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
14 Best MCU Costumes In Marvel Movies & Shows, Ranked
Here are the best superhero suits ever crafted by Marvel Studios throughout the years.
Ant-Man 3 Removed Bill Murray Scenes That Change the Whole Movie (Photos)
Bill Murray recorded some extensive deleted scenes for Ant-Man 3.
Disney+ Just Snuck a Netflix Daredevil Easter Egg In New MCU Show
The latest installment of Samuel L. Jackson’s MCU show included a Daredevil Easter egg.
'Ten Year Old Tom' Creator Steve Didarian Reveals the Secrets Behind 'Crazy' Season 2 Episodes
Ten Year Old Tom creator Steve Dildarian spoke with The Direct about the upcoming second season of his animated series.
DC Announces 2023 Comic-Con Panel Events
Here's a comprehensive list of DC Comics' currently announced panels at San Diego Comic-Con 2023.
New Venom 3 Set Video Spoils Major MCU Spider-Man Connection
A new video from the set of Venom 3 showcases a familiar outfit.
Spider-Verse 2 Includes a Gwen Stacy Variant You Probably Missed (Photos)
Across the Spider-Verse contained a Gwen Stacy Variant alot of people probably missed.
Sony Confirms Spider-Man vs. Kraven Movie Crossover Plan
Looks like Kraven will be going up against Spider-Man… One day.
Disney+ Secret Invasion FINALLY Reveals Why the Avengers Can't Show Up
The latest installment of Marvel Studios’ newest Disney+ series explained why the Avengers won’t be called.
Secret Invasion Episode 2 Twist Ending Explained
So what exactly do those final moments in Secret Invasion Episode 2’s ending mean?
The Bear Season 2 Cast, Characters, and Actors
The Bear's highly anticipated second season is finally here.
The Flash Director Explains Naked Ezra Miller Scene
Andy Muschietti explained the nudity viewers witnessed in the recent DC Studios movie.
James Gunn Gets Honest About the Hate DC Fans Give Him on Twitter
The new co-lead of DC Studio opened up about the sometimes volatile DC fanbase.
Marvel Might've Just Resolved Agents of SHIELD's MCU Canon Dispute
Marvel Studios may have just provided an answer for Agents of SHIELD's MCU canon mysteries.
James Gunn's DC Reboot Will Include 'Gothic Horror' Movie (Report)
One of James Gunn’s upcoming planned DC Studios films will be a horror movie.
First Look at Avatar 3 Teases Emotional Jake Sully Scene (Photo)
A new glimpse at a scene in Avatar 3 teased an emotional sequence.
Emilia Clarke's Secret Invasion Character Twist Explained: Is G'iah a Villain?
Secret Invasion offered up a big twist regarding who Emilia Clarke is playing in the MCU.
Marvel Just Killed Off a Major MCU Avengers Character
Secret Invasion started off with a bang by killing a major Marvel Studios character.
Chris Hemsworth Doesn't Want His Daughter Acting Too Much After Thor 4 Role
Chris Hemsworth is hesitant to have his daughter acting all too much after her debut in Thor: Love and Thunder.aaaaaaaa
The Flash Movie Removed These 4 Major DC Heroes After Filming
Four big cameos were removed from the final version of The Flash.
Spectacular Spider-Man Season 3 & Future Plans Revealed by Actor
Josh Keaton talked about what was planned for future seasons of his hit animated Spider-Man show.
Ariana DeBose Just Made Her Marvel Movie Debut (Photos)
Actress Ariana DeBose's debut in Kraven the Hunter was just glimpsed in the movie's first trailer.
Does Kraven the Hunter Have Powers? Movie vs. Comic Differences Explained
The recent trailer for Kraven the Hunter has fans asking if the villain has powers.
First Look at Aaron Taylor-Johnson's Spider-Man Villain Officially Released (Photos)
The first movie for Sony Pictures' upcoming film Kraven the Hunter is here.
Marvel Announces Tony Stark's New Marriage to Major X-Men Superhero
Marvel just announced who Tony Stark is marrying next in his solo comic series.
'I Was Nervous': Emilia Clarke Intimidated Her Marvel Co-Star
One of Emilia Clarke's Secret Invasion co-stars was intimidated by her.
Secret Invasion Is Off to a Slow But Solid Start (TV Review)
Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion is off to a good start and boasts a solid cast.
Spider-Verse 3 Producer Spoils 1 New Universe In Sequel
One new universe for Beyond the Spider-Verse just got spoiled.
Henry Cavill's Deleted Flash Movie Scene Finally Gets Revealed
Here details of a scrapped ending for The Flash involving Henry Cavill's Superman.
The Flash Movie FINALLY Confirms If Zack Snyder's Justice League Is DC Canon
The Flash movie might've just revealed which version of the Justice League movie is considered canon.
The Flash Movie: 12 Biggest Spoilers Explained
Here are the 12 biggest reveals that Ezra Miller's solo movie offered audiences.
5 Rejected Designs for Oscar Isaac's Spider-Man 2099 In Spider-Verse 2 (Photos)
A fan-favorite Spider-Man 2099 suit didn't make it into the final film.
Hugh Jackman Shows Off New Wolverine Beard Amid Deadpool 3 Filming (Photo)
Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman posted a new image of himself to social media amid Deadpool 3 filming.
Elemental Cast & Characters: 17 Main Actors and Who They Play
Here are the main actors who lend their voices to the colorful cast of Pixar's Elemental.
Spider-Verse 2 Changed Race of Spider-Woman During Production (Photos)
The pregnant Spider-Woman in Across the Spider-Verse was almost another race.
5 MCU Stars Celebrate Chris Evans' Birthday With Heartfelt Messages
Chris Evans' Marvel Studios co-stars wished the former Captain America a happy brithday.
Daisy Ridley's Reported Star Wars Return Suffers Delay
The upcoming Star Wars film starring Daisy Ridley just got delayed.
The CW Just Cancelled Its Worst DC Superhero Show
Gotham Knights just met the fate everyone predicted it would.
DC Angers Fans With Poorly-Timed Henry Cavill Superman Post
An oddly timed promotional post for Justice League flaunts Henry Cavill's Superman to fans.
Disney+'s Ahsoka Confirms 4 Villains Set to Appear In the Show
Lucasfilms' Ahsoka just confirmed four antagonists for the upcoming Disney+ series.