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
Disney+’s Upcoming MCU Spider-Man Show Releasing First Look Very Soon
The very first look at Spider-Man: Freshman Year will debut at San Diego Comic-Con.
James McAvoy Gives Disappointing Update on Professor X MCU Return
Former Professor X actor James McAvoy revealed that he doesn’t miss playing the iconic character.
MCU: Kit Harington References Doctor Strange In New Marvel's Eternals Teaser
Marvel Studios released a brand-new teaser for Eternals that shows Kit Harington's Dane Whitman referencing Doctor Strange.
Star Wars: Carrie Fisher's Leia Wedding Gown Looks Stunning In New Photos
New photos revealed Carrie Fisher's Leia Organa in her wedding dress from Star Wars.
Disney+ Reveals When New Percy Jackson Show Announcements Are Coming
It looks like D23 will have some announcements to share about Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Robert Pattinson’s The Batman: Stunning Look at Gotham City Revealed in New Image
Batman director Matt Reeves shared a new image of Robert Pattinson's titular Dark Knight watching over Gotham, teasing an appearance at DC FanDome.
The Batman Movie Reveals 2 New Posters for Robert Pattinson’s Hero & Paul Dano’s Riddler
The Batman's Twitter account unveiled two new posters for the upcoming film, featuring Robert Pattinson’s Dark Knight and Paul Dano’s Riddler.
Black Adam: Leaked Set Photos Reveal Dwayne Johnson's Costume & Hawkman Gear
Fans have gotten their first look at images of Black Adam's costume and Hawkman's gear for Dwayne Johnson's upcoming DC Comics film.
Guardians of the Galaxy Falls Victim to Hollywood Accounting (But James Gunn Isn't Complaining)
The topic of the profitability of Guardians of the Galaxy came up on Twitter, and director James Gunn felt comfortable openly addressing it.
Black Adam Movie: New Set Footage Shows Dwayne Johnson & Cyclone Star Quintessa Swindell
Warner Bros. released a new teaser for its upcoming DC FanDome event, including brief glimpses of Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam and a member of the JSA.
Marvel Studios Delays 6 Movies, Including Thor 4 & Black Panther 2
Disney announced the delays of several Marvel Studios films over the next two years.
Thor 4 Leak Reveals Best Look Yet at Natalie Portman’s New Superhero
A new leaked Thor: Love and Thunder poster has revealed the best new look at Jane Foster’s new God of Thunder, including a cracked Mjolnir.
DC League of Super-Pets: Hilarious New Scene Shows Dwayne Johnson & Kevin Hart's Animated Heroes
A brand-new look at DC’s upcoming film DC League of Super-Pets has been revealed at DC FanDome.
Tom Holland Reveals He Cried A Lot During Spider-Man: No Way Home’s Final Days
Tom Holland commented on how emotional he was in the final days of Spider-Man: No Way Home’s production, and how it could be the last time he works with some of his fellow cast.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Leak Spoils Origin of Peter Parker’s Black & Gold Suit
Details have been revealed that might explain the existence of Spider-Man’s Black and Gold suit from No Way Home.
Marvel Writer Teases Daredevil MCU Reboot Amid Spider-Man: No Way Home Rumors
Former Marvel film writer David Hayter revealed at MCM London Comic Con that Marvel Studios is working on a reboot for Daredevil.
Marvel Studios Prevented Daredevil Villain From Appearing In New Hulu Show
The upcoming Hulu show, Hit-Monkey, supposedly wanted to use Bullseye at one point but was unable to due to studio mandates.
Tom Holland Reveals Why He Doubted Spider-Man: No Way Home's First Pitch
Spider-Man: No Way Home star Tom Holland commented on how he didn't think the film was ever going to work.
Spider-Man: Tom Holland Admits He Pitched Non-MCU Venom & Kraven Movies to Sony Producer
During the brief Sony and Marvel Studios' break-up, Tom Holland ended up pitching movie ideas involving Venom and Kraven the Hunter.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Delay Reportedly Caused by Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Roles
The next trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home has been potentially held back by studio disagreements over what to show in it.
Zack Snyder Reportedly Threatened Justice League Producers Over Credits
It’s being reported that Zack Snyder threatened an executive at Warner Bros. over his cut of Justice League.
Why Mark Ruffalo's Hulk Could Become an MCU Villain In Phase 5
Is there a world where Bruce Banner could become the next big MCU villain?
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Disney+ Reportedly Sets Release Date for New Trailer
The supposed release date for the first Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer has been revealed.
Disney Reveals New Images of Doctor Strange, Hawkeye & More From Marvel Studios' What If...?
Marvel releases four new images from their upcoming show What if...?
Marvel's Ironheart: Disney+ Series Adds Snowpiercer Scribe as Head Writer
The Ironheart Disney+ series has found it's lead writer in Chinaka Hodge according to Variety.
Will Spider-Man Appear In the Hawkeye Show? Marvel Boss Addresses NYC Connections
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige comments on the odds of fans seeing Spider-Man at any point during Hawkeye’s six-episode Disney+ series.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals New Poster With Doctor Strange, Green Goblin & More
Spider-Man: No Way Home received a new poster ahead of its December 2021 debut.
Marvel's Eternals Writer Clears Confusion on Sprite's Powers at the End (Exclusive)
The Direct sat down with the screenplay writers of Eternals, where the two confirmed the status of Sprite's powers at the end of the film.
Ms. Marvel Disney+: New Footage Shows Kamala Khan Wearing Captain Marvel Costume
Disney and Marvel Studios released a brand-new look at Ms. Marvel in her upcoming solo series for Disney+.
Madame Web Movie’s ‘Unique’ Plot Teased by Marvel Star Emma Roberts
Madame Web actress Emma Roberts has teased the unique plot for the upcoming movie.
Loki's Kang Actor Admits He Felt Like Virgin Mary Keeping Marvel Secrets
Loki and Ant-Man actor Jonathan Majors commented on how he felt keeping Marvel's many secrets regarding his role as Kang the Conqueror.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Writers Explain Emma Stone & Kirsten Dunst Absences
The Spider-Man: No Way Home writers commented on if there was ever a point when Emma Stone and Kirsten Dunst made it into the film.
How Long Is Disney+’s Hawkeye? Episodes 1 & 2 Runtimes Revealed
The official runtime of Marve Studios’ Hawkeye’s debut episode has been revealed.
D23 Expo Announcements: 11 Marvel & Star Wars Titles Showcased on New Poster
A new D23 poster may hold some clues as to what announcements fans should expect at the convention.
Harley Quinn Season 4 Release Receives Exciting Update
Harley Quinn has been renewed for a fourth season on HBO Max.
Hawkeye: 7 Marvel Characters Who Might Now Own Avengers Tower
Hawkeye’s opening episodes brought up the topic of the now empty Avengers Tower; so who could the new tenants be?
Marvel Celebrates Hawkeye With New Kate Bishop Funko and Captain America Pin
Marvel has officially revealed new Hawkeye merchandise, which includes a new Funko and an enamel pin.
New Hawkeye Photos Show Kate Bishop vs. Echo Fight and More Disney+ Action
Marvel Studios released new official photos from Hawkeye, including a tantalizing tease of a showdown between Kate Bishop and Echo.
Avengers: Endgame Concept Art Reveals High-Tech Hawkeye That Got Scrapped
Marvel Studios' Director of Visual Development took to Instagram to reveal an alternate Hawkeye outfit and a keyframe from the first Avengers film.
How Hawkeye Episode 3 Delivers With Kingpin Nods and Clint Barton Growth (Review)
Marvel Studios' Hawkeye just aired its third episode; did it hit the mark?