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
Disney+’s Ahsoka Show Reveals Its Intriguing Genre
The upcoming Disney+ show Ahsoka has revealed it's genre.
Black Adam 2: DC Actor Teases Amanda Waller’s Role In Potential Sequels (Exclusive)
Aldis Hodge has teased the future of Hawkman's working relationship with Amanda Waller.
Black Panther 2 Reviews: Critics Share Strong Reactions to Marvel Sequel
Some critics have been able to see Black Panther: Wakanda Forever; here's what they thought of it.
Mephisto's MCU Debut: New Report Reveals Which EXACT Disney+ Episodes He'll Appear
A new report has potentially revealed what exact episodes Mephisto will show up in Marvel Studios' Ironheart.
Black Adam’s Sarah Shahi Teases Her DC Future (Exclusive)
Sarah Shahi spoke about her future in the DCEU as Adrianna.
Star Wars Just Retconned Ahsoka's Backstory In New Disney+ Show
The sixth installment of Tales of the Jedi contradicts nearly every part of a previously canon Ahsoka Star Wars book.
The Batman's 2nd HBO Max Spin-off Gets Promising Update
The Batman's Arkham Asylum-based spin-off series has received a new showrunner.
WandaVision’s Agatha Spin-off Gets Fast-Approaching Start Date
The upcoming Disney+ series Agatha: House of Harkess now has a production start date.
Avatar Director Blasts Marvel Movies & MCU Characters
James Cameron has some harsh words for the characters in recent superhero films.
First Look at Live-Action Fallout TV Show Revealed
A brand new look at Amazon Studios' Fallout series has been released to celebrate the franchise's 25th birthday.
Disney+ Confirms 46 Movies & Shows Coming in October (Marvel, Star Wars & More)
Disney+ has revealed its slate during the month of October.
Star Wars: Andor Just Recycled a Deleted Last Jedi Snoke Scene
It's been revealed that Andor has recycled a cut idea from The Last Jedi.
She-Hulk Director Refuses to Answer 1 Controversial Daredevil Question
The director of She-Hulk won't answer the big question about Daredevil.
Aquaman VS Namor: Biggest On-Screen Differences Explained by MCU Actor
The actor behind Namor spoke about the differences between his character and DC's Aquaman.
Yes, Marvel Replaced Thor 4 Kids With CGI If Their Acting Was Bad
Marvel Studios replaced some kid actors in Thor: Love and Thunder with digital doubles.
She-Hulk Easter Egg Teases Jessica Jones’ MCU Return
A newly discovered Jessica Jones Easter egg was spotted in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
Black Adam 2 Receives Exciting Release Update
A sequel to the upcoming Black Adam film has received an exciting update.
Star Wars Might’ve Just Spoiled an Upcoming Andor Betrayal
An upcoming betrayal in Andor may have been spoiled thanks to a new trailer.
MCU: Green Goblin Gets Creepy Official New Hot Toy (Photos)
Hot Toys announced a brand-new Hot Toy for Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin.
Rian Johnson Explains the Long Delay for His Next Star Wars Trilogy
Star Wars director Rian Johnson commented on why his potential upcoming sequel trilogy has been delayed for so long.
Marvel Studios Execs Worried About She-Hulk’s Sexuality In Season 1
She-Hulk sexuality was a topic of worry for some at Marvel Studios.
The Flash’s Ezra Miller Now Travels With Gun & Body Armor Amid Troubling Allegations
The Flash star Ezra Miller has now been accused of traveling around with a gun and body armor on their person.
Hulk’s Son Skaar Actor Breaks Silence on MCU Debut
The actor behind Skaar spoke about joining She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
Eternals 2: MCU Actor Offers Status Update on Marvel Sequel
The actor behind Druig has commented on what might be happening in Eternals 2.
Marvel Boss Teases Harry Styles' MCU Future
At the Spider-Man: No Way Home premiere, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige teased the future of Eros in the MCU.
Harry Styles Casts Doubt on Imminent Marvel Return
Harry Styles, who plays Eros in the MCU, has cast doubt on a return anytime soon.
Harry Styles' Eternals Character Eros Explained: Who is Marvel's Starfox?
Fans are eager to know everything they can about Harry Styles' character in Eternals, Starfox. We are here with 9 must-know facts about Starfox, aka Eros!
Marvel’s Agatha Disney+ Show Starts Filming Way Sooner Than Expected
Agatha: Coven of Chaos may enter production sooner than many might expect.
New Star Wars Andor Trailer Spoils Return of Rogue One-Connected Character
A new teaser for Andor teased the eventual appearance of Rogue One droid K-2SO.
New Photos Reveal 7 Terrifying Marvel Monsters from Disney+ Werewolf by Night
Some new photos have surfaced that showcase some of the horrifying monsters designed for Werewolf by Night.
MCU's Mephisto Actor Reportedly Cast Following WandaVision Hype
The actor behind the MCU's Mephisto has potentially been revealed.
10 New HD Photos from Extended Cut of Spider-Man: No Way Home
Some new photos from the extended edition of Spider-Man: No Way Home have been released.
Marvel Studios’ Next Gay Superhero Couple Teased by New Casting
A new casting call for Agatha: Coven of Chaos may have teased the introduction of two major new characters.
Man of Steel 2 Is Actually Happening With Henry Cavill (Report)
Henry Cavill's Man of Steel 2 has gotten a promising update from WB.
Disney Releases Spoilery New Photos of Charlie Cox’s Daredevil From She-Hulk Finale
Disney has released some official photos from the She-Hulk: Attorney at Law season finale.
Disney+ Reveals Short Runtimes for Next Star Wars Show, Tales of the Jedi
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi has revealed the length of all its episodes.
Ezra Miller at Risk of Facing 20+ Years In Prison Ahead of The Flash Movie
The Flash's Ezra Miller is looking at possibly facing at least 20+ years in prison thanks to felony burglary charges.
Is HBO Max Cancelling Titans? DC Producer Responds to Concerns
The showrunner of DC's Titans spoke about if the show is going to be renewed for another season.
She-Hulk Finale Recap: Every Major Reveal Explained
There was a lot to take in when it came to She-Hulk's big finale; here are all the big reveals explained.
She-Hulk Season 2: Marvel Just Unexpectedly Hinted at Show's Future
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law's finale might have given fans hope for a Season 2 for the Disney+ series.