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
First Look at Secret Playable Character In 'LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight' Unmasked (Photo)
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has seven playable characters, but one has rarely been spotlighted.
Marvel Studios Won't Be Releasing Two Planned 2026 Movies This Year
A once-busy 2026 for Marvel Studios now looks significantly thinned out.
Disney's Next Live-Action Villain Movie Announces Its Main Cast
Disney is continuing its trend of focusing on villainous characters in its new live-action movie.
Star Wars Officially Confirms Mace Windu Will Return In Fall 2026
The iconic Jedi Master Mace Windu is making a comeback in the world of Star Wars.
The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie: All 5 Types of Stormtroopers Confirmed To Appear
Mando and Grogu will encounter many types of Imperial Stormtroopers on their journey in the next Star Wars film.
How 'End of Oak Street' and 'Cloverfield' Are Related (and How They're Quite Different)
The first trailer for End of Oak Street has audiences questioning whether it is connected to the Cloverfield universe.
Nintendo Confirms 17 Super Smash Bros Characters Exist In The Mario Movie Universe
Nintendo is building up its Super Smash Bros. roster in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Marvel Studios Announce Historic Release Gap For Next MCU Titles
Marvel's Disney+ release schedule will break records for the studio in 2026.
Avengers Doomsday: All 21 Photos Revealed from the Movie
Avengers: Doomsday is starting to take shape thanks to a slew of official images.
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.