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
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.
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.