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
Agents of SHIELD Actor Returning to MCU In Likely New Role
An actor from Agents of SHIELD looks to have gotten a new role in the MCU.
Star Wars Celebrates 20 Top Characters on New 2023 Poster
New art celebrated the many characters of the Star Wars universe.
Shazam 2: New Look at Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman Cameo Revealed (Low-res)
A low-res look at Wonder Woman in the Shazam sequel has been unveiled thanks to a new TV spot.
Ant-Man 3's MODOK Almost Looked WAY Different (Photo)
New concept art shows how different Corey Stoll's MODOK could have looked in Quantumania.
Mark Ruffalo Throws Shade at Thor Franchise After Love & Thunder Disappointment
Mark Ruffalo playfully threw shade at Chris Hemsworth's last Marvel Studios outing.
Disney Divulges Why Star Wars' Next Movie Is Taking So Long
Disney's Bob Iger spoke on why the next Star Wars film is taking so long to make.
Elizabeth Olsen Reflects on Wanda Hating Tony Stark
The actress behind Wanda Maximoff has reflected on her character's past with Tony Stark.
First Look at Daredevil's Disney+ Production Revealed (Photos)
The upcoming Daredevil Disney+ reboot officially began production.
Loki Season 2: Tom Hiddleston Attacks TVA Agent In Extended Footage
New footage from Loki Season 2 sees the titular characters attacking a TVA agent.
Avengers 5 Writer Reveals If the X-Men Will Appear
Jeff Loveness commented on if the X-Men will appear in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
Joker 2 Cast: Every Actor Confirmed & Rumored to Appear
Here's a list of everyone who is set to join the upcoming sequel and those who are only rumored for now.
Lucasfilm Cancels 2 Upcoming Star Wars Movies (Report)
Two in-development Star Wars films have been scrapped by Lucasfilm.
Jon Bernthal Is Returning as Marvel's Punisher for New Disney+ Show
It’s been confirmed that Jon Bernthal will be returning as The Punisher for Daredevil: Born Again.
Shazam 2 Will Ignore First Movie's Post-Credits Tease, Confirms Writer
The upcoming sequel will ignore the big setup at the end of the first film.
Michael Keaton's Batman Return: First Plot Details Revealed by DC
The first plot details for Michael Keaton's return as Batman in The Flash were unveiled.
Arrowverse Creator Regretful Over DC Shows: 'I Really Wasted My Time'
The man behind the Arrowverse offered some new thoughts about his time working on CW's DC Comics shows.
The Mandalorian Creator Shuts Down Popular Grogu Theory
Jon Favreau debunked a popular fan theory regarding Grogu’s origins.
Keanu Reeves Really Wants to Play 1 Marvel Superhero
Actor Keanu Reeves reiterated how he would love to one day play Wolverine in the MCU.
Avatar 2: Why James Cameron Rejected Sequel's Galactic Space Battle
James Cameron teased the inclusion of a space battle in one of the franchise’s upcoming sequels.
Disney+ to Release Fewer Marvel Shows, Confirms CEO
Kevin Feige confirmed that Marvel Studios is slowing down its releases on Disney+.
Ant-Man 3 Writer Refuses to Listen to Fans Criticizing MODOK: 'They're Wrong'
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania writer has revealed that he's quite proud of what they did with MODOK.
Disney+’s X-Men '97 Reboot Gets Promising Release Update
Despite delays across the board for Marvel Studios, it looks like X-Men '97 should still be released this year.
The Mandalorian Season 3 Premiere Gets Surprising Runtime
The runtime for The Mandalorian's upcoming premiere is surprisingly short.
Paul Bettany's New Vision Disney+ Show Gets Promising Update
A new promising update for Marvel Studios' Vision Quest has made its way online.
Avatar 3: James Cameron Confirms What We All Suspected About Spider
Avatar director James Cameron has spoken about Spider's role in future films.
The Flash Movie Synopsis References Henry Cavill's Superman
The Flash has a new synopsis, and it references Henry Cavill’s late Superman.
DC’s Next Movie Is a ‘Mini-Avengers’ Film, Reveals Director
The director of Shazam! Fury of the Gods teased how the upcoming blockbuster is similar to Marvel Studios' Avengers films.
Ant-Man: Quantumania Writer Defends Sequel's Ending Amid Criticism
Jeff Loveness has commented on Quantumania’s ending, which many audiences have found issue with.
Shazam 2 Director Casts Doubt on Hero's Future In James Gunn's DCU
Could the upcoming Shazam! movie be the last outing for Zachary Levi's big-screen hero?
Ant-Man: Quantumania Removed Scene That Teased Avengers 5 (Details)
According to Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania writer Jeff Loveness, there were key parts of the new film teasing Avengers 5 that were cut.
Will Ben Affleck Retire as Batman After The Flash Movie?
Is the upcoming movie The Flash the last time fans will see Ben Affleck’s Batman?
Ant-Man 3's Criticized Wasp Arc Explained by Evangeline Lilly
The lack of Hope van Dyne in the new Ant-Man and The Wasp film has been addressed by Evangeline Lilly.
New Data Reveals DC’s Top 10 Most Popular TV Shows
New information from Parrot Analytics has revealed which DC Comics shows were most in demand.
MCU: Shang-Chi's Morris Almost Looked VERY Different (Photos)
According to a new art book, Shang-Chi's loveable Morris almost looked a lot different.
Timothy Olyphant Breaks Silence on Book of Boba Fett Twist
The Mandalorian’s Timothy Olyphant spoke on the fate of his Star Wars character.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man Rumored for Live-Action Return In 2023 Movie
According to a reliable insider, Tom Holland's Spider-Man might return in a movie this year.
DC Releases R-Rated Amanda Waller Clip After New TV Show Announcement
A new video released by Warner Bros. looks to remind audiences about Amanda Waller ahead of her upcoming HBO Max show.
Chris Hemsworth Shares Excitement for Guardians of the Galaxy 3
Thor star Chris Hemsworth has shared his support and excitement for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Jason Momoa Reportedly Exiting Aquaman Due to ‘Terrible’ Upcoming Movie
New reports are indicating that DCU actor Jason Momoa plans on leaving Aquaman behind in his wake.
Shazam 2 Star Auditioned for X-Men Superhero Role (Exclusive)
A Shazam star revealed that they once auditioned for a key X-Men role.