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
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.
Will Spider-Man: No Way Home Now Include Venom? Every Piece of Evidence
Did the post-credits scene of Venom: Let There Be Carnage confirm that Venom's next stop will be in Spider-Man: No Way Home?
Tom Holland Reacts to Spider-Man: No Way Home's Record-Breaking Opening
Spider-Man: No Way Home star Tom Holland celebrated the success of the film with his fans on Instagram.
Shang-Chi Producer Jonathan Schwartz Developing Secret Invasion Disney+ Series (Exclusive)
Shang-Chi and Marvel Studios Producer Jonathan Schwartz reveals that his next project is Secret Invasion, alongside another mystery project.
Shang-Chi Producer Explains Why Avengers: Endgame's Blip Gets Ignored In Movie (Exclusive)
Jonathan Schwartz, the producer of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, sat down with The Direct to comment on why the film never really addressed the events of Avengers: Endgame.
Jeremy Renner Shares New Look at Avengers: Endgame’s Ronin Tattoo as Hawkeye Reshoots Continue
During Hawkeye reshoots, Jeremy Renner posted on his Instagram revealing a brand-new look at Ronin’s tattoo.
Hawkeye: New Trailer Connects Hailee Steinfeld's Kate to Avengers: Endgame's Ronin
The brand-new Hawkeye trailer showcased the return of Hawkeye's Ronin outfit with a surprise twist.
She-Hulk Disney+: New Evidence Teases Battle of Mark Ruffalo's Hulk vs. Villain Titania
A recent Tweet by actor Jameela Jamil revealed that a previous set photo of Mark Ruffalo showed his character next to a stunt performer in the exact same look.
Shang-Chi: Disney+ Announces Special Release Date for Latest Marvel Movie
Disney CEO Bob Chapek has confirmed that Shang-Chi and Jungle Cruise will be arriving on Disney+ on November 12.
Will Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow Lawsuit Change How Disney Deals With Actors? CEO Weighs In
Disney CEO Bob Chapek was asked about talent compensation in the wake of the Black Widow lawsuit.
How Marvel's Kevin Feige Saved One of Black Widow's Best Scenes
Black Widow director Cate Shortland revealed that Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige fought to keep one particularly emotional scene in the film.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga's Expected Release Window Revealed
Fans now have another update as to when LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga might release.
Spider-Man's Uncle Ben Receives His Biggest MCU Reference Yet In New Episode of What If
Peter Parker's Uncle Ben was referenced directly for the first time in the MCU the zombie episode of Marvel Studios' What If...?.
Andrew Garfield's Viral Spider-Man: No Way Home Deepfake Video Gets Debunked
The viral video of Andrew Garfield in his Spider-Man outfit got debunked thanks to the deep fake creator revealing all.
4 Biggest Problems With Marvel's What If (And 4 Fixes for Season 2)
Marvel Studios' What If...? had some glaring issues in its first season... Thankfully, there may be some answers
Black Panther 2: Chadwick Boseman Is Very Honored In Marvel Sequel, Says Star
Lupita Nyong'o, who plays Nakia in the MCU, comments on how she is having trouble coming to terms with Chadwick Boseman's passing.
Marvel Fans Notice Possible Daredevil Connection In Hawkeye's New Trailer
The new Hawkeye trailer landed, and with it came a tantalizing tease of Echo's connection to Daredevil.
Marvel Rumored to Rival Daredevil's Iconic Hallway Fight With Moon Knight Action Sequence
It’s been reported that Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight will feature the Mr. Knight costume from the 2014 comic run of the character, and includes a Daredevil influenced hallway fight sequence.