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
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Find out the truth about Kim Burgess' whereabouts this season on Chicago PD.
Keith Colburn Has Health Scare on Newest Deadliest Catch Episode
Find out more about Keith Colburn's scary fall during Season 20, Episode 15.
Who Is Amirah J? 4 Things To Know About High Potential Actress - Wiki Bio Details
Get to know more about the young rising actress Amirah J recently seen on ABC.
Sequel to Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Gets Major Update from Producer
The next chapter of the Planet of the Apes saga has been officially addressed.
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Thursday Night Football Cast: 2024 Announcers & Commentators (Photos)
Get to know the full cast and announcing crew for Amazon's Thursday Night Football broadcast.
DanTDM Vs. KSI & Mr Beast Drama Explained: Lunchly Controversy Breakdown
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Survivor 47 Tribes: Every Cast Members' Team In 2024 Season (Photos)
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James Gunn's DC Reboot Will Copy 1 Major Star Wars Trend (Report)
How the new DC universe will copy Star Wars may come as a huge surprise.
The Golden Bachelorette 2024 Spoilers - Joan's Finalists, Revealed
If you're itching to find out who Joan ends up with, then this is the place for you!
Is Civil War Movie President Republican or Democrat? Politics Explained by Director & Star
After streaming on Max, fans are curious if Nick Offerman's president is supposed to be Republican or Democrat.
DC Studios Announces First-Ever DCU Reboot Panel Event, And It's Happening Soon
James Gunn is ready to show off his new cinematic universe in a major way.
Hollywood Creatives Weigh In on the Evolution of 'Woke'
Learn more about top creatives reacting to 'Woke' as a commonly used description of TV and film.
Long-Awaited MCU Sequel At Risk Following Spider-Man 4 Announcement
Uh-oh, the anticipation for this MCU sequel reached an all-time low following a new announcement.
Who Is Brayden Rowley? Allegations With Taylor Frankie Paul from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
The genesis of much of the drama dealt with in Hulu's latest reality show starts with Brayden Rowley.
Where to Watch Friendship 2024 Movie: Theater & Streaming Status Details
Learn more about the potential theatrical release of the new Friendship movie.
Tell Me Lies: How Many Seasons Will There Be In Total?
There's a shroud of uncertainty around the future of Tell Me Lies after Season 2.
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Rumors of infidelity are dragging Emma Hernan's reputation down from Selling Sunset.
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Here's a breakdown for parents who need to know how appropriate Star Wars animated series' are for kids.
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What Happened With Jenn and Devin? The Bachelorette Finale & Post-Release Fallout Breakdown
Devin is NOT looking good after The Bachelorette finale and Maria's comments.
Is Harris Faulkner Leaving Fox News? New Rumors Explained
Audiences wonder if they'll ever see Harris Faulkner back on Fox News.
WandaVision Creator Confirms Agatha Wanted to Kiss Wanda During Finale
Learn about the wide-ranging possibilities that could have happened during the final battle in WandaVision.
Michael Connelly and Jack Quaid Talk Bringing The Safe Man to Life in Audible Original
Explore how Michael Connelly’s The Safe Man transforms into an audio drama with Jack Quaid’s latest performance.
Silicon Valley Revival Chances Addressed by Thomas Middleditch
Hear from Thomas Middleditch about the possibility of bringing back Silicon Valley.
Here's When The Morning Show Season 4's Release Is Now Expected to Happen
Fans clamoring for the next batch of The Morning Show episodes have a new update.
The Black Hamptons Season 3 Gets New Update Ahead of Release
There's hope for The Black Hamptons fans yearning for new episodes following Season 2.
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Find out the future of Rhaenyra in the next two seasons of House of the Dragon.
Will a Doctor Strange 3 Movie Release Before Avengers: Secret Wars?
Fans wonder when a direct sequel to Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will be released.
Here's The Future of The How To Train Your Dragon Movie Franchise
Brace for impact as the future of the How To Train Your Dragon franchise revs up.
What Happened to Ryan Lochte? Accident Details & Recovery Video Shared by Swimmer
Learn more about the accident of one of the USA's most successful Olympians.
The Tower Cast and Crew Share Insights on Filming & Fantasy (Exclusive)
Hear about more about the behind-the-scenes of the upcoming film The Tower.
Here’s When Deadpool & Wolverine Disney+ Release Is Expected
It may soon be time for Deadpool & Wolverine to bow out of theaters and head to home media.
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Find out more details regarding JT Mollner's new thrill-seeking horror flick.