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
James Gunn Responds to Complaints About The Suicide Squad Rating
Some people took issue with The Suicide Squad’s 15 rating in the UK last year.
Injustice Movie: DC Reveals Justice League Spin-off as New Animated Film
Warner Bros. revealed that the next DC Animated film will be an adaptation of Injustice.
Marvel Reveals Another MCU Mystery Dragon on New Shang-Chi Poster
Marvel Studios released a brand-new IMAX poster, one which holds a surprising hint at another key dragon being featured in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
WandaVision's Evan Peters Reflects on 'Shocking' Marvel Return
WandaVision's Evan Peters reflected on having joined the MCU as a faux Pietro Maximoff and what it was like to briefly be a part of Westview.
Marvel Reveals Replacement Actors for Scarlett Johansson & Robert Downey Jr. In New What If Episode
The new episode of Marvel Studios' What If...? officially revealed the replacement voice actors for Natasha Romanoff and Tony Stark.
Guardians of the Galaxy’s Michael Rooker Wants a Ravagers What If Episode
Michael Rooker discussed how his appearance in What If...? may open the door to future stories for his deceased character Yondu.
Marvel Reveals Chris Pratt's MCU Replacement Actor In New Episode of What If
Marvel Studios reveals which actor came on board for What If...? in order to voice Star-Lord instead of Chris Pratt.
Spider-Man 3: Tom Holland Spotted With Benedict Cumberbatch & Zendaya Amid No Way Home Reshoots
Cast members of Spider-Man: No Way Home, such as Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland, were seen together eating dinner in L.A., where rumored reshoots for the third Spidey film are underway.
Marvel's Kevin Feige Comments on Avengers 5 Release Prospects
While promoting Shang-Chi and the Legend of Tens, Kevin Feige talked about how long fans may have to wait until they see the Avengers on screen once again.
New Eternals Covers Highlight Angelina Jolie's Thena, Salma Hayek's Ajak & 8 More Heroes
Marvel revealed brand-new variant covers based on the upcoming Marvel Studios film, Eternals.
Game of Thrones Star Kit Harington Comments on Marvel Future After Eternals
Eternals star Kit Harington commented on his future in the MCU and the supposed MCU love triangle between Dane Whitman, Sersi, and Ikaris.
Angelina Jolie Plays Coy on Marvel Future After Eternals
Angelina Jolie played coy about what her MCU future looks like after the Eternals film debuts this November.
Eternals: Salma Hayek Reveals If Her Marvel Hero Could Have Kids
Eternals' Salma Hayek revealed that her character, Ajak, can't have children.
Marvel's Eternals Listed Runtime Longer Than Avengers: Infinity War
Marvel Studios' Eternals has gotten an official runtime, and it's longer than Avengers: Infinity War.
Angelina Jolie's Marvel Hero Shows Off Her Powers In New Eternals Teaser
Marvel Studios has released a new teaser for Eternals which puts focus on the epicness of the team, and Thena's babysitting skills.
Star Wars: George Lucas Is Officially a Stormtrooper Thanks to New Hasbro Action Figure
George Lucas, the creator of the Star Wars universe, received an official action figure of him in a Stormtrooper outfit.
Marvel's Sebastian Stan Celebrates Break-Up With Anthony Mackie
Sebastian Stan has publically celebrated his MCU separation from Anthony Mackie—jokingly, of course.
MCU: 4 X-Men Heroes Just Got Teased In Newest Disney+ Episode
She-Hulk's fifth episode featured a ton of fun nods to a handful of Marvel Comics characters.
Captain America 4 Director Teases ‘Massive’ Impact on MCU’s Future
The director of Captain America: New World Order has spoken out about the impact the movie will have on the MCU.
Ant-Man 3 Trailer Receives Disappointing Release Update From Marvel
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige had a disappointing update for the release date of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's eventual first trailer.
Incredible Hulk’s The Leader Breaks Silence on Surprise Cap 4 Return
Tim Blake Nelson, the man behind the upcoming villain of Captain America: New World Order, broke his silence about his return at D23.
Avengers 5 Hires Rick & Morty Producer to Write Script
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty finds its writer in some Rick & Morty talent.
LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga Confirms When All 13 DLC Packs Will Be Released
The release of all upcoming DLC for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has been revealed.
Will Moon Knight Season 2 Include Werewolf by Night? MCU Director Responds
Could Werewolf by Night's titular character appear in Moon Knight's hypothetical season 2?
MCU: Ranking All 8 Marvel Trailers Shown at D23 2022 From Worst to Best
Marvel Studios had a lot to show at their big D23 presentations; here’s all the footage shown ranked from worst to best.
Thor: Love and Thunder’s 7 Biggest Criticisms: Mixed Reviews Explained
People have had some issues with Thor: Love and Thunder; what's that all about?
Thor: Love and Thunder Post-Credits Scene: Is Loki In Valhalla?
Thor: Love and Thunder's post-credits scene teases the current fate of Earth-616's Loki.
Thor: Love and Thunder's Hercules Actor Addresses His MCU Future
Brett Goldstein has commented on his future in the MCU as Hercules.
Thor 4 Director Teases Marvel’s Future Hercules Plans
Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi has commented on adding Brett Goldstein to the MCU and how he didn’t know the character at first.
Thor: Love and Thunder Earns Top 5 Spot for Highest Marvel Opening
Thor: Love and Thunder has raked in the fifth-best opening Thursday for the MCU.
Star Wars: Rian Johnson Reveals the 1 Thing He Doesn’t Regret About Last Jedi
Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson has revealed one thing he doesn't regret about the movie.
Avengers: Infinity War Official Art Reveals Deleted War Machine Battle (Photos)
Some new concept art has been revealed for Avengers: Infinity War that gives fans a new look at a deleted War Machine battle.
Watch: Rick & Morty Season 6 Parodies Avengers: Endgame Opening
Rick and Morty's sixth season features a hilarious parody of Avengers: Endgame.
Black Panther 2 Reportedly Reshooting Scenes Two Months Before Release
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is coming back for more reshoots.
Sony Eyed 1 DC Director to Helm Tom Hardy's Venom Movie
Shazam!'s director was reportedly in line to direct Sony's original Venom movie.
Mark Ruffalo Say Age of Ultron’s Unused Grey Hulk Plot Could Make Comeback
Mark Ruffalo has hinted that a much angrier version of Hulk may be in the cards for the MCU's future.
Marvel Reveals 10 Best OG Daredevil Moments Ahead of She-Hulk Appearance
Marvel has released a feature going over ten of the best OG moments for Daredevil in his comic history.
Marvel's Shang-Chi Star Responds to Fan Backlash About Hulk Fight Comments
Shang-Chi star Sim Liu spoke out about his controversial comments regarding whether his character could best the Hulk or Iron Man in a fight.
Star Wars Actress Disappointed With Woman-of-Color Character Death: 'Are You F-ing Joking?'
Solo: A Star Wars Story actress Thandiwe Newton commented on how disappointed she was with how her character met her end in the film.
Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man: No Way Home Leak Receives More Proof From VFX Artists
The potentially leaked Andrew Garfield footage from Spider-Man: No Way Home has now been analyzed thanks to famous Youtube gurus Corridor Crew.