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
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.
Tom Hiddleston Recalls Emotional Last Day Filming Loki
Loki star Tom Hiddleston talked about his emotional last day on the show's first season.
New Harley Quinn Season 3 Poster Shows off 8 Main Characters
HBO Max's Harley Quinn has revealed a new poster for their show's third season.
Star Wars: Ahsoka Actress Teases ‘High Stakes’ of Disney+ Spin-off
The actress behind Ahsoka’s Sabine Wren has teased the high stakes of her upcoming Disney+ show.
MCU Rumor Reveals Daredevil's Episode Count In Disney+ Echo Show
A new rumor revealed how much Daredevil fans should expect to see in the upcoming Echo show.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Video Reveals What’s Fake vs. Real In Darth Vader Final Battle
Some new photos from behind the scenes in Obi-Wan Kenobi showcase what was real and what was a giant LED screen.
Black Adam Rumor Teases Another Disappointing Superman Cameo
A new rumor indicates that Superman will make another faceless cameo in Black Adam.
Watch: First Ms. Marvel Clip Makes a Joke Out of Hulk
Marvel Studios has released two new clips from the upcoming Disney+ series Ms. Marvel.
Marvel Almost Gave the New MCU Captain America Shield a Major Upgrade (Photos)
A new art book revealed some alternate abilities of Sam Wilson’s Captain America shield.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 1: How It Succeeds & How It Fails (Review)
Obi-Wan Kenobi's first season is now complete; did it live up to the hype?
Ms. Marvel Actor Reveals Avengers Crossover Hopes (Exclusive)
Farhan Akhtar talked about his role of Waleed in Ms. Marvel and revealed more about the mysterious Red Daggers.
Marvel Producer Confirms Who Will Replace Nick Fury as MCU Leader
Marvel Studios producer Nate Moore confirmed how Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Val will be a new leader in the MCU, filling in Fury's seemingly vacant spot.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Teases Future Plans of Her Marvel Villain
Alongside some new concept art, Julia Louis-Dreyfus teased the future of her character.
Ms. Marvel Season 2: Actor Addresses Red Dagger's Potential Future (Exclusive)
Red Dagger actor Aramis Knight discussed who his character is, and what his future might be past Ms. Marvel's Disney show.
Disney+ Reveals Doctor Strange 2’s Assembled Episode Release Date
The release date for Doctor Strange 2’s episode Assembled has been revealed.
Ms. Marvel Director Explains Episode 4's Twist Ending (Exclusive)
Ms. Marvel director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy talked about the twist ending of Episode 4, and the responsibility of telling the story of The Partition.
Why Ms. Marvel Got Delayed & Reshot, According to Director (Exclusive)
Ms. Marvel director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy commented on what changes happened with the show thanks to reshoots and delays.
Brie Larson's Captain Marvel 2 Rumored to Feature Gender-Swapped Villain From Comics
Zawe Ashton’s rumored role in The Marvels has been revealed, and it looks to be a gender-swapped obscure Kree villain.
Ms. Marvel Actress Travina Springer Opens Up About Groundbreaking MCU Role (Exclusive)
Ms. Marvel actress Travina Springer talked about her character of Tyesha in the hit MCU Disney+ series.
Deadpool 3 Writer Teases MCU Mockery In Ryan Reynolds Sequel
The Deadpool 3 writers tease how they'll incorporate the MCU into Deadpool's world in the upcoming film.
Watch: Deadpool Joins Doctor Strange 2's Illuminati In Impressive Fan Edit
The Illuminati receive some help in a new excellently edited fan video.
Elizabeth Olsen Responds to Scarlet Witch Movie Rumors
Scarlet Witch star Elizabeth Olsen has commented on if she knows anything about her rumored solo movie.
Watch: Harley Quinn Season 3's First Trailer Features Tons of DC Cameos
Harley Quinn's thirds season gets a release date and a new trailer.
Doctor Strange 2 Just Broke the MCU's Disney+ Viewership Record
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has garnered 2.1M viewers on Disney+ in its first five days of streaming.
Harley Quinn Season 3 Reveals 10 Episode Titles In Advance
The episode titles for Harley Quinn's third season have been revealed.
Marvel Studios' Blade Receives Disappointing Filming Update
The upcoming Blade movie has seemingly delayed its production.
Marvel Fan Spots Annoying Doctor Strange 2 Mistake In Ending Scene
A confusing mistake in the final act of Doctor Strange 2 has been discovered, and it's an odd one.
MCU Producer Confirms the 2 Most Important Heroes of Phase 4
During the audio commentary for Multiverse of Madness, some of the creative team behind the movie revealed the most important heroes of Phase 4.
Marvel Confirms John Krasinski’s Doctor Doom Connection In Doctor Strange 2
The audio commentary for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness revealed a new Reed Richards Easter egg.
Moon Knight TV Writers Considered Chris Evans Cameo
At one point, Moon Knight could have had a cameo from Chris Evans' Captain America.
Thor: Love and Thunder Reviews: What Are Critics' First Reactions?
The social media reactions to the new Chris Hemsworth film are here; did critics like it?
Why Christian Bale Still Hasn't Watched The Batman Yet
Christan Bale revealed he hasn't yet watched Robert Pattinson's new Batman film, but hee seems to have a good reason.
Doctor Strange 2 Reveals Which Illuminati Costume Was Surprisingly 100% CGI (Photos)
A new behind-the-scenes featurette for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness revealed a completely CGI suit.