Russ Milheim

Industry Relations Coordinator | Writer

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

Thor 4 Leak Teases the Sequel’s Main Plot

A newly leaked image from an upcoming Valkyrie figure has revealed a tease for Thor: Love and Thunder’s main storyline.

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Chris Pratt's Face Will Look a Little Different In Thor 4

Some new Marvel Legends figures for Thor: Love and Thunder have revealed Star-Lords new facial hair situation.

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Thor 4 Leak Reveals Best Look Yet at Christian Bale's Villain (Photo)

A new look at Christian Bale's god-killing villain has been revealed thanks to some Marvel Legends figures.

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Why Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Cut Out Rocket's Origin Story

It's been revealed that the recent Guardians of the Galaxy game once explored Rocket Raccoon's origin story on Halfworld.

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Doctor Strange 2 Report Confirms Gay Main Character

A new report reveals that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will acknowledge that America Chavez

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Will Hawkeye’s Swordsman Return to the MCU? Actor Shares Brief Response

Tony Dalton addresses the possibility of his return as Jack Duquesne in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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MCU Director Explains How Tom Hiddleston's Loki Is Similar to Moon Knight

The directors for Moon Knight talk about how they feel regarding being handed the keys to Tom Hiddleston's Loki's future.

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LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Video Reveals Infinite Jumping Exploit

A new exploit has been found in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga that involves hitting kid Anakin repeatedly.

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Ms. Marvel Star Shares Heartfelt Letter About Joining the MCU

Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani reached back out to a fan to share in their excitement for the upcoming Disney+ show.

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Disney+ Iron Man Spinoff, Ironheart, Casts Harper Anthony

Harper Anthony reportedly joined Marvel Studios' Ironheart in an undisclosed role.

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Is Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch Stronger Than Doctor Strange? Marvel Director Responds

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness director Sam Raimi discussed who would win in a fight: Wanda Maximoff or Stephen Strange.

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Sam Raimi Open to Directing Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man 4

During a new interview, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness director Sam Raimi commented on whether he would helm Sony's Spider-Man 4.

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Disney Releases 5 New Official Posters for Doctor Strange 2

Brand-new posters for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness were released to coincide with tickets going on sale.

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MCU: Daredevil & Kingpin's Upcoming Reunion Spoiled by New Listing

Thanks to a new crew member’s resume, fans might know for sure when Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio are set to appear again in the MCU.

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Marvel's Morbius Director Reacts to Awful Reviews

Morbius director Daniel Espinosa commented on what he thinks about all of the awful reviews his film has been receiving.

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Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Just Beat Jim Carrey's Grinch's World Record

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has just broken an impressive record formerly held by The Grinch.

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Anthony Mackie Shares Promising Black Panther 2 Update

Anthony Mackie has given fans an update on the status of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever from the red carpets of The Grammys.

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Spider-Man PS4 Actor Reacts to MCU Mister Negative Casting Rumors

The actor behind Spider-Man’s Mister Negative has thrown his hat in the ring for the live-action version of his character.

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New Doctor Strange 2 Merch Spoils Another Character's Variant

New Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness mech spoils another Variant due to appear in the upcoming sequel.

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Morbius Director Teases Norman Osborn Crossover Hopes

Morbius director Daniel Espinosa has commented on who else he'd like to see crossover over with Jared Leto's Michael Morbius.

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Disney+ Removes Stan Lee Tribute From Marvel Netflix Show

Some changes have been discovered in both The Punisher and Luke Cage, including the removal of a Stan Lee tribute.

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James Gunn Debunks Report About Bradley Cooper’s Marvel Future

Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn cleared up the air regarding a misconception of his recent comments.

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Marvel Celebrates Moon Knight With New MCU Funkos & More

New Moon Knight merchandise has dropped, including a Funko Pop! and Legends figures.

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How Morbius' Post-Credits Scene Hurts the MCU

Morbius has arrived in theaters, and it brings with it some big problems for the MCU.

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DC Leak Reveals How Ben Affleck’s Batman Might Return After The Flash

The Flash will reportedly conclude in a way that leaves the door open for Ben Affleck to return as Batman.

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Morbius Review: Why the Movie Fails

After all of the many delays, Sony Pictures' Morbius is finally here; so is it any good?

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Black Superman Movie Reboot Will Reportedly Include Krypton Origin

Warner Bros.' rumored upcoming Superman film may be set in the 20th century.

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Moon Knight TV Review: Why It's Worth Watching

Moon Knight is finally here on Disney+; so is Marvel Studios' 2022 off to a good start?

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Sebastian Stan Addresses Bucky’s Questionable Future in the MCU

Sebastian Stan talked about his uncertain future in the MCU as Bucky Barnes.

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Disney Reveals 4 New High-Res Photos From Doctor Strange 2

Four high-quality images from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness have been released.

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Morbius Director Reveals Post-Credits Scene Spoilers & Details

The director of Morbius has answered some spoilerly questions about the post-credits scenes for his upcoming movie.

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Did The Batman Just Tease Joker’s Prison Escape With This Deleted Easter Egg?

An Easter Egg in a deleted scene from The Batman could hint at The Joker’s role in the project’s sequel.

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MCU Rumor Spoils the Ending of Marvel’s Nova Movie/Show

A new rumor potentially spoils the status quo by the end of the recently revealed Nova MCU project.

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Will Tobey & Andrew's Spider-Men Meet Morbius? Jared Leto Responds

Jared Leto has commented on which Spider-Man he would want his Morbius to go up against.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Director Teases New Version of Darth Vader

Obi-Wan Kenobi's director teased what fans can expect with Darth Vader's return.

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LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga Confirms Another Disappointing Missing Feature

The developers behind LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga revealed a missing feature from the upcoming release.

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Star Wars Celebrates the Original Trilogy With New LEGO Sets

Two new LEGO sets have been unveiled, featuring iconic moments from the original Star Wars trilogy.

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Nicolas Cage Teases His Future Superman Cameo Following Cancelled DC Movie

Nicolas Cage has commented on if there is any possibility that he may end up playing Superman after all.

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Marvel Reveals New MCU Captain America Xbox Controller (Photos)

Marvel announced a new officially licensed Xbox controller based on Sam Wilson's Captain America design.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals First Official Poster With All 3 Spider-Men

A new poster for Spider-Man: No Way Home from Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios showcased all three Spider-Men in the same frame.

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