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
Only 2 Avengers Actors Were Allowed to Read Infinity War's Full Script
Out of the hundreds of actors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, only two were given the full scripts for Avengers: Infinity War.
Goosebumps 2023 Cast, Characters, and Actors
Come discover the characters and actors who will be partaking in the newest Goosebumps reboot.
Sony Prevented 1 Spider-Man Villain from Appearing In No Way Home
One classic Spidey bad guy was specifically sidelined when No Way Home was brainstormed.
Disney Announces 5 Main Star Wars Actors for Next Show After Ahsoka
These five actors just got confirmed for the next Star Wars Disney+ series.
15 Best LEGO Star Wars Sets of the Disney Era, Ranked
Here are the best LEGO Star Wars sets from the franchise's recent history under Disney's care.
Detective Pikachu Director Shares 1 Regret from Pokémon Movie (Exclusive)
Rob Letterman didn't want more Pokemon to choose from. Instead, it was quite the opposite.
Gen V Episode 5: New Description Spoils What Happens After Big Ep. 4 Cliffhanger
A new description for Gen V's next episodes reveals what happened after the head-scratching conclusion to episode 4.
The Boys Season 4: Producer Addresses If More Spin-Off Shows Will Release After Fourth Season
Could The Boys see another spin-off series after its fourth season?
WandaVision's Agatha Spin-off: First Plot Synopsis Released Online
Fans now have a better idea of what Agatha Harkness will be up to when she returns to Disney+.
Marvel Studios' New Harry Osborn Actor Just Got Announced
The person who will be voicing the MCU's new Harry Osborn has been revealed.
Gen V Season 2 Gets Hopeful Update from Producer
Odds are looking good that The Boys spinoff, Gen V, will get another season.
New Goosebumps 2023: Slappy's Big Role Gets Teased by Producer (Exclusive)
The iconic talking dummy will be a big part of the upcoming Goosebumps series.
Gen V: All The Powers Ranked by Strength & Usefulness
Here are all of Gen V's new powers ranked according to how strong and helpful they are.
Invincible Season 2 Celebrates Incoming Release Date With New Video
The long wait for Invincible Season 2 is almost done—just one month to go.
Spider-Man 2 PS5 Reveals 5 New Suits for Miles Morales In Full (Photos)
Miles Morales gets some exciting new suits for Insomniac's upcoming Spider-Man 2.
Will Saw 11 Happen? Franchise Director Responds (Exclusive)
With the franchise now ten films deep, can that momentum continue?
Saw X Director Explains Avoidance of Jigsaw Movie Connections (Exclusive)
Fans shouldn't expect many connections to past movies like Jigsaw or Spiral in Saw X.
The Exorcist Believer: Cast, Characters, and Actors
Here's a comprehensive list of the cast and characters behind the new Exorcist movie.
Renslayer's Big Role In Loki Season 2 Teased by Producer
According to a producer behind Loki Season 2, Renslayer will have a big role in the upcoming episodes.
Loki: Ke Huy Quan's Ouroboros Backstory Revealed by Marvel Producer
A producer on Loki Season 2 revealed some fresh information about a new cast member of the series.
The Creator Movie Had to Cut Down These Heartbreaking Scenes (Exclusive)
The Creator used to feature a lot more of Joshua and Maya's relationship.
Warner Bros. Restricted My Adventures with Superman's Use of These 3 Characters
Restrictions from Warner Bros. led to some big Superman characters not being used in My Adventures With Superman's first season.
Saw X: Cast, Characters, and Actors
Here’s a comprehensive list of the actors and who they play in the latest Saw sequel.
Saw X's Historic Post-Credits Scene Decision Explained by Director (Exclusive)
Kevin Greutert offered his thoughts on that Saw X post-credit stinger.
The Creator Movie Includes a Secret Star Wars Cameo (Exclusive)
A Rogue One character made a secret appearance in Gareth Edwards' The Creator.
Saw X: Lionsgate Prevented 1 Trap from Appearing In the Movie (Exclusive)
There was one potential trap that Lionsgate said no to in the tenth Saw installment.
Disney Announces Chris Pine's New Villain Details
Chris Pine is the latest Disney villain in the studio's upcoming animated film, Wish.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Rejected These 10 Wild Designs for Lizard (Photos)
Curt Connors' monsterous alter ego almost looked very different in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Invincible Season 2 Gets Exciting Post-Credits Scenes Update from Creator
According to Invincibles' creator, every new episode of the show's second season will include a post-credits scene.
Ahsoka TV Show Makes 2 Major Changes to Ezra Bridger
Ezra Bridger had a couple of changes to his character since the last time viewers spent time with him.
The Creator 2: Sequel Prospects Addressed by Director (Exclusive)
Gareth Edward shared his thoughts on a possible sequel to his new movie.
Is Saw's John Kramer a Hero or a Villain? Franchise Director Responds (Exclusive)
Is the Jigsaw killer truly a villain, or a hero in disguise?
Mary Elizabeth Winstead Reveals the 1 Challenge of Playing Hera Syndulla
Bringing Hera Syndulla to life presented her actress with a unique challenge.
The Creator Movie: Cast, Characters, and Actors
Here’s a list of the key characters and actors in Gareth Edward’s new film.
Doctor Strange 2 Designer Calls Out 1 Major Continuity Issue With the First Movie
A change made for Multiverse of Madness directly conflicts with what the first movie established.
Invincible Season 2 - 8 Spoilery Scenes to Expect from the Comics
What big moments from the original comics could Invincible's second season bring to life?
The Marvels Gets Unsurprising Rating (Official)
The upcoming Captain Marvel sequel just got a rating that many expected.
Gen V: Cast, Characters & Actors
Here’s an extensive list of the characters and actors in The Boys' spinoff, Gen V.
Saw X Review: A Hard-Hitting, Bone-Breaking Sequel
Is the landmark tenth film in the long-running Saw franchise worth watching?
Disney Announces Evan Peters' Surprise Role In Next Movie
The cast of Disney's upcoming animated movie Wish will include Evan Peters.