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
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Cast & Characters In Live-Action Show (Photos)
Here are all the actors and characters who will be appearing in the upcoming live-action adaptation of the classic animated series.
Marvel Reveals 1 Upcoming MCU Show Where Anthony Mackie's New Cap Will Appear
Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson is again donning the shield before Captain America: Brave New World.
Revolver Movie Plot Explained: The True Meaning of the Film
After watching Guy Ritchie's 2005 movie, viewers might be looking for an explanation—and possibly a drink to go along with it.
Kingsley Ben-Adir Reveals the Secrets to Playing Bob Marley (Exclusive)
Kingsley Ben-Adir talked with The Direct about how he brought one of the world's most iconic smiles to life.
Who Is Kate Kennedy? 4 Things to Know About Halo Star
Here's a handful of things to know about the woman bringing Spartan 125 to life in Paramount+'s Halo series.
Hazbin Hotel Season 2: Alastor Actor Reveals His 1 Big Hope for New Episodes
The man behind Alastor himself revealed a hope he has for the next season of Hazbin Hotel.
X-Men Star Aaron Stanford Addresses Marvel Return Prospects (Exclusive)
Would Aaron Stanford be up for returning as the X-Men hero Pyro in the MCU?
Mr. and Mrs. Smith Season 2 Gets Hopeful Update from Showrunner (Exclusive)
Fans may be wondering if Donald Glover and Maya Erskine will return for another round of spy fun.
Madame Web Movie's Rumored Tobey Maguire Connection Get Addressed by New Director Comments
Madame Web's director gave her thoughts on the rumored connections to Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man in the film.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith: Who Is Michael S. Sloane? Tribute Explained
For those wondering who Michael S. Sloane is, he's the showrunner's late father.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith Show Vs. Movie Differences Explained by Producer (Exclusive)
The new Mr. & Mrs. Smith series is different than the 2005 film, but similar in one key way.
Argylle Movie Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)
These are all the characters and actors who fill up the fictional, and even more ficitonal worlds of Argylle.
Triangle Movie Plot Explained: The True Meaning of the Film
Triangle is a trippy film, and there's a lot to keep track of.
Percy Jackson's Finale Fight Almost Looked VERY Different (Exclusive)
The big fight scene with Ares and Percy could have looked very different.
Percy Jackson Star Wants This Actress to Play Thalia (Exclusive)
Aryan Samhadri, who portrays Grover in Percy Jackson and the Olympians, knows exactly who he would want to play Thalia, the daughter of Zeus.
Argylle Movie Spoilers & Twist Explained: Who Is the Real Agent Argylle?
Henry Cavill might be playing the ficitional version of the titular spy, but who is the real Agent Argylle?
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Season 2 Producers Talk Lunella Changes & Marvel Easter Eggs
Lunella Lafayette is back and she'll be entering a new status quo when Season 2 arrives.
Disney Confirms 4 Marvel Movies Releasing In 2025 Amid MCU Delays
Following some hefty delays, there are currently four Disney Marvel Studios films set to release in 2025.
Moon Girl Star Diamond White Talks MCU Appearance Prospects, Season 2 Challenges & More (Exclusive)
Diamond White dishes on who she would want to play Lunella Lafayette in the MCU one day.
The Postcard Killings Movie Ending Explained
The film's story follows the brutal killings of the Postcard Killers, but were the perps caught in the end?
Will Marvel's Echo Season 2 Happen? Series DP Responds
Kira Kelly, the cinematographer of Echo, offered her thoughts on if a Season 2 is the next step for Maya Lopez.
First Look at Deborah Ann Woll's Return In Daredevil's Disney+ Reboot (Photos)
Deborah Ann Woll and Elden Henson are finally returning as Foggy and Karen in Daredevil: Born Again.
Chucky Season 3 Part 2 Gets New Release Update (Official)
Fans might know when new episodes of Chucky will drop—but there’s a catch.
MCU Fan Spots Annoying Ms. Marvel Mistake In The Marvels (Photos)
The Marvels has a frustrating mistake pertaining to Iman Vellani's Kamala Khan.
The Florida Project Ending Explained: Disney World Meaning Revealed
Did the ending of The Florida Project actually happen, or was it in someone's imagination?
Will Brad Pitt Appear In New Mr. and Mrs. Smith Show? Producer Reveals the Answer
Can fans expect Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie to cameo in the upcoming Amazon Studios series?
Kung Fu Panda 4 Gets Unsurprising Rating
The fourth film in the series, starring Jack Black, just got a pretty unsurprising rating.
Will Ted Season 2 Happen? Lead Actor Shares Update (Exclusive)
Max Burkholder opened up to The Direct on whether he thinks Ted Season 2 might happen.
Hazbin Hotel Recasts Entire Cast With Hollywood Stars
Not all the cast of Hazbin Hotel is the same as it was for the original pilot back in 2019—but why?
New Bob Marley Movie Trailer Reveals the Untold Side of the Musician's Life (Video)
Bob Marley's story is being told in a brand new way, and tickets are now on sale.
Percy Jackson Show Removed 1 Key Grover Trait - Here's Why (Exclusive)
Grover's diet got a makeover for the new Percy Jackson Disney+ series.
Marvel's Echo Show: Sign Language Challenges Explained by Cinematographer (Exclusive)
Bringing American Sign Language into the MCU full-time was a unique challenge for the filmmakers of Disney+'s Echo.
Marvel Just Confirmed the First-Ever Canon Event in the MCU
Marvel Studio confirmed the first Canon Event on the MCU's timeline in a new book.
The Good Mother Movie Ending Explained
Who killed MIchael, and what's next for Hilary Swank is Marissa?
Percy Jackson Show DP Pierre Gill Reveals The Volume Challenges & Benefits (Exclusive)
Using The Volume isn't a walk in the park, and its something Percy Jackson used all throughout its production.
Marvel Studios' Echo: Historic Choctaw Scene & Secrets Revealed by DP (Exclusive)
The dawn of time was a major milestone for the MCU and the Choctaw Nation.
Self Reliance Movie Plot Explained: The True Meaning of the Film
Let's go through the plot of Jake Johnson's feature film directoral debut.
School Spirits Season 2 Story & Love Triangle Prospects Addressed by Kristian Ventura (Exclusive)
The School Spirits star commented on the possibility of a love triangle in Season 2 of the Paramount + series.
Poor Things Movie Apple Scene Explained
Let's talk about the apple scene in Emma Stone's recent film.
Self Reliance Movie Ending Explained
Here's a breakdown of what happened throughout Jake Johnson's Self Reliance.