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
Wish: Disney's Asha Vs. Other Princesses: Differences Explained by Director (Exclusive)
How exactly does Ariana DeBose's Asha differ from other Disney heroes?
Disney Pressured Marvel to Announce These TWO Phase 6 Movies (Report)
These two MCU films were announced long before they were ready to be.
Hunger Games 2023 Vs. Original Movies: Differences Revealed by Franchise DP (Exclusive)
How exactly will the new Hunger Games movie differ from the original series with Jennifer Lawrence?
Will WandaVision Season 2 Happen? Director Gives Update (Exclusive)
WandaVision Director Matt Shakman has his doubts that a Season 2 will ever materialize.
DC Might've Just Spoiled James Gunn's Superman Movie Villain
Fans might be able to look forward to Brainiac being the villain of the upcoming Superman reboot.
Sydney Sweeney's Marvel Superhero FINALLY Gets Confirmed
Sydney Sweeney's role in Sony's upcoming Madame Web movie just finally got confirmed.
Sydney Sweeney Reportedly Cast as Spider-Woman
Sydney Sweetney is rumored to be playing Spider-Woman in Sony Picture’s upcoming Madame Web film.
Olivia Wilde’s Marvel Movie Gets Brief Update Following Director Controversy
Olivia Wilde’s rumored Spider-Woman movie has gotten a new update.
New Madame Web Set Photos Reveal Spider-Man-Inspired Villain Costume
New Madame Web set photos gave audiences a glimpse at a strange new costume.
Marvel’s Madame Web Movie Leak Gets Debunked by Lead Actress
A previously discovered logo for Sony's upcoming Madame Web has turned out not to be an official one.
How Apple Gave Godzilla His Own Show on a TV Budget (Exclusive)
Apple TV+ managed to get a blockbuster-quality Godzilla in its upcoming series, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.
Goosebumps 2023 Finale Clip Reveals Slappy's Secret Origin (Exclusive)
The Direct is happy to exclusively share a clip from the upcoming Goosebumps season finale.
Disney Eyeing More 2D Animated Movies In Its Future (Exclusive)
With Disney Animation's Wish on the horizon, the studio delved into how it may go back to its 2D roots.
Marvel Admits It Made a Mistake With 1 Thor Line In Avengers: Infinity War
A key moment for Thor in Avengers: Infinity War is actually a continuity hiccup.
New Hunger Games 2023 Review: Is It Better Than the Originals?
Another entry in the Huner Games has arrived, but does it live up to the lofty expectations set by its predecessors.
Killers of the Flower Moon's Budget Constraints Improved This 1 Scene (Exclusive)
The SFX supervisor for Killers of the Flower Moon shared how the movie benefitted from budget constraints.
Will Upload Season 4 Happen? Director Responds (Exclusive)
So, what exactly are the odds that Upload gets a fourth season?
Upload Season 3 Ending Cliffhanger Explained by Director (Exclusive)
Upload's third season just ended on one of the biggest cliffhangers in the show's history.
FNAF Movie Producer Confirms What We All Suspected About Bonnie's Appearance
There's been a debate for years regarding the actual color of Freddy's bandmate Bonnie.
The Marvels: 9 Biggest Spoilers Explained
Here are all the biggest spoilers gifted to fans thanks to the new MCU movie.
Marvel Admits It Made a Mistake With Donald Glover's MCU Introduction
The new Marvel Studios Timeline book sheds some light on a small continuity hiccup.
My Adventures With Superman Season 2's Big Twist Just Got Teased
Season 2 of the hit Max animated series might have a big twist in store for viewers.
FNAF Movie Director Sets the Record Straight on Mike & Vanessa's Ending
The ending of the FNAF film featured an interesting choice when it came to Mike and Vanessa.
Invincible Season 2 Episode 1 Opening Scene Explained
Let's talk about that insane opening sequence of Invincible Season 2.
Gen V Episode 8 Ending Explained: The Boys Season 4 Connections Revealed
Let's talk about Gen V's big finale and how crazy it was, including its The Boys tie-ins.
Why FNAF Movie's Foxy Animatronic Was an Issue on Set
The Foxy animatronic in the new FNAF movie proved to be quite a challenge to bring to life.
Marvel Admits It Messed Up 1 Wanda Detail In WandaVision Episode 5
Marvel Studios' new timeline book called out a mistake in 2021's WandaVision.
Gen V's Big Homelander Twist Explained
Gen V offered audiences a big Homelander twist, so here's what exactly happened.
FNAF Movie Makes 4 Key Changes to Vanessa from the Game
Here are the main changes the FNAF movie made for Vanessa's character compared to her video game counterpart.
Marvel Might've Just Spoiled Thanos' MCU Return In Latest Trailer
Is Josh Brolin’s Thanos set to return sooner than anyone expected?
Disney+ Is Stepping Away from Marvel Limited Series TV Shows (Report)
Marvel Studios' streaming plan is going to include giving their projects multiple seasons from here on out.
Stranger Things Season 5 Cast: Every Actor & Character Expected to Appear
Here's all the characters who fans can expect to appear in the Netflix show's final season.
Venom 3 Gets Concerning Release Update (Report)
The upcoming Venom 3 sequel just got a worrying release update.
FNAF Movie: All 11 Characters from the Game Who Appear
Here is everyone from the original video games who appear in the new movie.
FNAF Movie: 6 Biggest Spoilers Explained
Let's breakdown some of the biggest spoilers from the Five Nights at Freddy's movie.
First Clip from The Marvels Reveals What Happens After Ms. Marvels' Post-Credits Twist
After over a year, fans now know what transpires right after the post credits scene of Ms. Marvel's finale.
The U.S. Military Censored 1 Iron Man Line from the First Movie
Thanks to the US Military, one line in the original Iron Man movie was censored.
Marvel Studios Just Hired the MCU's First-Ever Showrunner
Daredevil: Born Again just made history at Marvel Studios.
Disney+'s Moon Knight Reveals Stunning New Poster Amid Season 2 Fan Campaign
A new poster for Moon Knight just got revealed, prompting fans to remind Marvel about how much they want another season with Marc Spector.
Gen V: Jordan Li's Confusing Powers Explained
So what exactly are Jordan Li's powers in The Boys spinoff Gen V?