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 Stories

New She-Hulk Video Reveals Shang-Chi Post-Credits Scene Connection

New footage from She-Hulk: Attorney at Law includes a callback to 2021’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

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Tobey Maguire Receives New Ultra-Detailed Spider-Man Hot Toys Figure (Photos)

Hot Toys has a new, highly accurate action figure of Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man as he appeared in No Way Home.

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Netflix’s Daredevil Actors React to Disney+ Reboot: Will They Return?

Several actors from Netflix's Daredevil series acknowledged the upcoming MCU show Daredevil: Born Again.

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Watch Justice League 2: Snyder Cut Sequel Get Brought to Life In Charity Trailer

A trailer for Project Justice League II, a fan-comic depicting Zack Snyder's vision for his DC sequel has arrived online.

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MCU Director Reveals Guardians 3 Will Ignore Thor 4

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 director James Gunn revealed that the fourth Thor movie won’t have much of an impact on the threequel.

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New Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Trailer Reveals Gamora’s Surprising Return (Description)

The SDCC-exclusive trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has leaked online. Check out a full description!

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Future Avengers Movies' New Release Plan Explained by MCU Boss

Kevin Feige offers updates on the structure of the MCU going forward with regards to how Phases will work.

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Chris Pratt Hints at Multiverse Possibilities After Guardians of the Galaxy 3

Guardians of the Galaxy lead Chris Pratt talks about whether there could be more adventures for Star-Lord after Vol. 3.

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Mandalorian Filming Tech Spotted on Disney+ Percy Jackson Set (Photo)

The new Disney+ show, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, will use a technology made famous by The Mandalorian!

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Black Panther 2 Trailer Pays Tribute to Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man 1

A specific shot in the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer calls all the way back to 2008’s original Iron Man movie!

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Comic-Con: Exact TIME of Marvel & DC’s Major Panels In 2022

Marvel Studios and DC have announced the precise times at which their big SDCC panels will begin!

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Disney Channel's Latest Marvel Show Will Be 'Complementary to the MCU'

An official tweet hints at MCU connections in The Disney Channel’s upcoming Moon Girl and Devil Dinosair animated series.

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Ms. Marvel Disney+ Artist Disappointed That Scenes Got Removed (Photos)

New pieces of Ms. Marvel concept art were shared that didn’t end up making it into the finished series.

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Why Jamie Lee Curtis Is Afraid of Joining the MCU

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis speaks on the possibility of joining the MCU and whether or not she would do it.

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Marvel Reportedly Replacing Tom Holland Once Again for New Disney+ Show

Marvel Studios’ upcoming Spider-Man animated series will apparently be without franchise lead Tom Holland.

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Thor: Love and Thunder Writer Corrects Exaggerated Reports About Script Changes

Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, co-writer on Thor: Love and Thunder, discussed director Taika Waititi’s loose and improvisational style.

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Robert Downey Jr. Wields His Avengers: Endgame Gauntlet For Charity Video

Tony Stark-actor, Robert Downey Jr. wields the infinity gauntlet to promote a Metallica concert being held for charity.

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Venom 3 Update Reveals Tom Hardy’s Massive New Salary

Tom Hardy will reportedly make out like a bandit with his Venom 3 paycheck.

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New Star Wars Concept Reveals Carrie Fisher's Scrapped Tribute In Rise of Skywalker

A newly-surfaced piece of Rise of Skywalker concept art paints Leia’s lightsaber in a different light.

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Deadpool 3: Marvel Reportedly Taking Hands-Off Approach to Sequel

Rhett Reese, a writer on Deadpool 3, talked about Marvel Studios’ “supportive” nature.

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Ms. Marvel's Finale Post-Credits Twist Explained by Head Writer

Ms. Marvel head writer Bisha K. Ali reveals whether or not Kamala actually took on another form in the finale episode.

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MCU Designer Teases America Chavez’s LGBTQ+ Journey In Future Movies

Is Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ America Chavez meant to be Queer in the MCU? A Marvel Studios costume designer drops some hints.

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How Marvel Studios Reportedly Restricted Thor: Love and Thunder

A new report reveals a specific mandate that Marvel Studios put on Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Marvel Reveals 9 Versions of Groot In Upcoming Disney+ Spin-off

Several fresh looks at I Am Groot’s title character have been revealed through merchandise!

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Star Wars: Andor Disney+ Show Reveals New Droid Character (Photos)

Through a new action figure release from Hasbro, a new droid from Star Wars: Andor has been unveiled!

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Thor 5: Taika Waititi Would Return on One Condition

Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi reveals his requirement to direct another MCU movie.

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Spider-Verse Producer Responds to Thor: Love and Thunder Criticism

Producer Christopher Miller from Sony’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse uniquely responded to the critics of Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Black Panther 2 Will Reportedly Make ‘Big Waves’ This Month

Marvel Studios is expected to go big at SDCC for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever!

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Ant-Man 3 Gets Exciting News From Test Screening

Marvel’s upcoming Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania reportedly was test screened, with key details rumored to have been leaked.

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Disney+ Reveals First Trailer for George Lucas ILM Special

Disney revealed the first trailer for an upcoming six-part documentary called Light & Magic.

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Will Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel Hook Up With Valkyrie? MCU Star Reacts to Romance Rumors

Valkyrie actress Tessa Thompson responded to the idea of a potential romance between her character and Captain Marvel.

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MCU Rumor Reveals Surprising Villain of Iron Man Disney+ Spin-off, Ironheart

A new Ironheart rumor points to a certain street level villain making an appearance in the upcoming MCU series.

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MCU Rumor Reveals Marvel's Big Plans for Kingpin After Hawkeye

A new rumor points to big changes and aspirations for Vincent D'onofrio's Wilson Fisk in Marvel Studios' Echo.

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The Mandalorian Season 3 Undergoing Reshoots

Mandalorian star Katee Sackhoff revealed that additional photography is underway for the hotly Disney+ project's anticipated third season.

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Star Wars: Andor Producer Spoils Season 2 Plot Structure

Andor executive producer Tony Gilroy discusses the unique second season plan for the new Star Wars series.

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Disney+ Reveals New MCU Timeline Order With Spider-Man: Far From Home

Disney+ Japan has updated their official timeline order for the MCU to include Spider-Man, but is everything accurate?

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George R.R. Martin Shares His Strong Reaction to Doctor Strange 2

Award-winning author George R. R. Martin of Game of Thrones fame offered his thoughts on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

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The Real Reason Elizabeth Olsen’s Costume Changed From WandaVision to Doctor Strange 2

Marvel Studios artist Andy Park detailed the process that went into designing the Scarlet Witch’s look for Doctor Strange 2.

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Ms. Marvel’s Producer Is Most Worried About Episode 5

Ms. Marvel executive producer Sana Amanat expresses her hopes that fans will enjoy the series’ upcoming fifth episode.

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Natalie Portman Agrees Thor 4 Is ‘Gayest’ Marvel Movie Ever

Jane Foster herself, Natalie Portman discusses aspects of Thor: Love and Thunder and what her character means to her.

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