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
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.
Megamind TV Show Gets Release Update and First Official Poster
The new spin-off show got a new update on its first official poster.
Avengers 5 Lead Actor Receives Backlash Following Arrest
In the aftermath of his Saturday arrest, Jonathan Majors recieved backlash online.
Ant-Man 3 Star Jonathan Majors Arrested for Assault
The Kang actor was arrested near Chelsea in New York City, according to TMZ.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3: James Gunn Confirms DC Actors Will Appear
In a new Instagram story, James Gunn teased at least three DC actors appearing in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
New Joker 2 Photo Confirms Another Batman Supervillain's Presence
New images from the Joker 2 set confirm one major Batman rogue's involvement in the film.
Loki Actor Breaks Silence on Deadpool 3 Rumored Appearance
Tara Strong addressed whether fans could expect to see Miss Minutes in the third Deadpool film.
Laurence Fishburne Announces His Marvel Cinematic Universe Return
The Goliath/Giant-Man actor revealed when fans can expect to see him next in the MCU.
Robert Pattinson's Batman Universe: New Look at Cristin Milioti's DC Character
As filming for The Penguin continues, fans got a new look at Cristin Milioti and others in the show.
Disney+'s X-Men Reboot Confirms Main Villain
At an event celebrating the X-Men, a writer for the upcoming X-Men '97 animated series confirmed the show's major villain.
Rotten Tomatoes Slams The CW's New Batman Spin-off Show With Brutal Critics Consensus
The newest CW DC show Gotham Knights was slammed by Rotten Tomatoes with an overall negative response
The Batman's HBO Max Spin-off Adds 11th Cast Member
Another actor was added to the cast of The Penguin on HBO Max, marking the 11th addition to the series.
Spider-Verse 2 Star Confirms Lots of Last-Minute Changes
The upcoming Spider-Verse sequel went through many changes late in production, according to two of the movie's stars.
Captain America 4 Heads to Washington, DC (Report)
A new report indicated that filming for Captain America: New World Order may take place in Washington D.C.
El Muerto Spider-Man Spin-off Movie Gets Disappointing Release Update
The upcoming Spider-Man spin-off project El Muerto from Sony is rumored to have had its release changed.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Gets Exciting News from Test Screenings
Test screenings for the third Guardians of the Galaxy film seem to be indicating an overall positive response.
Deadpool 3: Hugh Jackman Shares Wolverine Workout Video
Hugh Jackman shared a new workout video ahead of his return to playing Wolverine in Deadpool 3.
First Look at The Flash Movie's Scary Villain Officially Revealed by Merch (Photos)
New merch offers fans their first official look at the villain of the upcoming Flash movie.
Mark Ruffalo Gets Honest About His Anger Management Issues
The Hulk actor discussed his own anger management and how it connects to his character at Emerald City Comic-Con.
DC Studios Writer Reveals Movie-TV Crossover Planned for 1 Character
Comics writer Tom King revealed a crossover between the new DCU's television and movie projects.
Shazam 2 Just Spoiled Its Huge DC Cameo In New Footage
New footage spoiled a major Justice League cameo in the upcoming Shazam sequel.
Shazam 2 Just Spoiled Its Justice League Cameo - With a Twist
The upcoming Shazam sequel will feature a major Justice League cameo, but it is not as simply as it may appear.
Jon Bernthal Reacts to His Punisher Return Announcement
Punisher actor Jon Bernthal takes to Instagram after his return announcement.