Nathan is a writer at The Direct where he covers Star Wars, the MCU, and DC news. He joined The Direct in April 2021 and currently writes news and feature articles about all three brands mentioned above, but his main specialty is his knowledge about anything and everything Star Wars.
Nathan recently graduated from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville in December 2022 where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication with a major in Journalism & Electronic Media.
You can follow Nathan on Twitter (@nathansmalls_13) to keep up with his thoughts on Star Wars, fantasy books, and pro wrestling.
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Nathan Johnson's Latest Stories
Star Wars Reveals Best Look at Hayden Christensen's New Anakin Clone Wars Costume (Photos)
Star Wars just revealed this new poster of Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker.
Aquaman 2: Amber Heard Looks Angry In First Look at Mera's Return (Photos)
Amber Heard recently appeared in Aquaman 2's new trailer, and she looks pretty angry.
Sony Reveals New Tom Hardy Venom Crossover With Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man Universe
A new crossover video was recently released featuring two Venoms from different universes.
Ariana Greenblatt's Young Ahsoka Just Made Star Wars History
The actress that portrayed the younger version of Ahsoka in Episode 5 just made Star Wars history.
Fantastic Beasts 4 Gets Official Update: Will It Happen?
Will Warner Bros. actually make Fantastic Beasts 4, or is the franchise over?
Ms. Marvel Season 2 Chances Get Update from MCU Director
Ms. Marvel's directors discussed whether Season 2 of the show is in the works.
How Loki's Writer Convinced Marvel Studios to Change Kang Character
Loki head writer Michael Waldron recently talked about the idea of making He Who Remains a variant of Kang the Conqueror.
Loki Writer Reveals Why Season 2 Could Be Even Better
Loki head writer Michael Waldron recently spoke confidently about bringing on Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead as directors for the show.
Jacen Syndulla Explained: Who Is Hera's Child In Ahsoka?
Another Star Wars Rebels character made their live-action debut in Ahsoka, but who exactly are they?
Marvel's Phase 5 Just Delayed These 7 MCU Shows
Seven upcoming MCU shows were officially delayed, and here is what they are.
Ahsoka Director Breaks Silence on Hayden Christensen's Anakin Role
Director Peter Ramsey recently talked about Hayden Christensen's role in Ahsoka.
James Gunn Confirms the Only 2 DC Reboot Projects That Are Fully Written
These two projects are the only titles in the new DCU that are fully written.
Avengers: Infinity War Star Peter Dinklage Teases His Marvel Future
Actor Peter Dinklage, who portrayed Eitri in Avengers: Infinity War, recently expressed his interest to return to the MCU.
Ahsoka Episode 4 Gives Tragic Update on Sabine Wren's Family
Episode 4 of Ahsoka revealed a tragic truth regarding Sabine Wren's family.
Blue Beetle Movie Gets New Online Release Update
Here is when fans can expect to purchase Blue Beetle digitally.
The Last of Us Season 2 Has Now Cast Its Abby Actress (Confirmed)
The role of Abby in The Last of Us Season 2 has been officially cast.
First Look at Lex Luthor In Titans Season 4 Revealed
Titus Welliver will be playing Lex Luthor in Season 4 of Titans, and the first official images of the character were released.
Natalie Portman’s Criticized CGI Helmet Explained by Thor: Love and Thunder Producer
Thor: Love and Thunder Producer Brad Winderbaum explained why Natalie Portman's Mighty Thor helmet was completely CGI.
The MCU Is Bringing Back Black Widow’s Controversial Taskmaster
Black Widow's Taskmaster was announced to be a part of the Thunderbolts in the upcoming film, causing fans to express their disappointment.
Ahsoka's Marrok Twist & Identity Reveal Explained
The mysterious identity of Ahsoka's Marrok was recently revealed in Episode 4. This is who he is.
Is Ahsoka Dead? Episode 4 Ending Explained
What exactly happened to Ahsoka at the end of Episode 4? Is she really dead?
Rosario Dawson Underwent 'Insane' Star Wars Training for Ahsoka Show, Reveals Star
Rosario Dawson detailed her insane training schedule in preparation for Disney+'s Ahsoka.
Grand Admiral Thrawn's Ahsoka Debut Explained: Which Episode Will He Show Up In?
Grand Admiral Thrawn will be a villain in Ahsoka, but when will he finally show up in the Disney+ series?
Disney+ Just Abandoned 3 Major Shows Amid Historic Content Purge
These three upcoming television shows were recently canceled by Disney during its content purge.
Is Harry Potter Recasting Emma Watson's Hermione for New Reboot?
The Harry Potter franchise may be rebooted as a TV series, but will Emma Watson be recast?
George R.R. Martin Reveals His #1 Favorite Game of Thrones Episode He Wrote
George R.R. Martin wrote multiple episodes of HBO's TV series, but this is his favorite one.
Robert Downey Jr.'s MCU Death Prevented the Return of 1 Marvel Actor, Reveals Star
This MCU star didn't want to return to the franchise after the death of Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark.
Lucasfilm Issues Statement on Ahsoka Show Amid Concerns of Poor Performance
Lucasfilm released an official statement regarding the viewership numbers of Ahsoka.
The Last of Us Season 2's Release Gets Discouraging Update
Craig Mazin recently provided a disappointing update on the current status of The Last of Us Season 2.
Ahsoka Tano's Death Explained: When Did She Die and How Did She Return?
How many times did Ahsoka truly die, and how did was the character ultimately brought back?
Disney+ Announces the Next Star Wars Episodes Releasing AFTER Ahsoka
The next Star Wars installments following Ahsoka in the galaxy far, far away were recently confirmed.
Ahsoka Just Got a New Superpower That Fans Are Trashing
The first two episodes revealed that Ahsoka has a new Force ability that some fans are upset about.
Andor Season 2: New Listing Spoils Return of Rogue One Actor
One Rogue One character seems to be coming back to Star Wars for Season 2 of Andor.
MCU: Every Upcoming Marvel Phase 5 Movie Now at Risk of Getting Delayed
Due to the ongoing Hollywood strikes, these upcoming Marvel movies could be delayed.
Disney+ Announces 7 Marvel & Star Wars Shows & Specials for September 2023
Here are all seven Marvel and Star Wars projects that will hit Disney+ in September.
The DCEU's Final Movie Gets Release Update from WB Amid Delay Concerns
The latest report from Warner Bros. gave another update on the release status of Aquaman 2.
The Flash Movie's Streaming Release Date Breaks an Annoying DC Record
The Flash will be officially available to stream on Max, but it will break an annoying DC record.
Ahsoka's Sabine Wren Twist Just Insulted Prequels Fans
A sequence involving Sabine Wren in Episode 1 of Ahsoka just upset a lot of prequels fans.
Disney+'s Little Mermaid Release Breaks a Frustrating Streaming Record
The Little Mermaid will soon be streaming on Disney+, setting a frustrating record when compared to other films.
Star Wars Announces What to Watch Before Ahsoka Show
Here are all of the must-see stories from Ahsoka Tano's tenured journey throughout the galaxy according to Star Wars.