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
Will Milo Manheim & Nell Verlaque Return For Thanksgiving 2 Movie? Lead Actors Respond (Exclusive)
Could Jessica and Ryan return for Eli Roth's Thanksgiving 2?
School Spirits Gets Season 2 Update From Milo Manheim (Exclusive)
Milo Manheim offered a brief but exciting update on the upcoming second season of School Spirits.
Finestkind Star Aaron Stanford Talks Jenna Ortega Scenes & Challenges on Set (Exclusive)
Finestkind's Aaron Stanford discussed the movie's unique challenges and a deleted scene featuring Jenne Ortega.
Scary Stories to Tell In the Dark 2 Movie Gets Promising Update from Star (Exclusive)
The star of Scary Stories to Tell In the Dark just gave a promising update for the long awaited sequel.
Disney+ Percy Jackson: Camp Half-Blood Cabins & Gods Explained by Designers (Exclusive)
The designers of the new Percy Jackson Disney+ show talked about the look of Camp Half-Blood and the Greek gods.
Will The Family Plan 2 Happen? Director Addresses Sequel Ideas (Exclusive)
Could Mark Wahlberg's new Apple TV+ movie see a sequel one day?
Why Mark Wahlberg Fought for 1 F-Bomb In The Family Plan (Exclusive)
Mark Wahlberg really wanted to be the one to drop the F-Bomb in his new PG-13 film.
School Spirits: Here's How Wally Died
Wally's death in School Spirits is a sad one. Here's how it all went down.
Percy Jackson Stars Tease Tunnel of Love Sequence In Disney+ Show
Walker Scobell and Leah Jeffries tease the show's take on the Tunnel of Love.
Marvel's What If Season 2 Historic Release Date Decision Explained by Director
The director of What If...? Season 2 explained why the show is releasing new episodes daily.
Peyton List's Voice Change In School Spirits Explained: Why She Sounds So Different
Does Peyton List sound a little different in School Spirits? Here's why.
The Family Plan Director Reveals How Mark Wahlberg & Michelle Monaghan Made the Movie Better
The Family Plan stars Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan contributed to the new Apple TV+ movie more than one may expect.
Uncharted 2 Movie Gets Exciting Update from Mark Wahlberg (Exclusive)
Nathan Drake's adventure just got an exciting update from Mark Wahlberg
School Spirits: Who Is Janet Hamilton, Explained
Who is the mysterious Janet in School Spirits, and how did she die?
Matt Smith Throws Shade at Game of Thrones' House Stark
House of the Dragon's Matt Smith may have started a new Game of Thrones-related war.
Kiersey Clemons Is 'So Happy' to 'Move On' from The Flash After Troubled Production (Exclusive)
The Flash star Kiersey Clemons is happy to be trading in superheroes for monsters.
Ms. Marvel Star Reveals Her Tom Holland Spider-Man Crossover Hopes (Exclusive)
Iman Vellani revealed who she would want to see in the MCU while teasing who else Kamala Khan may be recruiting.
1 Stranger Things Star Casts Doubt on Their Season 5 Return
Speaking at LA Comic-Con, Stranger Things star Sean Astin revealed he doesn't think he will appear in Season 5.
School Spirits: Here's Who Killed Maddie
The mystery behind Maddie's death was given a shocking resolution in School Spirits' first season finale.
The Boys' Next Gen V Crossover Teased by Star
Leading cast members of The Boys tease a future Gen V crossover.
GTA 7 Trends Online Following Rockstar's New GTA 6 Trailer
The world is already talking about GTA 7 not long after GTA 6 got its first trailer.
Disney+ Just Abruptly Removed a Beloved Marvel Show
Spectacular Spider-Man just got taken off Disney+ without warning.
Ms. Marvel Season 2: Iman Vellani Reveals Her 1 Big Hope for Potential New Episodes
Iman Vellani shared who she hopes to see as the villain in a potential Ms. Marvel Season 2.
Star Wars: New Ezra Bridger Actor Purposefully Avoided Watching All of 'Rebels'
Turns out Eman Esfandi did not watch Star Wars: Rebels before bringing Ezra Bridger to life.
The Marvels' 5 Worst Plot Holes
Some parts of The Marvels' storyline could have used more explaining.
Florence Pugh Wanted to Avoid 1 ScarJo Black Widow Trend for Yelena
Florence Pugh was aiming to avoid one similarity to Natasha Romanoff's MCU costumes.
Bo-Katan Actress Expects Ahsoka Crossover In Live-Action (Exclusive)
Will Bo-Katan and Ahsoka ever cross paths in live action?
Disney+'s Marvel Zombies Show Gets Exciting Production Update from Star (Exclusive)
The Marvels star Iman Vellani gave a new update on her time on the upcoming animated Marvel Zombies series.
Code 8 Part 2 Gets Exciting Release Update from Robbie Amell (Exclusive)
Robbie Amell gave fans an update on his upcoming sequel, Code 8: Part II.
Ms. Marvel Star Explains How the MCU Can Reach Endgame-Level Hype Again (Exclusive)
The world doesn't see to be as excited for the MCU as they once were—how can Marvel Studios change that?
The Mandalorian Star Clarifies Bo-Katan & Din Djarin Romance Prospects (Exclusive)
Katee Sackhoff reveals if there was ever discussion about a romantic bond between Bo-Katan and Din Djarin.
Will Wish 2 Happen? Disney Director Responds (Exclusive)
Could the ending of Disney's Wish easily set up a sequel in the coming years?
Invincible S2: Omni-Man's Books Secret Explained
What exactly was Nolan talking about when he mentioned his books to Mark?
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Gets Hopeful Season 2 Update (Exclusive)
The upcoming Apple TV+ show just got a hopeful Season 2 update.
First Look at Joe Locke's MCU Character Revealed (Official)
Fans have their first look at Wiccan in Agatha: Darkhold Diaries.
Nicolas Cage Throws Shade at His Superman Cameo In The Flash Movie
Nicholas Cage offered some thoughts on his Superman cameo in The Flash.
Hunger Games 2023: Snow's Ending Twist Explained by DP (Exclusive)
The cinematographer behind The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes offered some thoughts about how they visually portrayed Snow's big break.
Disney Taking 'Very Cautious Approach' to AI for Animated Movies, Says Producer (Exclusive)
How will Disney Animation use AI in its future projects?
Goosebumps 2023 Season 2: Actor Reveals What May Happen In Potential New Episodes
The cast of Goosebumps shared their thoughts on the big season finale and what Season 2 might bring.
Katee Sackhoff Sets the Record Straight on The Mandalorian Replacement Rumors
Is Bo-Katan taking over for Din Djarin on Disney+'s The Mandalorian? The actress herself responded.