Russ Milheim is the Industry Relations Coordinator at The Direct. On top of utilizing his expertise on the many corners of today’s entertainment to cover the latest news and theories, he establishes and maintains communication and relations between the outlet and the many studio and talent representatives.
Prior to his time here, Russ wrote for The Game of Nerds. From there, he then joined the team at The Direct in 2021 as a writer for the PlayStation side of the website. However, it didn’t take long for his reporting to expand quickly to everything the site covers.
You can follow Russ on Twitter (@RussMilheim) to stay up-to-date with his latest opinionated thoughts and ideas on Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Gaming, and everything in between.
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Russ Milheim's Latest The Direct Articles
Late Night With the Devil Plot Explained: The True Meaning of the Movie
Be careful what you wish for, because it might just end up involving a demon from hell.
Halo Season 2 Episode 8 Explained: The Meaning of the Story & Ending
Who are the flood, and what exactly was Master Chief talking to in the Season 2 finale of Halo?
X-Men '97 Episode List on Disney+ (Confirmed)
Here are all the confirmed episodes of the X-Men's latest series, including a historic three-parter.
Alien Romulus: First Plot Details Get Officially Revealed by Studio
Looks like the franchise is set to get cozy in a derilict space station.
Will The Lego Movie 3 Happen? Franchise Director Responds (Exclusive)
Will audiences get another inventivestory focused on everyone's favorite building-blocks?
Invincible Producer Teases Omni-Man's Upcoming Redemption Arc (Exclusive)
Can audiences forgive and forget what Nolan Grayson did on Earth?
Why Is Godzilla Pink In New 2024 Movie?
Godzilla is sporting a vibrant, loud new design in his next upcoming appearance.
Fallout: New Details on Ella Purnell's Lucy Revealed by Actress
Ella Purnell shared some new information about her vault dweller in Amazon Studios' upcoming Fallout adaptation.
Arthur the King Director Talks the 'True Story' & Working With Mark Wahlberg
Director Simon Cellan Jones talked about working with mankind's best friend.
Kung Fu Panda 5 Gets Hopeful Update from Franchise Director (Exclusive)
Will the story of Jack Black's Kung Fu Panda franchise continue beyond its fourth film?
Snack Shack: How the Movie Takes a Nostalgic Trip to the '90s, Explained by Director (Exclusive)
What is more '90s than taking over a Snack Shack at the local pool?
Invincible Season 2 Part 2 Release Delay Explained by Producer (Exclusive)
Invincible showrunner Simon Racioppa explained the big Season 2 delay.
Avatar Netflix Season 2: Dallas Liu Reveals His Big Hopes for Upcoming Episodes (Exclusive)
Dallas Liu has a couple things he wants to see in a hypothetical Season 2 and beyond.
Kung Fu Panda 4: Why the Furious Five Are Missing, Explained by Director (Exclusive)
There is a specific reason why the Furious Five was absent from the latest Kung Fu Panda movie.
Avatar Star Dallas Liu Explains Zuko & Katara's Rivalry In Live-Action Show (Exclusive)
While Zuko might have some tunnel vision for the Avatar, that doesn't keep him from forming a budding rivalry with Katara.
Is The Strangers a True Story? What's Real vs. Fake from Inspired Events
"Based on a true story" might not be accurate for the new 2024 The Strangers movie.
The Boys Season 4 Announces Its 15 Main Actors
The Boys Season 4 will feature all these characters when the show starts airing.
Kung Fu Panda 4: Mr. Beast's Special Cameo Explained
Mr. Beast is in Kung Fu Panda 4, but don't be surprised if you missed him.
Damsel Movie's Alternate Ending Revealed by Netflix Star (Exclusive)
Things could have looked very different at the end of Netflix's Damsel movie.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew's Release Gets Promising Update from Star (Exclusive)
This is when at least one star of Skeleton Crew thinks the world will see the show.
Shogun Stars Anna Sawai & Cosmo Jarvis Talk On-Screen Relationship & Favorite Moments (Exclusive)
The chemistry between Anna Sawai and Cosmo Jarvis is palpable in FX's Shogun.
Is a New Exorcist Movie Happening? Producer Shares Promising Update (Exclusive)
The Exorcist: Deceiver might have been taken off the schedule, but rest assured, it's still happening.
Avatar: Zuko’s Live-Action Vs. Animation Changes Explained by Star (Exclusive)
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender is fairly accurate compared to the animated series, but there are changes, too.
Imaginary Filmmakers Reveal Similar Horror Movies & Inspirations (Exclusive)
On the red carpet for Imaginary, the stars and filmmakers of the new horror film talked about Chauncey's big debut.
The Boys Season 4 Release Date Schedule of Episodes (Confirmed)
Fans can finally see what's next for Homelander and Butcher in just a few short months.
MCU: Scarlet Scarab's Costume Almost Looked WAY Different (Photos)
The costume for May Calamawy's Layla El-Faouly could have been drastically different.
Avatar: Moon Spirit's Live-Action Vs. Animation Key Difference Explained
No, fans are not forgetting something—but the new Netflix show, on the other hand, did.
Avatar Netflix DP Reveals Why Firebenders Were So Hard to Bring to Life (Exclusive)
It turns out that fire was the hardest element to pull off in the latest live-action adaptation.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Live-Action CGI Vs. Practical Effects Revealed by DP (Exclusive)
The director of photography for Avatar: The Last Airbender spoke about how the production balanced VFX and practical effects.
Code 8 Part 2 Star Alex Mallari Junior Discusses Those K9 Cops, His Villain Role & More (Exclusive)
Code 8 star Alex Mallari Jr. spoke to The Direct about becoming villain number one and how they filmed those K9 units.
Shogun: What Is a Fief? Meaning In the Show, Explained
Do not worry Shogun fans—not everyone knows what a Fief is.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3's New Team Dynamic Explained by Producers (Exclusive)
The Bad Batch Season 3 offers some drastic changes for the series compared to previous seasons.
Avatar: Princess Yue’s Live-Action Vs. Animation Differences Explained
Princess Yue is, for better or worse, different than her original animated counterpart in several ways.
The Amazing Digital Circus Episode 2 Release Gets Exciting Announcement
Get ready for another trip to the wildly wacky and abstract world of The Amazing Digital Circus.
Will Shogun Season 2 Happen? Producers Address Series' Potential Future (Exclusive)
After watching FX's Shogun, audiences are undoubtedly going to be begging for more.
'Deadpool & Wolverine' Will Be Missing 3 Main Characters from the First Two Movies
There may be a lot of returning faces in Deadpool 3, but some notable characters will (supposedly) be absent.
2024 Planet of the Apes Trailer Confirms Movie's Major Tie to James Franco Character
James Franco's character hasn't been seen since the 2011 movie, but his character's influence is still being felt.
All of Us Strangers Twist Ending Explained
Here's what that big last-minute twist was, what the final shot meant, and the general point of the movie.
James Gunn's Superman Movie: First Look at Logo Possibly Revealed (Photo)
While an 'S' is an 'S', Superman always manages to switch it up.
Borderlands: Who Is Cate Blanchett's Lilith? Movie vs. Game Character Differences Explained
The new Borderlands trailer showed off the iconic Siren, Lilith—but with some changes.