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.

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Russ Milheim's Latest The Direct Articles

Man of Steel 2’s Villain Reportedly Revealed

A new report talking about Henry Cavill’s exit from the role of Superman has revealed the villain of the now canned Man of Steel 2.

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Marvel Director Explains Bill Murray’s Important Role in Ant-Man 3

The director of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania commented on Bill Murray's role in the upcoming third film.

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Margot Robbie Shares Opinion on Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn Casting In Joker 2

On the heels of Joker 2 beginning production, Margot Robbie commented on Lady Gaga playing Harley Quinn.

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First Footage of Margot Robbie’s Barbie Movie Released Online

The first footage of Margot Robbie's Barbie movie is making its way online.

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Did Marvel Just Tease Avengers 6: Secret Wars’ Hidden Villain with New Announcement?

Marvel’s new comic event might be a sign of things to come for the MCU.

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The CW Says Goodbye to The Flash In Final Season Trailer

A trailer for the last season of The Flash has been released.

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New Details on Harry Styles’ Deleted Marvel Eternals Scene Revealed

Kumail Nanjiani has revealed some new details about a deleted scene with Harry Styles.

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Marvel Reveals Pregnant Spider-Woman for 2023 Movie (Photos)

The new Across the Spider-Verse trailer has revealed Issa Rae’s Spider-Woman.

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Spider-Verse 2 Will Copy 1 Storyline from First Movie, Reveals Producer

The sequel to Spider-Verse will borrow a key element from the first film.

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Letitia Wright Breaks Silence on Black Panther 2 Post-Credits Scene

Letitia Wright spoke on filming that touching post-credits scene for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

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How Black Panther 2 Secretly Set Up Doctor Doom’s MCU Debut

Let’s explore how Black Panther: Wakanda Forever set the stage for Doctor Doom’s eventual arrival in the MCU.

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James Gunn Sets the Record Straight on Lady Gaga’s Rumored Marvel Role

Director James Gunn cleared the air regarding Lady Gaga’s rumored involvement with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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The Mandalorian Star Spoils Season 3 Moff Gideon Plot Point

Giancarlo Esposito has revealed a key plot point for Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian Season 3.

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Amber Heard’s Aquaman 2 Role Gets Surprising Update Amid Controversy

It looks like fans should still expect to see Amber Heard’s Mera show up in the upcoming Aqaman sequel.

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How Avengers 5 Sets Up Elizabeth Olsen’s Final Sacrifice as Scarlet Witch (Theory)

Avengers: The Kang Dynasty could position Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch for a big sacrifice.

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Marvel Nearly Abandoned Red Color for MCU Ironheart Armor (Photos)

Dominique Thorne's Ironheart could have been an entirely different color in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

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DC Possibly Recasting Justice League Actors Amid Studio Shakeup

According to a new report, Warner Bros. might be looking to recast its Justice League actors.

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Why WB Cancelled Wonder Woman 3, Revealed by New Report

It looks like Gal Gadot's third solo outing isn't moving forward at Warner Bros.

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Does Captain America Cry During Sex? Marvel Just Answered That Exact Question

For those who have wondered about the details of Steve Rogers' sex life, there's now another answer to add to the collection.

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Doctor Strange 2 Beats The Batman to Win Best Movie of 2022 at PCAs

Doctor Strange has bested Batman at the PCAs by winning the Best Movie of 2022.

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New Ant-Man 3 Trailer Reveals Kang’s Avengers 5 Plan (Theory)

The newest Ant-Man trailer may hold some key clues as to what Kang has in store for the Avengers.

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Michael B. Jordan Breaks Silence on His Black Panther 2 Return

Killmonger himself has finally broken his silence on returning to the world of Wakanda.

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Harrison Ford Bluntly Reacts to Indiana Jones Replacement Rumors

Harrison Ford has commented on the rumors that the next Indy film will see someone replace his iconic character.

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The Flash Movie's Batman Cameos Receive Exciting Update

Sources are saying that The Flash is testing well, and includes some awesome Multiverse material.

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Robert Downey Jr. Reacts to Tarantino’s Marvel Comments: ‘Let’s Just Get Over It’

Iron Man star Robert Downey gave his thoughts on Quentin Tarintino’s questionable feelings about the comic book movie world.

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Margot Robbie Really Wants Lesbian Romance for Her Harley Quinn

Margot Robbie has revealed that she wants to see Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy's romance happen.

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Disney Confirms the Genre of Ant-Man 3: Quantumania

Disney has officially released their genre categorization for the upcoming Ant-Man film.

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Marvel Reportedly Cut Becky Lynch's 'Depressing' MCU Post-Credits Scene

It's been revealed that Marvel Studios cut out a depressing MCU post-credits scene from one of the recent films.

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Disney+ Unveils New Lucasfilm Collection With 60+ Movies & Shows

A new Lucasfilm collection has been added to Disney+, which bundles Willow alongside a litany of Star Wars projects.

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New Ant-Man 3 IMAX Trailer Reveals Expanded Look at Paul Rudd Scenes

The IMAX trailer of the new Ant-Man and the Wasp trailer has been released online.

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Star Wars: SOLO Writer Is 'Haunted' by 1 Major Plot Hole

Jonathan Kasdan, the writer of Solo: A Star Wars story, has revealed one big plot hole he regrets.

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Marvel Reportedly Unhappy With Phase 4, Considering Major Changes to Phase 5-6 Slate

Following a lukewarm reception to Phase 4, Marvel Studios might be facing major changes going forward.

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Marvel Fans Are Freaking Out Over Baby Rocket Raccoon

Fans are freaking out over Baby Rocket from the new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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Watch: Guardians of the Galaxy 3's Super Emotional First Trailer Released

Marvel Studios has premiered the first public trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 at CCXP.

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First Look at 2023 MCU Infinity Saga LEGO Sets (Photos)

LEGO unveiled two new MCU Infinity Saga LEGO sets for 2023.

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MCU: 14 Namor Costumes Rejected by Marvel Studios (Photos)

New concept art surfaced that showcases some alternate designs for Namor.

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Robert Pattinson’s The Batman Universe Recasting 1 Character for Upcoming Spin-off

A rumored character in the upcoming Penguin HBO Max series looks like it will be recast.

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Disney Unveils Epic Mandalorian Season 3 Display at CCXP (Photos)

A new Mandalore display from The Mandalorian has been unveiled at CCXP.

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Disney Starts Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Marketing In a Big Way (Photos)

Marvel Studios and Disney have begun to market Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 'Extended Cut' Teased by Cast Member

A cast member from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever teased an Extended Edition of the film.

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