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
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.
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.
First Footage of Recast Cassie Lang Released by Marvel
Marvel Studios released the first footage of Ant-Man's recasted Cassie Lang.
EA’s New Iron Man Game Gets Promising Development Update
EA Motive's upcoming Iron Man game is already about to start playtesting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marvel Studios Teases Harrison Ford's 'Fantastic' MCU Scenes
Marvel Studios producer Nate Moore teased the exciting addition of Harrison Ford to the MCU.
Marvel Studios Confirms Eternals' Return Despite Mixed Reviews
Marvel Studios has confirmed that the story of the Eternals will be continued in the MCU.
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.
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.
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.
New Ant-Man 3 Trailer Omits Avengers Murder Line
The newest Ant-Man trailer omitted a big moment many expected to see.
The Mandalorian Producer Hints at 1 Major Crossover In Season 4
A new crossover has been hinted for The Mandalorian’s future.
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?
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.
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.