Jennifer McDonough

Writer

Jennifer McDonough is a writer at The Direct. She is responsible for the creation of news articles and features. She also has a particular affinity for action figures and merchandise, which she revels in discussing in the articles she writes, when the situation calls for it.

Jen has been with The Direct since its launch in 2020 and she feels extremely fortunate to be a member of the team and to work alongside such great people.

About The Direct

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Jennifer McDonough's Latest Stories

Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Asked for Updates on New DC Movie

The directing duo of Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah discuss Kevin Feige’s keen interest in their upcoming Batgirl movie!

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Ms. Marvel Actress Criticizes MCU’s Mysterio Plot Hole

Ms. Marvel actress Iman Vellani called the MCU's Multiversal designation into question along with Mysterio's reputation.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Writer Defends Disney+ Show Amid Canon Concerns

Joby Harold, a writer on Obi-Wan Kenobi, speaks on whether the series messes with Star Wars continuity.

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Doctor Strange 2 Writer Reveals the Iron Man Easter Egg We All Missed

A closer look at Doctor Strange 2 reveals a hidden detail relating to Iron Man himself!

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Will Marvel Replace Anthony Mackie's Falcon? MCU's Torres Actor Responds

In a new interview, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier star Danny Ramirez sidesteps a question about becoming the next Falcon.

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Black Adam Movie Reveals 9 New Funko Pops

Funko has unveiled a number of new Pop Vinyl figures for the upcoming DC movie Black Adam!

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Watch: Tom Holland & Brie Larson Announce Their Marvel Returns at Avengers Campus

Disney has shared a new promotional video celebrating Avengers Campus with tom Holland and Brie Larson!

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Will Zoe Saldana’s Gamora Return In Thor: Love and Thunder?

Could Gamora potentially have a role in Thor: Love and Thunder, or will she be saved for a Guardians-centric project?

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MCU Writer Teases Doctor Strange and Clea's 'Fun' Future

Doctor Strange 2 writer Michael Waldron speaks on Clea’s impact moving forward!

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Loki Actress Lost Her First MCU Audition for Spider-Man

Sasha Lane, who appeared in the first season of Marvel Studios’ Loki, revealed that she was in the running for a character in 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming.

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Arrowvwerse Star Reveals Legends of Tomorrow’s Cancelled Season 8 Plans

Legends of Tomorrow star Caity Lotz reveals what would have happened if the show was revealed for another season.

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Batwoman Star Reveals Season 4 Ideas If the Show Gets Saved

Batwoman star Javicia Leslie responded to the fan effort to save the show as well as what she would have liked to see in season four.

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Spider-Man 4 Producer Teases More 'Emotion' In Tom Holland Sequel

Spider-Man: No Way Home producer Amy Pascal discusses the emotionality and core focus of the Spider-Man film franchise.

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Marvel Celebrates Emily VanCamp’s Power Broker With New MCU Figure

Hasbro has revealed a brand new figure of the MCU's Power Broker herself, Sharon Carter.

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Will DC’s Arrowverse Survive? The CW Boss Addresses Uncertain Future

The chairman of The CW has spoken out on the future of DC’s Arrowverse series.

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Did She-Hulk’s Trailer Secretly Include Charlie Cox's Daredevil?

Could Frog Man in the She-Hulk: Attorney at Law trailer hint at a Daredevil appearance?

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Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Will Be Missing Key Team Member

James Gunn makes mention of a missing Guardian of the Galaxy in the upcoming Holiday Special

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The Mandalorian Star Pedro Pascal Teases Mind-Blowing Season 2

Pedro Pascal discusses The Mandalorian season 2 in new interview

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Lucasfilm Artist Addresses Confusion Between The Mandalorian Season 3 & Boba Fett Spinoff

Lucasfilm concept designer Paul Bateman speaks on the difference between The Book of Boba Fett and The Mandalorian season three.

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Disney+ Accidentally Reveals She-Hulk’s Release Date

An accidental post on an international Disney website may have given away the release date for She-Hulk.

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10 New Avengers: Endgame Behind The Scenes Videos Have Been Shared by the Russo Brothers

From Mark Ruffalo's Smart Hulk mo-cap to Chris Evan's Old Man Cap, these are all the behind the scenes videos from the Russo Bros.' "Avengers: Endgame" watch party.

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The Academy Defends Zack Snyder’s Justice League Oscars Win Amid Scandal

The Motion Picture Academy has denied any bot-tampering in their Twitter vote for the Oscars’ Best Cheer Moment that saw Zack Snyder’s Justice League win.

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Doctor Strange 2: Audition Tape Teases Potential Multiverse Storyline, Seemingly Confirms Character

A leaked audition video seems to point to the inclusion of America Chavez in the Doctor Strange sequel.

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Black Adam: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Reveals Official Concept Art, Teaser for His DC Villain

The Rock shares fresh concept art of his Black Adam from the upcoming solo film.

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Chris Pratt Reveals Key Difference Between Thor 4 & Guardians 3 Roles

Chris Pratt speaks on what he sees as the difference between James Gunn’s Peter Quill versus Quill in other MCU movies.

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Loki Writer Teases How Owen Wilson’s Mobius Will React to Doctor Strange 2

Marvel screenwriter Michael Waldron hints at the fallout for Loki Season Two after the Multiversal craziness of the recent MCU.

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X-Men 2 Actress Wants Some Actual Dialogue In Marvel Return

X2 actress Kelly Hu discussed her desire to return to the role of X-Men villain Lady Deathstrike.

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New Data Reveals Fans' Preferences to Stream Marvel & DC's Upcoming Movies at Home

New data indicate whether audiences are willing to catch the latest film releases in theaters or skip them for streaming.

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Moon Knight Star Reveals 3 MCU Crossovers She Wants for Scarlet Scarab

May Calamawy of Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight discusses the MCU characters she would most like to see her character, Scarlet Scarab, team up with!

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Loses the High Ground at 2022 Emmy Awards

Obi-Wan Kenobi is very likely to miss out on eligibility for this years Emmy Awards.

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MCU Theory Explains John Krasinski’s Future as Fantastic Four’s Reed Richards

Will John Krasinski appear as the mainline Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Mister Fantastic?

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Marvel Celebrates Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther With New Figures

Hasbro re-releases a selection of Black Panther action figures as part of a new MCU-focused collection!

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Marvel Celebrates Tom Holland’s Peter Parker & Ned with New MCU Spider-Man Figures

A new boxed set of Spider-Man action figures features the MCU’s Peter Parker and Ned Leeds from Spider-Man: Homecoming.

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New MCU Moon Knight Costumes Receive Detailed Toys (Photos)

New Moon Knight Marvel Legends figures have been debuted by Hasbro!

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Marvel Just Edited Doctor Strange 2's Poster to Avoid Upsetting Italians

Marvel Studios and Disney have made a noticeable change to the Multiverse of Madness poster in Italy.

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Star Wars Unveils Huge Wave of New Hasbro Figures, Including White Darth Vader

Hasbro unveiled a slew of new Star Wars figures during a Fan First Wednesday livesteam!

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Watch: Sony Reveals New Spider-Man Trailer Promoting MCU’s Spider-Verse

A new promo for Spider-Man’s official YouTube page includes footage from across the live-action Spider-Verse!

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Marvel Celebrates Jeremy Renner & Hailee Steinfeld With New Hawkeye Figures

Hasbro has put two new figures up for pre-orders from Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye!

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Star Wars Reportedly De-Aging Hayden Christensen for Obi-Wan Kenobi

According to a new report, Hayden Christensen’s Anakin Skywalker will be de-aged for a flashback in Obi-Wan Kenobi.

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Star Wars Rumor Teases Qui-Gon Jinn’s Role in Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi

A new Obi-Wan Kenobi rumor indicates Qui-Gon Jinn's potential involvement in the forthcoming Star Wars series!

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