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 is currently serving as Deputy Managing Editor for NYU's 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
Charlie Cox's Daredevil Fights Echo In Official New R-Rated Trailer
The newest trailer for Echo showed off Charlie Cox's return as Daredevil.
Loki Season 2 Writer Gives Perfect Response to the Series' Negative Reviews
Eric Martin, writer on Loki's second season, responded to criticism of the newest batch of episodes.
New Percy Jackson Actor Shares Bold Claim About Fighting Harry Potter
Walker Scobell, Disney+'s Percy Jackson, is confident that Percy would beat Harry Potter in a versus battle.
Invincible Season 2 Creator Confirms What We All Suspected About Part 1's Ending
Invincible creator Robert Kirkman discussed the implications of an Omni-Man line from the Season 2, Part 1 finale.
Marvel Studios Reveals New Avengers Roster for Next MCU Project (Official)
Fans can expect to see a new-but-familiar roster of heroes in What If...?'s second season later this month.
Disney+'s Percy Jackson Show Removed 1 Character Due to Budget Constraints
Though far more book-accurate than the movies, the Percy Jackson Disney+ adaption will miss one supporting character in its first season.
Meet Nikki Rodriguez: 6 Things to Know About Walter Boys Star
My Life with the Walter Boys just debuted on Netflix, with Nikki Rodriguez taking on the lead role. But who is the streaming star?
New Deadpool 3 Set Photo Spoils Death of 1 Major Character
One major character can be seen seemingly being killed in new photos from the set of Deadpool 3.
Disney+ Spoils 1 Big Percy Jackson Moment In New Trailer
A brand new TV spot includes an iconic book moment, finally realized on screen.
Inside Out 2 Director Confirms What We All Suspected About Sequel's Puberty Plot
The upcoming Pixar sequel will pick up an open plot thread from the first Inside Out's ending.
The Marvels Star Gives Perfect Response to Movie’s Disappointing Box Office (Updated)
Iman Vellani talked about The Marvels' relatively poor box office performance in a new interview.
Marvel Reveals First Look at 2024 WandaVision Spin-off Show (Photos)
The upcoming Agatha spin-off will bring fans back into the world of witches, straight out of WandaVision.
The Marvels Producer Confirms What Fans Suspected About the Post-Credits Twist
Producer Mary Livanos confirmed The Marvels' post-credit scene referred to a beloved Captain Marvel comics arc.
Invincible Showrunner Defends Season 2's R-Rated Scenes (Exclusive)
Invincible co-showrunner Simon Racioppa spoke on the show's gorier elements and their roles in Season 2's story.
Invincible Season 2 Episode 4: First Look at Omni-Man & Mark's Reunion (Video)
A new clip from Invincible Season 2 gives a sneak peek at Mark and Omni-Man's reunion.
Invincible Season 2 Releases Historic 20-Minute Post-Credits Sequence
Season 2, Episode 3 of Invincible had what was technically one of the longest post-credits scenes ever.
Disney+ Percy Jackson Will Adapt These 11 Book Scenes (Confirmed)
Percy Jackson fans can expect to see several scenes from the book adapted in the show, according to footage, trailers, and the creatives themselves.
Hailee Steinfeld's Big Marvel Future Just Got Confirmed
Marvel officially confirmed what the future could look like for Hawkeye's Hailee Steinfeld.
Invincible Season 2: Amber's Changes Explained by Showrunner (Exclusive)
Invincible co-showrunner and producer Simon Racioppa discussed the evolution of Amber from Season 1 to Season 2.
Is Jonathan Majors' Kang Getting Recast Following Loki Season 2's Finale?
Amid the controversy surrounding Jonathan Majors, where did the MCU leave him at the end of Loki Season 2?
Marvel Confirms New Scarlett Johansson Production Is Still In the Works
The upcoming Scarlett Johansson-produced project from Marvels is confirmed to still be in the works, according to Kevin Feige.
The Marvels Movie Reviews: Critics Share First Reactions
Critics who saw The Marvels ahead of its November 10 release shared their reactions on social media. Here's what they thought!
New Photos Reveal the DCEU's Final Justice League Crossover Before DC Reboot
The Justice League assembled for what appears to be the last time, at least as a group, ahead of the DCEU's final movie.
Park Seo Joon Breaks Silence on His Major New Marvel Role
Park Seo Joon from the upcoming Captain Marvel sequel discussed his new role in a new Marvel promo.
Marvel Studios Announces New 'Spotlight' Brand to Combat MCU Fatigue Complaints
One Marvel show will get a new "Spotlight" banner, meant to represent more grounded heroes with more grounded branding.
Invincible Season 2 Makes 1 Key Change to Angstrom Levy
The multiversal villain of Invincible's second season differs somewhat from his comics counterpart.
Marvel's Next Spider-Man Movie: When Is It Coming Out?
Fans may be wondering when the web-slinger will return to the big screen, amid the chaos of changing release dates and an ongoing strike.
Loki S2 Episode 6 Release: How Many Episodes Are Left?
Loki's second season is almost over — but just how many episodes are left?
The CW Announces the End of the Arrowverse Franchise
The CW has officially announced the end of the Arrowverse franchise, with its last remaining spin-off show ending next year.
Invincible Season 2 Showrunner Defends Changes from the Comics (Exclusive)
Ahead of the show's second season, Invincible co-showrunner Simon Racioppa talked about how it differs from the source comics.
Tom Hiddleston Dresses Up as David Bowie for Halloween 2023 (Photos)
The Loki actor rocked out this Halloween with his on-the-nose David Bowie costume.
Young Justice's Future Canon Timeline Addressed by TV Artist (Exclusive)
Young Justice: Phantoms storyboard artist Christopher Jones detailed plans the show's creators have in mind for if it continues.
Halloweentown's Marnie Recast Explained: Why Kimberly J. Brown Got Replaced
Just in time for Halloween, take a look back on a spooky franchise recasting, and the reasons it may have happened.
First Footage of Disney+ Percy Jackson Opening Scene Released at NYCC
The first seven minutes of Percy Jackson, along with two iconic scenes from the book, were shown at New York Comic Con. Here's what they were.
Harley Quinn's 2024 Spin-off Will Have 1 Key Difference from Main Show (Exclusive)
Storyboard artist Christopher Jones spoke with The Direct about how Kite-Man: Hell Yeah! differs from its predecessor, Harley Quinn.
Percy Jackson TV Show Vs. Movie Differences Explained by Producers
During a press roundtable at New York Comic Con, Percy Jackson producers discussed how the new show differs from the movies.
First Look at Lin-Manuel Miranda as Percy Jackson's Hermes Revealed
NYCC revealed stills of many characters from the upcoming Percy Jackson show, including Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hermes.
Rafael Casal's New Loki Character Explained: Zaniac & Dormammu Connections Revealed
Loki's newest episode introduced fans to Zaniac — a character with mystical connections in Marvel comics.
Marvel Confirms 6 Main Actors In WandaVision's Agatha Spin-off Show
Six actors have been confirmed for the upcoming Agatha series on Disney+, according to a copyright filing.
Marvel Studios Admits Jonathan Majors Situation Is 'Complicated' Following Arrest
Jonathan Majors is returning as Kang in Loki, despite what executive producer Kevin Wright called a "complicated" situation.