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
Marvel’s Evil Justice League Rumored to Appear In Upcoming MCU Project
Marvel might be introducing its evil version of the Justice League in an upcoming project.
Marvel Forced to Split David Harbour With Netflix for Thunderbolts Production
It's been revealed that Marvel and Netflix will be splitting David Harbour's time next year while he works on Thunderbolts and Stranger Things.
MCU Blade Reboot: Minor Ant-Man Actor Joins Cast
An actor who was previously in Ant-Man and the Wasp has seemingly joined The Blade reboot.
Andrew Garfield Reflects on Abandoning Amazing Spider-Man 3
Andrew Garfield has spoken out about his third Spider-Man film never happening.
Warner Bros. CEO Promises to Reduce Batman Count On-Screen
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO has vowed to reduce the amount of Batman active in the DCU.
Andor Producer Explains How Season 2 Will Be ‘Very Different’ From Season 1
Tony Gilroy has revealed how the second season of Andor will differ from the first.
Kathleen Kennedy Teases the High Republic's Live-Action Star Wars Debut
Lucasfilm has teased the High Republic's eventual live-action debut.
Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel 2 Reportedly Coming Sooner Than Expected
It seems that Henry Cavill's Man of Steel 2 could be coming a lot sooner than many expect.
Florence Pugh's Next MCU Movie Appearance Gets Teased: 'Very Interesting'
Florence Pugh has teased her next MCU appearance, which is likely to be 2024's Thunderbolts.
Val's Evil MCU Future Explained After Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
So what exactly might next for Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Val future MCU projects?
Black Panther 2 Post-Credits Explained: 1 Key Young Avengers Connection Revealed
The post-credits scene for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has offered up another Young Avengers candidate.
New MCU Casting Points to WandaVision Character Twist In Disney+’s Agatha
New casting information for Agatha: House of Harkness was announced, and it includes a twist on a somewhat familiar character.
Spider-Man Producer Avi Arad Blasts Marvel Studios Deal: 'The Worst'
Avi Arad recently stated how he thinks the deal between Sony and Marvel Studios is 'The Worst'.
Marvel FINALLY Reveals Who Is the New Black Panther In Wakanda Forever
With the sequel out in theaters, the world now knows who picks up the mantle of the Black Panther.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: 10 Biggest Spoilers Explained
Black Panther 2 is in theaters worldwide, and its many secrets are now ready to be discovered by the world; what are some of the biggest reveals?
Sony Releases New Official Spider-Verse Parody Poster With Tobey, Andrew & Tom
Sony has paried Taylor Swift with a new version of her tour poster, but this time, it's Spider-Man themed.
Tom Holland’s New Spider-Man 4 Contract Update Excites Fans
Spider-Man 4 may have just gotten an exciting update, alongside other future Tom Holland MCU projects.
Justice League 2 Update Casts Doubt on Director Rumor
Some doubt has been cast on a recent rumor regarding the potential director of Justice League 2.
Warner Bros. Boss Admits DC Shortcomings Vs. Marvel Studios
Warner Bros.' David Zaslav has talked about the studios' shortcomings compared to Marvel Studios.
She-Hulk's Bad Reviews Explained: 8 Biggest Criticisms (And Why Some Are Wrong)
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law didn't get the best of reviews, but how reasonable was all that criticism?
Marvel Producer Clarifies Controversial Letitia Wright Reports
Black Panther 2 stars addressed the controversy surrounding Letitia Wright's vaccination status.
2 Spider-Man Characters Are Now Stuck In Disney & Sony Rights Issues
A new Spider-Man focused book has revealed that there are two characters still stuck between both Disney and Sony.
Henry Cavill Reacts to Misleading Superman Comic-Con Reports
The actor behind Superman addressed if he was ever going to be at San Diego Comic-Con 2022.
MCU Director Teases RDJ Tony Stark’s ‘Complicated’ Connection to Ironheart
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever director Ryan Coogler spoke about the connection Ironheart will have to Tony Stark.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Black Panther 2 Post-Credits: How Avengers: Endgame Influenced Special Scene Decision
Avengers: Endgame influenced Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in one key way.
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.
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.
Hulk's Son Skaar's AGE in the MCU Gets Confirmed
The age of Bruce Banner's new son, Skaar, has been confirmed.
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.
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.
Disney+’s Daredevil Reboot Gets Exciting Official Working Title
Disney+’s Daredevil: Born Again looks to have received its working title.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.