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 The Direct Articles

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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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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Disney+ Announces Next Star Wars Show After The Acolyte

There are many upcoming Star Wars shows for fans to look forward to once The Acolyte ends.

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Meet Jonathan from Owning Manhattan: 4 Things to Know About Jonathan Normolle

Fired at the end of "Owning Manhattan" Season 1, Jonathan Normolle has piqued the interst of many of the show's fans.

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Cabaret 2024 Musical Ending Explained

True to form, the new, immersive Cabaret revival takes on the conclusion differently than audiences may expect.

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Who Is Nadine Mills? 4 Things to Know About Supacell Actress

Nadine Mills plays Sabrina in Netflix's Supacell, and fans may want to learn more about her.

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House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 3 Release Date & Remaining Schedule

The next episode of House of the Dragon Seasoon 2 is on its way soon, and fans may wonder when it will release.

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Meet Victoria Kalina: 5 Things to Know About Cowboys Cheerleader from America's Sweethearts

Netflix docuseries America's Sweethearts features several real Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, like Victoria Kalina.

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Avengers 5: Benedict Cumberbatch Gives Exciting Production Update

Doctor Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch shed light on Avengers 5's production timeline.

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House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 2 Release Date & Remaining Schedule

The second episode of House of the Dragon Season 2 on HBO and Max is coming soon.

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Percy Jackson Season 2 Gets Exciting Update, And Now I'm Convinced It'll Outdo Season 1

An update from Rick Riordan indicates that Season 2 of Percy Jackson will be even better than Season 1.

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Inside Out 2's Disney Plus Streaming Release Gets Disappointing Update

After Inside Out 2's recent theatrical release, fans may wonder when it will be available to stream on Disney+.

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Who Is Chase Infiniti? 4 Things to Know About Presumed Innocent Actress

Chase Infiniti made her television debut on Apple TV+'s Presumed Innocent, but what else is there to know about her?

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Here's Why Mindy Kaling Isn't In Inside Out 2

Fear and Disgust may sound a bit different in the upcoming Inside Out 2.

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Who Is Catherine Laga'aia? 4 Things to Know About Moana Actress - Wiki Bio Details

Disney's live-action Moana has found its star in Catherine Laga'aia. Just who is Disney's newest princess?

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Crazy Rich Asians 2 Sequel Gets Major Release Announcement from Studio

An HBO executive revealed some big news about the sequel to Crazy Rich Asians.

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What Is 'My Best Day' 2024 Netflix? Series Trend Explained

A recent Snapchat filter has many wondering if a new show is coming to Netflix.

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Power Book 2: Ghost Season 4 Episode 2 Release Date & Remaining Schedule

The next episode of Power Book 2: Ghost is coming soon — when exactly will fans be able see this newest installment?

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Deadpool & Wolverine Gets Unsurprising Rating

The third Deadpool movie has been officially rated, and Wade Wilson clocked it correctly in the Disney+ trailer weeks ago.

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Here's Why Godzilla Minus One Is Called 'Minus One'

Godzilla Minus One may be a confusing title, but its meaning is actually quite pertinent to the movie's story.

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Percy Jackson Season 2 Update Reveals New Release Projection

A recent update from Rick Riordan may be able to help fans figure out when Percy Jackson Season 2 will be released.

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All 7 Marvel Movies & Shows Still Releasing In 2024

Almost halfway through 2024, fans can still expect some big releases from Marvel in the coming months.

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New Disneyland Fantasmic 2024: How Long is it and Everything You Should Know

Fantasmic! just re-opened at Disneyland, but this new version has several changes from what fans had been used to.

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Why Madame Web Movie Turned Out So Bad

The low quality of Madame Web left many fans disappointed but also curious as to why the movie fumbled so badly.

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Is Dante Leaving The Equalizer? Tory Kittles' Character Future Explained

After the finale of The Equalizer, fans may be wondering if Tory Kittles' Dante is ever coming back.

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Why Is Tinkerbell 'Problematic'? Disney's Labeling Explained

A rumor is circulating that Disney allegedly removed Tinkerbell meet and greets from its parks for being "problematic."

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Who Is Victor Alli? 4 Things to Know About Bridgerton's John Stirling Actor

Victor Alli is the newest star of Bridgerton, playing John Stirling. What else might fans want to know about him?

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Bad Boys: Ride or Die Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions

Critics are reacting to the upcoming installment in the Bad Boys franchise. What do they think?

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Disney Censors Deadpool 3 Trailer, Alters NSFW Scenes

Some R-rated lines were changed in the Disney+ version of the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer.

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Who Is Laura Sepul? 4 Things to Know About The Courier Actress

The Courier is now available to stream on Netflix, and it features Laura Sepul as Anne Marie. Here are a few fun facts about her!

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Omni-Man Will Have More Screen Time In Invincible Season 3, Says Robert Kirkman

Invincible's Robert Kirkman shared some story details to expect in the show's third season.

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Marvel Studios Prevented Deadpool from Appearing In 1 Recent Disney+ Show

The showrunner said that the Merc with a Mouth was "off-limits," despite the show in question having so many cameos.

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