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
New Andor Season 2 Set Photos Confirm Return of Another Rogue One Character
New set photos feature reveal another returning face from Rogue One in the upcoming second season of Andor.
Spider-Man: Sony's Tombstone Villain Actor Choice Reportedly Revealed
An upcoming Sony Picture Spider-Man film is already eyeing its choice pick for the infamous villain Tombstone.
Disney Releases First Poster for Melissa McCarthy's Ursula
The first poster for Melissa McCarthy's Ursula in The Little Mermaid has been released.
Did Star Wars' Old Republic Movie Just Get Secretly Announced?
Did an Old Republic project get secretly announced at Star Wars Celebration?
Spider-Man 4 Update Teases Zendaya's Key Role
A new update for Spider-Man 4 teases a larger role for Zendaya’s MJ.
Jessica Jones Star Shares MCU Return Hopes Amid Replacement Reports
Krysten Ritter has shared her hopes about returning to the MCU.
Marvel’s Rhino Villain Confirmed for Live-Action Return In 2023 Movie
The very first teaser for Kraven the Hunter revealed Rhino’s role in the movie.
Bad Boys 4: Will Smith Shares Promising Update from Sequel Set
Bad Boy star Will Smith gave fans an update on the franchise’s upcoming fourth movie.
DC Boss Announces Return of Suicide Squad Actor for First Live-Action DCU Show
James Gunn has revealed another former Suicide Squad actor who will be returning for an upcoming DCU show.
Zack Snyder Teases 2023 Justice League Event With New Photos
Zack Snyder teased his upcoming Justice League screening event on Vero.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Reviews: Critics Share Strong Reactions to Sequel
Critics have shared their first reactions to the highly anticipated MCU sequel.
Spider-Verse 2: Official Posters for 6 Main Characters Released
Sony's upcoming Spider-Verse animated sequel just released six new character posters.
Aquaman 2: First Official Teaser Poster Spotted at CinemaCon
The first official teaser poster has been spotted for the upcoming sequel to Aquaman.
Ana de Armas Gives Perfect Response to Wonder Woman Casting Question
Ana De Arms responded to a fan question about Wonder Woman casting.
Star Wars: Lucasfilm FINALLY Reveals If Disney+'s Visions Is Canon
Is the upcoming second season of Star Wars Vision still considered non-canon?
Is The Mandalorian Coming to an End? Producer Addresses Series Finale Concerns
With the newly announced MandoVerse movie, will the hit Disney+ series be coming to an end?
More Nintendo Movies Are Incoming, Confirms Mario Creator
After the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, more movies from Nintendo's biggest franchises are on the way.
Pedro Pascal's Face Was Meant to Appear In The Mandalorian Season 3 Finale (Rumor)
According to an industry insider, Pedro Pascal's face was originally meant to appear in The Mandalorian finale.
Watch: Warner Bros. Releases First Ad for Harry Potter Movies on MAX
A new advertisement for Warner Bros. Discovery's new streaming service focused on the original Harry Potter movies.
Ant-Man 3 Deleted Scene Changed Bill Murray's MCU Fate
A deleted scene for Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania changed the fate of Bill Murray's Krylar.
Watch: Tobey & Andrew’s Spider-Men Star In New Disney+ Commercial
Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield headlined a new Disney+ commercial.
DC's First Movie In Rebooted Slate Gets Start Date Window (Report)
Here's when fans should expect to see upcoming the newly announced rebooted DCU movies start production.
Avengers 5 Gets Exciting Filming Update (Report)
The expected production start time for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty has been revealed.
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.