Gillian Blum is a writer for The Direct with a particular love for comics — both Marvel and DC — Percy Jackson and theme parks. She enjoys being able to bring her comics insight to conversations about superhero films, especially when it comes to Spider-Man and Nightwing.
Originally from Baltimore, Gillian is a student at New York University where she is studying journalism and politics. She has bylines in Playbill, the Discover Universal Blog, and the NYU student paper, Washington Square News.
You can find Gillian on Twitter @GillianBlum for updates, articles, puns or to just say hello!
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Gillian Blum's Latest Stories
20 Marvel Stars React to Robert Downey Jr.'s Massive Doctor Doom Announcement
Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU as Doctor Doom took everyone by surprise — fans and MCU stars alike.
Percy Jackson Season 2 Will Leave Out This Major Olympian (For A Good Reason)
One of the three most important gods in Percy Jackson confirmed he will not be in Season 2, just like in the books.
Eternals Star Gives Unfortunate Avengers Doomsday Update (Exclusive)
Eternals fans should not expect this hero to return in the next Avengers movie.
2025 Superman Movie Star Confirms Fans Are Wrong About 1 Character
A new interview reveals that one character is not exactly as he seems in the trailer.
Marvel Studios Says Goodbye to Major MCU Supervillain
It seems that one new Marvel villain might be gone for good, but in superhero media, that can always change.
Marvel's Thunderbolts Movie Gets Exciting News from Test Screening
A new report gives insight into how audiences may have reacted to Thunderbolts* test screenings.
The 14 MCU Characters Who Now Know Matt Murdock Is Secretly Daredevil
One of the few MCU characters with a real secret identity, Daredevil has only told a select few who he really is.
Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse Gets 2027 Release Date + First Details From CinemaCon 2025
The third Spider-Verse movie finally got an official update at CinemaCon.
Gen V Season 2 Confirms 7 Main Cast Members In New Photos - Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway & More
Gen V Season 2 release is approaching, and Prime Video is now confirming 7 of the new season's main cast members with new photos!
Marvel Studios Finally Resolves a 6-Year-Old MCU Netflix Cliffhanger
With the return of the Punisher, fans finally get a resolution to a mystery from the original Daredevil series.
Henry Cavill's World War Hulk Movie Casting Rumors - Here's What's Real Vs. Fake
Some may be confused by rumors about Henry Cavill and a potential Hulk movie, wondering if they are true.
Warner Bros. Shelves Highly-Anticipated DC Superhero Sequel
One formerly in-development DC sequel series has now been shelved.
Disney+ Just Broke a Major Emmys Record With This Beloved Show
Percy Jackson just broke a major Disney+ record, immediately after its renewal for Season 3.
The Boys' Homelander Actor Shares Disappointing Comment About the MCU
"The Boys" star Antony Starr answered a fan's questions about whether he would take on the MCU someday.
Percy Jackson Season 3 Gets Big Announcement: When Will It Release?
Percy Jackson Season 3 is officially a go! With fans excited about the renewal, many may wonder when it could release.
Percy Jackson Disney+: Rick Riordan Hypes Up This One Exciting Season 2 Episode
Rick Riordan teased an episode of Percy Jackson Season 2, making fans even more excited than they already were.
'No One Wants This': New Disney World Ride Has Fans In Uproar
News about a controversial change coming to Magic Kingdom left some parks fans more angry than they already were
2026 Green Lantern TV Show Set Video Reveals Villain's Costume Getting Worked On
A new video gives fans a glimpse at one villian from DC's upcoming "Lanterns" series.
Beauty In Black Season 2 Gets Announced by Tyler Perry Following Release of Part 2
Tyler Perry just announced a second season of Beauty in Black in a new Instagram post.
Love Is Blind Star Joey's Sister, Chasea, Is 'Biggest Influence' on Him Years After Death
Joey Leveille mentions his late sister a few times in Love Is Blind, and talks about her often online.
Percy Jackson Season 2 Release Window Hinted at by New Listing
A new listing may hint at when fans can expect to see Percy Jackson Season 2 hit Disney+.
Infinity: Paradise Lost: What Can Fans Expect from Animated Series? (Exclusive)
Though the show's release date remains unclear, the cast and team behind "Infinity: Paradise Lost" have a lot to tease.
Percy Jackson Season 3 Gets Exciting Disney+ Update From Rick Riordan
Season 3 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians has taken a major development step ahead of a potential renewal.
Avengers: Doomsday Gets Exciting Story Update from Director: 'Very Radical'
The next Avengers movie was teased by the Russo brothers at a recent premiere.
Nobody Wants This Season 2 Gets the Release Update We've Been Hoping For (Exclusive)
At the MultiCon event benefitting LA fire recovery, Jackie Tohn gave an update on Nobody Wants This Season 2.
Marvel Studios Is Hiding 1 Major Thunderbolts Actor from All the Trailers
One Thunderbolts character still remains a mystery, having made no appearances in the movie's advertising so far.
Why Did They Make 'My Fault: London'? Culpa Mia Movie Remake Explained
Amazon adapted the Wattpad novel My Fault: London in English, despite the fact that a Spanish movie series version already exists.
Where Was Honeymoon Crasher Movie Filmed? Gorgeous Locations Revealed
These are the real-life locations featured in Netflix's new movie, Honeymoon Crasher.
Captain America: Brave New World Spoilers & Full Plot Summary
Sam Wilson finally took on the big screen as Captain America, and a lot happened in his first solo movie.
The Boys Season 5 Star Teases A-Train's Redemption Arc (Exclusive)
On the red carpet for Saturn Awards, Jessie T. Usher gave a glimpse of A-Train's upcoming arc in "The Boys."
Captain America: Brave New World Gets Worrying First Reviews from Critics
What did critics think of the new Captain America movie, Anthony Mackie's first solo film with the mantle?
Super Bowl Movie Trailers 2025: Watch Full Trailers That Air During The Big Game
The Super Bowl always features several major movie trailers — here are this year's.
Invincible: Is Cecil Evil In Season 3? His True Plan Explained
Mark and Cecil's tension in Invincible Season 3 may leave fans and Mark wondering if Cecil is good after all.
Disney+ Announces Next Star Wars Show Releasing Next Month
The next Star Wars show is hitting Disney+ soon, and brings with it a wave of exciting releases.
Invincible Season 3: Is Oliver Stronger Than Mark? Here's the Answer from the Comics
In Invincible Season 3, Oliver is becoming his own superhero—but how does he stack up against Mark?
Hamilton 2025 OG Cast Reunion Plan With Lin-Manuel Miranda Gets Confirmed by Broadway Star
Ariana DeBose confirmed that at least some of the original cast of Hamilton will reunite for the show's 10th birthday.
Invincible Season 3: What Darkwing Did That Made Mark Mad, Explained
Mark Grayson makes his anger toward Darkwing II pretty clear in Invincible Season 3—but what did he do?
Invincible: Does Oliver Die? His Fate In the Comics Revealed
In Invincible Season 3, Oliver tries to be a hero in a world he only just begun to understand — just like in the comics.
This 15-Year-Old Child Star Is Marvel's Choice for the New Kitty Pryde (Report)
The MCU seems to be starting up its new X-Men team soon, and Kitty Pryde may be part of it, according to a new rumor.
Percy Jackson Season 2: Release Window, Cast & Everything We Know
Throughout filming on Percy Jackson Season 2, fans have heard about cast additions, stories from set, and all in between