Lauren Rouse has been a writer at The Direct since the site launched in 2020. She has a huge passion for everything pop culture and currently writes news articles for the Marvel, Star Wars, DC and video game branches.
Lauren also works as a journalist at Lifehacker, Gizmodo and Kotaku in Australia, where she covers entertainment news, reviews, and interviews talent. She previously served as a freelance writer at Game Rant and she holds a Master's degree in Screenwriting from AFTRS.
You can follow Lauren’s articles, entertainment opinions and Comic-Con adventures over on Twitter (@LRouse19).
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Lauren Rouse's Latest The Direct Articles
DC Studios' Jimmy Olsen Show Confirmed To Be a 'Crime Mystery Comedy' By Superman Spin-off Showrunner Dan Perrault (Exclusive)
DC Studios' Superman spin-off focusing on Skyler Gisondo's Jimmy Olsen is a rare genre blend.
Spider-Verse Producers Confirm the End of An Era For Miles Morales
Spider-Verse overseers Phil Lord and Chris Miller confirm the universe won't be the same after 2027.
Spider-Man Brand New Day Officially Confirms 4th Daredevil Character Joining Cast
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is becoming more and more intertwined with the Daredevil universe.
Nintendo Announces the 6 Main Mario Galaxy Movie Locations in Upcoming Film
Several of the worlds in the expansive galaxy of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie have been revealed.
James Gunn Will Revive Plans of 1 Cancelled DCEU Movie (Report)
A DCEU superhero team, once thought dead, is getting a second chance in the DCU.
Marvel Studios' 4th X-Men Project Reportedly Revealed
Marvel Studios is finally going all-in on the mutants, with a handful of X-Men projects in development.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight - All 7 Playable Characters, Ranked
LEGO: Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight has more than just Batman himself to offer players.
Project Hail Mary Movie’s End Scene Alters The Ending Of The Book (For The Better)
Project Hail Mary's film iteration didn't end in quite the same way as the book - but it's not a bad thing.
HBO Max Announces Removal of 12 Beloved Movies Amid Paramount Takeover
HBO Max is losing some of its favorite films ahead of the looming Paramount merger.
James Gunn Confirms Supergirl’s Exciting DCU Timeline Placement
Supergirl's time period in the DCU is good news for Milly Alcock's character.
Disney Officially Confirms Its 11 Biggest Movies Releasing In 2026 & 2027
Disney's upcoming slate is stacked with high-profile releases across the next two years.
MCU: First Look at New White Tiger Costume Revealed In Full
The MCU has a new White Tiger in two, and they have a new and improved costume.
New Mario Galaxy Movie Promo Hints At Major Peach & Rosalina Connection
The evidence is mounting that there's a connection between Princess Peach and Rosalina in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Star Wars Confirms Maul Shadow Lord Release Schedule & Episode Titles
Star Wars has confirmed exactly when and where fans can watch Maul - Shadow Lord.
Mario Galaxy Movie Unveils First Look At Second Non-Mario Nintendo Character
A surprising Nintendo character appears in the new promo for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Devil Wears Prada 2 Star Addresses Whether Miranda Priestly Is Lying About Andy
Stanley Tucci has addressed why Miranda doesn't seem to remember Andy in The Devil Wears Prada 2.
Star Wars Officially Unveils Darth Maul’s New Weapon For Shadow Lord
Darth Maul needs a weapon in his new Disney+ series, and the latest trailer may have revealed what it is.
Disney+’s Next Star Wars Show Confirmed to Pit 2 Iconic Villains Against Each Other
Maul - Shadow Lord is shaking up the dynamic between one of Star Wars' most iconic duos.
6 Key MCU Characters Confirmed On Team Kingpin In Marvel's Phase 6
Kingpin has assembled a powerhouse team for his war on vigilantes in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.
Disney+'s Top 10 Most Watched TV Shows For Kids, Revealed
Disney+ is home to some of the biggest children's TV shows. These are the most popular ones.
1 Ahsoka Villain Could've Defeated Thrawn (But Worked For Him Instead)
Grand Admiral Thrawn's major allies could be his undoing in Ahsoka - if they choose to turn on him.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Reverses Course On Key Thunderbolts Decision
A recent leak suggests Marvel Studios may be changing the name of a key location (again).
Marvel Studios Calls It Quits With 1 Ant-Man Actor (Report)
It seems unlikely that one fan-favorite Ant-Man actor will be seen again in the MCU.
The MCU Officially Returns This Month With a Historic Title
Marvel Studios' next project will be an important one for the MCU, as a superhero team finally starts to re-form.
Green Lantern Will Officially Return in Superman 2: Man of Tomorrow
One of the DCU's Green Lanterns just scored another job in James Gunn's Superman sequel.
Mario Galaxy Movie Reveals 2 New Popcorn Buckets For Bowser & Luma
Two Nintendo characters are receiving special popcorn buckets for the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Pixar Officially Confirms Its 4th Threequel Movie
Pixar has announced that another of its popular franchises is getting a third instalment.
Marvel Is Now Making Its 11th R-Rated Movie - And It Sounds Great
Marvel is reportedly adding another R-Rated project to its growing slate of mature content.
Marvel Confirms This MCU Hero Is Officially Wanted
One Marvel hero is in hot water this year, as marketing confirms they are officially wanted in-universe.
Spider-Noir Producers Reveal The Creepy Difference Between Peter Parker & Ben Reilly
Spider-Noir's Ben Reilly has a very different approach to his human identity than Marvel's Peter Parker.
One Key God of War Live-Action Character Still Hasn't Been Cast in the TV Show (and It's So Important)
The cast of Prime Video's God of War series is shaping up - but it's missing someone important.
2026's WandaVision Sequel Is Giving a Failed MCU Villain a Second Chance
Marvel is giving one of its Phase 2 villains a new lease on life in 2026.
2026's Supergirl Movie Trailer Just Broke A 60-Year-Old DC Franchise Rule
Supergirl's trailer has done something that hasn't been seen in decades of modern DC moviemaking.
IT: Welcome to Derry Finally Solves A 39-Year-Old Stephen King Villain Mystery
IT: Welcome to Derry has finally solved a decades-long mystery from Stephen King's novel.
Marvel Reveals New Professor Hulk Design Ahead of Mark Ruffalo's MCU Return
Marvel has unveiled a new type of Professor Hulk before Mark Ruffalo's MCU return in Spider-Man 4.
Paradise Season 3 Gets Major Filming Update From Sterling K. Brown
Paradise Season 3's future may be set based on recent comments from star Sterling K. Brown.
Star Wars Confirms The End Of An Era For The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian star Pedro Pascal confirms that the fan-favorite Star Wars show has reached the end of a chapter.
Sonic 4 Movie’s New Official Logo Makes Franchise History
Sonic 4's new logo is eye-catching and breaks tradition for the video game movie franchise.
'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Officially Brings Back 7 Key Nintendo Villains
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is drawing on Nintendo's history of gaming villains.
Spider-Man, Hulk & Punisher Officially Team-Up Ahead Of Their MCU Movie
The unlikely trio of Spider-Man, Hulk, and Punisher is teaming up more than once in the Marvel universe.