Gillian Blum

Gillian Blum

Writer

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

"It Got Taken Away" WWE Star Wasn't Allowed To Be In Black Panther

A WWE star revealed he was originally supposed to be in Black Panther 2, but the part was "taken away" from him.

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James Gunn Wants the MCU's Biggest Villain to Become a DC Superhero (Report)

A familiar face from the MCU may be headed over to DC, according to new reports.

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Flubber 2 Concept Poster Sees Adam Sandler In Sequel

A new fan concept poster is making the rounds, wondering what an Adam Sandler-led Flubber 2 would look like.

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Umbrella Academy Creator Confirms What We All Suspected About Season 4's Ending

The Umbrella Academy made the ultimate sacrifice to save Earth, but what happened to Reginald and Abigail's planet?

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Marvel Studios Planning Live-Action Avengers Team-Up on Disney+ (Report)

A new report suggested the possibility of a fan-favorite Avengers team coming to Disney+.

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Marvel Studios Announces Debut of Hulk's Amadeus Cho In New Show

One new Marvel show is confirmed to feature the comics character Amadeus Cho, also known as The Totally Awesome Hulk.

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Kevin Can F Himself Season 3: Will It Ever Release?

After the first two seasons of Kevin Can F Himself hit Netflix, fans are wondering if Season 3 is on the way.

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Is Tom Brady's Mother Helping His Divorce Settlement? Rumors Explained

There are rumors that Tom Brady's mom is involved in the football player's divorce, but are they true?

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Umbrella Academy: Why Jennifer Was In the Squid

Season 4, Episode 3 of The Umbrella Academy left many fans wondering what was up with Jennifer and that squid.

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Who Is Sab Zada? 4 Things to Know About Singer, Jaden Smith's Ex - Wiki Bio Details

Sab Zada is many things — an influencer, a musician, a model, and more — and fans may want to learn more about her.

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What's Umbrella Academy's Comics Ending? Is Season 4 Finale Similar? Explained

The Umbrella Academy's ending was surprising for many fans — but did comics fans know what was coming?

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Luther's Recast In Umbrella Academy Speculation Explained: Did Season 4 Change Actors?

With physical changes to Luther in The Umbrella Academy Season 4, fans may wonder if that came from a re-cast.

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What Are Lila's Powers In Umbrella Academy Show?

Lila got a brand new power in Season 2 of The Umbrella Academy, that even she was a bit confused about.

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Why Umbrella Academy Season 4 Is Only 6 Episodes, Explained

Fans may be wondering why the last season of The Umbrella Academy is far shorter than the other three — here's why.

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Daredevil Born Again's Muse Villain Gets Officially Announced by Marvel Studios

D23 brought fans the first official glimpse of Muse, the villain in Daredevil: Born Again.

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Meet Nicole from Love Is Blind UK: 4 Things To Know About Nicole Stevens - Biography Details

Fans may want to learn more about Nicole Stevens after being introduced to her on Love Is Blind: UK.

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What Happened to Sloane In Umbrella Academy Season 4, Explained

Season 3 of The Umbrella Academy left fans wondering what happened to Sloane and hoping for an answer in Season 4.

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The Arrowverse's Final Show Announces Official Release Schedule

The Arrowverse and its spin-offs are officially coming to a close, with just one season left before fans say goodbye.

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Will Umbrella Academy Season 5 Release? Netflix Officially Confirms the Fate of the Series

The Umbrella Academy is headed into Season 4, but will there be more still to come after?

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First Look at Abby In HBO's Last of Us Season 2

New footage gives fans their first look at Kaitlyn Dever as Abby in The Last of Us Season 2.

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Here's Why Luke Betrayed Percy In 'Percy Jackson'

In the Percy Jackson books and show, Luke's betrayal came as a shock to both Percy and audiences alike.

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It Ends With Us Movie Reviews: Strong First Reactions Get Shared Online

The first reacitons to the "It Ends with Us" film have hit social media — what do these first viewers think?

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Avengers 5 Doomsday Title Explained: What Does 'Doomsday' Mean?

A new Avengers movie starring Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom was just announced — here are the details on Doomsday.

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Fantastic Four 2025 Movie Releases First Official Trailer at SDCC

Next year's Fantastic Four movie is getting closer by the day and revealed its first footage and a new title.

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WandaVision Sequel Gets Historic Disney+ Release Announcement

Agatha All Along's release will be somewhat different than what fans are used to.

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Who Is Amar Chadha-Patel? 5 Things to Know About Decameron Actor - Wiki Bio Details

Here are five fun facts about Amar Chadha-Patel from Netflix's The Decameron.

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Does Ryan Reynolds Hate Wesley Snipes? Troubled Relationship Explained

The two actors have a contentious history, dating all the way back to 2004, behind the scenes of Blade Trinity.

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Deadpool & Wolverine Spoilers: Every Cameo & Plot Reveal, Explained

Fans expected Deadpool & Wolverine to have some major cameos and reveals, and it did not dissapoint.

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Deadpool 3 Soundtrack Released: Listen to All 18 Songs

Prepare for Deadpool & Wolverine by listening to its packed soundtrack, featuring everything from showtunes to 2000s nostalgia.

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Who Is Narilya Gulmongkolpech? 4 Things to Know About Master of the House Actress - Wiki Bio Details

Here are four fun facts about Master of the House actor Narilya Gulmongkolpech.

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Why Is Deadpool & Wolverine Rated R? Adult Scenes & Age Restriction Details Explained

Deadpool is the first R-rated movie made for the MCU, and it earns this rating on several counts.

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Deadpool & Wolverine's Unsurprising Post-Credits Scene Count Confirmed

Deadpool and Wolverine's post-credit scene count will be unsurprising for fans.

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Disney+ Starts Streaming Inside Out 2 Sampler: Here's How You Can Watch Online Now

A sneak peek of Inside Out 2's digital release was put out on Disney+.

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Meet Kendall from Love Island USA: 5 Things to Know About Kendall Washington

Outside of what fans can see on Love Island, there is a lot to know about Kendall Washington.

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'From' Season 3 Gets Exciting Release Update (Official)

A new update on when fans can expect "From" Season 3 hit social media.

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Descendants 4: Who Is Morgana le Fay? Disney Character Explained

Morgana le Fay is not the most mainstream of Disney villains, but her son Morgie appears in Descendants 4.

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What Happened to Carlos In Descendants 4? Cameron Boyce's Character Departure Explained

Descendants: Rise of Red is the franchise's first live-action movie since Cameron Boyce's death — is this addressed?

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Prison Break Season 6: Will More Episodes Ever Release?

After five seasons and rumblings of plans in the works, fans are wondering whether there is more to come in the future.

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Meet Serena from Love Island USA Season 6 - 4 Things to Know About Serena Page

Season 6 of Love Island USA features Serena Page, and fans may be interested in her life outside the show.

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How Did Ben Die In Umbrella Academy? What Happened to Him, Explained

With a main character dead before the show even began, The Umbrella Academy has fans wondering just how Ben died.

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