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.
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Richard Nebens's Latest Stories
WandaVision Fan Spots Intriguing Detail In Kathryn Hahn's Agatha Harkness Scene
A fan video on Reddit confirms that Agatha Harkness is behind the camera of Wanda’s interview in Episode 7 of WandaVision.
WandaVision Credits Confirm Agatha Harkness Theme's Main Singer
The WandaVision credits for “Episode 7” reveal Kathryn Hahn as the female singer on Agatha Harkness’ villain song.
WandaVision: Disney Officially Releases "Agatha All Along" Music Video
Marvel Studios officially released the Agatha Harkness theme song from WandaVision "Agatha All Along.
WandaVision's Agatha Theme Song Becomes iTunes #1 Most Popular Soundtrack
Kathryn Hahn's "Agatha All Along" hits the #1 spot on iTunes soundtrack charts after its debut in WandaVision.
WandaVision: Kathryn Hahn Reveals Touching Inspiration For Agatha Harkness
Kathryn Hahn cited her maternal grandmother as an inspiration for her portrayal of Agatha Harkness in WandaVision.
WandaVision Writer Can't Answer If Mephisto Is Agnes' Husband
WandaVision creator Jac Schaeffer pleads the fifth on the possibility of Mephisto showing up in the Disney+ show.
WandaVision Easter Egg Connects Kathryn Hahn's Agnes To Bewitched
Episode 5 of WandaVision included the house that served as the set for Bewitched.
WandaVision's New Episode Makes MCU Superhero History
Billy and Tommy Maximoff are the first naturally born superheroes in the MCU.
Black Adam: Dwayne Johnson Reveals Best Look Yet at Himself In Costume as DC Villain
Dwayne Johnson shared an image of himself in a hooded robe from the set of Black Adam.
Black Adam: Dwayne Johnson Reveals New Image of Enormous DC Movie Set
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson shared a set photo from Black Adam on social media.
Black Widow: Poll Reveals How Many Fans Want To See Scarlett Johansson Film on Disney+ vs Theaters
A fan poll revealed that theatrical releases are favored over streaming for Black Widow, The Suicide Squad, and Shang-Chi.
Black Widow: Florence Pugh Kicks Off Marvel Movie Press Tour
Florence Pugh teased that she's starting the promotional tour for Black Widow.
Sebastian Stan Addresses How Long He'll Be Bucky In MCU
Sebastian Stan revealed that he's happy to continue playing Bucky Barnes as long as Marvel will have him.
Zack Snyder Says His Marvel Cinematic Universe Would Not Have Made as Much Money
Zack Snyder admitted that he wouldn't have had as much success with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Tom Hiddleston Addresses Marvel Future After Season 1 of Loki Disney+ Series
Tom Hiddleston expressed his willingness to return to the role of Loki after Season 1 of his Disney+.
Loki Disney+: Tom Hiddleston Reveals the Best Idea of the Entire Show
Tom Hiddleston praised the Time Variance Authority as the best idea anybody had pertaining to the Loki Disney+ series.
Watch: Tom Hiddleston Recaps Loki's Journey In Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Endgame & More Marvel Films
Tom Hiddleston appeared in a recap video detailing Loki's MCU journey before the Loki series releases on Disney+.
Avengers: Endgame's Time Travel Will Reportedly Be Surpassed By Loki's Disney+ Show
A feature on Loki revealed that the Disney+ show will feature more time travel than Avengers: Endgame.
Kevin Bacon Really Wants MCU Role In James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Franchise
Kevin Bacon expressed his desire to be in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 with director James Gunn.
Disney Reveals Spider-Man Merch From Tom Holland-Featured Avengers Campus Attraction
Disney Parks revealed plans for Avengers Campus merchandise at Disneyland centered around Spider-Man.
HBO Max Wants Gay Green Lantern Hero To Be Played By War Horse Star Jeremy Irvine
The Illuminerdi revealed that Jeremy Irvine is in final negotiations to play Alan Scott in the Green Lantern Series.
DC Hires Ms. Marvel Directors For Batman Spin-off Movie, Batgirl
Warner Bros. hired Ms. Marvel directors Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi to direct Batgirl.
The Batman Leak Reveals New Look at Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight Costume
A Reddit leak revealed a new look at Robert Pattinson's Bruce Wayne from 2022's The Batman.
Yes, Zack Snyder Does Still Like Marvel. Especially Hulk
Director Zack Snyder answered Google questions about himself, writing comics, and his love for Marvel.
Black Panther 2: Angela Bassett Addresses Fan Concerns About Marvel Sequel
Angela Bassett revealed that fans shouldn't worry about anything for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Hulk Star Eric Bana Addresses Possible Return In MCU Multiverse
Eric Bana revealed that he has no plans to reprise his version of Bruce Banner from 2003's Hulk.
Elizabeth Olsen Reveals Her Original Marvel Contract Terms
Elizabeth Olsen revealed that her Marvel contract gets renewed almost by the project.
Tom Hiddleston Is Shirtless In New Footage From Marvel's Loki Disney+ Show
A new TV spot for Loki premiered and showed off new footage from the Disney+ show.
WandaVision: Kathryn Hahn Reflects on All Those Mephisto Fan Theories
Kathryn Hahn revealed that she enjoyed the fan theories of Mephisto being behind everything in WandaVision.
Anthony Mackie Calls Out Spider-Man Star Tom Holland During Marvel Award Win
Anthony Mackie called out Tom Holland at the MTV Movie Awards.
Justice League 2: Zack Snyder Reveals Green Lantern vs. New Gods Plans For Sequels
Zack Snyder teased the potential inclusion of the Green Lanterns, New Gods, and Female Furies in a Justice League sequel.
Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam: Details Tease How Awesome Hawkman's Space Ship Will Look In DC Movie
Murphy's Multiverse revealed a description for Hawkman's Thanagarian Star Cruiser from the set of Black Adam.
Captain America Star Anthony Mackie Jokes About New Marvel Contract
Anthony Mackie joked about sticking with the MCU for another two decades.
Marvel Stars Elizabeth Olsen and Anthony Mackie Win Big at MTV Awards
Anthony Mackie and Elizabeth Olsen won awards for Best Hero and Best Performance at the 2021 MTV Movie Awards.
Marvel's Black Widow: New Scene Shows Scarlett Johansson & Florence Pugh In Car Chase
Scarlett Johansson and Tom Hiddleston showed off new footage from Marvel Studios' Black Widow at the MTV Movie Awards.
Ms. Marvel Disney+: New Photos Show Kamala Khan With Mask on MCU Wrap Gifts
Two photos revealed multiple wrap givfts for the Thai crew of Ms. Marvel on Disney+.
Superman Actor Henry Cavill Responds To Fan Animosity on Social Media
Henry Cavill addressed fan animosity in his latest Instagram post, possibly alluding to him being upset about the Superman reboot.
DC Fans Keep Threatening James Gunn Over The Suicide Squad Character Deaths
James Gunn spoke about the death toll in The Suicide Squad and threats on Twitter.
Black Panther 2: Rumor Points To Conflict Between Wakanda & Europe
Character descriptions released for four new characters in an undisclosed MCU movie filming from July to December 2021.
Marvel's Ant-Man 3: Casting Report Teases Another Important Child Character
A new Marvel casting report revealed a casting call for a 9-12 year old female lead in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.