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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Is a Keanu Reeves Dracula Movie Releasing In 2024? New Speculation Explained
Rumor has it that Keanu Reeves is making a new Dracula movie set to release in 2024.
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Hacks Season 3 Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)
Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, and a major supporting cast are back for more laughs in Hacks Season 3.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions
The latest Planet of the Apes outing has critics raving before its worldwide release.
Ghosts U.S. Season 4 Gets Exciting Update: When Will It Release? (Exclusive)
A Ghosts star gave The Direct an update on when Season 4 could start production.
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Rumor has it that Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson are remaking Overboard together, but is it actually happening?
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Rebel Moon's Snyder Cut Gets Unsurprising Rating
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Lovely Runner Episode 9 Release Date & Remaining Schedule
Lovely Runner moves forward with its remaining release schedule.
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Miller's Girl Movie Plot Explained: The True Meaning of the Film
The highly-disputed plot of Miller's Girl has viewers deep in discussion, particularly focused on its ending.
Inside Out 2 Gets Exciting Runtime Announcement
The runtime for Pixar's newest movie lands right where most of its predecessors did before.
First Look at Anthony Mackie's Falcon Replacement Revealed
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Bridgerton Season 3 Book Summary & Spoilers, Explained
Before Bridgerton Season 3 arrives, fans are going back to the source material for spoilers on what will happen.
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Is Jay Harrington Leaving SWAT? Deacon's Future on Show, Revealed
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MCU: First Look at Red Hulk for 2025 Movie Gets Revealed (Photo)
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Ghosts: What Happened to Pete's Wife?
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A fan-made poster for Mindhunter has audiences wondering if the series will return.
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NCIS: Here's Why Bishop Left the Show
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Fans seek out more information on Dani Martin after her appearance in Hulu's High Hopes.
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Grey's Anatomy Season 20 Episode 6 Release Date & Remaining Schedule
The 20th season of Grey's Anatomy continues with Episode 6 as fans look forward to new stories!
The Upshaws Season 5 Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)
The Upshaws is back for a fifth season on Netflix behind a star-studded cast of characters.
Disney Announces 5 New Animated Movies Releasing Now Through 2026
The next couple of years will bring several Disney original movies and sequels into the spotlight.
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