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.
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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles
The Batman Movie Reveals Blu-ray Release Date
The Batman's Blu-ray disc release date was revealed shortly after its theatrical debut.
Tobey Maguire Explains What's So Special About His New Spider-Man Costume
Tobey Maguire shared how getting back into his Spider-Man costume helped him get more comfortable with Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Sony's Spider-Man Universe Casts Alessandro Nivola as Villain
Alessandro Nivola signed with Sony to play the main villain in Kraven the Hunter.
The Batman 2: Director Casts Doubt on Joker’s Role In Sequel
Matt Reeves teased the Joker's potential future in a sequel to The Batman.
Thor 4 Director Teases Sequel’s Similarities to Ragnarok
Taika Waititi shared how much Thor: Ragnarok influences Thor: Love and Thunder.
Robert Downey Jr. Reflects on Tony Stark’s Avengers: Endgame Death
Robert Downey Jr. talked about Tony Stark's death scene in 2019's Avengers: Endgame.
Marvel Leak Reveals New Actor Playing MCU's United States President
Secret Invasion set photos teased the inclusion of a new United States President.
Watch: Sony Reveals New Spider-Man Trailer Promoting All 8 Movies
Sony released a trailer featuring all eight solo Spider-Man movies in and out of the MCU.
Agents of SHIELD & Daredevil Stars React to Disney+ Announcement
Phil Coulson star Clark Gregg expressed his excitement about Agents of SHIELD coming to Disney+.
Samuel L. Jackson Criticizes Oscars Following Spider-Man: No Way Home Snub
Samuel L. Jackson addressed the lack of recognition for movies like Spider-Man: No Way Home at the Oscars.
Batgirl Movie Leak Reveals Wonder Woman 1984 Connection
Batgirl set photos revealed a connection to a Batman villain from Wonder Woman 1984.
MCU Leak Reveals Wong's New Potential Girlfriend (Photo)
New Funko figures tease a love interest for Wong in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Spider-Man: No Way Home & The Suicide Squad Recognized as Oscars Favorites
The Suicide Squad and Spider-Man: No Way Home were ranked amongst the leaders for the Oscars Fan Favorite award.
Patrick Stewart Finally Spills on His Marvel Return
Patrick Stewart addressed his return as Professor X in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Oscar Isaac Explains Why Disney+'s Moon Knight Is His 'Baby'
Oscar Isaac shared his passion for the work he did on Marvel Studios' Moon Knight.
Andrew Garfield Casts Doubt on His Spider-Man Future
Andrew Garfield addressed a potential return to Spider-Man after his appearance in No Way Home.
The Mandalorian Director Reportedly Has 'Insane' New Contract With Lucasfilm
Jon Favreau reportedly signed a massive longterm contract with Lucasfilm.
Avengers: Endgame & Justice League Receive Special Oscars Recognition
The Oscars promoted Avengers: Endgame and Zack Snyder's Justice League for its first annual Oscars Cheer Moment.
James Gunn Debunks Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Music Rumor
James Gunn teased the music that will be on Peter Quill's Zune in Guardians 3.
Marvel Producer Confirms Two of the MCU's Strongest Characters
Doctor Strange 2 producer Richie Palmer shared his thoughts on the MCU's strongest heroes.
New Book of Boba Fett Photos Reveal Best Look at Cad Bane's Live-Action Costume
New photos showed how Cad Bane was brought to life for The Book of Boba Fett.
Marvel's Kevin Feige Is Reportedly Now Too Busy for One Part of the MCU
A Marvel VFX producer shared how Kevin Feige's role with the MCU has changed in recent times.
Marvel Casts Lyric Ross In Iron Man Disney+ Spin-off, Ironheart
Lyric Ross joined Marvel Studios' Ironheart series on Disney+ in an undisclosed role.
Disney Reveals New Doctor Strange 2 Theater Standee (Photo)
A new standee for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness debuted in an online image.
Hawkeye VFX Supervisor Reveals Major Change to Avengers' Battle Depiction
Hawkeye's New York City was revealed to be completely developed through CGI.
MCU Leak Reveals New Iron Man Hall of Armor LEGO Set Details
LEGO unveiled plans for new sets centered around Iron Man's Hall of Armor and Baby Groot.
Sony Confirms Thanos-Like Mo-Cap for Morbius VFX
The team behind Morbius shared how Thanos impacted the character's design visually.
Avengers: Endgame Director Speaks on the Problem With the Multiverse Trend
Joe Russo warned about Marvel using the Multiverse too often in future movies.
7 New Spider-Man: No Way Home Photos Show Tobey & Andrew On Set
Sony teased Spider-Man: No Way Home's home release with footage of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield.
Disney Confirms WandaVision & X-Men 97 Writers for Moon Knight Show
Writers from WandaVision and X-Men '97 were confirmed for credits on Disney+'s Moon Knight.
Disney Spoils How MCU's Doctor Strange Will Meet America Chavez
America Chavez's introduction to Doctor Strange was teased in Doctor Strange 2.
Marvel Studios Casts Krypton Star In Blade Reboot
Marvel Studios cast Aaron Pierre in a reportedly major role for the upcoming Blade reboot.
Sony's Spider-Man Universe Just Cast Its Chameleon Villain
Sony Pictures cast Fred Hechinger as the Chameleon in the upcoming Kraven the Hunter solo movie.
DCEU Actress Compares Justice League's Peacemaker Cameo to Marvel Crossover
Steve Agee and Jennifer Holland compared the Justice League cameo to similar cameos from the MCU.
How Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse's Negative Test Reaction Helped the Movie
The producers of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse shared how often they reworked the movie before its release.
John Cena Breaks Silence on Justice League [SPOILERS] In Peacemaker Finale
John Cena shared his thoughts on the cameos in the Season 1 finale of Peacemaker.
WandaVision Star Reacts to Doctor Strange 2 Rumors With House of M Reference
WandaVision star Julian Hilliard teased connections between WandaVision and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Shang-Chi's Simu Liu Wants to Avoid Typecasting With Marvel Hero
Simu Liu shared that he wants to be known as more than just the MCU's Shang-Chi.
James Gunn Debunks 'Bulls--t' Rumor About DCEU's Bane
James Gunn shot down a rumor saying that Bane will be in Season 2 of Peacemaker.
Star Wars Confirms Impressive Upgrade to The Mandalorian's New Ship
The Mandalorian's new starfighter was confirmed to be faster than the original model seen in Episidoe I.