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
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.
MCU: Doctor Strange Restricted Moon Knight's VFX In 1 Key Way
Everyone's favorite Sorcerer Supreme inadvertently changed how Moon Knight's portal looked in the Disney+ series.
Shogun Show Vs. Book Differences Explained by Producer (Exclusive)
FX's new Shogun series will be faithful to the source material but not entirely married to it.
Who Is Shimo? Godzilla x Kong Villain Explained
This Titan was only barely glimpsed in the latest trailer, but they'll be a passive threat to both Godzilla and Kong.
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Star Explains 'Very Special' Season 2 Experience (Exclusive)
Libe Barer, who voices Casey in the Moon Girl animated series, spoke with The Direct about Season 2.
JLo's This Is Me Now Cast: Photos of 19 Celebs & Actors In New Musical Movie
Jennifer Lopez just released her new album in the form of an experimental visual narrative story.
First Reviews for Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender: Critics Share Mixed Reactions
Reception to the new Avatar: The Last Airbender adaptation on Netflix seems to be a bit lukewarm.
Disney+ X-Men Reboot Release Date Finally Gets Announced
After years and years of waiting, fans finally know when they'll reunited with the animated X-Men.
Star Wars Producers Tease More Asajj Ventress Appearances After The Bad Batch (Exclusive)
Asajj Ventress' return from the dead could continue after The Bad Batch is done.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith Showrunner Confirms What We All Suspected About the Ending
The ending of Season 1 was meant to be exactly what it is.
Quantum Leap: Who Is Matt Dale? Special Tribute Explained
The latest episode of Quantum Leap included a tribute honoring a member of the show's family.
Is Netflix's Damsel Based on a Book? Movie Story Explained
Millie Bobby Brown's newest Netflix movie can already be read at home—but which is based on the other?
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Season 3 Gets Hopeful Update from Producers (Exclusive)
The producers behind Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur just confirmed that they already have a plan for more stories with Lunella.
Tiger's Apprentice Stars Brandon Soo Hoo & Leah Lewis Reveal the Best Parts of the Movie (Exclusive)
The stars of Tiger's Apprentice spoke about what makes the film unique.
Argylle Director Confirms What We All Suspected About the Twist Ending
While it may not have been apparent, there was meaning behind Henry Cavill's surprise scene at the end of Argylle.
Deadpool 3: Vanessa's Return After On-Screen Death, Explained
Yes, Morena Baccarin's Vanessa died in Deadpool 2—but also, she didn't.
Deadpool 3's TVA & Loki Connections Explained
The Multiverse-traversing organization first introduced in Loki just shook hands with Deadpool himself.
Secret Invasion Star Kingsley Ben-Adir Explains How He Handles Criticism of His Work (Exclusive)
Secret Invasion's Kingsley Ben-Adir doesn't let negative reception get him down.
Will Elemental 2 Happen? Ember Star Responds (Exclusive)
Leah Lewis shares how she feels about possibly reigniting her Elemental flame once again.
The Marvels' Box Office Failure Proves the 1 Biggest Problem With the MCU
The MCU has a massive problem, and it has nothing to do with superhero fatigue.
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.
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.