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
Marvel Considers Chris Evans’ Avengers: Infinity War Role a ‘Cameo’ for Ridiculous Reason
The technical definition of a cameo at Marvel Studios has been revealed, and it reveals some surprising logic.
Thor: Love and Thunder Originally Started With Tragic Natalie Portman Scene
At one point, the first scene in Love and Thunder could have been about Jane Foster’s cancer.
How Stranger Things’ Maya Hawke Convinced Her Dad Ethan to Join Marvel
Moon Knight's Ethan Hawke has revealed some words of wisdom imparted on him from his daughter, Maya.
Ethan Hawke Addresses Marvel’s Director Problem
Ethan Hawke comments on people’s negative sentiments towards Marvel Studios, how actor-friendly they are, and its potential director problems.
Zack Snyder Responds to Justice League ‘Hit Piece’: ‘If I Die, Avenge Me’
Zack Snyder has responded to recent allegations from Rolling Stone with a rather dramatic poster.
Chadwick Boseman Receives Special New Black Panther Funko
Funko revealed new figures from 2018’s Black Panther, including a special one for Chadwick Boseman.
Daredevil’s Kingpin Actor Gives Blunt Review of Thor: Love and Thunder
Daredevil’s Vincent D’Onofrio has offered his praise for Thor: Love and Thunder.
Avengers 5: Russo Brothers Debunk Secret Wars Rumors
The Russo Brothers seemingly debunk their involvement with Marvel Studios on a Secret Wars project.
Thor: Love and Thunder Suffers One of the Worst Drops In MCU History (Box Office)
Thor: Love and Thunder has suffered one of the MCU’s worst second-weekend drops.
Watch: Harley Quinn Season 3 Red Band Trailer Drops 7 F-Bombs
HBO Max's Harley Quinn has dropped a brand new red band trailer for its upcoming third season.
She-Hulk Actress Teases Hero’s Extreme Strength In the MCU
She-Hulk star Tatiana Maslany has teased the strength of her giant green MCU heroine.
Natalie Portman Reacts to Thor 4 Post-Credits Scene Surprise
Natalie Portman commented on Thor: Love and Thunder's post-credits scene and what might be ahead in her MCU future.
Marvel Spoils Brie Larson's Latest MCU Cameo In New Trailer
A new trailer for Ms. Marvel's finale revealed the episode's massive cameo.
Ms. Marvel Finale Copied Another X-Men's Superpowers (Confirmed)
Ms. Marvel's abilities started looking a lot like a certain X-Men character in the show's finale.
Marvel Reportedly Considering Steven Spielberg for New Fantastic Four Movie
Marvel Studios seems to have reached out to Steven Spielberg about directing Fantastic Four.
Chris Pratt Addresses Those Indiana Jones Replacement Rumors
Chris Pratt has commented on the old rumors of him taking over for Harrison Ford on Indiana Jones.
Ms. Marvel Season 1 Villain Problem Addressed By MCU Writer
The writers of Ms. Marvel commented on the show's Clandestine villain problem.
MCU Director Reveals How Avengers 5 Could Be 'Bigger' Than Endgame
The Russo Brothers commented on how Secret Wars could be bigger than Avengers: Endgame.
Andrew Garfield Receives New Ultra-Detailed Spider-Man Hot Toys Figure (Photos)
Hot Toys has finally announced a 1/6 scale figure for Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man.
The Marvels Set Photos Reveal First Look at Ms. Marvel's Return
Previous set photos from The Marvels potentially give clues about what to expect after that massive finale.
Ms. Marvel Star Breaks Silence on Major X-Men Reveal
Iman Vellani broke her silence about that word Bruno dropped in the Ms. Marvel finale.
Ryan Gosling Debunks Marvel Casting Rumors
Ryan Gosling has responded to the rumors that he's been cast as Nova in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Tom Hiddleston’s Loki Earns 6 Emmy Nominations
Emmy nominations were announced and Marvel Studios series' Loki and Moon Knight are among the nominees.
Doctor Strange 2 Writer Reveals the Dark Secrets Behind the Illuminati Universe
Multiverse of Madness writer Michael Waldron has revealed some of his unspoken dark secrets regarding Earth-838.
Sam Wilson Captain America's Scrapped Suit Designs (Photos)
Some new concept art has been revealed that showcases alternate designs for Sam Wilson's Captain America suit.
New Harley Quinn Season 3 Trailer Puts the Spotlight on Joker & Nightwing
A brand new trailer for Harley Quinn’s third season showcases Joker’s new plan and viewers’ first look at Nightwing.
1 Taylor Swift Song Is Responsible for Thor: Love and Thunder's Screaming Goats
Thor director Taika Waititi revealed how those screaming goats came to be.
Harley Quinn Season 3: New Plot Details for 5 Upcoming Episodes Revealed
Harley Quinn writers reveal additional plot details about the upcoming third season of the show.
Thor: Love and Thunder Budget Is One of the Most Expensive In MCU History
Thor: Love and Thunder is one of the most expensive MCU movies to date.
Harley Quinn Season 4: Producers Reveal Future DC Crossover Hopes
Harley Quinn writers have revealed who they hope to include in future seasons of the show.
Marvel Confirms Exact TIME of MCU ‘Mega-Panel’ This Month
Marvel Studios has announced exactly when fans can expect to see their panel at SDCC.
Thor: Love and Thunder Director's Cut? Taika Waititi Reveals What Would Be Included
Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi commented on what might be in a director’s cut if he were to have one.
Russell Crowe Originally Played The Devil In Thor: Love and Thunder (Photos)
Russell Crowe wasn't always set to play Zeus in Thor: Love and Thunder.
Thor: Love and Thunder Post-Credits Explained: Jane's Future Revealed
Now that Thor: Love and Thunder is out, what does the future hold for Jane Foster's Mighty Thor?
Why Harley Quinn Season 3 Couldn’t Make Fun of Marvel
Harley Quinn writers have revealed why there aren't any Marvel jokes in the third season of the animated show.
How Marvel Studios' X-Men '97 Reboot Differs From the Original Show (Exclusive)
The head writer for the upcoming Marvel Studios animated X-Men '97 commented on how it will compare to the original series.
Thor: Love and Thunder End-Credits Scenes: How Many Are There?
With Thor: Love and Thunder having had its first screenings, the number of post-credits tags has been confirmed.
Marvel's Disney+ Villain Problem Continues With Ms. Marvel Finale
Ms. Marvel has fallen into a classic MCU Disney+ problem.
Doctor Strange 2 Producer Reveals Tony Stark's Major Impact on Illuminati World
A Doctor Strange 2 producer has confirmed Tony Stark’s influence on Earth-838.
Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Rushed Production Revealed by Disney+ Show Designer
A production designer for Obi-Wan Kenobi talked about how busy the production’s schedule was.