Russ Milheim

Russ Milheim

Industry Relations Coordinator | Writer

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.

About The Direct

The Direct is a leading independent entertainment news outlet covering the biggest franchises in pop culture. The Direct reaches over 10 million page views a month on its website, thedirect.com, and millions more on social media. Learn more about The Direct here!


Russ Milheim's Latest Stories

Ezra Miller’s The Flash: New Trailer Gets Disappointing Release Update

Fans waiting for a trailer for The Flash may have to wait a little longer.

By Russ Milheim -


Spider-Man 4: Jacob Batalon Sets the Record Straight on Villain Speculation

Jacob Batalon commented once again about the many rumors about his character turning into the Hob Goblin.

By Russ Milheim -


Sony Wanted Angelina Jolie to Play Major Spider-Man 4 Role In Tobey Maguire Sequel

Angelina Jolie could have been a part of Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man's legacy.

By Russ Milheim -


Why Loki Gender-Swapped Season 1 Main Character (Not Sylvie)

One of Loki's characters was originally conceived as a man, but then, the designated actor came along and changed all of that.

By Russ Milheim -


Black Panther 2 Post-Credits: How Avengers: Endgame Influenced Special Scene Decision

Avengers: Endgame influenced Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in one key way.

By Russ Milheim -


Ahsoka's Star Wars Future Teased by Rebels Actress Ahead of Disney+ Show

Ashley Eckstein teases what might be next for her future as animated Ahsoka.

By Russ Milheim -


Tobey & Andrew's Spider-Men Reportedly Eyed to Return In Upcoming Marvel Movie

A new rumor indicates that Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire may be returning at some point in the near future.

By Russ Milheim -


Hulk's Son Skaar's AGE in the MCU Gets Confirmed

The age of Bruce Banner's new son, Skaar, has been confirmed.

By Russ Milheim -


Star Wars Producer Confirms the Next Disney+ Show That Starts Filming

It's been officially confirmed which Star Wars project is set to begin production next.

By Russ Milheim -


New Loki Season 1 Photos Reveal Wild Scrapped Scenes on Sacred Timeline

Tom Hiddleston's Loki could have traveled in many more timelines had some of this new concept art come to live.

By Russ Milheim -


Disney+’s Daredevil Reboot Gets Exciting Official Working Title

Disney+’s Daredevil: Born Again looks to have received its working title.

By Russ Milheim -


Henry Cavill Teases How Long He'll Play Superman In New DCU

Henry Cavil has teased his long future as the Man of Steel in the DCU.

By Russ Milheim -


Snoke Actor Andy Serkis Breaks Silence on His Unexpected Star Wars Return

Andy Serkis commented on his surprise role in Andor and what the backstory of his character may be.

By Russ Milheim -


She-Hulk Producer Admits Marvel ‘Really Struggled’ With Finale

According to the Head Writer of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, getting the finale right wasn't easy.

By Russ Milheim -


Warner Bros. Promises 1 DC Cinematic Universe Improvement With New Regime

Warner Bros. has promised at least one key improvement for the DCU over the next coming years.

By Russ Milheim -


Marvel Reportedly Wants Better Call Saul’s Bob Odenkirk for Key MCU Role

Wonder Man is reportedly eyeing Better Call Saul's Bob Odenkirk for a key role.

By Russ Milheim -


Why Andrew Garfield Ignored Emma Stone 1 Whole Week Filming Amazing Spider-Man 2

Some new quotes from Sony Pictures executives have shed some new light on what it was like filming Emma Stone's tragic death scene.

By Russ Milheim -


Marvel Producer Confirms the MCU's 'Smartest Person' Has New Contender

Thanks to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the MCU might have a new 'Smartest Person' contender in town.

By Russ Milheim -


The Mandalorian Season 3’s Next Trailer Gets Exciting Release Update

Some new details regarding the next trailer for The Mandalorian's third season has been revealed.

By Russ Milheim -


Loki Season 1 Alternate Ending FINALLY Revealed by MCU Artist (Photos)

Loki season one could have ended very differently, and everyone's favorite God of Mischief could have sported some fun new outfits.

By Russ Milheim -


Star Wars Finally Reveals 7 New Funkos for Missing Book of Boba Fett Characters

New Funko Pops! were revealed from The Book of Boba Fett.

By Russ Milheim -


Why Marvel Avoided Tom Holland's Spider-Bite Scene, According to Jon Watts

A new book chronicling Spider-Man's cinematic history revealed why Marvel Studios avoided Tom Holland's big origin scene.

By Russ Milheim -


Marvel’s Kevin Feige Reportedly Dips His Toe Into Video Game Consulting

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige looks to be getting a little more hands on with the gaming side of the Marvel Universe.

By Russ Milheim -


Dwayne Johnson Reportedly Disapproves of Shazam And Even Removed Its Black Adam Scene

Dwayne Johnson's seeming disapproval of Shazam could be a point of contention going foward.

By Russ Milheim -


Evangeline Lilly Reveals How Wasp Will Be Different In Ant-Man 3

Ant-Man and the Wasp star Evangeline Lilly commented on how her character will evolve in the upcoming third film.

By Russ Milheim -


First Footage of Recast Cassie Lang Released by Marvel

Marvel Studios released the first footage of Ant-Man's recasted Cassie Lang.

By Russ Milheim -


EA’s New Iron Man Game Gets Promising Development Update

EA Motive's upcoming Iron Man game is already about to start playtesting.

By Russ Milheim -


WandaVision & Captain Marvel 2 Writer Joins Her Next MCU Project

Agatha Coven of Chaos has hired a new writer, someone who has also worked on WandaVision and The Marvels.

By Russ Milheim -


Marvel Studios’ Budget Restrictions Completely Changed What If Season 1

Marvel Studios' What If...? could've looked a lot different if they'd gotten a bigger budget.

By Russ Milheim -


Marvel’s Kevin Feige Reportedly Warned Sony About Their Spider-Man Universe

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige seems to have a bigger role in Sony Picture's Spider-Man Universe than previous thought.

By Russ Milheim -


MCU Producer Reveals How Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man Impacts Black Panther 2's Ironheart

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's producer has addressed how Robert Downey Jr. will impact Ironheart.

By Russ Milheim -


Marvel Studios Teases Harrison Ford's 'Fantastic' MCU Scenes

Marvel Studios producer Nate Moore teased the exciting addition of Harrison Ford to the MCU.

By Russ Milheim -


Marvel Studios Confirms Eternals' Return Despite Mixed Reviews

Marvel Studios has confirmed that the story of the Eternals will be continued in the MCU.

By Russ Milheim -


The Flash: Best Look Yet at Michael Keaton's Batman Suit In New Merch (Photos)

New merch shows the best look at Michael Keaton's Batsuit in the upcoming Flash movie.

By Russ Milheim -


Ant-Man 3 Update Disappoints Eager Fantastic Four Fans

Some news regarding William Jackson Harper's role has been revealed, and its not what some may have hoped for.

By Russ Milheim -


Photos: Batwoman's Javicia Leslie Wears Gorgeous X-Men Storm Costume for Halloween

Batwoman star Javicia Leslie has released new images of her cosplaying as one of the most iconic members of the X-Men.

By Russ Milheim -


New Ant-Man 3 Trailer Omits Avengers Murder Line

The newest Ant-Man trailer omitted a big moment many expected to see.

By Russ Milheim -


The Mandalorian Producer Hints at 1 Major Crossover In Season 4

A new crossover has been hinted for The Mandalorian’s future.

By Russ Milheim -


Disney Delays MCU’s Phase 7: Marvel’s New Timeline Explained

With the recent delays, Marvel Studios' Phase 7 shifted further away, but what can fans expect from it?

By Russ Milheim -


Marvel Studios Reportedly Giving Vision His Own Disney+ Show

Marvel Studios is reportedly working on a new Disney+ series revolving around Paul Bettany's Vision.

By Russ Milheim -