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
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.
Robert Pattinson’s Batman Universe Just Cast DC’s ‘Holiday Killer’
Michael Zegen has been cast as Alberto Falcone in HBO Max's The Penguin.
Sebastian Stan’s Next Marvel Movie Gets Start Date (Report)
The next movie with Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes received a start date.
Elizabeth Olsen Wants Marvel to Redeem Wanda After Villain Twist
The star behind the Scarlet Witch herself is rooting for Marvel Studios to redeem her character.
Marvel’s What If Season 2 Release Date Officially Delayed
The second season of Marvel Studios’ first animated show got a disappointing release update.
The Flash Movie Confirms Major Justice League Cameo With New Merch
New merchandise for The Flash revealed a member of the Justice League's cameo.
Disney+'s Daredevil Star Teases Returning Netflix Characters After Controversial Recasting
A star from Daredevil: Born Again teased the return of Netflix characters to the Disney+ reboot.
Joker 2 Set Video Reveals Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn In Action
A new video from the set of Todd Phillips' next Joker film shows Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn committing a felony.
MCU: Fantastic Four's The Thing Gets New Casting Update
An industry insider has shared that Marvel Studios is looking to cast a Jewish actor in the role of The Thing in Fantastic Four.
Avatar 3 Gets Surprising Filming Update from Zoe Saldana
Zoe Saldana offered fans a surprising update on the production of the third entry of James Cameron's blockbuster franchise.
Moon Knight Season 2 Rumored to Include Kang the Conqueror
A new rumor indicated that the possible second season of Moon Knight could include Kang himself.
The Flash Movie's Terrifying Villain Powers Revealed
Thanks to a newly uncovered toy description, fans learned a little more about the villain of the upcoming movie, The Flash.
Marvel Producer Divulges on MCU Multiverse Rules
A producer for Marvel Studios spoke about the many rules of the Multiverse, and how they keep track of it all.
Zendaya Reflects on Spider-Man’s ‘Heartbreaking’ MJ Romance In the MCU
In a new book, actress Zendaya reflected on her character's time with Spider-Man.
Avengers 5 Writer Reveals If Negative Ant-Man 3 Reviews Will Impact Upcoming Movie
The writer for Ant-Man’s latest adventure revealed if the film’s reception has affected his work on Avengers 5.