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

DC Studios Reveals Unusual First Look at the New Supergirl

Circe’s startling glimpse into the future revealed a macabre look at Milly Alcock’s Kara.

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Disney+ Starts Streaming Mufasa Special Ahead of Full Movie Release

Lion King fans who can’t make it to Mufasa yet can still say ‘Hakuna Matata' and watch a special preview.

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Tulsa King Season 3 Gets Exciting Update from Sylvester Stallone

The hit Paramount+ crime drama star may have spilled the beans on the show's future.

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The Equalizer Season 4 Netflix: When Will It Start Streaming?

Queen Latifah’s popular action series, now in its fifth season, has multiple streaming homes, but only for certain episodes.

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Does Shadow Die In Sonic 3 Movie? His Fate Revealed

Will Sonic’s tortured counterpart go on to live and learn in future installments of the franchise?

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MCU: How Darcy Lewis & Howard the Duck Had a Baby In 'What If' Season 3

Clearly, something a bit… fowl has occurred in Christmas Day’s new What If episode.

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Toy Story 5's First Photo Has Me Concerned About the Fate of These 2 Main Characters

Two franchise mainstays were glaringly absent from the first look at the Pixar sequel.

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Spider-Man 4 Producer Responds To Anya Taylor-Joy Casting Rumors: "She's Amazing"

Sony exec Amy Pascal weighed in as the rumor mill locked onto Anya Taylor-Joy for a role in Spider-Man 4.

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Where to Watch Festivus Seinfeld Episode In 2024

It has been 27 years since the Seinfeld episode that introduced it, yet Festivus is still all too real.

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Spider-Man 4 Needs To Avoid The MCU Multiverse Saga’s Biggest Problem

Many fans would prefer that the fourth MCU Spider-Man film spin a more grounded web.

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This Key Marvel Studios Character Is Now Battling Cancer In the MCU

A key supporting player from Ant-Man and the Wasp is rumored to not be at their best.

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Wendy Williams Now In 2024: What Happened to the Celebrity

The iconic television personality has largely retreated from public life in recent years.

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Sonic 3 Popcorn Bucket Buyers Guide (AMC, Regal & Cinemark)

As the Sonic threequel zips into cinemas, fans may want something to keep their snacks in when they go to see it.

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2025 Superman Movie's Ultraman Villain Explained: DC Comics Vs. DCU

The new Superman trailer showed Clark battling it out with a black-clad bad guy who many believe to be Ultraman.

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Superman Movie: Who Is Metamorpho? DC Origins & Powers Explained

With just a peek at Antony Carrigan’s Metamorpho in the Superman trailer, many are very curious about the shape-changing hero.

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Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 Finally Gets Some Exciting News

That shocking body-in-the-trunk cliffhanger from the end of the legal drama's latest episode will seemingly be resolved.

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2025 Fantastic Four Movie: New Photo Shows The Thing Looking Angry

It’s looking like it just might be clobberin’ time with this new Fantastic Four artwork.

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Superman Trailer: Daily Planet’s Cat Grant Explained

Wondering about Cat Grant’s appearance in the new Superman movie? Well, no need to ‘look up’ for more info!

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ER: Here's Why Pratt Had to Leave the Show

Mekhi Phifer was a longtime series regular on the iconic medical drama, portraying Dr. Greg Pratt.

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Sonic 3 Receives 2 More AMC Popcorn Buckets Featuring Shadow & Sonic

The likeness of the Blue Blur and his shadowy counterpart grace the latest AMC popcorn containers.

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Sonic 3 Movie Post-Credit Scene Plans Confirmed By Paramount

Audiences don’t need to go fast after Sonic 3 ends; they should stick around for a bit.

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'The Mask 3: Return of Loki' Jim Carrey Sequel Movie Demand Rises After Fan Poster Goes Viral

A new poster for a supposed The Mask sequel is definitely not ssssssssmokin’.

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New Peacemaker Season 2 Set Photo Reveals 2025 Superman Movie Connection

A certain DC Universe restaurant will carry over from one project to the next.

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Marvel's Next Movie Projected to Flop Hard (Report)

Audiences may not be craving any Kraven the Hunter this holiday season.

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Meet Sandy from The Ultimatum: 4 Things to Know About the Season 3 Star

Get the lowdown on Sandy Gallagher on Netflix's dating reality series.

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Disney+ Confirms 3 Marvel & Star Wars Releases for December 2024

There will be much more Star Wars and Marvel content under the tree this year.

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Supergirl Actor Shares Biggest Arrowverse Regret As DC Franchise Ends

Jon Cryer, who played Superman’s archnemesis Lex Luthor in the Arrowverse, wishes he got another crack at the character.

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Original Hulk Actor Wants MCU Hulk To Be Mean Again

'70s television’s Incredible Hulk, Lou Ferrigno, chimed in with some suggestions for his MCU counterpart Mark Ruffalo.

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Here's Why 911: Lone Star Had to Get Cancelled

Ryan Murphy's first responder-focused drama was recently extinguished by Fox.

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New Star Wars Show ‘Skeleton Crew’ Premiere Reactions Are Promising

The latest Disney+ series devoted to the galaxy far, far away is making waves.

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Sonic 3 AMC Popcorn Bucket & Merch Details Revealed

The titular quick and quilled hero has been immortalized as a movie snack container.

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Who Is Tamsin Topolski? 5 Things to Know About The Madness' Lucie Actress - Wiki Bio Details

Get the 411 on Tamsin Topolski, who played Lucie in the new Netflix thriller.

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Meet Mike Coy from Tex Mex Motors: 4 Things to Know About the Shop Boss

Get the scoop on Coy from Netflix's car restoration reality series.

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Wednesday Season 2 Marketing Just Kicked Off In The Best Way (Photos)

Promotion for the long-delayed Addams Family spin-off will take center stage on Turkey Day.

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Rescue HI-Surf Season 2 Gets New Update Amid Cancellation Concerns

Will Fox’s freshman lifeguard drama get renewed or wash out to sea?

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Fantastic Four Actor Shares New Photo That Hints At MCU Galactus Design

Ralph Ineson teased that the MCU's Devourer of Worlds will be anything but cumulus in appearance.

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Meet Sari Arambulo from AP Bio: 5 Things to Know About Grace Actress

Arambulo portrayed enigmatic high schooler Grace on all four seasons of the sitcom.

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New Girl: Here's Why Coach Left the Show Twice

Damon Wayans Jr.'s Coach didn't exactly have a lot of staying power.

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Marvel Reveals Best Look at Danny Ramirez's New MCU Falcon, Joaquin Torres, In Cap 4 (Photos)

A new still from the Cap sequel just surfaced, granting fans a clear view at Torres in his new Falcon gear.

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Marvel Studios Confirms Mysterio's Return, And It's Sooner Than Expected

Beck is back! The devious Spider-Man rogue makes the leap to animation this Holiday season.

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