Aeron Mer Eclarinal is the Content Lead, Content Creator, and writer of The Direct. Aeron has been working for The Direct for three years, starting in March 2020. Aeron plays an active role in the day-to-day operations of The Direct by writing news and feature articles, ideating content, researching news, and creating social captions.
Prior to joining The Direct, Aeron worked as a New Media Creator for 90.7 Love Radio of the Manila Broadcasting Company from 2016 to 2017. Aeron then worked as a Creative Solutions Specialist at Magic Inc.
Aeron holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Far Eastern University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2016.
You can follow Aeron on Twitter (@aeronchino) to stay up-to-date with his latest thoughts about all things superheroes and the galaxy far, far, away.
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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3: Zendaya Teases Marvel Spider-Verse Crossover with Playful Comment
Zendaya was tightlipped about the potential Spiderverse-related plot of the MCU's Spider-Man 3, admitting that she can "neither confirm nor deny" if the rumors are true.
Why Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch Is Trending on MCU Twitter
Wanda Maximoff became an instant trending topic on Twitter, and The Direct broke down the main reason why.
Marvel's Hawkeye Casts The Conjuring's Vera Farmiga, Better Call Saul's Tony Dalton & More
Hawkeye reportedly adds six cast members, including the likes of Florence Pugh, Tony Dalton, and Vera Farmiga.
The Suicide Squad & Rest of Warner Bros' 2021 Movies Set For HBO Max & Theatrical Debuts
In a surprising move, Warner Bros. has opted to move its entire 2021 slate to HBO Max.
Robert Pattinson's The Batman: Promo Images Reveal New Look at Batmobile
A fascinating look at Bruce Wayne's Batmobile in 2022's The Batman has been revealed.
Star Wars Reveals Stunning Official Cover Showing Lightsaber Action For The High Republic Book
The cover art of Charles Soule's Light of the Jedi features exciting lightsaber action with a Western blend.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Viewership Spikes Up Thanks To The Mandalorian Season 2
It's been revealed that viewership for Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Disney+ is "trending high" due to Ahsoka Tano's appearance in The Mandalorian Season 2.
Rosario Dawson Comments on Future Ahsoka Appearances in Star Wars Universe
Rosario Dawson revealed in an interview that she is willing to return as Ahsoka Tano in future Star Wars projects.
Wonder Woman 1984 Deal Sets Early On-Demand Debut For Gal Gadot Film in U.K.
In a report, it's been revealed that Wonder Woman 1984 will play in UK cinemas for just one month before potentially getting a premium video-on-demand release.
Wonder Woman 1984 Director Announces 4K Ultra HD For HBO Max Release
It has been confirmed by Wonder Woman 1984 director that the sequel will be released in 4K format on HBO Max.
David Ramsey Cast as Mystery Character in DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Diggle in Other Arrowverse Shows
David Ramsey will return in the Arrowverse as both a director and John Diggle, seemingly hinting that the actor will play a much larger role in the franchise's future.
The Mandalorian Season 3 Rumored To Feature Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Spaceship
A new rumor may suggest that Boba Fett's Slave 1 ship could be featured in The Mandalorian Season 2.
Star Wars Rebels' Final Scene Could Take Place After Events of The Mandalorian, Teases Producer
Star Wars: The Clone Wars creator Dave Filoni suggested in a recent interview that "Chapter 13" of The Mandalorian potentially took place before Ahsoka and Sabine's reunion at Star Wars Rebels.
The Mandalorian: A Retweet Led To Rosario Dawson's Casting as Ahsoka Tano
Rosario Dawson, who plays Ahsoka Tano in The Mandalorian, admits in an interview that fan casting led to her being cast for the iconic role in Season 2.
The Mandalorian: Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Tano Gets Official Star Wars Poster
A brand new The Mandalorian character poster was unveiled, and it showcases an impressive look at Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Tano.
Star Wars Releases New Images of Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Tano in The Mandalorian
A new batch of stills from The Mandalorian Season 2 provides an in-depth look at Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Tano.
The Mandalorian Season 2: VFX Director Teases Exciting Final Episodes
Hal Hickel, VFX director of The Mandalorian, teased that the fans are "in for a rollercoaster" in the final three episodes of Season 2.
Star Wars: Rosario Dawson Thanks Ashley Eckstein For Her Ahsoka Tano Legacy
In a fun comment exchange, Rosario Dawson thanked Ashley Eckstein for the latter's "brilliance" in bringing Ahsoka to life.
The Mandalorian: Original Ahsoka Actress Shares Thoughts on Character After Rosario Dawson's Debut
After 12 years of voicing Ahsoka Tano in several Star Wars animated series, Ashley Eckstein reflected on the character's impact on viewers.
The Mandalorian Easter Egg: Ahsoka-Related Star Wars Creature Featured in Season 2 Episode
A familiar Star Wars: Rebels creature was featured in "Chapter 13" of The Mandalorian Season 2.
Disney Releases Spoilery Photos From Rosario Dawson-Led The Mandalorian Episode
The first batch of official stills from "Chapter 13" of The Mandalorian Season 2 teases the show's biggest cameo to date.
The Mandalorian's Huge Baby Yoda Reveal Was Leaked Online 2 Months Ago
In an interesting twist, Baby Yoda's real name was leaked two months ago...on Reddit.
The Mandalorian: Star Wars Releases First Official Image & Teaser For Rosario Dawson-Led Episode
Star Wars released the first official still from the highly-talked-about episode of The Mandalorian Season 2 involving Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Tano.
MCU's Shang-Chi: Simu Liu Teases Voice Role For Future Marvel Games
Shang-Chi's Simu Liu says that he looks forward to voicing his Marvel character in a future video game down the line.
James Gunn's The Suicide Squad Sets CCXP Panel With Possible Reveals Next Month
The virtual CCXP panel for The Suicide Squad will launch on December 6 at 3PM ET.
Superman & Lois: First Look at DC Couple's Teenage Sons On-Screen Revealed
A brief glimpse at the teenage sons of Clark Kent and Lois Lane has been shared by Elizabeth Tulloch from the set of Superman & Lois.
The Mandalorian: Baby Yoda Wears Boba Fett Helmet in Official Concept Art Set
Ahead of the upcoming release of The Art of The Mandalorian (Season 1) book, several pieces of concept art highlight various designs from the successful debut season of the Disney+ series.
DC Fan Reveals Strange Shrine Featuring Zack Snyder & Christopher Nolan, Creeps Out Shazam Director
A DC fan has shared a unique religious shrine involving several DCEU directors that got the attention of Shazam's David Sandberg.
Giancarlo Esposito Reacts To Backlash Against Baby Yoda's Eating Habits in The Mandalorian
Moff Gideon actor Giancarlo Esposito admits that Baby Yoda is not terrible for eating Frog Lady's eggs, pointing out that the creature needs to be "happy."
The Mandalorian: Baby Yoda Midichlorians Plot Teased By Moff Gideon Actor
Moff Gideon actor Giancarlo Esposito provided clues on how Baby Yoda fits in the villain's plan, teasing that The Child "represents the possibility of a new humanity."
Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3: Marvel Casting Filipina Actress For Ned Leeds Relative (Exclusive)
Marvel Studios' Spider-Man 3 casting addition will be for a relative of Jacob Batalon's Ned Leeds.
Robert Pattinson's The Batman: Photos Reveal Unusual Batcave & Snowy Gotham City Sets
The set photos highlight a snow-filled setting, the Batcave, and several burnt-out buildings around Gotham.
Fortnite Leak Reveals The Mandalorian & Baby Yoda Skins For New Season
A new leak may have revealed that The Mandalorian will be added to the game's wealth of customizable skins.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Show Reportedly Casting Ewan McGregor's Female Co-Star & Other Characters
The Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series will feature a female lead alongside Ewan McGregor's titular Jedi.
John Boyega Reveals His Star Wars Criticism Led To Phone Call With Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy
John Boyega, who portrayed Finn in the sequel trilogy, revealed in an interview that Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy "verbally showed" her support over the actor's previous comments.
The Mandalorian: Snoke-Like Beings and a Fire-Breathing Meerkat Revealed in Official Concept Art
11 new pieces of concept art from the latest episode of The Mandalorian Season 2 features Moff Gideon, Baby Yoda, and a potential connection to the sequel trilogy of the Skywalker Saga.
Deadpool Creator Rob Liefeld Reacts to Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool 3 News
In a series of tweets, Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld shared his reactions towards Deadpool 3, praising Ryan Reynolds' involvement while also describing him as the "shaper of these films."
Ezra Miller's Flash and Grant Gustin's Barry Allen Pose Together on Official DC Banner
Two new promotional images from DC Comics appear to embrace the multiverse-heavy narrative of the DCEU.
The Mandalorian: Ming-Na Wen's Star Wars Character Seemingly Revealed For Season 2 Scene
New evidence suggests that Ming-Na Wen, who played Fennec Shand during Season 1, will return at some point during The Mandalorian Season 2.
The Mandalorian Accidently Featured T-Shirted Crew Member in Newest Season 2 Episode
An unexpected cameo has been featured in the latest episode of The Mandalorian Season 2.