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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Ant-Man Quantumania's Kang Post-Credits Explained by Marvel
A Marvel exec opened up about the mid-credit scene in the third Ant-Man film, teasing major implications.
Ryan Reynolds Blasts Wolverine's First Movie: 'Absolute Trash Fire'
Ryan Reynolds gave his blunt opinion on X-Men Origins Wolverine in a new interview.
Shazam 2 Writer Confirms Gay Main Character
A writer for the upcoming Shazam sequel confirms that one of the film's main characters is gay, something hinted at in the first film.
Joker 2: First Look at Joaquin Phoenix Filming In Gotham (Photos)
New images show the first looks at Joaquin Phoenix filming his second Joker film in LA.
Spider-Verse 2 Reportedly Includes Major MCU Phase 4 Reference
A new rumor suggests that the upcoming Across the Spider-Verse will reference the MCU's Phase 4.
Marvel Studios' Extreme Leak Prevention for Captain America 4 Revealed
Anthony Mackie revealed the preventitive measures Marvel is taking to prevent leaks ahead of the fourth Captain America film.
Michael B. Jordan Shares Blunt Response to Black Superman Casting Rumors
Michael B. Jordan responds to rumors about him being cast as Black Superman.
Jack Black Accepts New Superman Role from James Gunn In Hilarious Video
Jack Black shared a parody video accepting a Superman role from James Gunn
Ant-Man 3 Writer Shares Leaked Scene to Celebrate Release (Photo)
To celebrate Ant-Man 3's opening in theaters, the movie's writer shared a leaked scene on Twitter, and fans have thoughts.
Tessa Thompson Says Kang Would Lose to Valkyrie
Tessa Thompson said that Valkyrie could beat the MCU's newest big bad, Kang, in a new interview.
Ahsoka Season 1 Gets Release Update from Rosario Dawson
Rosario Dawson updated fans with more information about Ahsoka's upcoming release.
Anthony Mackie Shuts Down Avengers 5 Captain America Theory
Captain America actor shuts down a popular fan theory about the upcoming fifth Avengers film
MCU Daredevil: Best Look at Newest Suit Revealed by Marvel (Photos)
New promotional photos give the clearest, most complete look at Daredevil's updated costume from She-Hulk.
Historic MCU Funko Reveals Half of 12-Character Collection
The ever-growing Civil War Build-A-Scene Funko collection reached its halfway point with a new reveal.
DC Studios Announces Batman Family Appearing In New Movie: 8 Heroes to Expect
The Batfamily is full of fun members with tons of live-action potential. Here are some that might appear.
DC to Announce Major Actors In Superhero Reboot In Coming Months
New Tweets from James Gunn reveal plans to announce some casting for the DC reboot in the coming months.
Fantastic Four: MCU Exec Addresses If Kang Appears In Reboot
A Marvel exec opened up about the possibility of Kang appearing in the upcoming Fantastic Four movie.
Avengers 5: Marvel Might've Just Announced 3 New Characters In the Sequel
Marvel may have revealed three new characters to appear in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
Man of Steel Actor Joins Robert Pattinson's Batman Universe
Four new actors have been announced as participating in the upcoming Penguin show on HBO Max.
Disney+’s X-Men Season 2 Gets Announcement Video
An X-Men '97 actor brought excitment for fans with an update regarding the upcoming animated series.
The Flash Movie Rumored to Include Arrowverse’s Grant Gustin
A new rumor indicated that Grant Gustin's Barry Allen could appear in June's Flash film.
How Many Post-Credit Scenes Are In Ant-Man 3: Quantumania?
The official number of post-credit scenes in Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania has been revealed.
Ant-Man 3 Soundtrack Features Spoilery Song Titles
The score sountrack for Ant-Man 3 has been revealed, and with it come some potential spoilers.
First Look at Michael Keaton’s Old Bruce Wayne In The Flash Movie
The first glimpses of Michael Keaton's return as Bruce Wayne without the cowl have been released online.
First Look at Hayley Atwell's Season 2 Captain Carter Design for What If
New merch reveals an updated design for Captain Carter, likely for What If's second season
Warner Bros. to Announce New, Free Streaming Service
Warner Bros. is working on its own streaming service in a nebulous era for streaming, according to Bloomberg.
The Suicide Squad Star Just Made Her MCU Debut In New Trailer (Photos)
The new Guardians of the Galaxy 3 trailer gives fans a first look at one The Suicide Squad star in her MCU role.
Ben Affleck Finally Returns as Batman In New Trailer (Photos)
Ben Affleck's Batman returns in the new trailer for 2023's The Flash.
Loki Fan-Favorite Confirms Return to Season 2 Crew
A crew member from Loki's first season confirmed her return to the series for Season 2.
Paul Rudd Addresses If Ant-Man 4 Will Happen
Paul Rudd and Peyton Reed discussed the possibility of a fourth Ant-Man film in the MCU's future.
Marvel Confirms What We All Suspected About Ant-Man 3's MODOK
Peyton Reed confirmed fan speculation about MODOK in Ant-Man 3.
Captain America 4's Romantic Interest Actress Reportedly Revealed
Sam Wilson's romantic interest in his upcoming MCU movie was reportedly revealed.
Kevin Feige Divulges What Marvel's Phase 4 Was All About
In a recent interview, Kevin Feige explains the main goals of the MCU's Phase 4.
Why Marvel Deleted Some of Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Scenes from Black Panther 2
Marvel deleted scenes from the Black Panther sequel with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and now there is an explanation why.
Michael B. Jordan Made Decision to Change 1 Killmonger Detail in Black Panther 2
Killmonger actor Michael B. Jordan was responsible for a character decision in his Black Panther 2 appearance.
George Santos Reportedly Lied About Producing Failed Spider-Man Broadway Show
Congressman George Santos reportedly claimed that he was a producer for Broadway's Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark.
Marvel Just Released Epic Infinity Saga Posters For MCU Phase 3 Movies
Marvel Comics unveiled six new variant covers showcasing moments from Phase 3 MCU films.
WandaVision: Marvel Releases Stunning New Poster Two Years After Premiere
A variant cover for a Scarlet Witch comic paid tribute to WandaVision two years after it first aired.
Captain Marvel 2 Report Reveals Possible Teaser Release Date
According to reports, Disney may be releasing footage from "The Marvels" during one of their Superbowl ad spots.
The Authority Movie Announced: DC Reveals Its Answer to The Boys
Part of the newly announced slate of DC films comes DC's newest on-screen team of more aggressive heroes.