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
Kevin Feige Reveals the #1 Main Goal of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Marvel Studios Kevin Feige revealed what the main goal of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is.
James Gunn Teases Zoe Saldana’s New DC Role: 6 Characters She Could Play
Who are the best choices for Zoe Saldana to play in the new DC Universe?
Ewan McGregor ‘Burst Into Tears’ Watching 1 Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Scene
The leading actor of Obi-Wan Kenobi got quite emotional when he watched a key scene in his recent Disney+ series.
Gal Gadot Cameo Seemingly Spotted In New Shazam 2 Trailer (Photo)
Did Gal Gadot's Amazonian secretly appear in the latest Shazam trailer?
Marvel Just Recast 1 Spider-Man: Homecoming Actor Who Got Removed from the Movie
Actress Jona Xiao joined Marvel in an unidentified MCU Disney+ project.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Removed Iron Man-Inspired Subplot (Exclusive)
Wakanda Forever once featured key scenes that gave Riri Williams some important parallels to Tony Stark.
Black Panther 2 Includes a Namor & Killmonger Connection You Probably Missed
There’s an interesting connection between Namor and Killmonger that likely went unnoticed by many.
ANOTHER WandaVision Actor Just Returned for the Agatha Spin-off Show (Photos)
Yet another WandaVision actor looks to be returning for Agatha: Coven of Chaos.
DC Fans Unhappy With Shazam 2 Spoilers In New Trailer
DC fans are getting vocal about how they feel the new Shazam trailer showcases far too many spoilers.
First Photos from The Last of Us Episode 3 Released by HBO
New images from The Last of Us' third episode have been released.
Avengers: Endgame: Chris Hemsworth’s Fat Thor Gets Special New Funko
A new Funko from the Infinity Saga was revealed based on an iconic Thor scene.
The Mandalorian Season 3's New Trailer Just Secretly Set Up Boba Fett’s Return
The new trailer for The Mandalorian's third season may have teased the return of Boba Fett.
10 Best X-Men Villains the MCU Should Use First
When the mutants get back on screen, which villains should Marvel use first?
Daisy Ridley Defends Star Wars’ Controversial Rey Decision
Daisy Ridley defended some choices made in The Rise of Skywalker.
Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Responds to 'Superhero Fatigue' Concerns
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige commented on the supposed superhero fatigue sweeping the nation.
MCU: Namor's Mutant Future Addressed by Kevin Feige
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has commented on what Namor's future in the MCU might look like.
The Mandalorian Season 3 Shatters Major Star Wars Trailer Viewership Record
Lucasfilms' The Mandalorian has broken a major viewership record for the franchise.
WandaVision’s Westview Return in New MCU Set Photos Has Marvel Fans Excited
Fans shared their excitement about getting to return to Westview for the upcoming Agatha: Coven of Chaos.
James Gunn Teases Adam Warlock’s Next MCU Appearance After Guardians 3
James Gunn spoke on his version of Adam Warlock, while also hinting at an important future for the character.
Suicide Squad Director Defends His 'Vastly Better' Unreleased Cut
The director behind 2016's failed Suicide Squad movie defended his unreleased 'vastly better' cut.
Spider-Verse 2 Reveals New Poster with Even MORE Superheroes
A new Spider-Verse 2 poster showcased new Spideys and updated designs.
Marvel's Blade Reboot Gets New Start Date Amid Production Issues
A new rumor indicated when the upcoming Blade movie will start production.
Disney+'s Ahsoka Gains Familiar Star Wars Director
A familiar filmmaker joined Lucasfilm's upcoming Disney+ series Ahsoka.
Marvel Studios’ NOVA Gets Conflicting Updates From Insiders
New conflicting information regarding the introduction of Nova into the MCU started hitting the web.
She-Hulk Gets Awarded With VFX Nom, And Fans Can’t Believe It
Marvel Studios' She-Hulk has gotten nominated for a VFX award, much to the surprise of everyone.
Marvel Studios' Daredevil Reboot Adds 6th Cast Member
The upcoming Marvel Disney+ Daredevil series has added a 6th cast member.
The Mandalorian Season 3 Reveals More Jedi In New Trailer
A new trailer for The Mandalorian's third season hit the internet sporting new footage of Jedi in the series.
MCU: 9 X-Men Heroes Who Marvel Studios Should Introduce First
Here are nine X-Men that Marvel Studios should consider introducing to the world first.
Loki Season 2 Rumored to Include MULTIPLE Kangs
A new rumor claimed that Loki's second season will bring multiple Kangs to the table.
Andor Disney+ Star Teases 'Even Better' Season 2
Andor star Diego Luna teased a superior second season for the recent critically acclaimed Star Wars series.
James Gunn Reveals Why Tom Cruise Wasn’t Cast as Guardians 3 Character
James Gunn revealed why he didn't cast Tom Cruise in the role of Adam Warlock for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Marvel Studios’ Hulkling Actor Might’ve Just Been Announced
The casting for Young Avengers Hulkling might have been secretly announced.
Why Avengers 5 Should Get Delayed by Marvel Studios
A delay for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty might disappoint fans, but it could actually be a good thing. Here's why.
First Look at Arrowverse Crossover In The Flash’s Final Season
Fans have their first look at John Diggle in The Flash's final season.
MCU: Kang’s Secret Weapon Revealed by Official Merch (Photo)
New merchandise for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania revealed the lead villain's infamous Time Chair.
Robert Pattinson’s Batman Universe Confirmed to Co-Exist With James Gunn’s DCU
Matt Reeves confirmed that his Batman projects will exist alongside the upcoming DCU reboot.
Robert Pattinson's Batman Sequel Gets Promising Update Amid DC Reboot
Matt Reveals an update regarding the next Robert Pattinson-led Batman film.
X-Men: Fan-Favorite Actor for MCU Reboot Speaks Out on Casting Prospects
Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian's Giancarlo Esposito commented on his potential X-Men casting.
Gina Carano Defends Herself from Star Wars Firing Backlash
Gina Carano has come out of her shell, commenting on a journalist's tweets about her.
Ant-Man 3: Corey Stoll's Surprise Return Explained: Who Is MODOK?
The new trailer for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania revealed the surprise return of Corey Stoll's Darren Cross... as MODOK?