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Annie McDonough's Latest The Direct Articles
Star Trek Beyond Cast, Characters & Actors
Here's a list of every key and supporting player in 2016’s Star Trek Beyond.
15 Best Marvel Legends Action Figures Ranked
It’s The Direct’s ranking of the best figures from the modern era of Hasbro's Marvel Legends
Spider-Verse 3 Cast: Every Character Expected to Appear
With the Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse slated to hit theaters next year, who’s who in the highly anticipated sequel?
DC Announces 4 Superhero Actors for New Superman Reboot Movie
David Corenswet’s Clark Kent won’t be the only superhero in James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy!
Did The Flash Just Erase Ben Affleck's Batman from the DCEU?
Changing leadership and studio meddling muddied the waters of Bruce Wayne's appearance at the end of The Flash.
The CW Boss Explains Why 1 DC Superhero Show Will Avoid Cancellation
Why were the televised adventures of Superman spared getting the axe at The CW?
Secret Invasion Gets Disappointing MCU Crossover Update from Director
Despite being billed as the MCU’s first crossover event on Disney+, Secret Invasion likely won’t be a cameo-fest.
Harrison Ford Gets Honest About the Surprise Ending of Indiana Jones 5
Harrison Ford explained why he's such a fan of the Indy franchise's conclusion.
Cobie Smulders Announces Her Marvel Return After Maria Hill's Death
Turns out Agent Hill will pop up in another well-liked Marvel project.
Disney Confirms the Unsurprising Genre of Captain Marvel 2
Carol Danvers' next big screen adventure got labeled with a specific genre.
Disney+ Makes Mistake With New Marvel Phase 5 Timeline Update
There’s something screwy going on with the Disney+ MCU timeline in the Philippines.
Community Movie Will Be Missing 1 Major Actor from the Show
One Community star is in and another, out for the highly anticipated movie.
Kevin Feige Shut Down Secret Invasion Ideas That Hurt His MCU Plan, Reveals Director
If certain aspects of the Disney+ series didn’t fit Feige’s vision, they had to go.
Marvel's Secret Invasion Gets Disappointing Runtime Update
Not every Secret Invasion episode will be the same length.
The Flash Movie's Deleted Ending Brought Back 2 Dead Heroes (Photos)
Turns out Barry Allen encountered two characters at Flash's end that didn't quite make the final cut.
8 Rejected Designs for Spider-Verse 2's Vulture (Photos)
Vulture went through several inventive redesigns before the production settled on what appeared in the film.
Robert Downey Jr. Dodges Question About Iron Man 4 Return
The former Tony Stark actor was evasive when asked about a Marvel comeback.
New Captain Marvel 2 Poster Shows Brie Larson Leading New Superhero Team
Carol, Monica, and Kamala get the spotlight in new promo material for the MCU sequel.
Disney Delays MCU's Phase 7: New Marvel Movie Timeline Revealed
Marvel’s Multiverse Saga will come to a close later than originally expected
Ahsoka's Female-Led Cast Makes Star Wars History
There's no shortage of girl power with Ahsoka's history-making Star Wars cast.
MCU: Werewolf by Night Funko Pops FINALLY Unveiled (Photos)
Funko Pops from Marvel Studios’ first Special Presentation were spotted on social media.
Spider-Verse 2 Just Retconned Peter Parker's Death from the First Movie
The circumstances under which Peter’s death occurred were changed up for the Spider-Verse sequel.
The Flash Star Explains Zod's Return After Superman Murdered Him
After being killed off in 2013’s Man of Steel, General Zod actor Michael Shannon discussed his comeback.
New Iron Man 2023 Home Re-Release Announced by Disney
Tony Stark's first adventure received a special new home video edition.
Spider-Man Actor Reveals How Disney Mishandled Drake Bell Recasting for TV Show
Voice actor Josh Keaton shed light on the questionable way that he was replaced as Spider-Man.
The Flash: New Clip Shows Henry Cavill's Superman on a Mission
A new Flash clip showed a glimpse of Superman Supermanning in Guatemala.
Man Of Steel Star Defends General Zod's Questionable Choices
Michael Shannon discussed what made his take on General Zod so significant.
The Flash Movie's SnyderVerse Connections Teased by Director
Andy Muschietti also revealed what he believes Zack Snyder would enjoy about The Flash.
The Flash Movie Post-Credits Scene Surprise Teased by Director
Barbara Muschietti hyped up whatever surprises happen to be in store during The Flash's credits.
The CW Boss Reveals Why the Network Killed the Arrowverse
With The Flash now having ended, CW president Brad Schwartz discussed why the plug was pulled on DC’s long-running Arrowverse.
The Mandalorian Actor Breaks Silence on Surprise Resurrection Decision
A key face from The Mandalorian spoke on the original intention of the producers to kill his character.
She-Hulk's MCU Timeline Placement FINALLY Gets Confirmed by Marvel
An upcoming MCU timeline book provided where She-Hulk: Attorney at Law sits in the franchise’s chronology.
DC's Arrowverse Lives? Producer Hints at Future Crossover Despite The Flash Ending
Despite The Flash ending, its showrunner offered hope that the Arrowverse could potentially live to see another day.
Agents of SHIELD's Chloe Bennet Shuts Down Marvel Return Theory
Daisy Johnson actor Chloe Bennet responded to fan speculation that she's returing to the MCU.
Marvel Unveils New MCU Timeline for Hulk Following His Disney+ Debut
An upcoming official MCU chronology book detailed the life and times of Bruce Banner aka the Hulk.
Arrowverse's John Diggle Breaks Silence on Cancellation of His Own Show
The CW abandoned deveopment on Justice U. David Ramsey, the show’s would-be lead actor, responded.
New Captain America 4 Set Photo Features Iron Man Company Easter Egg
Set photos for Captain America: New World Order revealed a notable in-universe company that appeared in past MCU projects.
The Flash Season 10: Showrunner Shares Disappointing First Reaction to Ending Decision
The Flash boss Eric Wallace revealed he wasn't quite ready for the series to end.
Star Wars: Natalie Portman Shares Promising Response About Potential Return
After Padmé Amidala's passing in Episode III, would Natalie Portman ever return to a the Star Wars franchise?
Indiana Jones 5 Becomes Lowest-Rated Movie In Franchise on Rotten Tomatoes
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’s Rotten Tomatoes score might spell trouble for the venerable Harrison Ford franchise.