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 Stories
10 Rejected Designs for MCU's Green Goblin In Spider-Man: No Way Home (Photos)
A new art book for Spider-Man: No Way Home revealed new rejected designs for Green Goblin.
MCU: 4 Rejected Designs for Tom Holland's Final Suit In Spider-Man: No Way Home (Photos)
New images reveal a few designs for Peter Parker's latest Spidey suit that didn't make the cut.
Aquaman 2: First Look at Amber Heard's Mera Merch (Photo)
Fans now have their first look at Amber Heard's Mera in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
Beetlejuice 2 DP Teases the 'Brilliant Story' of Jenna Ortega Sequel (Exclusive)
The director of photography for Tim Burton's upcoming Beetlejuice sequel teased the Jenna Ortega movie.
'The Hype Begins': Deadpool Creator Celebrates Deadpool 3's Incoming First-Ever Funkos
Rob Liefeld once again teased Marvel Studios' upcoming film Deadpool 3.
Marvel Studios Announces The Watcher Actor's Return In Next MCU Show
The Watcher will be returning in an upcoming Marvel Studios project that isn't What If...?.
My Adventures With Superman Finale Twist Sets Up Season 2 Villains
The finale of My Adventure With Superman packed quite a punch for audiences as it set up Season 2.
New Data Reveals Ahsoka's Weak Viewership Vs. Star Wars' Other Shows
Ahsoka's viewership looks to be weaker than many other Star Wars Disney+ shows to date.
Disney+'s Ahsoka: All 10 Star Wars Rebels Characters Confirmed to Return In Show
Lucasfilms' Ahsoka Disney+ series is confirmed to bring at least 10 characters from Star Wars Rebels into live action.
Disney+'s Daredevil Reboot Gets Delayed Indefinitely (Report)
Daredevil: Born Again was just removed from Marvel Studios’ release calendar.
My Adventures With Superman's Big Lois Lane Twist Explained by Producer
The producer of My Adventures With Superman talked about how Lois Lane discovered Clark Kent's alter ego.
Is Sabine Wren Force-Sensitive? Ahsoka Show Drops Major Hint
The latest episode of Ahsoka offered up some answers about Sabine Wren's abilities with the force.
First Look at Harley Quinn's Child Revealed In New Season (Photos)
Yes, Harley Quinn really had a child, but it might not be what one expects.
Gran Turismo Editor Talks About How Editing and CGI Work Together to Make Movie Magic (Exclusive)
Gran Turismo needed more CGI than one might initially expect.
Gran Turismo Movie's Big Deleted Scene Revealed by Editor (Exclusive)
The editor for the Gran Turismo film shared details on a notable deleted scene from the video game adaptation.
Thor Cinematographer Explains All Those Dutch Angle Shots (Exclusive)
So why did 2011's original Thor film have all those Dutch angle shots?
My Adventures With Superman Spoils 1 Finale Twist In New Trailer
A big moment in My Adventures With Superman's finale was revealed thanks to a new teaser.
Drew Barrymore's Batman Character Just Made Her DC Return 28 Years Later (Photos)
Drew Barrymore's Batman character just made a surprising return after nearly three decades.
My Adventures With Superman Just Spoiled Lois Lane's Big Twist
My Adventures With Superman revealed its cards regarding a big twist for Lois Lane.
7 X-Men Movie Actors Most Likely to Return In Deadpool 3
Here are seven former X-Men who could easily return for Ryan Reynolds' first MCU film.
Joker Movies in Order: All 9 Appearances from Heath Ledger, Joaquin Phoenix & More
Here are all nine appearances from the Clown Prince of Crime at the movies.
Spider-Man 2 PS5 Gets Unsurprising Rating
Insomniac's Spider-Man 2 was just given an official ESRB rating.
Invasion Season 2 Cast, Characters & Actors
Here are all the characters and actors playing them for Season 2 of Apple TV+'s Invasion.
Ahsoka Just Recast These 4 Star Wars Rebels Actors
These four characters won't be portrayed by the same actors.
When Does Ahsoka Take Place on the Star Wars Timeline?
Fans got a clarification on where Ahsoka fits into the grand Star Wars timeline.
My Adventures With Superman Confirms Lois Lane's Age-Gap With Clark Kent
The age gap between Clark Kent and Lois Lane in their recent animated adventure is now known.
Batman's Reboot Movie Gets Unsurprising Casting Update from DC Boss
James Gunn offered a brief new update regarding his DCU's Batman.
New Photo Reveals Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie Prep Underway
The Five Nights at Freddy’s film adaptation is finally picking up steam.
Loki Season 2 Producer Reveals What Sylvie Does After Killing He Who Remains
Fans now finally know what Sylvie did moments after killing He Who Remains.
Invasion Season 2's Alien Attack Teased by Director (Exclusive)
Invasion director Alik Sakharov teased what fans can expect for Season 2 of the televison series.
Saw X Gets Record-Breaking Runtime
Saw X wil be the longest running entry in the entire franchise.
Blue Beetle 2 Sequel Will Happen Under One Condition, Says Director
Blue Beetle will need to meet this condition in order to get a sequel.
Ben Affleck's Batman Removal Rumor Gets Called Out by James Gunn
A false rumor claimed that James Gunn cut out a Ben Affleck voice cameo in Blue Beetle.
DC Just Broke a Bad 3-Movie Trend on Rotten Tomatoes
DC Studios finally released a DC Comics movie that isn't poorly rated on Rotten Tomatoes.
Blue Beetle Cast, Characters & Actors
Here's a comprehensive list of all the cast members and characters appearing in the upcoming Blue Beetle movie.
My Adventures With Superman Spoils Batman Character's Debut In New Trailer
DC's Caped Crusader might be on his way to join Lois, Jimmy, and Clark in future episodes of Supes' latest animated series.
Edgar Wright Didn't Want Other Marvel Characters In His Ant-Man Movie, Says Editor (Exclusive)
According to the editor of 2015's Ant-Man, Edgar Wright's version of the film didn't include other Marvel characters.
Agents of SHIELD's 8 Best MCU Crossover Moments
Here are the eight best MCU crossovers throughout Agents of SHIELD's run.
Marvel Race-Swapped Gemma Chan's Eternals Hero During Production (Photos)
The ethnicity of Sersi wasn't always going to fit Gemma Chan's Marvel Studios hero.
DC's Blue Beetle Movie Is an MCU-Like Crowd-Pleaser (Review)
Blue Beetle is a win for DC Studios, despite some its poorly executed villains.