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

Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam: Actor Responds To Backlash Over Race-Bending Casting of Cyclone

Cyclone actor Quintessa Swindell shares their experiences in bringing the DC character to life.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League: Blu-ray Cover Forgets Batman's Eye Makeup

This steel book cover for Zack Snyder's Justice League features a decidedly more "natural" look for Batman.

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Black Panther 2 Star Comments on Script Changes Following Chadwick Boseman Loss

Nakia actress, Lupita N'yongo discusses the impact of Chadwick Boseman's loss on Black Panther 2.

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Disney+ Gives New Collective Name to Fox's X-Men & Fantastic Four Marvel Movies

Disney+ has rebranded the Marvel movies from Fox's X-Men, Wolverine, and Fantastic Four franchises.

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Thor 4: Taika Waititi Shares Behind-the-Scenes Photos With Family on Marvel Set

Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi shared photos of himself spending quality time with his daughters on the set of the film.

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Marvel's Eternals Leak Reveals Best Look at New Celestial Characters

A fresh look at the MCU's versions of powerful beings known as Celestials from the film Eternals has appeared online.

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Ms. Marvel Disney+: New Set Photos Tease MCU Filming In Thailand

The cinematographer on Marvel Studios' Ms. Marvel shares photos from the set in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Justice League: Zack Snyder Confirms Which Actor Was Going To Play Green Lantern

Zack Snyder discusses the cut cameo appearance of Green Lantern John Stewart in the Snyder Cut of Justice League.

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James Gunn Jokes About The Suicide Squad's Death Toll

Director James Gunn teases character deaths in The Suicide Squad.

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Justice League: Kilowog's Green Lantern Design Revealed In Official Snyder Cut Art

A concept artist on Zack Snyder's Justice League shared a good look at the film's version of Green Lantern, Kilowog.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier Director Addresses Sam's Captain America Moment In New Episode

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier director Kari Skogland broke down what it means for Sam Wilson to be the new Captain America.

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Star Wars: Stellan Skarsgård Touches on Why He Joined Disney+'s Rogue One Spin-off

Andot actor Stellan Skarsgård praises the forthcoming Star Wars show's direction and mature atmosphere.

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WandaVision: Elizabeth Olsen & Kathryn Hahn's Final Battle Gets Official Storyboard Released

A Marvel Studios storyboard artist posted a behing the scenes look at some key moments from WandaVision.

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Black Panther: Michael B. Jordan's Killmonger Theme Origin Revealed By Composer

Black Panther composer Ludwig Göransson sheds light on how he scored the blockbuster MCU film.

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Sebastian Stan Reveals Why Marvel's Kevin Feige Is So Successful

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier star Sebastian Stan talks up Kevin Feige and his process, which has lead to the success of the MCU.

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Star Wars: Mandalorian & Clone Wars Characters Receive New Hasbro Black Series Figures

Hasbro revealed a variety of new Star Wars Black Series offerings during their Fan Fest presentation.

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Marvel's Moon Knight: Oscar Isaac Shows Off Athleticism In New Training Video

Moon Knight star, Oscar Isaac shares a training video for his upcoming role as the MCU's Moon Knight.

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Doctor Strange: Hasbro Unveils Eye of Agamotto From MCU Infinity Saga

Hasbro shows off a new Dr. Strange replica that's sure to please MCU fans.

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Star Wars Highlights Non-Binary Jedi To Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility

In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility, Star Wars announces a variant The High Republic cover featuring two non-binary Jedi.

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Batwoman Surprises Fans With Recast of Ruby Rose's Kate Kane

The CW's Batwoman has unveiled a surprise recasting of former main character, Kate Kane.

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Superman & Lois: New Promo Teases Batman's Arrival In the Arrowverse

A promo for The CW's Superman & Lois seems to drop some hints about an eventual Batman appearance.

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DC Reportedly Changes Black Adam's Name, Possibly Affecting Dwayne Johnson's Antihero

DC Comics is reportedly renaming the character Black Adam ahead of the film's release starring Dwayne Johnson.

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WandaVision: Official SWORD-Focused Poster Released

Marvel has officially shown off a new look at the SWORD emblem.

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James Gunn Publicly Debunks Green Arrow's Rumored Appearance in HBO Max's Peacemaker Show

James Gunn debunks a rumor surrounding Green Arrow's involvement with the Peacemaker series.

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'Maclunkey!' The Mandalorian Season 2 Finale Puts Strange Star Wars Phrase To Use

The season two finale of The Mandalorian included a humorous, if not divisive reference to A New Hope.

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Justice League: Amber Heard Shares Her Excitement For Mera Role in Zack Snyder's Cut

Mera actress, Amber Heard has confirmed that she participated in reshoots for Zack Snyder's Justice League.

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Star Wars: Ezra Bridger Voice Actor Opens Up About Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka in The Mandalorian

Star Wars Rebels voice actor Taylor Gray speaks on The Mandalorian and the live action debut of Ahsoka Tano.

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The Mandalorian: Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Episode Runtime Reportedly Revealed

A German film and television regulatory website seems to reveal the runtime for two upcoming Mandalorian episodes.

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The Mandalorian's Newest Episode Features Clever Return of Taika Waititi's IG-11

A statue honoring the heroic fallen droid, IG-11, can be seen in Chapter 12 of The Mandalorian.

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Justice League: Zack Snyder Teases Robin Easter Egg in New Cut

Zack Snyder discusses a Robin easter egg in Justice League and plans for potential future appearances by the character.

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WandaVision: Elizabeth Olsen & Paul Bettany Send Gifts to Marvel Crew

Marvel Studios concept artist Andy Park shared WandaVision-themed gifts given to him by Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany.

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MCU on Disney+: Hawkeye, Moon Knight & Ms. Marvel Shows Receive New Production Talent

A new report confirms several crew members for Hawkeye, Moon Knight and Ms. Marvel on Disney+

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The Mandalorian Season 3: Disney+ Confirms 2021 Release For Star Wars Installment

A video from Disney+ Slovakia seems to confirm The Mandalorian Season 3 for a 2021 release.

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Zack Snyder Explains Headcanon For Ben Affeck's Batman Relationship With DCEU's Catwoman

Zack Snyder shares his thoughts on what a Batfleck/Catwoman relationship could look like.

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The Mandalorian Season 2: Star Wars Releases Spoilery Concept Art of X-Wings, Frog Lady Scenes

The Mandalorian official Twitter account shares three new pieces of concept art from Chapter 10.

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The Mandalorian Season 2 Pays Reference To Marvel's Ant-Man Movies

The Mandalorian Chapter 10 contains what is more than likely to be a reference to the Ant-Man franchise from Marvel Studios.

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Spoiler Review - The Mandalorian Season 2, Chapter 10: Djarin's Deal is Getting Worse All the Time

A review of chapter 10 of The Mandalorian, "The Passenger"

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The Mandalorian Season 2 Easter Egg Reveals Familiar Star Wars Location

The Mandalorian's Chapter 10 leads the bounty hunter to a familiar season one world.

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian's Newest Episode Features More Celebrity Cameos

Chapter 10 of The Mandalorian features some notable cameo appearances.

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 3 Rumor Points To Casting of Chicago Med Actress

Chicago Med actress Sophie Thatcher is rumored to appear in the third season of The Mandalorian or a potential Mando spinoff.

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