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
She-Hulk Director Hints at How Episode 1 Sets Up Future MCU Movies/Shows
She-Hulk's director has offered a comment as to how the series will be important for future Marvel Studios storylines.
Jesse Eisenberg Gets Candid About Batman v Superman Backlash: ‘People Hate Me’
Batman v Superman star Jesse Eisenberg opened up about the reception to his villain in the Zack Snyder film.
Disney+ Reveals New MCU Timeline Order With She-Hulk
Marvel Studios officially revealed where She-Hulk is on the MCU timeline.
Marvel Just Confirmed Pixar Exists In the MCU
Marvel Studios revealed that Pixar movies exist in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
New Photos Reveal Disney+'s Percy Jackson Actors Filming Big Museum Scene
New set photos for Percy Jackson and the Olympians show the main characters at a muesum.
Kevin Feige Had Surprising Reaction to Marvel’s Flopped Man-Thing Movie
In a new interview, it’s been revealed that Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige was a big supporter of 2005’s Man-Thing.
Ex-Star Wars Episode 9 Director Addresses Potential Return After Firing
Colin Trevorrow has commented on the possibility of returning to the Star Wars fold after having been fired from his version of Episode IX.
Dwayne Johnson Teases His Marvel Cinematic Universe Crossover Plans
Dwayne Johnson has teased the possibility of Marvel and DC Comics crossing over on the big screen.
Black Panther 2 Reveals Official Art for 8 Main Characters
Eight new pictures have been revealed that showcase how some of the cast of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will look in the upcoming movie.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes 3 Receives Promising Filming Update
Sherlock Holmes 3 has received a new update, and it might actually be happening.
She-Hulk Actress Addresses Sexist Online Backlash
She-Hulk’s Tatiana Maslany has commented on the sexist backlash the show may recieve.
Star Wars Reveals First Look at Han Solo & Leia’s Wedding
New details from an upcoming Star Wars book sheds some light on Han and Leila’s marriage.
Ewan McGregor Breaks Silence on Liam Neeson’s Obi-Wan Kenobi Surprise
Ewan McGregor talked about Liam Neeson’s return in Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Watch: First Look at Disney+'s Percy Jackson Stars Filming Together
First video from Disney+‘s Percy Jackson set shows off the 3 main characters.
Watch: Marvel Introduces Classic Mutant In New She-Hulk Clip
Marvel Studios’ She-Hulk may have brought another mutant into the picture.
New Black Adam Movie Toy Spoils Villain Backstory
Black Adam’s main villain, Sabbac, has gotten some new backstory thanks to the description on the back of a new toy.
Disney Reveals When New Marvel Gaming Announcements Are Coming
Disney has announced a new showcase on September 9 that will reveal a new Marvel game.
Jessica Jones' David Tennant Explains the Difficulty of His MCU Return
David Tennant discussed why bringing back his Marvel villain would be difficult.
Dwayne Johnson Urged Warner Bros. Not to Make First Shazam Movie Script
Black Adam actor Dwayne Johnson has revealed that he actively campaigned for the first draft of Shazam! to not be shot.
MCU's Sokovia Accords Will Come Back Into Play In Phase 4 (Exclusive)
She-Hulk’s head writer has confirmed that answers are coming about the Sokovia Accords.
Marvel Reveals Unused MCU Black Panther Suit Combo In New Merch
Hot Toys has unveiled a new and improved 1/6 figure for Chadwick Boseman's first Black Panther suit.
Disney+ Just Confirmed Thanos' Toilet Habits In the MCU (Seriously)
I Am Groot has revealed a surprising fact about Thanos and his bathroom habits.
Batgirl Might Appear In Upcoming DC Movie Following Cancellation
Leslie Grace may have a chance at returning as Batgirl, even after the cancelation of her solo project.
DC’s Watchmen Producer Shares His ‘Cynical’ View on Marvel Movies
Damon Lindelof, a producer of the Watchmen series, has added his thoughts on Marvel Studios’ increased content output.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Actor Debunks Adam Warlock Theory
Adam Warlock actor Will Poulter has commented on rumors of his character’s romantic connections with Gamora.
Black Adam Movie Is Fixing Hawkman’s ‘Confusing’ Origin
Black Adam has put its foot forward in trying to smooth out some of Hawkman's complicated origins.
Star Wars: Andor Release Dates of Every Episode Officially Announced
Disney has revealed the air date for every episode of Andor's first season.
Disney’s Halle Bailey Responds to MCU X-Men Casting Claims
A recent fan-casting claiming to be real has been shot down by the actress in question.
The Flash’s Ezra Miller Films More Scenes Following Arrests
It’s been revealed that Warner Bros. worked with Ezra Miller after their multiple arrests over the summer.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Trailer Release Date Locked In: When Will It Debut?
James Gunn has revealed that he knows when the public will get their first look at Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
New Aquaman 2 Scene Details Reveal Natural Disaster Plot
Aquaman actor Jason Mamoa revealed that the upcoming sequel will deal with a natural disaster.
Disney+ Releases 5 Adorable New Posters for Marvel’s Groot Spin-off
Marvel Studios’ I Am Groot has released several new posters for the show’s upcoming shorts focused on the smallest Guardians member.
Marvel Studios Didn’t Give Thor’s Hercules Enough Time for MCU Training
Thor: Love and Thunder actor Brett Goldstein commented on how much training time he got for the film
New Photos Tease Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man Legacy In Disney+’s Ironheart
New Ironheart set photos may have shown how Riri Williams will honor Tony Stark’s legacy in her Disney+ series.
Did Marvel Studios Just Secretly Announce Netflix’s Defenders Reunion?
Daredevil: Born Again may secretly be a big street-level MCU crossover event.
Deadpool 3: Domino Actress Teases Her Marvel Future: 'I Feel Lucky'
Zazie Beetz’ has commented on potenially returning as Domino in a future project.
Thor 4 Writer Explains Why Loki Didn't Appear In Post-Credits Scene
Thor: Love and Thunder’s writer has addressed if there was any possibility of Tom Hiddleston showing up.
Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman Returning In Multiple Upcoming DC Movies
It’s been confirmed that Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman will be returning in multiple DC movies.
7 DC Movies & Shows That Got Canceled Recently
Here is a list of 7 DC movies and shows that have been canceled and 7 which fans fear are on the chopping block.
She-Hulk Actor Reacts to Mark Ruffalo Replacing Edward Norton: 'You've Changed’
Tim Roth has commented on his time in She-Hulk next to Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner.