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

Survivor 47 Spoilers: Who Wins? Rumors & Speculation Explained

Survivor Season 47 is nearing its end as viewers hope to get the scoop on the final results.

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Apocalypse Z Movie Part 2: Will a Sequel Ever Release?

Following the release of Apocalypse Z on Prime Video, many are wondering whether a sequel could be in store.

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Who Is Chloe Van Landschoot? 4 Things to Know About 'From' Series Cast Member - Wiki Bio Details

From is shining a light on Chloe Van Landschoot, who has quite an interesting upbringing and history.

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Take Shelter Movie Twist Ending Explained: Curtis the Prophet

Michael Shannon's Take Shelter is streaming for fans worldwide, and questions about its intriguing ending are rising.

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DWTS 2024 Cast: All 14 Remaining Contestants & Partners Ranked by Their Scores

Over half of Dancing with the Stars Season 33's couples have been eliminated as the competition heats up.

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Marvel Studios Confirms TWO R-Rated MCU Projects Releasing Next Year

Marvel Studios has no intention to stop making R-rated projects with two new ones coming next year.

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Where is 'From' Season 3 Filmed? Real-Life Locations Explored

MGM+'s From utilizes some gorgeous Canadian and American locales to film its material.

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Ghosts Season 4: Is Rose McIver Pregnant In the New Episodes?

The Ghosts fandom has questions about Rose McIver and her character, Sam, being pregnant in Season 4.

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Here's Why Agatha Kills Witches In the MCU

The MCU finally explained exactly why Agatha Harkness is a witch-killer in Agatha All Along.

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Who Is Janice LeAnn Brown? 4 Things to Know About Waverly Place's Billie Actress - Wiki Bio Details

The Wizards of Waverly Place franchise is back with young Janice Leann Brown leading the charge on the revival.

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First Look at Marvel Studios' New Blade Revealed, But With a Special Twist

While Blade's true live-action debut is causing problems, he will return soon in a unique way.

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Disney+ Announces Marvel Studios' Surprise Final Release of 2024

Shockingly, Marvel fans will get one more MCU entry before the end of 2024!

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The Voice 2024 Cast: All Contestants Remaining In Season 26 (Photos)

Dozens of competitors hope to take home top honors in the new season of The Voice.

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Marvel Studios Unveils Official Logo for Upcoming Black Panther Show

Marvel Studios' upcoming Black Panther series just had its title card unveiled to the world!

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Did Rain Die in 'Beauty in Black'? Netflix Ending Explained

The ending of Netflix's new drama, Beauty in Black, has viewers questioning how the story played out.

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Is Fuller House Season 6 Releasing In 2024? Speculation Explained

Rumors are teasing that Fuller House's run might not be over yet.

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Gone In 60 Seconds Sequel: Nanoseconds Movie Poster Sees Nicolas Cage Returning to Role

A concept poster for a rumored Nicolas Cage sequel, Gone in 60 Seconds: Nanoseconds, is going viral.

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The 7 Biggest DC Movie & TV Rumors That Got Debunked by James Gunn In 2024

James Gunn is not one to let rumors go unchecked, and he has done plenty of debunking throughout this year.

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The Prince and Me 2's Julia Stiles Recast Explained: Why Paige Morgan Got Replaced

While The Prince and Me put Julia Stiles in the spotlight, the sequel took a different direction.

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Agatha All Along Finale Release Plan Makes MCU History

Agatha All Along's finale will do something no other MCU Disney+ show has done before.

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Is Wanda Maximoff Dead? Agatha All Along Creator Clarifies Comments on Her Fate

Agatha All Along's creator once again addressed the issue of Wanda Maximoff's presumed death in the MCU.

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New 911 Spin-off Show Gets Exciting Announcement from Ryan Murphy

The 911 universe continues to expand as Ryan Murphy teases details about a new spin-off from the hit franchise.

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The Loud House Character Ages: How Old Each Family Member & Friend Is

The Loud House has had a long run on TV, although its characters have not aged up too much in-universe.

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DWTS 2024 Cast: Every Remaining Contestant & Pro Ranked by Their Scores

Nearly half of Dancing with the Stars' Season 33 competitors have been sent home after five weeks of action.

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Spider-Man 4 Release Plan Makes Tobey Maguire MCU Return Much More Likely

Spider-Man 4 just had its release date set in stone, which may tease a return for one of No Way Home's biggest names.

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Meet The Pasta Queen's Husband, Brook Zimmatore: 4 Things to Know About Nadia Munno's Spouse

Brook Zimmatore is becoming a hot ticket item alongside his wife, Nadia Munno, better known to most as the Pasta Queen.

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Who Is Tamera Kissen? 4 Things to Know About Beauty In Black Actress - Wiki Bio Details

Beauty in Black just hit Netflix as fans flock to learn more information about one of its leading stars, Tamera Kissen.

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Why Lilia Put the Sigil on Billy In Agatha All Along, Explained

After weeks of questions, Agatha All Along fans finally learned why Billy Maximoff had a sigil.

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Crumbl Cookies: 2024 Halloween Week Spoilers & Flavors Menu Revealed

Spooky cookies are coming for the Halloween season courtesy of Crumbl Cookies.

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Marvel Studios' New Spider-Man Show Gets Delayed to 2025 (Report)

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is unfortunately facing ANOTHER delay.

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What Happened to Guillermo In 'What We Do In the Shadows' Season 6, Explained

A lot has happened to Guillermo over the course of What We Do in the Shadows, including a wild new twist in Season 6.

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Joe Locke Disagreed With 1 Billy Maximoff Decision In Latest Agatha Episode

While Joe Locke helped bring an older Billy Maximoff to life in the MCU, there was one thing that did not sit well with him.

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Is Natasia Demetriou's Nadja Pregnant In What We Do In The Shadows Season 6?

The start of What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 has fans wondering — is Nadja pregnant with a baby vampire?

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Venom: The Last Dance Reviews: What Are Critics' First Reactions?

The third and final Venom movie is nearly upon us as critics offer their first thoughts on the new Sony threequel.

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NCIS: Is McGee Leaving the Show? Exit Scare Explained

NCIS' Season 22 premiere put the future of one of the show's longest-running stars in jeopardy.

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Who Is Allyn Moriyon? 4 Things To Know About Lincoln Lawyer's Eddie Actor - Wiki Bio Details

There is much to learn about The Lincoln Lawyer star Allyn Moriyon, including family details and a surprising ad.

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The Equalizer Season 5 Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)

Queen Latifah's take on The Equalizer looks to make a splash with its fifth season of thrills.

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Marvel Studios Announces Its Next R-Rated Project

Marvel Studios sent the R-rated train down the track in 2024, and it shows no signs of slowing down.

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James Gunn Reveals the Surprising First-Ever Actor Cast In the New DCU

James Gunn shocked the DC fandom when he confirmed who the first person cast in his new universe was.

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Marvel Reveals First Look at Vanessa Kirby's Sue Storm In Live-Action

While the Invisible Woman will be hard to see in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, fans saw her in a new image.

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