Annie McDonough

Annie McDonough

Writer

Annie McDonough is a writer at The Direct. She is responsible for the creation of news articles and features. She also has a particular affinity for action figures and merchandise, which she revels in discussing in the articles she writes, when the situation calls for it.

Annie has been with The Direct since its launch in 2020 and she feels extremely fortunate to be a member of the team and to work alongside such great people.

About The Direct

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Annie McDonough's Latest The Direct Articles

Hawkeye’s Watch Owner Revealed: Agent 19 & SHIELD Connections Explained

A certain watch in the finale of Hawkeye could have sizable implications for a specific MCU character.

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Hawkeye Reportedly Deleted This Kingpin Post-Credits Scene

A rumored post-credits scene cut from Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye would have seen Fisk getting a special gift from Clint Barton.

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Doctor Strange 2 Trailer Easter Egg Connects to WandaVision’s Agatha

A certain shot from the Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness trailer has ties to an aspect of WandaVision.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Writers Explain How They Avoided ‘Lazy Fan Service’

A writer on Spider-Man: No Way Home details the writing process when it comes to callbacks from previous films.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Video Takes Fans Behind-the-Scenes of Certain Big Moments

A new video shows behind the scenes moments from the set of Spider-Man: No Way Home!

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Hawkeye Originally Included Bigger Reference to Spider-Man: No Way Home

The director of Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye reveals that there was originally another reference to Spider-Man: No Way Home!

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New Spider-Man: No Way Home Photo Reveals Zendaya’s Stunt Double With [SPOILERS]

A stunt performer on Spider-Man: No Way Home has shared some highly spoilers behind the scenes shots from the film.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Offers Update on Kirsten Dunst’s MJ

Spider-Man No Way Home hints at a happy ending for one character in particular!

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How Spider-Man: No Way Home Ending Sets Up Black Panther 2 Connection

Spider-Man: No Way Home may reveal a potential link to the hotly anticipated Black Panther sequel.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Producer Addresses Emma Stone & Kirsten Dunst Rumors

Kevin Feige responds to the omission of some fan-favorite Spider-Man characters from No Way Home.

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Doctor Strange 2 Merch Reveals Cumberbatch’s New Costume

Hasbro unveiled an intriguing Doctor Strange action figure in its Marvel Legends line.

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Marvel Releases Holiday Mashup Featuring Avengers: Endgame, Thor, and 16 More Movies

The Avengers and their friends Deck the Halls in this official Marvel video.

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Avengers: Infinity War's Thanos Meme Is Now MCU Canon

The premiere episode of Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye brings a famous real-world joke into the MCU.

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Marvel Celebrates 9 Iconic MCU Locations from WandaVision, Avengers: Endgame & More

Marvel shows off fictional postcards for several famous MCU locations and landmarks.

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Hulk’s Avengers: Endgame Problem Gets Fixed In New She-Hulk Trailer

The sneak peek at the MCU’s She-Hulk series shows a change in Bruce Banner’s physical condition.

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Black Panther 2: New Report Reveals More Problems Concerning Letitia Wright

Shuri actor Letitia Wright might find herself unable to return to the set of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

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Marvel Reveals Clever Ant-Man Timeline From Avengers: Endgame & More MCU Movies

A handy new infographic directly from Marvel details all of Ant-Man’s MCU size changing.

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Marvel's Kevin Feige Praises Secret Trailers for Spider-Man: Far From Home

A quote from Kevin Feige details the "amazing" marketing done on Spider-Man: Far From Home.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home's Tobey Maguire Toy Leak Gets Debunked

A seemingly-leaked Spider-Man Toy featuring Tobey Maguire is now confirmed to be a fake!

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Marvel's Eternals Reveals Stunning Looks at the MCU's Cosmos In New Video

A comical new promo, narrated by Eternals' own Kumail Nanjiani, gives viewers a fresh look at the outer reaches of the MCU.

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The Mandalorian: Boba Fett, Cobb Vanth & More Finally Receive New Star Wars Hasbro Figures

Hasbro has shown off a variety of new Star Wars figures, including some never-before-produced characters.

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Spider-Man Producer Cried During First MCU Conflict With Kevin Feige

A new book on the history of the MCU detailed the meeting where Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige asked Sony for control of the Spider-Man movies.

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Marvel Boss Promises More Gay Superheroes Coming to the MCU

Marvel Studios president, Kevin Feige confirms the eventual arrival of more gay superheroes in the MCU.

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Batman-Inspired Show Trailer Removed From YouTube & Online Platforms

The live action adaptation of the popular Batman webcomic, Wayne Family Adventures, has seemingly hit a major snag.

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Star Wars: Palpatine, Lando Calrissian & More Receive New Hasbro Figures

Hasbro has taken to another live stream to show off new figures in its Star Wars Vintage Collection action figure line.

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Black Widow Hints at Russian Version of Iron Man Living In the MCU

A name-drop of a classic Iron Man villain in Black Widow could potentially hold a deeper meaning for the MCU.

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Marvel Leak Reveals Angelina Jolie's Eternals Superhero Figure

Images have surfaced of Angelina Jolie's Eternals character Thena in Marvel Legends action figure form.

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Black Widow Joins Incredible Hulk and 3 Other Movies In Special MCU Club

Marvel Studios' Black Widow includes an opening credits sequence — something few other MCU projects can boast.

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How Black Widow Hints at Taskmaster's Future In the MCU

What could Black Widow's Taskmaster be up to next in the MCU?

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Disney Is Changing the Name of Boba Fett's 'Slave' Ship on Star Wars LEGO

Lucasfilm and Disney have reportedly changed the name of Boba Fett's well-known starship.

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Loki: Translation Revealed For Tom Hiddleston-Sung Tune From Episode 3

A TikTok video has translated the lyrics to Loki's Norwegian song in Episode Three.

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Elizabeth Olsen Reveals Next Goal For 'Criminal' Scarlet Witch

Scarlet Witch actress Elizabeth Olsen detailed the nature of her character's grief going forward in the MCU.

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Loki Premiere Includes Deleted Footage of Chris Evans From Avengers: Endgame

The premiere episode of Loki contains a close-up shot of mysterious origins focusing on Chris Evans' Captain America .

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MCU: Hasbro Unveils Captain America Stealth Shield From the MCU

Hasbro has unveiled a brand-new version of their replica Captain America shield.

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Disney Announces The Incredible Hulk Coming To Disney+ Spain... Is U.S. Next?

Disney+ is confirmed to be adding 2008's The Incredible Hulk this month, sparking speculation that the United States version of the streaming platform could soon be treated to the same.

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The Flash Movie Is Playing With 'Super Strange' Ideas, Teases VFX Supervisor

The Flash movie's VFX supervisor teases his work on the 2022 film.

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Black Adam Producer Teases Future Movies With Dwayne Johnson's DC Villain

Black Adam's producer Dany Garcia discusses plans for a potential sequel as well as pandemic-proofing protocols.

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Marvel's Eternals: Angelina Jolie Explains Why She's Joining MCU Movie

Eternals star Angelina Jolie discusses her role as Thena in the upcoming MCU film.

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Daredevil Character Echo May Appear Soon in the MCU

A casting call has been sent out by a Marvel casting director to potentially play the deaf hero, Echo.

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Here's Exactly When Netflix's Defenders Character Rights Return To Marvel Studios

A breakdown of when the rights to each Netflix character returns to Marvel.

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