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
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.
Why Andrew Garfield Ignored Emma Stone 1 Whole Week Filming Amazing Spider-Man 2
Some new quotes from Sony Pictures executives have shed some new light on what it was like filming Emma Stone's tragic death scene.
Marvel Producer Confirms the MCU's 'Smartest Person' Has New Contender
Thanks to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the MCU might have a new 'Smartest Person' contender in town.
The Mandalorian Season 3’s Next Trailer Gets Exciting Release Update
Some new details regarding the next trailer for The Mandalorian's third season has been revealed.
Loki Season 1 Alternate Ending FINALLY Revealed by MCU Artist (Photos)
Loki season one could have ended very differently, and everyone's favorite God of Mischief could have sported some fun new outfits.
Star Wars Finally Reveals 7 New Funkos for Missing Book of Boba Fett Characters
New Funko Pops! were revealed from The Book of Boba Fett.
Why Marvel Avoided Tom Holland's Spider-Bite Scene, According to Jon Watts
A new book chronicling Spider-Man's cinematic history revealed why Marvel Studios avoided Tom Holland's big origin scene.
Marvel’s Kevin Feige Reportedly Dips His Toe Into Video Game Consulting
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige looks to be getting a little more hands on with the gaming side of the Marvel Universe.
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.