Jennifer McDonough

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 The Direct Articles

Disney+ Confirms 4 Marvel & Star Wars Shows Releasing In April 2025

April may bring showers, but it also offers a bundle of new Star Wars and Marvel programming.

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Avengers: Doomsday Will Revisit This Key 'Infinity War' Setting (Report)

The rumor mill suggests that the next Avengers outing will drop by 177A Bleecker Street.

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When Calls the Heart Season 13 Release Window Gets Officially Announced

Hope Valley will once again welcome back its Hallmark Channel faithful.

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Disney Takes Action Following Coco 2 Announcement Mistake

The original Coco was hugely successful, so is Pixar really going to take THAT long with the sequel?

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Thunderbolts’ AMC Popcorn Bucket Is Not A Bucket, It’s A Limousine (Yes Really)

Fans going to see Thunderbolts* in May can have their popcorn ride in style.

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Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Popcorn Bucket Guide (AMC, Regal, Cinemark) - Darth Vader & More Merch

There's been a disturbance in the Force... as if millions of unpopped kernals suddenly cried out in terror...

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Thunderbolts Villain Sentry Full Costume Revealed, And It's One Of The MCU's Best Ever

Until now, Thunderbolts* trailers have only showcased glimpses of Lewis Pullman's character.

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The 8 MCU Post-Credits Scenes That'll Probably Never Get Resolved

Marvel Studios has developed a distinct habit of leaving audiences hanging.

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This New 'Avengers Doomsday' Script Update Has Me Very Confused

Recent online speculation surrounding the next Avengers has caused unease in some Marvel fans.

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Meet Sydnee Falkner from Netflix's Million Dollar Secret: 4 Things to Know About Contestant

Get the scoop on Falkner, one of the million-dollar hopefuls on the hot new Netflix show.

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Marvel Already Hinted At How The Fantastic Four End Up In The Main MCU

Reed Richards' chalkboard scribbles might reveal a clue about the Fantastic Four's upcoming Multiversal escapades.

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Meet Samantha Riehl: Farmer Wants a Wife's Most-Hated Contestant

Riehl certainly isn’t winning over any fans on the hit Fox dating series.

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March 25 Will Be a Historic Day for MCU Fans

The 25th of March will be a jam-packed day for Daredevil fans in particular.

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Disney+ Starts Streaming Snow White 2025 Special Ahead of Full Movie Release

Ahead of its imminent release, Snow White offered a sneak peek by way of Disney+.

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Daredevil: Born Again Confirmed to Include 1 Surprise MCU Hero - And I Think I Know Who It Is

Disney+’s Daredevil revival could play host to one of the MCU’s youngest superheroes.

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Who Is Owen Cooper? Adolescence Netflix Actor's Age, Instagram, Filmography & More

Cooper headlines the cast of Netflix’s unique and gripping new thriller.

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Port Protection: Here's Why Mary Miller Left the Show

The Port Protection fan favorite is nowhere to be found in recent episodes.

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Marvel Studios Just Broke a Wild Viewership Record on Disney+

Tuesday, March 11 was a banner day for the House of Ideas on Disney+!

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American Idol 2025: Here’s Why Katy Perry Left American Idol After 7 Seasons

Perry departed from the long-running musical competition show in mid-2024.

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Will Cars 4 Ever Happen At Disney Pixar? (2025 Update)

It may not be everyone’s favorite, but the Cars franchise has been a multimedia juggernaut since 2006. Will it last?

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Robert De Niro’s Zero Day Gets Surprising Season 2 Update From Netflix Creators

Netflix's De Niro vehicle was originally concieved as a one and done.

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Spider-Man 4 Won't Feature This Beloved Hero from 'No Way Home'

A key Daredevil: Born Again actor denied that the Web-Slinger and the Man Without Fear will join forces again.

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man Will Get Acknowledged by [SPOILERS] In Daredevil: Born Again (Confirmed)

Vincent D'Onofrio's Fisk will make reference to the Friendly Neighborhood Web-Slinger.

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William Shatner Confirms Talks for Star Trek Return at 93 Years Old

Sounds like the original James T. Kirk could bodly go once again in a new Trek project.

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Ted Lasso Season 4's Expected Female-Led Plot Revealed

Nelson Road Stadium could be home to even more girl power in Ted Lasso’s comeback.

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Will a 'Bug's Life 2' Sequel Movie Ever Happen?

The Pixar sequel machine has not yet returned to A Bug’s Life’s anthill.

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Doctor Who: BBC Officially Responds To Ncuti Gatwa Quitting Reports

Speculation circulated that the Fifteenth Doctor could hand in his Sonic Screwdriver.

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Jurassic World: Chaos Theory Season 3 Gets Official Release Window Announcement

Netflix’s second Jurassic World spin-off cartoon has a dino-sized release window.

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Here's Why My Fault: London 2 Should Happen at Amazon Prime Video

Audiences are curious whether Amazon Prime Video’s new stepsiblings-to-lovers drama will get another installment.

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Shrek 5 Fans Can Rest Easy About This Once-Retired Actor's Involvement

None of Shrek 5’s main characters will sound any different from how longtime fans remember them.

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A Jimmy Neutron Sequel Is Finally Happening

Looks like Paramount had a Brain Blast with regard to more adventures for the boy genius.

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Fantastic Four Trailer: Marvel Fans Are Going Crazy About This Human Torch Detail

Flame on! It seems as though Fantastic Four: First Steps has put in extra attention to detail.

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2025 Fantastic Four Movie: Galactus' Evil Plan Confirmed by New Synopsis

The malevolent cosmic force that is Galactus will give the Fantastic Four a run for their money!

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Meet Miles Elliot: 5 Things To Know About School Spirits Actor - Wiki Bio Details

Get the deets on Elliot, one of the actors from the popular Paramount+ series.

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Snow White Live-Action Movie AMC Popcorn Bucket Revealed

Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it's off the movies we go, with this Snow White-themed popcorn bucket.

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Marvel Studios Prevented 3 Key Superheroes from Appearing In 'What If' Season 3

Some fan-favorite heroes didn’t make the cut for this MCU Animation show's third and final season.

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Jensen Ackles' Batman Casting Explained

Speculation persists that the longtime Supernatural star might lend his talents to Gotham's protector.

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LEGO Reveals First-Ever Minecraft Movie Set

The Minecraft Movie and LEGO might as well be a match made in heaven.

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Who Is Jon Beavers? 5 Things to Know About Paradise Hulu's Agent Billy Pace Actor - Wiki Bio Details

Learn all about one of the stars from Dan Fogelman's new Hulu series, Paradise.

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Meet Zoe McGrady from The Bachelor: 5 Things To Know About Her

Get the scoop on Zoe McGrady, one of the contestants on The Bachelor Season 29.

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