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
The Mandalorian Season 3 Shatters Major Star Wars Trailer Viewership Record
Lucasfilms' The Mandalorian has broken a major viewership record for the franchise.
WandaVision’s Westview Return in New MCU Set Photos Has Marvel Fans Excited
Fans shared their excitement about getting to return to Westview for the upcoming Agatha: Coven of Chaos.
James Gunn Teases Adam Warlock’s Next MCU Appearance After Guardians 3
James Gunn spoke on his version of Adam Warlock, while also hinting at an important future for the character.
Suicide Squad Director Defends His 'Vastly Better' Unreleased Cut
The director behind 2016's failed Suicide Squad movie defended his unreleased 'vastly better' cut.
Spider-Verse 2 Reveals New Poster with Even MORE Superheroes
A new Spider-Verse 2 poster showcased new Spideys and updated designs.
Marvel's Blade Reboot Gets New Start Date Amid Production Issues
A new rumor indicated when the upcoming Blade movie will start production.
Disney+'s Ahsoka Gains Familiar Star Wars Director
A familiar filmmaker joined Lucasfilm's upcoming Disney+ series Ahsoka.
Marvel Studios’ NOVA Gets Conflicting Updates From Insiders
New conflicting information regarding the introduction of Nova into the MCU started hitting the web.
She-Hulk Gets Awarded With VFX Nom, And Fans Can’t Believe It
Marvel Studios' She-Hulk has gotten nominated for a VFX award, much to the surprise of everyone.
Marvel Studios' Daredevil Reboot Adds 6th Cast Member
The upcoming Marvel Disney+ Daredevil series has added a 6th cast member.
The Mandalorian Season 3 Reveals More Jedi In New Trailer
A new trailer for The Mandalorian's third season hit the internet sporting new footage of Jedi in the series.
MCU: 9 X-Men Heroes Who Marvel Studios Should Introduce First
Here are nine X-Men that Marvel Studios should consider introducing to the world first.
Loki Season 2 Rumored to Include MULTIPLE Kangs
A new rumor claimed that Loki's second season will bring multiple Kangs to the table.
Andor Disney+ Star Teases 'Even Better' Season 2
Andor star Diego Luna teased a superior second season for the recent critically acclaimed Star Wars series.
James Gunn Reveals Why Tom Cruise Wasn’t Cast as Guardians 3 Character
James Gunn revealed why he didn't cast Tom Cruise in the role of Adam Warlock for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Marvel Studios’ Hulkling Actor Might’ve Just Been Announced
The casting for Young Avengers Hulkling might have been secretly announced.
Why Avengers 5 Should Get Delayed by Marvel Studios
A delay for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty might disappoint fans, but it could actually be a good thing. Here's why.
First Look at Arrowverse Crossover In The Flash’s Final Season
Fans have their first look at John Diggle in The Flash's final season.
MCU: Kang’s Secret Weapon Revealed by Official Merch (Photo)
New merchandise for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania revealed the lead villain's infamous Time Chair.
Robert Pattinson’s Batman Universe Confirmed to Co-Exist With James Gunn’s DCU
Matt Reeves confirmed that his Batman projects will exist alongside the upcoming DCU reboot.
Robert Pattinson's Batman Sequel Gets Promising Update Amid DC Reboot
Matt Reveals an update regarding the next Robert Pattinson-led Batman film.
X-Men: Fan-Favorite Actor for MCU Reboot Speaks Out on Casting Prospects
Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian's Giancarlo Esposito commented on his potential X-Men casting.
Gina Carano Defends Herself from Star Wars Firing Backlash
Gina Carano has come out of her shell, commenting on a journalist's tweets about her.
Ant-Man 3: Corey Stoll's Surprise Return Explained: Who Is MODOK?
The new trailer for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania revealed the surprise return of Corey Stoll's Darren Cross... as MODOK?
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.