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

Ryan Reynolds Breaks Silence on Taylor Swift's Reported Deadpool 3 Role

Reynolds commented on the music superstar's possible role in the forthcoming Deadpool threequel.

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Is Spider-Man 2002 a Thanksgiving Movie?

Parts of the original Tobey Maguire Spidey movie are set during Thanksgiving, but is it really a Thanksgiving film?

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The Marvels Director Fought Over This X-Men Decision

Nia DaCosta wanted to make room for Marvel's Merry Mutants in the latest MCU film.

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Doctor Who 2023 Special Receives Unsurprising Runtime

Russell T Davies spoke on exactly how long David Tennant's new special runs for.

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Marvel Director Blames Cap for the Avengers Losing In Infinity War

The Marvels' Nia DaCosta shared her thoughts on Steve Rogers' sense of heroism.

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James Gunn's DC Reboot Casts New Wonder Woman Villain Actress

A member of Wonder Woman's rogues gallery is entering the new DCU with Gunn's Creature Commandos series.

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The Marvels Calls Out Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch In New Footage

A newly-shown Marvels scene concerning Monica's superhero origins makes direct reference to a key WandaVision moment.

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2024 Justice League Movie Gets Record-Breaking Runtime

The next entry in DC’s animated Tomorrowverse will have a considerable runtime.

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Loki Season 2 Video Reveals Final Episodes' Scenes With Mobius, Renslayer & More

A fan-compiled video shows all the scenes that take place after Loki's jaw-dropping fourth-episode.

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Ghosts 2023: CBS Confirms 2-Episode Premiere Date for UK Series

Ghosts, the quirky, paranormal BBC sitcom, on which the popular CBS series is based, will air in the U.S.. Find out when!

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Loki S2 Writer Defends Time Travel Scene That Contradicts Avengers: Endgame Rules

Loki’s encounter with Ke Huy Quan’s OB seemingly violated MCU time travel logic. The show's head writer responded.

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Disney Confirms 3 Marvel Movies Still Releasing In 2024 (For Now)

There are currently three MCU films on the docket for next year, but what do they always say about best laid plans?

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Funko Unveils Historic MCU 12-Character Collection (Photos)

It’s Avengers vs. Avengers with Funko’s latest Marvel diorama offering.

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10 Best LEGO Star Wars Sets from The Clone Wars Era, Ranked

Here’s The Direct’s ranking for the 10 best LEGO models to originate from the Clone Wars period of Star Wars!

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Marvel Studios Officially Admits It Screwed Up Spider-Man: Homecoming's Timeline

An infamous Spider-Man timeline mistake got called out in the new, official MCU timeline book.

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New Fantastic Four Movie Director Addresses Marvel's Recent Troubles

Matt Shakman discussed his directorial process for the Fantastic Four's MCU debut.

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Marvel Just Introduced an MCU Villain Deadlier Than Thanos

A particular antagonist from Loki wreaked more havoc than the Mad Titan ever did.

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Loki Season 2 Producer Shuts Down Doctor Strange Theory

Executive producer Kevin Wright shed some light on Loki's Balder the Brave reference.

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Kevin Feige Issues Statement on MCU Canoncity Amid Fan Disputes

The official MCU timeline book featured some very telling words in Kevin Feige’s foreword.

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Marvel Removed This Jonathan Majors Kang Plan from Loki Disney+ Show

The original intent was to have another Kang Variant show up in Loki Season 1.

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Aubrey Plaza Announced for 2024 Monsters Inc. Project

Aubrey Plaza was confirmed for a role in the next entry from the Monsters, Inc. universe.

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'We Put Out a Banger': Marvel Shocked by Ant-Man 3 Negative Reviews (Report)

Reporter Joanna Robinson revealed Marvel Studios' initial hype for the ill-fated Quantumania.

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2025 Superman Movie: New Photo Sparks Fortress of Solitude Theories

New images from James Gunn's travels have many fans wondering if he's scouting the location for Superman's DCU HQ.

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DC Producer Explains Why Batman Gets More Movies Than Superman

My Adventures with Superman producer Josie Campbell discussed why the world needs Clark Kent.

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New Frasier Reboot Cast, Characters, and Actors

Oh, dear God! Frasier will be back for a new season after 19 years, so here are all the characters appearing.

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Mission Impossible 8 Gets Promising Update Amid Delays: When Will It Release?

Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt will leap back into action in Dead Reckoning Part Two, but when will it actually come out?

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Captain Marvel's New Boyfriend In the MCU Just Got Confirmed

Carol Danvers has a new man in her life in The Marvels, but things might not be as they seem.

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Marvel Announces Sacha Baron Cohen's Major MCU Casting

The Borat star, who was long rumored to have taken on a Marvel role, was officially confirmed for an upcoming project.

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Yes, Disney Almost Made a Jabba the Hutt Star Wars Movie (Confirmed)

Lucasfilm was, at one point, considering a film based around everyone’s favorite slug-like crime lord.

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The Orville Season 4: Will It Release or Get Cancelled?

What is to become of Seth MacFarlane’s cult-hit sci-fi series The Orville?

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Disney+ Daredevil Reboot Gets Disappointing New Release Window

It looks like Daredevil: Born Again might not be hitting Disney+ anytime soon.

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Morgan Elsbeth's Blade of Talzin Sword Explained: How Did the Great Mothers Create It?

In Ahsoka's finale, the Nightsisters of Peridea summoned the mysterious Blade of Talzin. Here's everything known about the sword.

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Man of Steel Artist Confirms Controversial Detail About Metropolis Battle

Storyboard artist Jay Oliva commented on the level of destruction in Superman and Zod’s climactic clash.

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First Look at Amber Heard's Aquaman 2 Funko Pop Revealed (Photos)

Heard's Mera and several other Aquaman and the Lost Kingdrom characters are featured as Funko Pops.

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The Expendables Movies Get Disappointing Streaming Update

The first three cinematic outings for Barney Ross and his band of badasses will soon vacate their streaming home.

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LEGO to Release First-Ever Dune Movie Set

Turns out LEGO will be making a trip to Arrakis with its debut model based on the smash-hit franchise.

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Marvel Reveals Best Look at Park Seo-joon's New MCU Costume

The Marvels' Prince Yan is displayed on a brand new poster for November's The Marvels.

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Will Fionna and Cake Season 2 Happen? Producer Responds to Future Prospects

Adam Muto weighed in on the possiblity of more time spent in the Land of Ooo.

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Sony Removes 1 Spider-Man Spin-off Movie from Upcoming Development Slate (Report)

One longstanding film from Sony’s Spider-Man Universe is no longer being worked on.

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10 Best LEGO Star Wars Sets of 2023, Ranked

LEGO is no stranger to a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Here are The Direct's picks for the top 10 best LEGO Star Wars sets from this year.

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