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
DC Superhero TV Shakeup Leads to Surprising Release Plan for Upcoming Shows
A new change over at HBO Max indicated the future of Warner Bros.' animated DC Comics content.
Hugh Jackman Reveals the Truth About His Wolverine Comeback
Hugh Jackman spoke candidly about why he is returning as Wolverine in Deadpool 3.
Letitia Wright Responds to Naughty TikToks Thirsting Over Shuri
Fans have started a thirsting trend towards Letitia Wright and her MCU character Shuri.
Ryan Reynolds Greets Loki's Miss Minutes Amid Deadpool 3 TVA Rumors
Following the rumors of the TVA being in Deadpool 3, Ryan Reynolds has interacted with an unofficial Miss Minutes account on Twitter.
Professor X Actor Criticizes Fox's Handling of Magneto Relationship
A big actor from Fox's First Class films has criticized how the films handled the relationship between Professor X and Magneto.
Marvel's Zoe Saldana Bemoans Franchise Work: 'I’ve Been Just Stuck'
Zoe Saldana admitted that she has felt stuck working on big movie franchises over the last few years.
5 Ways Robert Downey Jr. Can Return In Marvel’s Armor Wars Movie
Here are five ways that Iron Man could return in the upcoming Armor Wars movie.
James Gunn Explains Groot’s Drastic Changes In the MCU
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn offered some comments explaining the drastic changes to Groot’s visual design.
Deadpool 3: X-Force Actor Cryptically Teases Return In Third Movie
Lewis Tan hinted at his involvement with the upcoming third Deadpool movie.
Is DC Now Copying Marvel’s Movie Phases? DCEU Actor Hints at the Truth
A new tweet from Dwayne Johnson indicates that the DCEU may start adopting the MCU's Phases.
Avengers: Kang Dynasty Actor Confirms 1 Unsurprising Hero Will Appear
An unsurprising return was confirmed for the Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
Shazam’s Future in DC Studios’ New 10-Year Plan Teased by Lead Actor
Asher Angel has teased his role as Billy Batson in the new DCU run by James Gunn and Peter Safran.
Thor 4’s Daughter Almost Looked WAY Different (Photo)
Thor’s new adopted daughter, Love, could have looked a lot different according to newly released concept art.
Star Wars’ Next Movie Rumored to Start Filming Prep Sooner Than Expected
It looks like the next Star Wars film out of Lucasfilm might be starting up sooner than many expect.
Cosmo the Dog Explained: MCU Avengers & Guardians 3 Connections Revealed
The Guardians Holiday Special is now available to watch, and in it is the proper debut of Comso the Dog.
Tom Hiddleston Reacts to Spider-Man: No Way Home’s Tobey & Andrew Returns
Loki’s Tom Hiddleston has revealed his reaction to seeing three Spider-Men on screen in No Way Home.
Chris Hemsworth Reveals the Movie He’s Most Proud of (And It’s Not Thor)
Chris Hemsworth has commented on which of his films he is most proud of—sadly, it isn't Thor.
New Ant-Man 3 Report Spoils Major Kang Plot Point
A new detail about Kang's role in the third Ant-Man film has been revealed.
Dwayne Johnson Slams WB for ‘Inexcusable’ Henry Cavill Superman Decision
Actor Dwayne Johnson has slammed WB over its choice to sideline Henry Cavill's Superman.
DC’s Original Will Smith Replacement Plan Just Got Confirmed (Photo)
It seems that Warner Bros. was, in fact, truly considering recasting Will Smith's role as Deadshot in The Suicide Squad.
Andor Post-Credits Scene Sets Up 1 Major Star Wars Cameo for Season 2
Andor's finale set up a big potential cameo for the show's second season.
Black Adam Movie Reveals Shazam Easter Egg We All Missed
With the release of Black Adam on digital, fans have uncovered a big Shazam Easter egg that previously went under the radar.
Watch: LEGO Recreates 5 Iconic MCU Movies In New Look at LEGO MASTERS
The next episode of LEGO Masters will be an exciting one for Marvel fans.
Spider-Man 4: Tony Revolori Speaks Out on His Future as Flash Thompson
The actor behind Flash Thompson has spoken out regarding his future in the MCU.
Doctor Strange 2's Deleted Nazi Scene Revealed by Official Art
Some exciting new concept art from the Doctor Strange sequel as been revealed.
Andor Director Explains Why Season 1 Ignores Jedi & Sith
Director Tony Gilroy explained why Andor avoided the topic of Jedi or lightsabers.
Watch: Andor Finale Trailer Released by Disney+
Lucasfilm has released a brief new teaser for the upcoming Andor finale.
MCU: 8 Upcoming Projects Where Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Is Expected to Appear
While it seemed that Scarlet Witch died in Multiverse of Madness, it's almost certainly not the end for Wanda in the MCU; but where might she show up next?
Aubrey Plaza’s Mystery Marvel Character Details Revealed (Report)
Aubrey Plaza's role in Agatha: Coven of Chaos has potentially been revealed.
Kevin Feige Rejected Captain America 3’s Original Plot
In order for fans to get Captain America: Civil War, Kevin Feige had to first reject this original pitch.
Deadpool 3: First Details on New Villain Revealed (Rumor)
Some new details on the villain for Deadpool 3 may have been revealed.
James Gunn Says Guardians 3 Production Was 'Torture In Every Way'
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn admitted that production on the latest entry was a rough one.
James Gunn Reveals When He’s Officially Leaving Marvel
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn has revealed when he will be leaving Marvel officially.
Daredevil’s Charlie Cox Throws Shade at Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man
Charlie Cox jokingly roasted Andrew Garfield's portrayal of Spider-Man at an event in honor of the talented actor.
Disney+'s Daredevil Reboot Rumored to Include 1 Mystical Superhero
A new character might be introduced in the upcoming Daredevil show who has their own set of mystical abilities.
Chris Hemsworth Thinks Thor May Die In Next MCU Appearance
The man behind Thor himself has stated that he thinks his character will eventually die on screen.
Marvel Exec Reveals 1 Big Reason Why Kevin Feige Is So Successful
Black Panther 2's producer Nate Moore has commented on why Kevin Feige is so good at what he does.
Marvel Studios’ ECHO Disney+ Show Gets Concerning Update
The upcoming Echo Disney+ series has gotten a worrisome update.
Thor 4: Marvel Restricted Chris Hemsworth’s Filming Schedule Over Death Concerns
Marvel Studios stepped in to make sure Chris Hemsworth shot Thor 4 before his dangerous Disney+ show Limitless.
Tenoch Huerta’s Namor Future Explained: Rumor Reveals Big Plans for MCU Actor
With Black Panther: Wakanda Forever having introduced Namor to the world, a new rumor provides insight on when we will see Tenonch Huerta in the MCU next!