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
Smile 2 Movie Actors Explain How Scary the Sequel Is (Exclusive)
The Smiling Demon is back to terrorize another poor soul, this time a pop superstar.
Rumours Movie's G7 Real-Life & True Story Inspirations Addressed by Filmmakers (Exclusive)
Cate Blanchett's latest film is a wild ride riffing off of the G7 summit as they draft a statement.
Hysteria! Season 2 & Series Future Plans Addressed by Creator (Exclusive)
Hysteria! may only be just about to start, but Matthew Scott Kane has grand plans for its story.
Inside Out 2 Almost Had a Very Different Villain (Exclusive)
Anxiety was the big bad in Inside Out 2, but she wasn't always causing chaos alone.
Saturday Night Movie Writer Confirms Lorne Michaels 'Had No Creative Control' (Exclusive)
Saturday Night is a chaotic, fictionally sythentized narrative following SNL's first live show.
Terrifier 4 Status & Story Hopes Shared by Franchise Stars (Exclusive)
Terrifier leaves Art in a whole new place, one that could make him far more dangerous.
Max Just Removed 7 Beloved Shows In Massive Purge
Audiences need to grab another streaming service to watch these seven fan-favorite shows.
Terrifier 3 Movie Opening Scene Spoilers - Full Footage Description & Details
Art the Clown's latest adventure starts with a sadistic and brutal Christmas opening.
Caddo Lake Movie Twists & Ending Explained by Directors
Caddo Lake has a tragic ending, but was it always set to go so poorly for [SPOILER]?
Upcoming Ghostbusters Movies Get Official New Development Update from Director (Exclusive)
Frozen Empire was not the end, more Ghostbusters movies will be coming to the big screen.
Meet Bloo, the New Mascot for Thrilljoy Collectibles (Exclusive)
Thrilljoy is a new line of collectibles made for the fans and led by a new lovable mascot, Bloo.
Terrifier 3 Movie Spoilers & Full Plot Summary
Art the Clown is once again up to no good as a new rampage from the sadistic killer begins.
Why Sofia Falcone Was In Arkham In The Penguin, Explained
Audiences knew Sofia Falcone was in Arkham Asylum, but the why behind it was a mystery.
The Rings of Power Season 3: Sauron Actor Reveals What Could be Next for His Villain
Sauron has been going all out this season, and the final finally shows his darkest side yet.
Tell Me Lies Season 3 Status Gets Official Update from Showrunner
Tell Me Lies isn't yet renewed for a Season 3, but the odds are looking good.
Giancarlo Esposito Teases Moff Gideon's Resurrection After Villain's Recent 'Death'
Moff Gideon seemingly died at the end of The Mandalorian Season 3, but it might not stick.
The Witcher Season 4 Release Status Addressed by Lead Star (Exclusive)
Liam Hemsworth's debut in The Witcher Season 4 is still some ways off.
Marvel Exec Confirms What We Feared About Elizabeth Olsen's MCU Fate
Don't expect to see the Scarlet Witch in action anytime soon––after all, she's dead.
The Rings of Power Star Explains Why [SPOILERS] Wears the Ring In Season 2 Finale
After fighting so hard to avoid putting on one of the Elven Rings of power, Elrond finally does it.
Monster Summer: Star Julian Lerner Braves Knott's Scary Farm to Promote New Film (Exclusive)
Julian Lerner stars in the spooky new adventure Monster Summer, but did it prepare him for Knotts?
What Happened to Lottie In Yellowjackets: What Is Wrong With Her?
There is a lot going on with Lottie, and it makes many of the other characters uneasy.
The 4:30 Movie: Kevin Smith Talks About How the Streaming Generation Might Relate To His Latest Film
Many younger folk don't go to the movie theaters as often as audiences once did.
Apartment 7A Movie's Continuity With Rosemary's Baby Explained by Writers (Exclusive)
Sure, Rosemary's Baby is a horror class––but this spin-off exists for a good reason.
Monster Summer 2024 Movie Cast Talks Spooky Themes, The Goonies Influences, Mel Gibson & More
Monster Summer may be a family adventure for the whole family, but it's still plenty spooky.
Terrifier 3 Star Draws the Line for Art the Clown's Heinous Acts (Exclusive)
Art the Clown has ripped people apart, killed children, and more––but there is something he will not do.
The Spiderwick Chronicles Season 2 Release Status Addressed by Actor Noah Cottrell
Fans hoping to see more of Roku's recent adaptation are still waiting for Season 2.
Ben Affleck's The Accountant 2 Sequel Will 'Blow People Away', Promises Star (Exclusive)
Cynthia Addai-Robinson teases that the long awaited sequel will be worth the wait.
Azrael 2024 Ending Explained: Who Was That Baby? Director & Writer Offer Insights
Something was born at the end of Azrael, but it certainly wasn't human.
Disney's Zombies 4 Movie Gets Release Window from Star (Exclusive)
The fourth installment of the beloved Zombies series is set to release next year, but when?
Azrael 2024 Movie's Monster Twist Explained by Director (Exclusive)
While they might come off as zombies, their true nature is a little more complicated than that.
'She Taught Love' Actors Explain What Makes This Movie's Love Story So Special
She Taught Love sticks out from all the other love stories in a mirad of ways.
Stranger Things Season 5 Release Plan Gets Confirmed by Star (Exclusive)
Fans won't need to wait until 2026 to see the end of Hawkins' story on Netflix.
DC's Hitman Superhero TV Show: First Details on Scrapped Series (Exclusive)
Once upon a time, there could have been a unique DC Comics series on Syfy.
Colin Farrell Reveals What Caused The Penguin to Become Such a Terrible Person
Ever wonder why The Penguin is such a terrible person? It takes a lot to get someone so low.
Teacup: Showrunner Did Not Stick to the Original Book, but His Changes Were Embraced by the Author
Teacup is based on a 1988 science fiction book, but don't expect too many similarities.
Six Flags Magic Mountain: All Fright Fest Extreme 2024 Mazes Ranked (Photos)
Six Flags has Saw, Conjuring, Stranger Things, and more this year––but are they any good?
Disney+ Purged John Stamos' Big Shot; Showrunner Speaks Out: 'I Hated It' (Exclusive)
Big Shot was removed from Disney+ in 2023, and its creator wasn't a fan.
The 12 Biggest LEGO Castle Sets Ever Released
For LEGO fans who love a set with presence, here are twelve that fulfill that need.
Kaos: How Caeneus' Trans Journey Empowered Netflix Star Misia Butler (Exclusive)
Caeneus is one of the best characters in Kaos, and his story completely unique to the show.
The Rings of Power: Lloyd Owen on Elendil's Broken Family, Teases Isildur Reunion (Exclusive)
Elendil's has quite the family drama, with one daughter rebelling and his son believed to be dead.