David is a Senior Editor and podcast host at The Direct. He joined in November 2020 to cover the film industry, with a focus on Marvel, Star Wars, and DC. David's favorite subject to cover is the box office and the business side of Hollywood.
While working for The Direct, David worked as a high school English teacher from 2021-2023. He attended Florida Tech where he studied Multiplatform Journalism and worked as the Managing Editor of The Crimson newspaper during his junior year.
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David Thompson's Latest Stories
MCU Leak Teases New Spider-Man In Marvel's What If...? Disney+ Show
A new LEGO Marvel collection has revealed Steve Rogers may appear as Spider-Man in What If...?.
WandaVision's Farewell Scene Originally Had More Scarlet Witch Magic
WandaVision showrunner Jac Schaeffer said that originally Scarlet Witch used a binding spell in the final scene with Vision.
Ms. Marvel Disney+: Showrunner Reveals Involvement With Tom Hiddleston's Loki Show
The Disney+ series Ms. Marvel showrunner confirmed her involvement with the upcoming Loki series.
Black Widow Is 'Possibly' Scarlett Johansson's Last Marvel Movie
Black Widow director Cate Shortland revealed that the solo film might be Scarlett Johansson's final time as the titular character.
Star Wars Actress Teases Lightsaber Action In Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Series
Obi-Wan Kenobi actress Moses Ingram teases using lightsabers in the upcoming Disney+ series.
Anthony Mackie Thinks U.S. Is Ready For Black Captain America
Anthony Mackie says he's optimistic about the reaction if he becomes the MCU's next Captain America.
Justice League: 'Toxic' Side of DC Fans Denounced By Warner Bros. Head
WarnerMedia Studios CEO Ann Sarnoff says studio doesn't "want it to be a culture of cancelling things."
Justice League: New Gods Movie Writer Plays Coy on Connections To Snyder Cut
New Gods writer Tom King hinted at a connection to Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Falcon and the Winter Soldier Creator Wants Reboot of Agents of SHIELD's Deathlok
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier showrunner Malcolm Spellman wants to reboot the Deathlok character.
Justice League: Snyder Cut Easter Egg Emphasizes Darkseid's Cruelty
Darkseid Easter Eggs from Zack Snyder's Justice League show off Darkseid's cruelty.
The Mandalorian: Baby Yoda's Big Moments From Season 2 Highlighted In Official Concept Art
Official concept art has been shared of Grogu fighting stormtroopers.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Incredible Hulk's Thunderbolt Ross Referenced In Credits
The Sokovian Accords were hinted at in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier credits.
Star Wars: Kevin Feige Addresses Involvement In The Mandalorian Disney+ Universe
Kevin Feige denies that he is involved in any of the upcoming Star Wars Disney+ series.
Marvel CCO Responds To Rumors of Chris Evans Coming Back as Captain America
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige shot down a prior report that Chris Evans will return to the MCU.
Star Wars: Disney+ Announces Non-Canon Movies & Shows Coming Next Month
Disney+ set to release non-canon Star Wars shows on the streaming service in April.
Avengers: Infinity War: Silver Surfer Cameo Rumors Reignited By Actor Curt Clendenin
Rumored Silver Surfer actor Curt Clendenin confirms that he was on the Avengers: Infinity War set.
Avengers: Endgame Star Reveals Why Ending Is Major Burden For The Falcon
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier star Anthony Mackie calls getting Captain America's shield "a major burden."
WandaVision's Initial Pitch Followed Stages of Grief
WandaVision show runner says the stages of grief were apart of the initial pitch for the show.
Marvel's She-Hulk Casting Teases Skrull Character In Disney+ Show
A new report suggests a Skrull could be featured in the upcoming Disney+ series She-Hulk.
Sebastian Stan Compares WandaVision To The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Sebastian Stan explains how WandaVision and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier are "tonally" different.
Russo Brothers Say Avengers: Infinity War & Endgame Were Political Tools
The Russo Brothers explained how their Avengers movies "were a really powerful tool” to influence people's political decisions.
WandaVision Writer Addresses Grief of Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff
WandaVision writer addresses how the trama of Wanda's life shapes the character.
Halo TV Show: Set Photos Reveal Live-Action Warthog & Soldiers
A first look at the live-action Warthog vehicle from the set of the upcoming Halo series has been revealed.
Doctor Strange 2: Evidence Teases Bruce Campbell's Role In Benedict Cumberbatch Film
Bruce Campbell teases his possible upcoming appearance in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Warner Bros. Reportedly Wants a Black Superman For Rebooted Superhero Movie
Warner. Bros intends to introduce audiences to the first Black Superman.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: New Images Tease Captain America Mantle, Gun Fight & More
A new image shows of action scene in Disney+'s upcoming The Falcon and The Winter Soldier series.
Tom Holland Messed Up His Star Wars Audition For John Boyega's Finn Role
Tom Holland has revealed that he auditioned for John Boyega's role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Reveals Final Song In DC Movie
Zack Snyder reveals that the final song that will play in HBO Max's Justice League is a tribute to his late daughter,
WandaVision: Dottie Actress Teases Return In Upcoming Episode
WandaVision actress teases the return of her character Dottie in an upcoming episode.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Studio Initially Wanted Unfinished Cut To Release
Prdoducer Deborah Snyder revealed that Warner Bros. initially asked to release the Snyder Cut "the way it is" before reshoots and editing.
Star Wars: Rian Johnson Reveals His Trilogy Is Still In the Works
Writer Sariah Wilson has revealed that Rian Johnson's Star Wars trilogy is still in the works.
Avengers: Endgame's Box Office Record Broken By Detective Chinatown 3
Detective Chinatown 3 brings in $397 million during opening weekend at the Chinese box office, breaking the record for most earned at a single market.
WandaVision Creator Explains Why X-Men's Evan Peters Returns In MCU Show
WandaVision creator Jac Schaeffer says the Evan Peters surprise cameo "was complicated to make happen."
Marvel Writer Reveals How WandaVision's Name Was Decided
WandaVision creator Jac Schaeffer explains how the show got its title.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: James Gunn Announces Retuning Crew Member For MCU Movie
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 director James Gunn reveals cinematographer from Vol. 3 will return for the third film.
EA Announces New Battlefield Game For Holiday 2021
EA confirms a new Battlefield game is releasing this Holiday Season.
Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Reportedly Adds Uncharted Cinematographer
Uncharted cinematographer Chung-hoo Chung set to join Deborah Chow on Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series.
The Mandalorian: Mark Hamill Grateful To Play Luke Skywalker When He Was Still a Symbol of Hope
Mark Hamill says his experience with Peyton Reed on The Mandalorian "means more to me than I can say."
Liam Neeson Shares Interest In Joining Ewan McGregor For Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi Show
Liam Neeson says he'd be "up for" returning in Obi-Wan Kenobi series.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3 Director Worked Together With WandaVision Director For MCU Plotlines
WandaVision director reveals he worked with Spider-Man 3 and Doctor Strange directors to keep the MCU's continuity.