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 Stories
Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3: Doctor Strange Composer Confirms MCU Return
Michael Giacchino announces that he will be returning to score the third Tom Holland Spider-Man film set within the MCU, which also features Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange.
Don Cheadle Teases How Avengers: Endgame Sets Up Iron Man Disney+ Spin-off, Armor Wars
War Machine actor Don Cheadle commented on his time as James Rhodes and what he can reveal about the expectations fans should have for his character in the upcoming Disney+ show, Armor Wars.
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Has A Doctor Strange Item In Marvel’s New What If..? Poster
A brand-new poster for Marvel’s What If? shows Spider-Man wearing Doctor Strange’s cloak.
Hawkeye: Disney+ Series Reportedly Casts Outlander Actor as Crucial Character
Esteemed British actor Simon Callow boards Marvel Studios upcoming Disney+ show Hawkeye.
Loki Star Tom Hiddleston Teases How the MCU's Future Relies on Disney+'s What If
Tom Hiddleston stops by Jimmy Fallon to talk about Loki, where he ends up dropping some teases about Marvel's upcoming show What If...?
She-Hulk Disney+: New Video Shows Jameela Jamil Training For Marvel Fight Scene
Actress Jameela Jamil posts a video on her Instagram officially announcing her arrival to the MCU as she trains to the tune of "Eye of the Tiger."
Marvel Brings Back MCU's Infinity Stones In One Crazy Way For Disney+'s What If...?
What If...? will see the Infinity Stones appear in multiple episodes, with a key focus during an adventure into a world where Ultron wins—so here's how things may go down.
Why Guardians of the Galaxy 3's Script Made Karen Gillan Cry
The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Script caused Karen Gillian to cry.
Arrowverse's Next Crossover Event Confirms Batwoman, Reverse Flash & More Superhero Appearance
CW has announced that the opening of The Flash's eighth season will be a massive five-part vent, which will guest star numerous faces from the wider Arrowverse.
Guardians of the Galaxy's James Gunn Debunks Mark Hamill Rumors
On Twitter, James Gunn debunks the rumors of Mark Hamill being in the Disney+ The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.
Suicide Squad: David Ayer Releases Candid Statement Ahead of James Gunn’s Sequel Debut
David Ayer releases a three-page statement ahead of James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad.
James Gunn Gets Candid About Martin Scorsese's Superhero Movie Disapproval
James Gunn commented on if he feels a responsibility to defend comic book films, especially given that he has devoted much of his life to them.
Did You Spot That Secret Guardians of the Galaxy Actor In The Suicide Squad? Here's Who It Was
James Gunn teased a mystery actor yet to be discovered in The Suicide Squad, one which was found shortly after his tease.
The Suicide Squad Receives Same Audience Score as Justice League
CinemaScore revealed the offical grade for James Gunn’s new film The Suicide Squad, and its score matches up with an unexpected previous DCEU project.
Captain Marvel 2's Darker Story Teased by Director
The Marvels director talked to Variety about some of the darker elements of the upcoming Captain Marvel sequel.
MCU: 9 Upcoming Projects Chris Hemsworth’s Thor Could Return In
After Thor: Love and Thunder, when might Chris Hemsworth's former Avengers appear in a Marvel Studios project?
Star Wars Announces Post-Rise of Skywalker LEGO Halloween Special For Disney+
Lucasfilm and LEGO announced a brand-new special for Halloween focusing on the dark side of the Star Wars universe.
Shang-Chi Movie Writer Clarifies His Involvement In Wonder Woman 1984
Wonder Woman 1984's writer spoke about his involvement with the film.
Marvel Studios Is Releasing Fewer Episodes Than Originally Promised For Disney+'s What If...?
Marvel Studios' What If...? episode count is revealed, and it's lower than originally expected.
Captain Marvel 2: Brie Larson Hypes Up ‘Epic’ Sequel as Filming Begins
Captain Marvel actor Brie Larson teased the epic scale of the highly anticipated sequel, saying that the sets are larger than anyone could imagine.
She-Hulk Disney+: New Evidence Points to MCU Show's Production Status
A crew member's Instagram post indicated that She-Hulk has either already wrapped production, or that the finish line is just around the corner.
Scarlett Johansson Is Reportedly Shocked By Disney's Harsh Response To Black Widow Lawsuit
Hollywood insiders are shocked by Disney's response to Scarlett Johanson's lawsuit, something that many have attributed to new Disney CEO Bob Chapek's lack of experience in the area.
Venom 2: New Promo Hints at Spider-Man Battle Concept
Fans spot a curious thing in a newly released featurette for Venom: Let There Be Carnage that teases the possibility of Spider-Man.
Tom Hardy Is Campaigning For Tom Holland's Spider-Man to Crossover With Venom
Tom Hardy talked about whether or not he would be open to the idea of his character of Venom crossing paths with Tom Holland's MCU Spider-Man.
Sony Changes Name of Spider-Man Movie Universe Featuring Venom, Morbius & More
Sony officially unveiled that the SPUMC was getting a re-brand, one that hints at Spider-Man's imminent involvement.
Tom Hardy's Venom Confirmed to Meet Spider-Man In Future Movie
Venom: Let There Be Carnage director Andy Serkis confirmed that Venom will meet Spider-Man one day, but when that may occur is still in question.
MCU: Kevin Feige Teases Live-Action Spin-offs of Marvel Studios' What If...?
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige revealed during the latest episode of Disney+’s Assembled that What If…? stories might spin off into other mediums.
Disney+ Reveals Doctor Strange 2's Historic Movie Rating
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has broken a Disney+ MCU record.
Marvel Studios Has a New Disney+ Streaming Boss, And It's Not Kevin Feige
Marvel Studios has promoted Brad Winderbaum to Head of Streaming, Television, and Animation; a seemingly new position at the company.
New Warner Bros. Report Casts Doubts on DC’s ‘Kevin Feige’ Plan
Warner Bros. may not have much success getting their own Kevin Feige, according to a new report.
Will Bucky Appear In Captain America 4? Sebastian Stan Responds
Bucky Barnes may be getting the spotlight in Thunderbolts, but will he show up in Captain America 4?
Ant-Man 3 Brings Back Unexpected Character From the First Movie
Ant-Man 3 may be bringing Kang back into the picture, but it's also bringing this heavy-hitter.
New Chris Evans Photo Reveals Unseen Look at Captain America Origin (Throwback)
A new BTS photo from Captain America: The First Avenger has made its way online.
Disney+ Is Adding One of X-Men's Worst Movies In October
Disney will be adding New Mutants to its streaming service in October.
Captain America 4 Director Defends Sam Wilson From Fan Backlash
Captain America 4's director has some words for those who still can't accept the new Captain America.
Harry Styles’ Eros Creator Warns of 1 Problem With MCU Adaptation
The creator of Eros has spoken out about how the MCU might have troubles adapting the character.
Disney Officially Abandons Star Wars' Next Planned Movie
Rogue Squadron has officially been removed from Disney's release calender.
Spider-Man 3: No Way Home Producer Acknowledges Fans Who Are Going Crazy for Trailer & Announcements
Kevin Feige comments on all of the online fan fervor when it comes to Spider-Man: No Way Home's first trailer.
Spider-Man 3 Actor Seemingly Spoils Tobey Maguire's Return In Tom Holland's No Way Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home actor JB Smoove confirms Tobey Maguire's role in the film thanks to a simple question asked during an interview.
Zack Snyder Lent a Helping Hand on DC’s Peacemaker Show
Peacemaker writer and director James Gunn revealed that Zack Snyder had a hand in the show’s fight sequences.