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
Super Mario Bros. Movie Cast, Characters and Actors
From Chris Pratt to Jack Black, here is the full cast of The Super Mario Bros. Movie with the characters they play!
Chris Evans Reveals Which Marvel Co-Star He's Closest With
Marvel Studios icon Chris Evans revealed who in his MCU family he keeps in touch with the most.
Did Ryan Reynolds Just Spoil Deadpool 3’s X-Men Team?
Did Ryan Reynolds just confirm the return of a classic team in Deadpool 3?
Watch: First Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Clip Released Online
The first clip from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is now online.
Robert Pattinson's Batman: Arkham Spin-off Gets Promising Brief Update
The Arkham Asylum HBO Max series has gotten a promising update.
Disney Exec Who Fired James Gunn 'Couldn't Sleep at Night' After Ousting, Says Director
The decision to fire James Gunn back in 2018 didn't sit well with at least one top Disney exec.
HBO Max Titans' Massive Series Finale Teased by Star
The massive finale for DC's Titans series has been teased by one of its leading stars.
The Flash Movie's Next Trailer Gets Release Date Announcement
The next trailer for The Flash has been announced, and it's right around the corner.
Kevin Feige Reportedly Changing His Strategy on MCU Director Hiring
According to a new report, Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige changed his strategy for hiring talent behind the camera.
The Last of Us Season 2 Will Fix 1 Complaint from First Season, Reveals Producer
The Last of Us' second season will aim to fix one specific complaint from the first season.
James Gunn Teases Chris Pratt's New DC Role: 6 Characters He Could Play
So if Chris Pratt joined the DCU, who might he bring to life?
Disney+ Releases First-Ever ASL Version of Marvel Studios Movie
Disney+ has released a new special ASL option for the first Ant-Man film.
Will She-Hulk Return In a Marvel Movie? MCU Star Shares Honest Answer
She-Hulk star Tatiana Maslany addressed a potential appearance in an upcoming MCU movie.
Mario Creator Gets Candid on Difficulties of Making New Movie
The creator of Mario himself commented on the challenges of bringing to the recent animated adaptation.
Star Wars Announces 5 New Movies & Shows for 2024 & Beyond
Lucasfilm announced 5 new Star Wars movies and shows set to debut in 2024 and beyond.
Marvel Studios’ Blade Reboot Casts Breakout Horror Star
Marvel Studios cast an up-and-coming horror newcomer in its upcoming Blade reboot.
First Look at Iron Man 3 Star’s Return In MCU Wonder Man (Set Photos)
New set photos from Marvel Studios' Wonder Man have revealed a new look at Trevor Slattery's return.
James Gunn Announces 8 New DC Actors for Rebooted Universe
James Gunn has announced eight new cast members for Creature Commandos.
First Look at Sylvester Stallone In Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Revealed
A new look at Sylvester Stallone in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was released.
The Mandalorian Season 3's Big Thrawn Reveal Explained
For those seeking more information about that big Thrawn name-drop, look no further.
Captain Marvel 2 Actor Breaks Silence on MCU Role
The Marvels star Park Seo-Joon spoke out about his casting in the upcoming Marvel Studios film.
First Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Box Office Projections Revealed
The box office forecast for James Gunn's last Guardians of the Galaxy film has been revealed.
Black Widow Star Casts Doubt on Return In 2024 Spiritual Sequel
At least one character from 2021's Black Widow isn't sure if they're returning in Thunderbolts.
Does Rocket Die In Guardians Vol 3? James Gunn Responds
James Gunn has responded to an inquiry asking if Rocket dies in the upcoming third entry.
New Photos Reveal Lady Gaga Vs. Margot Robbie Harley Quinn Differences
FAns now have their best look at the visual differences between Lady Gaga and Margot Robbie's Harley Quinns.
James Gunn Recasting Lex Luthor for DC Reboot (Rumor)
A new rumor has indicated that James Gunn will be recasting Lex Luthor for his upcoming Superman reboot.
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.