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.
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Star Wars' Upcoming Movie Release Order Plan Revealed (Report)
The release order of the three upcoming Star Wars films was seemingly revealed.
Ex-Disney Boss Who Fired James Gunn Breaks Silence on Ordeal
Former chairman of Walt Disney Studios Alan Horn recently recalled his decision to fire James Gunn in 2018.
Star Wars May Suffer 'Cutbacks' on Disney+, Reveals Actor
The Book of Boba Fett's Temuera Morrison revealed that Star Wars may be subject to cutbacks from Disney in the future.
Star Wars Episode 10: Is Daisy Ridley's New Movie a 'Rise of Skywalker' Sequel
Will Daisy Ridley's upcoming Star Wars film continue the Skywalker Saga?
Star Wars: Grand Inquisitor Actor Bluntly Reacts to Controversial Design Change
Rupert Friend, who played the Grand Inquisitor in Obi-Wan Kenobi, responded to a question about the character's design.
The Mandalorian Season 3 Finale Twist Is a Massive Disappointment
One major twist in the Season 3 finale of The Mandalorian didn't live up to expectations.
The Mandalorian Season 3 Finale Gets Mixed Reactions from Fans - Here’s Why
Following the Season 3 finale of The Mandalorian, fans have mixed reactions regarding the episode.
Captain Marvel 2 Makes MCU Disney+ History With Cast
When The Marvels is released, it will make MCU history in regard to its lead actors.
Angry MCU Fans Dislike-Bomb Captain Marvel 2's New Trailer
Following the release of the new trailer for The Marvels, some fans flooded the YouTube post with dislikes.
The Mandalorian Just Killed Off a Major Character
The latest episode of The Mandalorian featured the death of an important character in the series.
Andor Season 2: Disney Announces Surprise Return of [Spoilers]
Disney seemingly spoiled the return of an important character in Season 2 of Andor.
Peacemaker Season 2 Gets Release Window Update from Showrunner
James Gunn recently gave insight on when to expect Season 2 of Peacemaker.
Daisy Ridley's Star Wars Return Gets Mixed Reactions from Fans
After it was announced that Daisy Ridley would be returning as Rey, fans expressed their reactions to the news.
Chewbacca Actor Announces Return for New Star Wars Disney+ Show
Joonas Suotamo, the actor that played Chewbacca in the sequel trilogy and Solo, will be returning to Star Wars.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Appearing in These TWO 2024 Marvel Movies (Report)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the actress that plays Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, will reportedly be appearing in more than one MCU movie in 2024.
Avengers 5 Writer Seemingly Confirms Kang 'Infinity Stones' Theory
Jeff Loveness, the writer for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, recently confirmed the connection between Kang and some of the artifacts in the MCU.
Why Marvel Phase 5 Movies & Shows Keep Getting Delayed (Report)
A recent report detailed the reasoning behind MCU film delays.
Ahsoka Season 1: New Villain Details Revealed (Rumor)
A new rumor suggested that the Ahsoka Disney+ series will include another antagonist alongside Thrawn.
The Mandalorian: Zeb Orrelios' Surprise Return Explained
Chapter 21 of The Mandalorian served as the live-action debut for one of the main characters of Star Wars Rebels.
How Many Post-Credits Scenes Are In John Wick 4?
The official number of post-credits scenes at the end of John Wick 4 was revealed.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3's Lengthy Runtime Revealed by New Listing
The official runtime for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was recently revealed.
Jar Jar Binks Actor Returns in The Mandalorian Season 3
Ahmed Best, the actor that played Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, appeared in The Mandalorian.
The Mandalorian Season 3's Major Jedi Reveal Explained
The latest episode of The Mandalorian featured a flashback that answered some important questions regarding Grogu's past.
Boba Fett Actor Returns for The Mandalorian Season 3 In Unexpected Way
Temuera Morrison, the actor that plays Boba Fett, was credited for a role in Chapter 20 of The Mandalorian.
Star Wars: Live-Action Ezra Bridger's New Powers Revealed by Rumor
Ezra Bridger may showcase some new Force powers in the upcoming Ahsoka series.
James Gunn's Rebooted DC Slate Could Have Shazam Movies, Says Director
The current Shazam films could be continued into James Gunn's new DCU.
How Many Post-Credit Scenes Are In Shazam 2 Fury of the Gods?
The number of post-credits scenes for the upcoming Shazam! Fury of the Gods film was revealed.
Disney+’s Mandalorian Crossover Event Gets Official Update
Dave Filoni recently talked about the possibility of a crossover event happening within the MandoVerse.
The Mandalorian Visits Iconic Anakin Skywalker Location In New Episode
A familiar location from the prequel trilogy appeared in Chapter 19 of The Mandalorian.
Book of Boba Fett Season 2: Lucasfilm Just Hinted at Renewal
Disney+'s The Book of Boba Fett may be receiving a Season 2 at some point in the future.
Charlie Cox's Next Key Marvel Role BEFORE Daredevil Reboot Revealed
Charlie Cox will reportedly appear as Daredevil prior to his own Disney+ show.
The Mandalorian’s Mythosaur Explained: 5 Major Implications for Season 3
The inclusion of the Mythosaur in Chapter 18 of The Mandalorian could affect the rest of Season 3 in a big way.
Captain Marvel Producer Defends Lack of Male Romance
A Captain Marvel producer explained why Carol Danvers had no romantic male partner in her MCU film.
The Mandalorian Star Reveals If Bo-Katan Will Fight Mando
Bo-Katan Kryze actress Katee Sackhoff explained her character's current state of mind in The Mandalorian, specifically regarding Din Djarin.
Marvel Studios Just Unveiled a Brand-New Superhero for the MCU
A brand new original MCU superhero was revealed thanks to a recent Funko announcement.
Ant-Man 3 Producer Clears Confusion on Kang's Death
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania producer Stephen Broussard explained Kang the Conqueror's death.
Why Gina Carano’s Mandalorian Character May Be Recast
With Season 3 of The Mandalorian now in full swing, the character of Cara Dune may be recast.
Marvel Confirms Jonathan Majors’ Next Appearance in the MCU
The next time Jonathan Majors will appear as Kang the Conqueror was recently revealed.
The Mandalorian Season 3 Premiere Secretly Sets Up Cobb Vanth’s Return (Theory)
The Season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian may have set up how Cobb Vanth will return.
Marvel Studios Celebrates 15th Anniversary With New MCU Collection
Marvel officially announced that new editions of concept art books for the Infinity Saga will be released.