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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Minecraft Movie: All 8 Popcorn Buckets Ranked Best to Worst — Chicken Jockey, TNT, Sheep & More
Theater chains have come out with A LOT of popcorn buckets for the Minecraft Movie, but only one can reign supreme.
1923: How Whitfield 'Killed' Alex Dutton In Season 2, Explained
Spencer Dutton claimed that Donald Whitfield killed Alexandra in 1923, but those characters never even met...
Spencer Dutton's Family Tree & His Sons Explained: What Happened to His Relatives After 1923
The Dutton family tree (particularly regarding Spencer) got a lot more confusing in the 1923 series finale.
Tom Holland Announces Huge Spider-Man 4: Brand New Day Movie Reveal
Spider-Man 4 is officially on the way with Tom Holland reprising his role as Peter Parker.
Star Wars Just Unveiled Its 16th Inquisitor on New Disney+ Show
Fans will be introduced to yet another Inquisitor in Tales of the Underworld.
Avengers: Doomsday Actor Won’t Reveal Which MCU Character He’s Playing
One Avengers: Doomsday actor teased that he may not be reprising his normal role.
Million Dollar Secret Netflix Spoilers: Who Wins? These 2 Contestants Have Already Been Teased as the Winner, According to Fans
Some fans believe they already know who will win Million Dollar Secret based on statistics.
1923 Season 2 Episode 7 Spoilers: Here's What Has Leaked About the Finale
Fans may already know what will happen in the 1923 Season 2 (and series) finale.
Raising Kanan May Have Just Confirmed Famous' Unfortunate Fate
A Raising Kanan episode description may have revealed what happened to Famous.
The Lady's Companion Season 2 Gets Exciting Update from Netflix Series Creator
According to creator Gema R. Neira, fans can expect to see a second season of The Lady's Companion.
All American Season 7 Accidentally Spoils Major Spencer Twist In Upcoming Episode
All American revealed the surprising return of one major character in a spoilery way.
First Details on Sadie Sink's MCU Character Revealed Online (Report)
Fans now know a little about Sadie Sink's character in Spider-Man 4 and the MCU.
Chris Pratt Has Now Been Replaced In This Highly-Anticipated Action Movie
Chris Pratt has been replaced by an up-and-coming A-lister for Taylor Sheridan's next movie.
Avengers Doomsday: Tom Hiddleston's Vital Loki Role Details Revealed
Loki will reportedly be the most important character in Avengers: Doomsday.
Snow White 2025 Seven Dwarfs Cast: Live-Action vs Cartoon Photo Comparison
Disney's iconic Seven Dwarfs are brought to life in the upcoming Snow White remake.
1923 Season 2 Spoilers: Here's What to Expect from the Final Episodes
1923 Season 2 could disappoint fans with the way the series will reportedly come to a close.
Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Set Photos Reveal Karen Page’s New Look
Karen Page actress Deborah Ann Woll was spotted with some vibrant hair on Daredevil's Season 2 set.
This New 'Jon Snow' TV Show Poster That Promises a Season 1 for the Game of Thrones Spin-off Series Is Lying to You
A poster for a supposed Jon Snow TV show recently surfaced on social media.
1923 Season 2: Will Alexandra Make It to Montana? Julia Schlaepfer Admits She Knew the Answer Long Before Filming: 'It’s So Beautiful'
Alexandra actress Julia Schlaepfer found out her character's fate before 1923 Season 2 even began filming.
Yellowstone Fans Will Love This 92% Rated Taylor Sheridan Movie That Just Released on Netflix
Netflix just added one of Taylor Sheridan's most highly-rated projects to its library.
CBS Confirms Remy's Fate on FBI: Most Wanted Amid Exit Claims
Some are concerned about Remy's future on FBI: Most Wanted after the character's recent absence.
Fan-Favorite Avengers Actor Casts Doubt on Ever Returning to the MCU
One of the MCU's biggest actors claims they will never return to the franchise.
Fire Country Season 3 Confirms 1 Key Character May Not Survive
Many are worried that a prominent character could be killed off soon in Fire Country.
The Age of Disclosure Documentary's Release Gets Unfortunate Update
Many thought The Age of Disclosure was coming out very soon, but that proved to not be true.
Tracker Season 2's Controversial Bobby Decision Just Broke a Discouraging Record
An important piece of Tracker was still missing in the latest episode.
The Rookie Season 7 Episode 9 Release Date Confirmed by ABC After Irritating Gap Week
The Rookie took a bit of a break following Season 7, Episode 8, but it is coming back soon.
House of The Dragon Showrunner Confirms Season 3 Will Cover 4 Major Events From Books
Fans will see some important moments from Fire & Blood in House of the Dragon Season 3.
Invincible vs Conquest Fight Finally Gives Walking Dead Fans the Rematch They’ve Been Waiting For
The Walking Dead fans are uniting to support Invincible in his coming fight with Conquest.
Yellowstone Spin-Off Guide: Where To Watch & Stream Every Sheridan-Verse TV Series
Taylor Sheridan is the mastermind behind some of TV's biggest projects, and here's where you can watch them.
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live Season 2 Gets Official Update (Exclusive)
Following a successful first season, many want to see The Ones Who Live return for Season 2.
Paramount+ Confirms Zane's Fate In 1923 Season 2 Amid Exit Concerns
1923 made it seem like fans have seen the last of Zane, but that may not be the case.
Marvel Studios Says Goodbye to 'What If' Show's Best Character
What If...? Season 3 gave fans an insane revelation regarding Doctor Strange Supreme.
Cobra Kai Pays Tribute to Miguel with 2 Epic New Videos
The new karate kid has been cemented into Cobra Kai history by the show's social media account.
Tom Holland’s MCU Spider-Man Contract Gets Clarified By Marvel Boss
Tom Holland can't legally appear in some MCU projects, specifically one upcoming show.
Who Is Aminah Nieves? 5 Things to Know About 1923's Teonna Rainwater Cast Member
Aminah Nieves is commanding attention from 1923 fans after her appearance in the new season.
Here's Why Nosferatu Wants Ellen So Much In New 'Nosferatu' Movie
Count Orlok made sure he got Ellen by any means necessary, but many do not know exactly why he wanted her.
Stranger Things 5 Cast Reveal Teases Major Character’s Fate
One main character's fate is no longer up in the air for Stranger Things Season 5.
Elizabeth Olsen's 2025 Scarlet Witch Return Is Now Confirmed - But There's One Unexpected Twist
Most of the time, actors don't talk about upcoming projects because of legal reasons, but not Elizabeth Olsen.
2025 Superman Movie Gets Worrying Update About Its Humor
Some fans may not be too pleased to hear about the amount of humor in James Gunn's Superman.
Ginny and Georgia Season 3: All Confirmed Details & Everything We Know
Ginny & Georgia Season 3 is just around the corner and fans already know some details about it.