ant-Man 3 Writer Jokes About Doctor Strange 2 & Mandalorian Connections
Jeff Loveness spoke about the bonds forming between the MCU's writers and directors.
Anthony Mackie Gives Heartwarming Speech About New Captain America Status
Anthony Mackie came to the opening ceremonies for Avengers Campus to introduce the park's Captain America.