Ben Osborne

Ben Osborne

Content Lead

Ben is a Content Lead who joined The Direct in May 2019. His role consists of writing captions and posting on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

He is also the founder of the YouTube channel GameUnboxingReviews. His videos have received 217,191,627 views and earned him over 260,000 Subscribers.

GUR has covered news for video games based on LEGO, Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and many other properties. He has also worked with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to provide exclusive content for his viewers and created a LEGO Dimensions-themed episode of Doctor Who: The Fan Show for the BBC.

About The Direct

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Ben Osborne's Latest Stories

MCU Spider-Man 3: Release, Plot, Cast and Production Details About The 2021 Movie

Everything we know so far about Marvel Studios' Spider-Man 3.

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WandaVision: Plot, Cast, Rumors and Production Info About the Disney+ Series

From Doctor Strange's potential appearance to "extraordinary" scripts, here's everything we know so far about the WandaVision Disney+ series.

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Shang-Chi Movie: Release, Plot, Cast and Production Details About The 2021 MCU Film

From cast members Simu Liu, Awkwafina, and Tony Leung to fight tournament rumored storylines, here's everything we know so far about Marvel Studios' Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

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Doctor Strange 2: Release, Plot, Cast and Production Details About The 2022 Movie

From WandaVision & Loki connections to the return of the Time Stone, here's everything known so far about Sam Raimi's "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness"

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Future Star Wars Movie Will Be Helmed By A Female Director

"Oh absolutely. Without question." - Kathleen Kennedy

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Bob Iger Steps Down As Disney CEO

It's the end of a very successful era for the Walt Disney Company.

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Marvel Studios Rumored To Have Reclaimed Hulk And Namor Movie Rights

Hulk and Namor movies might now be produced and distributed by Marvel Studios.

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Morbius Rumored To Include MCU Spider-Man References

If this report turns out to be true, Sony’s big plans for Spider-Man are finally becoming apparent.

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First Look At Wyatt Russell's U.S. Agent in The Falcon And The Winter Soldier Set Photos

Is Steve Rogers' legacy as Captain America now about to be tarnished?

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Loki Show Rumored To Introduce Kang The Conqueror To The MCU

Could Kang be one of Loki's new formidable foes?

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Everything We Know So Far About Star Wars: The High Republic

Project Luminous title has now been revealed with details about the ambitious new Star Wars project.

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Loki TV Show: Plot, Cast, Rumors and Production Info About the Disney+ Series

From Owen Wilson's role to the Tesseract, here's everything we know so far about Marvel Studios' Tom Hiddleston-starring "Loki" Disney+ series.

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Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker Home Media Release Details Revealed

Over two hours worth of bonus material await fans this March.

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Nick Fury Dies In New Avengers: Infinity War And Endgame Concept Art

Artist Stephen Schirle reveals multiple new Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame concept art pieces

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She-Hulk Casting Call Teases Bruce Banner Role and Character Origin

New casting call reveals details on the She-Hulk series, including Marvel's ideal Jennifer Walters.

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Loki Casting Call Hints At Kid Loki

This new rumor could provide some insight into two yet-to-be-revealed characters in Loki.

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Shang-Chi Director Teases The Film’s Family Themes

Destin Daniel Cretton teases the family themes in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

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Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness Casting Call Hints At Clea

Doctor Strange 2's leading female role may have finally been revealed.

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New Black Widow Synopsis Teases Dangerous Conspiracy

"Natasha Romanoff confronts the darker parts of her ledger..."

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