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
Disney+ Announces Release Date for Secret Invasion Marvel Legends Episodes
Marvel Studios revealed when it will release new Legends episodes to prep viewers for Secret Invasion.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review: Why It's Worth Watching
Does Across the Spider-Verse live up to the insane expectations?
Daredevil's Karen Page Actress Shares Disappointing Update on Potential MCU Return
Deborah Ann Woll sharted a disappointing update on her possible return for Daredevil: Born Again.
Deadpool 3 Update May Spell Trouble for Ryan Reynolds' Sequel
A new update for Deadpool 3 paints a worrisome picture for the upcoming MCU film.
Marvel Announces Andy Samberg's Role in 2023 Movie
Marvel just announced Andy Samberg's role in an upcoming popular film.
Will Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 Happen? Director Shares Update
Obi-Wan Kenobi director responded to whether or not a second season of Obi-Wan Kenobi will happen.
Marvel Studios Had 1 Requirement for Nick Fury's 2023 Return, Reveals MCU Director
There's one thing that Marvel Studios required for Nick Fury's big MCU return.
Ben Affleck's Batman Gets Highlighted on The Flash Movie's New Poster
Ben Affleck's Batman might be a bigger part of The Flash than fans may think.
Spider-Man 2 PS5 Actor Teases Peter Parker's Addiction to Venom Symbiote In Sequel
Yuri Lowenthal just teased how the Symbiote will change Peter Parker in Spider-Man 2.
Scarlett Johansson Reveals Private Avengers Text Chain Messages Following Jeremy Renner Accident
Scarlet Johansson revealed how the secret Avengers group text chat reacted to Jeremy Renner's accident.
Marvel Reveals Exciting New Look at Emilia Clarke's MCU Character
A new teaser for Disney+ showcased fresh footage of Emilia Clarke in Secret Invasion.
Hugh Jackman's New Wolverine Facial Hair Revealed for MCU Debut (Photo)
Hugh Jackman's facial hair for Deadpool 3's Wolverine just got revealed.
Robert Downey Jr. Had Talks for Fantastic Four Role (Confirmed)
The director of Iron Man just confirmed that Robert Downey Jr. previously had talks for a key role in the Fantastic Four franchise.
The Flash Movie Footage Confirms Another Major Justice League Character's Return
The Flash just confirmed another returning character for Warner Bros.’ next DCU film.
Disney+’s Percy Jackson Producer Corrects False Report About Series Episode Count
A recent report regarding the episode count for the upcoming Percy Jackson Disney+ series was incorrect.
Disney+'s Ahsoka Actor Teases Ezra Bridger Mission In Live-Action Show
A star from the upcoming Ahsoka series teased the Ezra Bridger mission in the show's storyline.
Ant-Man 3's Nerfing of Jonathan Majors' Kang Unintentionally Hurts Avengers 5
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania's take on Kang the Conqueror might hurt the character's big spotlight in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
Charlize Theron Shares Skittish Response to Marvel Return Question
Charlize Theron was a little skittish when asked about a potential return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Doctor Strange's First Movie Removed This Important Death Scene
The 2016 Doctor Strange film had this key death scene taken out.
Star Wars Reveals Yoda's Dark Jedi Secret
One of the recent High Republic books revealed that Yoda kept a dangerous villain secret for quite some time.
James Gunn, Sick of All Those 'Bulls--t' DC Rumors, Announces New Debunking Plan
New DC Studios co-lead James Gunn is getting tired of all the 'bulls--t' DC rumors.
The Flash Movie: Tickets Release Date Revealed
Tickets for The Flash are set to go on sale in a matter of days.
James Gunn Reveals How Guardians 3's Villain Survives at the End
James Gunn confirmed how the High Evolutionary survived at the end of Guardians 3.
Captain America 4: First Look at Anthony Mackie In Action In New Cap Suit (Video)
A new set video from Captain America: New World Order shows Sam Wilson's new suit in (brief) action.
Disney+ Makes MCU History With Daredevil Casting Decision
Daredevil: Born Again will feature a director who will also join as an actor in a non-cameo role.
Ant-Man 3: Rejected Superhero Suits Revealed (Photo)
Some rejected suit designs from Quantumania made their way online.
Marvel Studios Releases Creepy New Trailer for Disney+'s Secret Invasion
Marvel Studios just released a very creepy new teaser for its upcoming Disney+ series.
Peacemaker Season 2 Gets Hopeful Update From John Cena Amid DC Reboot
John Cena offered a new update regarding Peacemaker's Season 2.
Aubrey Plaza Shares Exciting Marvel Set Photo from Her Upcoming MCU Debut
Actress Aubrey Plaza shared an exciting new set photo from Agatha: Coven of Chaos.
'It Was a Painful Experience': James Gunn Gets Candid on Marvel Firing
Director James Gunn spoke on how hard it was getting through his Marvel Studios firing.
The Mandalorian Star Shares the Perfect Satine Casting for Live-Action
Kate Sackhoff just shared which actress she thinks could play Satine Kryze in live action.
Disney Stops Production on Another Marvel Studios Show
Disney just halted production on another Marvel Studios project.
Ahsoka Disney+ Show Will Be Missing 1 Major Star Wars Rebels Character
At least one major Star Wars Rebels character will be missing from Disney+'s Ahsoka.
Marvel's Next Disney+ Show Is Made for Adults, Says Actor
A new interview confirmed that Marvel Studios' next Disney+ series will take a darker tone in the MCU.
New Darth Vader Timeline Officially Released by Star Wars
A new timeline for Darth Vader was officially unveiled thanks to a new book from Lucasfilm.
Andor Season 2: Andy Serkis Drops Major Hint About Kino Loy's Fate
Actor Andy Serkis dropped a major hint about Kino Loy's fate following his last appearance in Season 1 of Andor.
Peter Pan & Wendy Review-Bombing Causes Rotten Tomatoes to Remove Low Score
Rotten Tomatoes officially removed the audience score rating for Disney+'s Peter Pan & Wendy from its website.
Disney+'s Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Gets New Release Month
Jude Law's upcoming Star Wars Disney+ series just got an updated release window.
Star Wars Unveils New Boba Fett Timeline With 12 Major Events
The new Star Wars Timelines book gave fans an easy-to-follow list of events in Boba Fett's busy life.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Star Explains That Villain Twist (Exclusive)
Actress Miriam Shor spoke with The Direct where she offered some explanation regarding her big villain twist in Vol. 3.