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

Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam Reveals Best Look Yet at Devilish Main Villain (Photos)

McFarlane Toys revealed several new Black Adam action figures, including the villainous Sabbac.

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Thor: Love and Thunder Spoilers Surface Online 1 Week Before Release

The British Board of Film Classification has a new run down of Thor: Love and Thunder’s “questionable moments.”

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Doctor Strange 2 Reveals Clever Way Patrick Stewart Filmed X-Men Scenes (Photos)

New behind-the-scenes Multiverse of Madness photos show how Professor X’s hoverchair was brought to life!

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Watch: Anthony Mackie Returns as Captain America for First Time Since Disney+ Finale

Anthony Mackie reprises his Captain America role for a fun Disney cruise line video!

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Thor Star Breaks Silence on Valkyrie’s Queer Sexuality In Love & Thunder

Tessa Thompson has opened up about Valkyire’s status as an LGBTQ+ character heading into Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Watch: Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man Officially Comments on Thanos Butt Meme

Paul Rudd reprises his role as Ant-Man to address a much-memed, decidedly unique way of killing Thanos.

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Christian Bale’s Own Kids to Appear in Thor: Love and Thunder

Thor: Love and Thunder star Chris Hemsworth revealed that the movie features the kids of various leading stars.

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She-Hulk Trailer Location Gets Visited In New Ms. Marvel Episode

Episode 4 of Ms. Marvel featured an MCU location seen in the trailer for She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

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Marvel Reveals Updated MCU Black Panther Helmet Toy Ahead of Sequel

Hasbro has unveiled an upgraded model of their much-loved, Black Panther electronic toy helmet.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Finale Just Broke a Star Wars Viewership Record

Obi-Wan Kenobi’s viewership on Disney+ eclipsed another popular Star Wars series.

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MCU's New Wolverine Casting Addressed By Deadpool 3 Writers

Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, writers of Deadpool 3, remark on what qualities they think should be possessed by the MCU’s Wolverine.

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Marvel Celebrates Loki’s Frog Thor Easter Egg with Special New Funko

Funko has unveiled some Loki-centered additions to their ever-successful Pop! Vinyl line.

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Batgirl’s Leslie Grace Shares DC Selfie With New Supergirl Actress (Photo)

The Batgirl and Supergirl actresses snapped a selfie together!

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Why Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Director Didn’t Want to Use Darth Vader’s Theme Song

Natalie Holt, composer for Obi-Wan Kenobi, reveals the mandate from her director regarding the show’s music.

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MCU: Avengers Tower Mistake Spotted In Doctor Strange 2 (Photos)

A noteworthy error has been spotted in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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Moon Knight’s Director & Writer Don’t Agree on Ethan Hawke’s MCU Fate

Moon Knight writer Jeremy Slater offered his stance on whether Jake Lockley killed Arthur Harrow.

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Disney+ Reveals 2023 X-Men Reboot Easter Egg In Doctor Strange 2

A sly allusion to X-men ‘97 has surfaced in the closed captions of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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Liam Neeson Breaks Silence on Obi-Wan Kenobi [SPOILERS]

Actor Liam Neeson spoke about Disney+’s Star Wars series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, during a new interview.

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Marvel Boss Doesn’t Approve of Popular Way to Watch Disney+ Shows

More and more consumers are seeking alternate means of viewing their favorite shows, including Marvel Studios’ series!

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Star Wars: The Bad Batch Reveals New LEGO Cad Bane Set

LEGO has shown off new Star Wars-themed models including Cad Bane’s ship from The Bad Batch!

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Thor: Love and Thunder Actor Spoils Their Absence From Guardians Scenes

Valkyrie actor Tessa Thompson reveals how much screentime she shares with Peter Quill and the Guardians of the Galaxy!

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Loki’s Kang Finally Gets His Own Official Toy Merch (Photo)

Funko revealed its Marvel-themed San Diego Comic-Con exclusives for this year.

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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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