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 The Mandalorian Crossover Movie
Lucasfilm and Disney have announced a culmination film for the events of The Mandalorian.
Star Wars' New Sith Disney+ Show Debuts First Trailer (Description)
The upcoming Star Wars series The Acolyte showed its first footage at Star Wars Celebration 2023.
Superman: James Gunn Wants to Avoid 1 Thing With His Reboot Movie
James Gunn has revealed that he wants to avoid one particular thing with his reboot movie.
Disney Announces the End of the Indiana Jones Franchise
A new press release indicated that the upcoming movie, Dial of Destiny, will be the last installment from the franchise.
Star Wars: Christopher Lloyd Reacts to His Mandalorian Cameo With 'Back to the Future' Shout-Out
Back to the Future star Christopher Lloyd reacted to his recent cameo on The Mandalorian.
MCU: Hank Pym Almost Died in Ant-Man 3, Reveals Writer
According to the writer of Quantumania, Hank Pym almost bit the dust in the third film.
Avatar 2 Gets Disney+ Update With Streaming Release Spec Details
Avatar 2's streaming release has had its technical specs updated.
Star Wars Celebration: Exact TIME of Movie & TV Panels In 2023
With Star Wars Celebration coming up, here's when fans can expect all the most exciting panels to occur.
Spider-Man's Next Spin-off Movie Will Be 'Unexpectedly Dark'
Sony's upcoming Kraven the Hunter film is supposedly going to much darker than many might think.
The Last of Us Season 2's Abby: 8 Best Actors to Play the Villain
Here are eight choices for actresses who could bring Abby Anderson to life in HBO's The Last of Us.
James Gunn Reportedly Bringing Back Major New DCEU Hero for DC Reboot
A new report revealed that James Gunn plans on bringing back Blue Beetle for his DCU reboot.
Harry Potter Reboot With New Actors In Development (Report)
HBO Max is reportedly close to making a deal for a Harry Potter television series.
LEGO’s Biggest-Ever Marvel Set Coming in 2023 (Rumor)
LEGO has a new massive Marvel-themed set on the way based on the Avengers Tower.
Netflix Confirms Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon TRILOGY in the Works
According to Zack Snyder, his upcoming project, Rebel Moon, will be the start of a new trilogy.
James Gunn's Superman Will Reportedly Fight These Villains (Rumor)
According to a new rumor, James Gunn's younger Superman will be going up against The Authority.
Star Wars: Bad Batch Season 2 Finale Ends with Major Cliffhanger (SPOILERS)
The sophomore run of Lucasfilm's most recent animated show left fans hanging with a massive twist.
Jodie Comer Breaks Silence on MCU Fantastic Four Casting Rumors
Jodie Comer finally spoke out about all those Fantastic Four casting rumors.
Ant-Man 3: Janet's Deleted Superpowers Revealed by Writer
Apparently, Janet once had superpowers in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
Marvel Studios' Deadpool 3 Gains Unsurprising Cast Member
A new actor has been revealed for Ryan Reynolds’ upcoming MCU film.
Zack Snyder Breaks Silence on Warner Bros.' SnyderVerse Sale Claims
Zack Snyder commented on fan desires for him to finish his DCEU on Netflix.
Why Marvel Studios' X-Men Movie Is Taking So Long
Icons Unearthed producer Brian Volk-Weiss spoke on why he believes the X-Men are taking so long to enter the MCU.
Ant-Man 3: Marvel Removed Gay Imagery to Avoid Ban (Report)
A new report revealed that Marvel removed gay imagery to avoid a ban in Kuwait.
Ben Affleck Accidentally Spoils Major Gal Gadot Flash Movie Details
Batman star Ben Affleck shared some new details about Gal Gadot's part in Wonder Woman.
First Look at Hulk Actress’ MCU Return After 15 Years
Thanks to a new set photo, fans can get their first look at Liv Tyler's Betty Ross after fifteen years of being offscreen.
The Mandalorian Season 3 Poster Teases Boba Fett’s Return
A new poster for The Mandalorian Season 3 seemingly teased Boba Fett's return in an upcoming episode.
Good Will Hunting 2: Matt Damon Confirms Sequel Recently Got Pitched
Matt Damon revealed that someone just pitched a sequel to Good Will Hunting.
Jon Bernthal's Punisher's Big Role In New MCU Show Teased by Co-Star
Kingpin’s Vincent D’Onofrio hinted at the Punisher’s role in Daredevil: Born Again.
Avengers 5 Writer Teases Daredevil's Potential Role In Movie
Jeff Loveness, the man behind Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, has teased Daredevil's involvement in Avengers 5.
DC FINALLY Reveals Live-Action Costume for Robin Hero
Ahead of Titans’ final episodes, the series released new images of Tim Drake’s fresh suit.
Disney+ Delaying 2023 MCU Shows (Report)
A new report from Variety revealed that several upcoming MCU Disney+ shows for 2023 have been delayed.
Star Wars: Fallen Order 2 Confirms Major Jedi Twist
A new trailer for Fallen Order 2 revealed new information about the mystery Jedi seen in the batca tank.
Star Wars Removed Ahsoka’s Boyfriend from Clone Wars' Final Season
Clone Wars' seventh season once gave Ahsoka a boyfriend.
Disney+'s X-Men Reboot: First Plot Details Officially Announced
The first details for Marvel Studios' upcoming animated project X-Men '97 were revealed.
First Look at Michael Keaton's Unmasked Batman in The Flash Movie Merch (Photos)
Fans can get their first look at Michael Keaton's Batman unmasked from The Flash movie.
Shazam 2 Director Reacts to Box Office Flop
Shazam! director David Sandberg reacted to the disappointing box office number for his newly released sequel.
James Gunn Issues Warning About Spoilers for Guardians 3
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gun warned fans to avoid impending spoilers for the anticipated threequel.
The MCU's Biggest Secrets to Success Explained by Icons Unearthed: Marvel Producer (Exclusive)
The Direct spoke with Icons Unearthed producer Brian Volk-Weiss, who spoke about how Marvel Studios has achieved its level of success.
Disney+'s Daredevil Reboot: First Look at Matt Murdock on Set (Photos)
New on-set photos showed Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock on set for Daredevil: Born Again.
Ana de Armas Rumored to Star in Spider-Man Spin-off Movie - Is It True?
A new rumor claimed that Ana de Armas is in the running for Sony's Spider-Man spin-off El Muerto.
Frank Grillo Teases His Role In DC's Rebooted Movie Universe
Former MCU actor Frank Grillo teased his potential role in James Gunn's big DCU plans.