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
Superman Reboot Movie: DC Exec Reveals Another Superhero Who Will Appear
James Gunn confirmed the appearance of one Superman-adjacent character in the upcoming Superman: Legacy.
James Gunn Clears Confusion on Groot Ending Scene In Guardians 3
James Gunn explained the meaning behind Groot's ending in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Disney Shuts Down Production on Major MCU Phase 5 Movie
The writers strike has led to the shutting down of one upcoming MCU film.
Chris Pratt Explains Star-Lord's Surprising Ending In Guardians 3
At the global press conference for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Chris Pratt offered insight into Star-Lord which explained the character's ending.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Tickets Release Date Revealed
A new listing revealed when tickets for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse will go on sale.
Marvel Just Recast Miley Cyrus' MCU Character
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 saw Miley Cyrus' character from the sequel replaced.
Kevin Feige Reveals 1 Guardian Actor Who Is 'One of the Best' at Marvel
At the global press conference for Guardians 3, Kevin Feige highlighted one Guardian actor as "one of the best" in Marvel.
Marvel Almost Killed Off Zoe Saldana's Gamora BEFORE Avengers: Infinity War
James Gunn revealed that Gamora was almost killed prior to the third Avengers movie in a recent interview.
James Gunn Confirms What We All Suspected About Crossover Between Marvel & DC
The Guardians franchise director and DCU co-CEO discusses how imminent a Marvel/DC crossover is, confirming fans' suspicions.
New Data Reveals Top 10 Most Popular Superhero Movies In 2023
New data from Parrot Analytics revealed the top 10 most "in-demand" superhero movies of 2023.
Marvel's New Fantastic Four Human Torch Actor Choice Revealed (Rumor)
A new report indicated who might be playing the Human Torch in the MCU's Fantastic Four reboot.
Henry Cavill's Superman Replacement: New Actor Traits Confirmed by Director
James Gunn confirms what traits he is looking for in the new DCU Superman.
Zoe Saldana Announces Her Marvel Retirement
The Gamora actor announced that she is officially leaving the MCU following the third Guardians film.
Loki: Disney Releases New Merch Ahead of Season 2
ShopDisney has unveiled five new pieces of Loki merch for online sale.
Zack Snyder Gave His Blessing to 1 DC Actor for 2023 Return
One SnyderVerse actor got Zack Snyder's blessing to return in an upcoming 2023 DC film.
Spider-Man: Sony Announces Historic R-Rating for Next Marvel Spin-off Movie
New details from CinemaCon reveal that one Spider-Man spin-off project will be R-rated.
Zack Snyder Shares Official New 2023 Justice League Trilogy Poster Art
Ahead of his upcoming SnyderVerse convention, Zack Snyder unveiled a new poster based on his DC movies.
Marvel's Next Movie Gets Critical Acclaim: 'Best Since Avengers: Endgame'
Guardians 3 recieved rave reviews from critics, amping up the excitement for the next MCU movie.
Vin Diesel's Groot Salary Report Gets Debunked by Marvel Director
James Gunn debunked a claim about how much Vin Diessel made for playing Groot in the MCU.
Ant-Man 3 Star's Alleged Abuse Victim Was Employed by Marvel (Report)
A new report revealed that the alleged victim in the ongoing Jonathan Majors controversy was employed by Marvel.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Announces Free Early Screenings
Some fans will have the opportunity to see the third Guardians film a week early, according to a new announcement.
Chris Pratt Drops Historic F-Bomb In New Guardians 3 Clip
New footage from Guardians 3 includes an F-bomb, a first in the MCU.
Fantastic Four Reboot: 4 Big-Name Actresses Now Rumored for Lead Role
New rumors pointed to four possible Sue Storm actresses for the coming Fantastic Four reboot.
Zack Snyder Defends Batman & Lois Lane Romance In Justice League’s Original Script
In a new podcast episode, Zack Snyder argued in favor of a romance between Batman and Lois Lane in an original JL script.
Wicked Movie: First Look at Ariana Grande's Glinda Costume On Set
The first images of the upcoming Wicked movie have been released online.
Will Marvel Recast Avengers 5 Star After Arrest? New Report Offers Update
Following the actor's recent arrest in New York City, a new report reveals more about the potential impact the event had on MCU star Jonathan Majors.
Guardians 3: Karen Gillan Celebrates Nebula's Surprising Upgrade
The Guardians 3 actor took to Twitter to share the newest development in Nebula's abilities.
Brie Larson Says Her Bra In Captain Marvel 2 Was 'A Whole Team Effort'
The Captain Marvel actor answered a fan on Twitter regarding one of her outfits in the trailer for The Marvels.
Titans Season 4 Part 2 Unveils New Posters for 3 Main Heroes
As the Titans series comes to an end, some of the show's final posters highlited three team members.
First Look at Captain Marvel 2 Villain Revealed (Photos)
The first trailer for The Marvels gave a glimpse at the upcoming sequel's villain.
Shazam 2 Removed Actress from First Movie In Retconned Scene (Video)
The Shazam! director shared on Twitter what changed in a retconned scene from the original to the sequel.
Bad Bunny's New Marvel Movie Gets Discouraging Update
The Spider-Man spin-off El Muerto saw some dissapointing news in a new story from Time.
Ahsoka Season 1 Episode Count Officially Announced
The upcoming Star Wars Disney+ series has its official episode count available ahead of its release.
Marvel's Echo Disney+ Show Gets Exciting Release Update (Rumor)
A new rumor gives a potential release window for the Echo show on Disney+ following recent MCU delays.
Marvel Studios Just Hinted at the Avengers' Current Status In Phase 5
The newest trailer for Secret Invasion may hint at the goings on of Earth's Mightiest Heroes in the MCU.
1 New MCU Movie Reportedly Will Be Heavily Anime-Inspired
A new report suggested that an upcoming MCU film will be heavily inspired by anime.
Marvel Just Retconned Doctor Strange 2's Multiverse Reveal, Claims Fans
With its reference to the MCU, the newest trailer for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse addresses a contentious Multiverse reveal
DC Just Labeled Batman a 'Fascist' - Here's How Fans Are Reacting
The new Blue Beetle trailer features a character calling Batman a "Fascist," and DC fans have taken their reactions online.
First Look at Emilia Clarke's Marvel Skrull Released
The newest trailer for Marvel's Secret Invasion revealed the first look at Emilia Clarke's character in her Skrull form.
Shang-Chi 2 Star Reveals What to Expect In Sequel
Simu Liu discussed how he feels under less pressure for the sequel while still teasing exciting things in the film.