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.

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Annie McDonough's Latest The Direct Articles

Spider-Man: No Way Home Deleted Scene In Andrew's Universe Revealed by New Art (Photo)

Concept art for an unused scene revealed Doctor Strange involved in some universe-hopping antics.

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Loudermilk Season 4 Gets Hopeful Update from Creators

The Ron Livingston-led Loudermilk got an encouraging word by way of Peter Farrelly.

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Deadpool 3 Reveals First Official Plot Synopsis

The official Marvel Japan site posted a log line for Wade Wilson's next big screen misadventure.

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16 Biggest DC Heroes & Villains Appearing In 2024 Movies & Shows (Confirmed)

2024 may not have a ton of DC content on the docket, but several fan-favorites characters are set to appear.

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Masters of the Universe: Revolution Cast - Voice Actors & Characters (Photos)

The voice cast for Netflix's He-Man animated series is a who's who of recognizable names.

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Marvel Studios Just Introduced a New Universe That's More Feminist

One of the parallel universes explored in What If…? has Peggy Carter to thank for its progressive mindset.

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How Old Is Charlie Morningstar In Hazbin Hotel? Her Age Revealed

Amazon Prime Video's new R-rated animated comedy has a unique protagonist in the form of Charlie Morningstar.

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Indiana Jones' New Timeline Order for Great Circle Game Revealed

The Man with the Hat is back and this time, he’s in an all-new video game.

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James Gunn Confirms Casting of Wonder Woman Villain Actress for New DCU

According to James Gunn himself, the DCU’s Circe has officially been cast.

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The Curse Season 2 Gets Hopeful Update from Creator

The Curse co-creator Benny Safdie teased that "there's a lot more fun to be had."

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Sonic Prime Season 4 Gets Unfortunate News from Creator

Will Netflix’s Sonic Prime continue to speed along, or has the Blue Blur run his final lap on the streamer?

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NCIS 2024: Release Schedule of New Season & Spin-offs (Confirmed)

Network TV's most-watched series soon returns for its 21st season with its spin-offs not following far behind.

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Disney+ Adds Special New Collection for Doctor Who

Doctor Who received a special spot on its American streaming home of Disney+.

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Will Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Season 2 Happen? Producer Teases 'More to Share'

Could there possibly be a Season 2 for Gypsy Rose Blanchard's docuseries?

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Marvel's What If Creator Calls It Quits With Studio, Announces Departure

The Ms. Marvel and What If...? writer has left Marvel Studios to embark on "new adventures."

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First Photos from Young Sheldon's Final Season Officially Revealed

The hit CBS comedy is heading into its seventh and final season, and now, there's a new look at the premiere.

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Aquaman Movies in Order: Every DC Appearance from Jason Momoa

As the DCEU comes to an end, so does Jason Momoa’s role as Aquaman. Here are the seven times he played the DC hero.

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First Clip of Daredevil's 2024 MCU Return Released (Video)

Charlie Cox’s Man Without Fear makes his MCU comeback in a hair-raising fight scene from Echo.

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16 Biggest Marvel Characters Confirmed for 2024 Movies & Shows (Live-Action)

With numerous Marvel projects slated for 2024, there are several characters making either their debut or their return on-screen.

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Marvel Just Replaced Vin Diesel as Groot In What If Season 2

Everyone’s favorite Flora Colossus had a small role in the What If…? premeire, but he was without his usual voice.

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15 Best DC Female Superheroes, Ranked

The DC Universe has no shortage of girl power, here are our picks for the best female superheroes the Blue Brand has to offer.

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Ahsoka Star Had 1 Big Request for Her On-Screen Death

The actress behind Morgan Elsbeth also discussed several key details of her character.

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Marvel's What If Season 2: All 20 Superheroes Confirmed to Appear

The next season of What If...? Is poised to feature a cavalcade of MCU heroes, both new and old.

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Marvel Studios' 2nd-Ever 'Spotlight' Show Just Got Revealed (Report)

The newly-inroduced Spotlight format will get another entry in the form of an in-development MCU show.

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Disney+ X-Men Merch Spoils 1 Major Hero's Appearance In Reboot (Photos)

Disney+’s upcoming X-Men ‘97 cartoon will add a fan-favorite team member.

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How Old Is Hilda In Each Season of Hilda?

Wondering how old the title character in Netflix’s hit childrens’ show Hilda is? Well, look no further.

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Warner Bros. Announces DC's Surprise Final Movie of the TomorrowVerse

The Tomorrowverse series of animated movies is coming to a conclusion.

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Hailee Steinfeld Joins Florence Pugh and 10 Actors In Special MCU Club

Certain MCU actors have met a very specific piece of criteria to be included in this "club."

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James Gunn Gives Perfect Response to Fan Concern About His Superman Movie Cast

The Superman: Legacy director concisely shut down a claim about the film having too many characters.

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Will Kevin Feige Quit Marvel Amid Troubles? MCU Insider Reveals Likelihood

After a shaky 2023, is Feige considering abandoning his post as Marvel Studios president?

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First Look at The Marvels Post-Credits Scene Art Revealed (SPOILERS)

New designs from Marvel Studios’ Andy Park show a certain much-loved Marvel hero who recently had a surprise cameo.

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Young Sheldon Season 7 Release Date Schedule of Episodes Officially Announced

The Big Bang Theory prequel series is entering its final season. Here's when new episodes return.

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Tim Burton Throws Shade at The Flash's Nicholas Cage Superman Decision

The fan-favorite director broke down his dissappointment over Flash using elements from his canceled Superman film.

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5 New Star Wars Disney+ Shows Now Confirmed to Release In 2024

Nest year, Disney+ will journey to a Galaxy Far, Far Away with some all-new shows and some returning favorites.

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Ryan Reynolds Breaks Silence on Taylor Swift's Reported Deadpool 3 Role

Reynolds commented on the music superstar's possible role in the forthcoming Deadpool threequel.

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Is Spider-Man 2002 a Thanksgiving Movie?

Parts of the original Tobey Maguire Spidey movie are set during Thanksgiving, but is it really a Thanksgiving film?

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The Marvels Director Fought Over This X-Men Decision

Nia DaCosta wanted to make room for Marvel's Merry Mutants in the latest MCU film.

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Doctor Who 2023 Special Receives Unsurprising Runtime

Russell T Davies spoke on exactly how long David Tennant's new special runs for.

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Marvel Director Blames Cap for the Avengers Losing In Infinity War

The Marvels' Nia DaCosta shared her thoughts on Steve Rogers' sense of heroism.

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James Gunn's DC Reboot Casts New Wonder Woman Villain Actress

A member of Wonder Woman's rogues gallery is entering the new DCU with Gunn's Creature Commandos series.

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