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
Star Wars: Lucasfilm Hires Detective Pikachu Writers for Mystery Project
The writers of Detective Pikachu have been hired for a mystery project over at Lucasfilm.
Netfix’s Luke Cage Star Reacts to Return Prospects Amid Daredevil Reboot
Luke Cage star Mike Colter spoke on the possibility of him playing the bulletproof man once again.
Ms. Marvel Season 2 Gets Release Update: When Will It Premiere?
Iman Vellani's Ms. Marvel Disney+ show received an update for its yet-to-be-confirmed Disney+ series.
Thunderbolts Movie: Did Marvel Already Reveal the Secret Villain?
Looking back at a recent Marvel comic book storyline, those recent rumors about the villain in the upcoming Thuderbolts film are looking more legit.
James Cameron Sets Historic Box Office Milestone With Avatar 2 Success
James Cameron has achieved quite the feat with his recent release of Avatar 2.
The Last of Us Creator Addresses Fan Concerns of HBO Show
The Last of Us' director Neil Druckmann has addressed some concerns vocalized by fans of the original game.
MCU Ghost Rider Actor Reveals If He'd Return After Agents of SHIELD
Gabriel Luna commented on the possibility of returning as Robbie Reyes in the MCU.
Paul Rudd Gave Perfect Advice to Marvel’s New Cassie Lang
Ant-Man himself, Paul Rudd, made sure to give his onscreen daughter some great advice.
Star Wars Releases Trippy Official Poster for Bad Batch Season 2
Star Wars has released an interesting new poster for Bad Batch Season 2.
Marvel's First-Ever F-Bomb Nearly Included in Black Panther 2
The script for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has made its way online, along with its cut f-bomb.
First Look at Michael Keaton's Deleted Role in Spider-Man: No Way Home
Fans now have their first glimpse at Michael Keaton's cut role in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Will Ant-Man 3 Introduce the Fantastic Four? New Update Reveals Likelihood
A new report revealed how likely it is that the Fantastic Four will be showing up in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
Avatar 2 VFX Supervisor Reveals Which 2 Characters Were Hardest to Create
The VFX team behind Avatar: The Way of Water has revealed which characters were the most challenging to bring to life.
DC Studios Reveals How Long Rebooted Movie & TV Slate Will Be
DC Studios is gearing up to announce part of its 8-Year movie and television slate.
Ezra Miller’s DC Future Gets Surprising Update Amid Controversy
The future of Ezra Miller’s time as The Flash might last longer than many previously assumed.
HBO Last of Us' VERY Expensive Budget Range Reportedly Revealed
HBO's upcoming series The Last of Us' has quite a large budget.
Star Wars Changed Skin Color of Clones After Whitewashing Backlash, Confirms Director
The director for The Bad Batch confirmed that the team behind the series did adjust skintones due to backlash.
Disney+'s Ahsoka Rumor Reveals 1 Kylo Ren Visual Appearing In Show
A new rumor revealed some familiar Kylo Ren imagery that will reportedly make an appearance in Ahsoka.
Disney+’s Percy Jackson Show Gets Promising Release Update
Percy Jackson’s Walker Scobell gave a promising update regarding the release date for the upcoming show.
Star Wars: Ahsoka & Ezra Bridger Reunion Details Revealed by New Disney+ Rumor
Details of Ezra and Ahsoka's inevitable reunion have surfaced thanks to a new rumor.
MCU: 7 Most Likely Avengers Cameos In Disney+’s Secret Invasion
Out of all the Avengers in the MCU, who is the most likely to show face in Secret Invasion?
James Gunn Speaks on Disney Interference on MCU Movies
James Gunn revealed if any of his movies have been forced to change by the studios behind them.
She-Hulk Star Reveals Top 5 Biggest Spoilers She Kept Secret
Tatiana Maslany shared the top five secrets she had to keep close to her chest before the show aired.
The Mandalorian Universe Rumored to Bring Back Major Star Wars Character
A new rumor has made its way online that claims a big Star Wars character will make an appearance in Mando.
WandaVision’s Agatha Spin-Off Gets Discouraging Release Update
An update regarding the upcoming Agatha Disney+ series brings potentially worrisome news.
Marvel's Kang Actor Reveals His 1 Main Goal for MCU Villain
Jonathan Majors spoke out about what his main goal is for Kang the Conqueror.
Daredevil Star Reveals 1 Big Change for Disney+ Reboot vs. Netflix
Daredevil: Born Again will contain a key improvement over the canceled Netflix series.
Iron Fist Actor Reacts to Rumors Marvel Doesn't Want Him Back
Finn Jones has commented on rumors that Mavel doesn't want his version of Iron Fist to return.
Marvel’s Eternals 2: New Listing Hints at Sequel Filming Plan
A new listing for actor Ma Dong-Seok hinted towards plans for filming Eternals 2.
First Look at Replacement Jonathan Kent In Superman & Lois Season 3 Officially Released
Fans can get their first real look at Michael Bishop on Superman & Lois.
Angela Bassett Reacts to Outcry Over Black Panther 2 Death
Angela Basset has commented on some of the backlash regarding her character's untimely demise in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Marvel Studios Makes Thanos-Sized Promise for Next Big Bad, Kang
Marvel Studios has a major promise to make about Jonathan Majors' Kang the Conqueror.
Channing Tatum's Cancelled X-Men Movie Art Surfaces Online (Photos)
Some new art from Channing Tatum's canceled Gambit movie at Fox has surfaced.
Hugh Jackman Spoils Deadpool 3's Wolverine Relationship
Hugh Jackman has revealed the relationship that Deadpool and Wolverine will have in the upcoming threequel.
Disney Confirms When Ant-Man 3's Next Footage Will Release
Fans now know when they'll next see new footage from Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
Did Marvel Force Julia Louis-Dreyfus Into Black Panther 2? Director Responds
How organic was the inclusion of Julia Louse-Dreyfus' Val?
HBO Max Is Removing 2 of the Best DC Shows Ever Made
Tweo fan-favorite DC Comics shows are being taken off of HBO Max.
Did Disney+ Just Confirm the Delay of Another 2023 Marvel Show?
Disney might have let slip another delay for the MCU, this time on the animated side of things.
Daniel Craig Breaks Silence on Marvel Casting Rumors
Daniel Craig has now commented on all those MCU casting rumors circling around the web.
MCU Rumor Reveals Another Villain Project In the Works at Marvel
Another villain-focused project could be on its way to the MCU.