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 Possibly Recasting Justice League Actors Amid Studio Shakeup
According to a new report, Warner Bros. might be looking to recast its Justice League actors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Flash Movie's Batman Cameos Receive Exciting Update
Sources are saying that The Flash is testing well, and includes some awesome Multiverse material.
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.
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.
Disney Confirms the Genre of Ant-Man 3: Quantumania
Disney has officially released their genre categorization for the upcoming Ant-Man film.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
First Look at 2023 MCU Infinity Saga LEGO Sets (Photos)
LEGO unveiled two new MCU Infinity Saga LEGO sets for 2023.
MCU: 14 Namor Costumes Rejected by Marvel Studios (Photos)
New concept art surfaced that showcases some alternate designs for Namor.
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.
Disney Unveils Epic Mandalorian Season 3 Display at CCXP (Photos)
A new Mandalore display from The Mandalorian has been unveiled at CCXP.
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.
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.
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.