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
Harrison Ford's New Marvel Set Photo Teases His Red Hulk Transformation
A new image from the set of Captain America: Brave New World seems to tease the Red Hulk's first appearance.
Avatar 2 Producer Reveals 1 Way Disney+ Makes the Sequel Better
Watching Avatar 2 on Disney+ makes the experience better in at least one way.
Spider-Verse 2 Had a Tom Hiddleston Loki Show Easter Egg You Might've Missed
Across the Spider-Verse has an Easter Egg from Marvel Studios' Loki.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse's End Credits Decision Explained by Producer
Here's why Across the Spider-Verse didn't contain any post-credits scenes.
James Gunn's Superman Movie Will Include These Other Superheroes (Report)
A new report just confirmed some more superheroes for the upcoming Superman movie.
Avatar 2: Adorable Baby Na'vi Design Revealed by Official Art
New Avatar 2 illustrations show off concept art for a baby Na'vi.
Ahsoka: Disney+ Confirms 9 Main Characters Set to Appear
Disney and Lucasfilm just confirmed these characters for Ahsoka's upcoming series.
George Lucas Gave The Mandalorian Director a 'Hard Time' on Set, Reveals Producer
The creator of Star Wars gave Dave Filoni some tough love when he visited The Mandalorian's set.
The Boogeyman Movie Ending Twist Explained by Star (Exclusive)
Lyra Vivien Blair spoke with The Direct and helped explain The Boogeyman's ending.
The Boogeyman 2: Sequel Prospects Addressed by Star Vivien Lyra Blair (Exclusive)
Speaking with The Direct, The Boogeyman star Vivien Lyra Blair commented on the prospects fo a sequel.
Disney Releases Wild First Clip from Marvel's Secret Invasion
A new encrypted file was discovered that contains the first clip for Secret Invasion.
First Look at Ezra Bridger's Lightsaber In Live-Action Revealed (Photos)
A new image from Ahsoka showed off Ezra Bridger's live-action lightsaber hilt.
Disney+ Adds Special New Collection for Avatar 2 Release
The Avatar franchise just got its own collection on Disney+.
Disney+ Announces 1-Episode Premiere for Marvel's Next Show
Disney+ announced that Secret Invasion will only be getting a one-episode premiere.
Daredevil: Vincent D'Onofrio's Weight Loss Points to Fitter Kingpin In Disney+ Reboot (Photos)
Kingpin sure has lost a lot of weight from the looks of recent Vincent D'Onofrio appearances.
Tom Holland's New TV Show Is Getting Trashed on by Critics
Tom Holland has a new show, and it's not doing so well.
Marvel Announces MCU Superhero Name for WandaVision's Monica
Monica Rambeau just got her official MCU superhero name.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Casts Doubt on Season 2 Return (Exclusive)
Lyra Vivien Blair cast doubt on her return as Princess Leia Organa in a second season of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Ahsoka Season 2 Gets Hopeful Update from Disney+ Star
Will Ahsoka have a Season 2 on Disney+? The titular star shared what she thinks.
James Gunn's Justice League: DC Actor Hopeful for Spot on Rebooted Team
DCU newcomer Xolo Maridueña is hoping for a spot on James Gunn's Justice League.
David Harbour Confirms Delay of His New Marvel Movie
The star of Marvel Studios' upcoming Thunderbolts movie just confirmed the delay of filming.
The Boogeyman Cast: Every Actor Who Appears In the Movie
Here's a comprehensive list of the cast and characters featured in The Boogeyman.
The Mandalorian Star Reveals Her Disappointment In Season 3 Absence
Ming-Na Wen spoke about Fennec Shand's disappointing absence from The Mandalorian's fourth season.
Tom Holland FINALLY Divulges His Favorite Spider-Man Movie
Which of the Spider-Man movies is Tom Holland’s favorite? The actor himself answered.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: 11 Biggest Spoilers Explained
Here are 11 of the biggest spoilers from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse broken down.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 3 Gets Exciting Update from Producer
The third installment in the trilogy just got a new update from Sony.
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.