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
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.
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.