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
Doctor Strange 2's Deleted Nazi Scene Revealed by Official Art
Some exciting new concept art from the Doctor Strange sequel as been revealed.
Andor Director Explains Why Season 1 Ignores Jedi & Sith
Director Tony Gilroy explained why Andor avoided the topic of Jedi or lightsabers.
Watch: Andor Finale Trailer Released by Disney+
Lucasfilm has released a brief new teaser for the upcoming Andor finale.
MCU: 8 Upcoming Projects Where Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Is Expected to Appear
While it seemed that Scarlet Witch died in Multiverse of Madness, it's almost certainly not the end for Wanda in the MCU; but where might she show up next?
Aubrey Plaza’s Mystery Marvel Character Details Revealed (Report)
Aubrey Plaza's role in Agatha: Coven of Chaos has potentially been revealed.
Kevin Feige Rejected Captain America 3’s Original Plot
In order for fans to get Captain America: Civil War, Kevin Feige had to first reject this original pitch.
Deadpool 3: First Details on New Villain Revealed (Rumor)
Some new details on the villain for Deadpool 3 may have been revealed.
James Gunn Says Guardians 3 Production Was 'Torture In Every Way'
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn admitted that production on the latest entry was a rough one.
James Gunn Reveals When He’s Officially Leaving Marvel
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn has revealed when he will be leaving Marvel officially.
Daredevil’s Charlie Cox Throws Shade at Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man
Charlie Cox jokingly roasted Andrew Garfield's portrayal of Spider-Man at an event in honor of the talented actor.
Disney+'s Daredevil Reboot Rumored to Include 1 Mystical Superhero
A new character might be introduced in the upcoming Daredevil show who has their own set of mystical abilities.
Chris Hemsworth Thinks Thor May Die In Next MCU Appearance
The man behind Thor himself has stated that he thinks his character will eventually die on screen.
Marvel Exec Reveals 1 Big Reason Why Kevin Feige Is So Successful
Black Panther 2's producer Nate Moore has commented on why Kevin Feige is so good at what he does.
Marvel Studios’ ECHO Disney+ Show Gets Concerning Update
The upcoming Echo Disney+ series has gotten a worrisome update.
Thor 4: Marvel Restricted Chris Hemsworth’s Filming Schedule Over Death Concerns
Marvel Studios stepped in to make sure Chris Hemsworth shot Thor 4 before his dangerous Disney+ show Limitless.
Tenoch Huerta’s Namor Future Explained: Rumor Reveals Big Plans for MCU Actor
With Black Panther: Wakanda Forever having introduced Namor to the world, a new rumor provides insight on when we will see Tenonch Huerta in the MCU next!
Marvel’s Evil Justice League Rumored to Appear In Upcoming MCU Project
Marvel might be introducing its evil version of the Justice League in an upcoming project.
Marvel Forced to Split David Harbour With Netflix for Thunderbolts Production
It's been revealed that Marvel and Netflix will be splitting David Harbour's time next year while he works on Thunderbolts and Stranger Things.
MCU Blade Reboot: Minor Ant-Man Actor Joins Cast
An actor who was previously in Ant-Man and the Wasp has seemingly joined The Blade reboot.
Andrew Garfield Reflects on Abandoning Amazing Spider-Man 3
Andrew Garfield has spoken out about his third Spider-Man film never happening.
Warner Bros. CEO Promises to Reduce Batman Count On-Screen
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO has vowed to reduce the amount of Batman active in the DCU.
Andor Producer Explains How Season 2 Will Be ‘Very Different’ From Season 1
Tony Gilroy has revealed how the second season of Andor will differ from the first.
Kathleen Kennedy Teases the High Republic's Live-Action Star Wars Debut
Lucasfilm has teased the High Republic's eventual live-action debut.
Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel 2 Reportedly Coming Sooner Than Expected
It seems that Henry Cavill's Man of Steel 2 could be coming a lot sooner than many expect.
Florence Pugh's Next MCU Movie Appearance Gets Teased: 'Very Interesting'
Florence Pugh has teased her next MCU appearance, which is likely to be 2024's Thunderbolts.
Val's Evil MCU Future Explained After Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
So what exactly might next for Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Val future MCU projects?
Black Panther 2 Post-Credits Explained: 1 Key Young Avengers Connection Revealed
The post-credits scene for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has offered up another Young Avengers candidate.
New MCU Casting Points to WandaVision Character Twist In Disney+’s Agatha
New casting information for Agatha: House of Harkness was announced, and it includes a twist on a somewhat familiar character.
Spider-Man Producer Avi Arad Blasts Marvel Studios Deal: 'The Worst'
Avi Arad recently stated how he thinks the deal between Sony and Marvel Studios is 'The Worst'.
Marvel FINALLY Reveals Who Is the New Black Panther In Wakanda Forever
With the sequel out in theaters, the world now knows who picks up the mantle of the Black Panther.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: 10 Biggest Spoilers Explained
Black Panther 2 is in theaters worldwide, and its many secrets are now ready to be discovered by the world; what are some of the biggest reveals?
Sony Releases New Official Spider-Verse Parody Poster With Tobey, Andrew & Tom
Sony has paried Taylor Swift with a new version of her tour poster, but this time, it's Spider-Man themed.
Tom Holland’s New Spider-Man 4 Contract Update Excites Fans
Spider-Man 4 may have just gotten an exciting update, alongside other future Tom Holland MCU projects.
Justice League 2 Update Casts Doubt on Director Rumor
Some doubt has been cast on a recent rumor regarding the potential director of Justice League 2.
Warner Bros. Boss Admits DC Shortcomings Vs. Marvel Studios
Warner Bros.' David Zaslav has talked about the studios' shortcomings compared to Marvel Studios.
She-Hulk's Bad Reviews Explained: 8 Biggest Criticisms (And Why Some Are Wrong)
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law didn't get the best of reviews, but how reasonable was all that criticism?
Marvel Producer Clarifies Controversial Letitia Wright Reports
Black Panther 2 stars addressed the controversy surrounding Letitia Wright's vaccination status.
2 Spider-Man Characters Are Now Stuck In Disney & Sony Rights Issues
A new Spider-Man focused book has revealed that there are two characters still stuck between both Disney and Sony.
Henry Cavill Reacts to Misleading Superman Comic-Con Reports
The actor behind Superman addressed if he was ever going to be at San Diego Comic-Con 2022.
MCU Director Teases RDJ Tony Stark’s ‘Complicated’ Connection to Ironheart
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever director Ryan Coogler spoke about the connection Ironheart will have to Tony Stark.