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
James Gunn Splits the Fanbase With Hal Jordan’s Brown Green Lantern Suit Photos
The first look at Hal Jordan's Green Lantern outfit in Lanterns is causing division.
DC Confirms 3 Major Ways James Gunn's Supergirl Differs From the DCEU Version
Sasha Calle and Milly Alcock's portrayals of Supergirl differ significantly.
Legend of Vox Machina Confirms Major Time Jump in Season 4
Prime Video just confirmed a lot of time has passed between Seasons 3 and 4 of The Legend of Vox Machina.
National Treasure 3 Gets Promising Status Update From Producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Exclusive)
Jerry Bruckheimer reassured fans that National Treasure 3 is still coming along.
Cancelled Star Wars Series Would Have Shown Yoda’s Dark Side, Confirms Creator
Fans would have seen a different side to the ever-loyal Jedi Master Yoda if this Star Wars TV show had continued.
Legacy of the Dark Knight Confirms Joker’s New Origin Story
Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has confirmed how its Joker will evolve in the new LEGO game.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Will Include 3 Key MCU Netflix Characters (Report)
A new report suggests a third Marvel Netflix character is joining Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Daredevil Born Again Season 2: First Look at Matt Murdock's New Ex-Girlfriend Revealed
Matt Murdock's newest ex is making her return in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.
Marvel Replaces 7 Original MCU Avengers on New 'Infinity War' Poster
Marvel's latest cover art looks a lot like Avengers: Infinity War, but with very different characters.
Paramount Reveals James Gunn’s DCU Future Following WBD Acquisition
Paramount's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. will make them the new owners of the DCU - and the studio has plans.
Zack Snyder Reveals Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel 2 Villain & Concept
Zack Snyder's idea for a Man of Steel sequel was surprisingly similar to James Gunn's.
DC Reveals Catwoman’s New Superpower
Catwoman will have a wild new ability in her next DC appearance.
Marvel Studios Announces Historic 5-Season Plan For 1 Disney+ Show
Marvel's Brad Winderbaum sees a multi-season future for one of the studio's top Disney+ shows.
Spider-Noir TV Show Gets Historic Rating
Spider-Noir is making history ahead of its May 2026 release on Prime Video.
Avengers: Doomsday MCU Timeline Placement Just Got Another Major Connection
Avengers: Doomsday appears to be happening at the same time as another crucial MCU film.
Sony Confirms 2 Spider-Verse Spinoffs Are In Development
The universe that began with 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is expanding with new films in active development.
Disney+ Renews Beloved Star Wars TV Show For Season 4 (Report)
Fans can look forward to more episodes of this animated Star Wars series on Disney+.
First Look at Joker's New Design In LEGO Batman 4: Legacy of the Dark Knight
The Joker's design in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight looks awfully familiar.
Katee Sackhoff Confirms Bo-Katan's Star Wars Future
Katee Sackhoff has assured fans that Bo-Katan Kryze isn't going anywhere.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight: New Photo Reveals Huge Map Size Expected For the Game
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's open world map might be bigger than anyone expected.
Russo Brothers’ $200M Netflix Franchise Seemingly Shelved Following Their Marvel Studios Return
While the Russo Brothers have been working in the MCU, one of their major franchises fell by the wayside.
Marvel's Wolverine Game Will Break A Beloved Insomniac Spider-Man Tradition
Insomniac's Wolverine game is doing something very differently from its Spider-Man predecessors.
Ian McKellen Becomes 12th-Ever Marvel Star to Spoil Major MCU Details
Ian McKellen is the latest in a long line of loose-lipped Marvel actors.
Marvel Studios Will Officially Solve 1 Major Thanos Mystery In 2026
Fans will finally learn the answer to a long-forgotten Thanos mystery - in an unexpected place.
Gerard Butler's Plane 2 Gets Officially Cancelled (Exclusive)
A Plane sequel was almost in production, according to one of Gerard Butler's co-stars.
Marvel Studios May Remove "X-Men" From The Title of Its New X-Men Movie
There has been contention over whether Marvel Studios will update the X-Men team name for its MCU reboot.
PlayStation’s Movie Studio Finds Its Next Lead Star In DC Hero
PlayStation is moving forward on its next major adaptation, and a DC actor just took the lead spot.
5 Things the Next Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Must Include
Avengers: Doomsday already has a string of teasers, but the first trailer needs to include some missing elements.
DC Studios Confirms 1 DCU Hero Will Lose Their Superpowers In 2026
An iconic DC hero will find themselves powerless in their next adventure on the big screen.
HBO Confirms 3 of Its Best Shows Are Coming to An End
HBO executive Casey Bloys all but confirmed that three of the network's best shows are entering their last seasons.
2026's Green Lantern TV Show Will Officially Change 3 Major Elements from Ryan Reynolds' Movie
HBO's upcoming DC superhero series won't be similar to Ryan Reynolds' outing as the Green Lantern.
Mario Galaxy Movie Reveals Perfect Yoshi Popcorn Bucket
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is celebrating Yoshi's arrival into the film franchise with a dedicated popcorn bucket.
The Martian vs. Project Hail Mary's Biggest Differences Explained By Movie Writers
The Martian and Project Hail Mary may share an author, but the two stories have big differences.
The Boys Season 5 Will Officially Introduce 6 New Supes to the Show
The Boys' final season is ending with a bigger roster of superhero characters than ever before.
DC Cancelled Their Doctor Strange Replacement Movie For Being Too Dark
DC was once exploring its own magic-wielding superhero, but it never went ahead. Now we know why.
Marvel Just Raised Cyclops’ Power Level Before His Avengers Doomsday Debut
Cyclops is levelling up in Marvel comics before making his live-action return in Avengers 5.
Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Showrunner Hints at a Key Game of Thrones Character’s Return
Fans of Game of Thrones may see a character crossover into A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in future.
"Wuthering Heights" Star Explains The Title’s Meaning And Why It Has Quotation Marks
Heathcliff actor Jacob Elordi reveals why Emerald Fennell's adaptation of "Wuthering Heights" has a twist on its title.
I'm Worried Disney Is About to Ruin The Mandalorian & Grogu
A lot is riding on The Mandalorian & Grogu, and Disney needs to do more to sell it.
Supergirl Movie's New Logo Is Perfect - Except for One Thing
The new logo for the DCU's Supergirl film looks awfully similar to another superhero film's design.