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
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
Blue Beetle Star Xolo Maridueña Confirms 2026 DC Return Plan (Exclusive)
The Blue Beetle star spoke at the Saturn Awards about when fans might see his character return.
These New 'Gen V' Season 2 Set Photos Will Make Sam Sad
New glimpses from the set of Gen V Season 2 surfaced online, giving a new look of the season after production delays.
New Stranger Things Season 5 Update Reveals the Exact Date It May Release
One fan may have found the Stranger Things Season 5 release date within Netflix, leaving some wondering if it is real.
Best Disney+ TV Shows 2025: 11 Exciting Upcoming Series Releasing This Year
Made up of both new and returning shows, Disney+ has an exciting TV slate to look forward to in 2025.
Who Is Sarah Bock? 4 Things to Know About Severance's Miss Huang Actor - Wiki Bio Details
Sarah Bock stars at Miss Huang in Severance, and fans may be interested in learning more about her.
Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo 'Sobbed' Through Wicked Screening: 'What You See on the Press Tour Is Exactly How They Are,' Says Actress
Katie Rose Clarke shared stories from the special "Wicked" screening for former Elphabas and Glindas.
Hamilton 2025 Original Cast Return Hopes Sparked by New Lin-Manuel Miranda Post
A tease from Lin-Manuel Miranda has led some Hamilton fans to hope for an original cast reunion in 2025.
Ms. Marvel Star Slams 'Madame Web' With Awful Rating on Letterboxd
Though a huge comic book and film fan, Iman Vellani agreed with critics about one 2024 Sony Spider-Man flop.
Katie Rose Clarke Talks About Crafting the Story Behind Her New 'Margarita Christmas' Single
Katie Rose Clarke and Steven Jamail spoke with The Direct about their new song, "Margarita Christmas."
Percy Jackson Season 2 Recasts This Camp Half-Blood Villain
Among some new key Percy Jackson casting announcements is one re-cast from the show's first season.
Disney+ Percy Jackson Composer Teases Annabeth's Big Evolution In Future Episodes (Exclusive)
Bear McCreary shared some insight into why Annabeth's full theme has not been played in Percy Jackson yet.
Wicked Movie: 11 Key Differences Between The 2024 Film and The Musical
Wicked Part 1 is a very faithful adaptation of the first act of Wicked on Broadway, but there are a few changes.
Marvel Confirms What We All Suspected About Red Hulk's MCU Superpowers
One element of Red Hulk's comics powers will be adapted into the MCU, as is confirmed in a recent character description.
Wicked Movie: Here's Why Glinda Didn't Go With Elphaba at the End
At the end of Wicked Part 1, Elphaba flies off and Glinda stays behind, leaving fans curious as to why they split up.
Wicked Movie: Are Glinda and Elphaba Sisters? Relationship Explained
Elphaba and Glinda have a deeply profound relationship in Wicked — but are they sisters?