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
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.
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.
Will Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 Happen? Kiersey Clemons Teases What's Next
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters had an eventful ending—but what comes next for May?
Echo Ending & Post-Credits Scene Explained: Kingpin & Phase 5 Connections Revealed
The next step in Kingpin's journey was teed up at the end of Echo.
Echo's 6 Superpowers In the MCU and Marvel Comics, Explained
Maya Lopez's powerset has been greatly expanded thanks to her new Disney+ series.
Does Echo Appear In Marvel's Daredevil Show?
Does Charle Cox's Matt Murdock appear in Echo, and how does Alaqua Cox's character relate to Daredevil himself?
Here's Who Killed Echo's Father In the MCU
For those who might have forgotten, here is a little refresher on who killed Echo's dad.
LaKeith Stanfield Reveals Why The Book of Clarence Movie Will Surprise Skeptics (Exclusive)
LaKeith Stanfield, RJ Cyler, Anna Diop, and Jeymes Samuel talk about their new film, The Book of Clarence.
Marvel Director Explains Why 1 MCU Villain Is Getting Their Own Show
Marvel Director Sydney Freeland revealed why Echo is getting her own show.
Barry Keoghan Reveals His Least Favorite Saltburn Scene He Had to Film
Barry Keoghan was dreading one particular scene, and its not the one you think.
Ted TV Show Actor Reveals If Mark Wahlberg Helped Him Take Over as John Bennett (Exclusive)
Max Burkholder, the lead of Peacock's upcoming Ted series, admitted he was not able to reach out to Mark Wahlberg ahead of filming.
Fool Me Once: Is Joe Alive or Dead? Here's the Truth
This is what happed to Richard Armitage's Joe Burkett in Netflix's Fool Me Once.
Saltburn: Why Oliver Lies and Kills In the Movie
This is why Barry Keoghan's Oliver Quick lies and kills throughout Saltburn.
Marvel Studios Just Lost 1 Major MCU Superhero Actor
Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts just lost its Sentry actor, Steven Yeun.
Jacob Elordi Shares Blunt Response to Saltburn's Disgusting Bathtub Scene Reactions
The actor behind Felix Catton doesn’t know too much about those intense reactions to Oliver Quick’s bathtub drink.
Percy Jackson Producer Reveals Why the Show Makes 'A Million Changes' from the Book (Exclusive)
As accurate as the latest Disney+ show is, it still has a handful of changes to the source material.
Disney Confirms 4 New Star Wars Shows for 2024
Here are the four Star Wars shows fans can expect on Disney+ next year and what each is about.
Saltburn Movie: Here's How Felix Died
There's a lot to digust in Barry Keoghan's latest film, including an unexpected death.
Marvel What If Season 2 Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)
There are a lot of characters and actors joining the fun for Season 2.
Frozen 3's Story Will Be 'Amazing,' Promises Disney Producer (Exclusive)
A Disney Animation executive commented on the narrative potential upcoming Frozen threequel.
Reacher Actor Reveals the Real Reason for Season 2's Big Delay
Maria Sten revealed why the show's second season arrived so long after the first.
Moon Knight Director Confirms What We All Suspected About Jake Lockley's Secret
Mohamed Diab confirmed the truth about those blackouts that Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight character was dealing with.
Marvel's What If Season 2 Episode List (Confirmed)
Here are all the unique stories coming to the second season of What If...?
Marvel Director Reveals the Truth About That Missing 'What If' Episode
So why did that Gamora and Iron Man episode get delayed from Season 1 to Season 2?
How School Spirits' Twist Ending Sets Up Season 2
School Spirits Season 2 is going to be a wild ride following the setup from the first batch of episodes.
Monarch Episode 7 Twist Explained by Kiersey Clemons (Exclusive)
Episode 7 had a lot of reveals for Kiersey Clemons' May.
Them Season 2 Gets Official Release Window
The second season of Them has an official release window.
Rap Shit Season 3 Gets Promising Update from Producer
What are the odds that Max's Rap Shit gets a third season?
Nikita Revival Prospects Addressed by Star Aaron Stanford (Exclusive)
Aaron Stanford offered his thoughts on a potential Nikita revival in the future.
Percy Jackson's Show Changed 1 Thing About the Minotaur to Make Him Scarier (Exclusive)
The new Percy Jackson series wanted the Minotaur to be scarier than his previous iterations.