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
Morbius Actor Admits He Doesn't Fully Understand His Own Marvel Character
Matt Smith has spoken out about how confused he is by his character in Sony's upcoming film Morbius.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Wants to Avoid NYC Overkill In the MCU
Moon Knight's Oscar Isaac talked about the origin of his chosen accent, and also why the story of his show isn't in the United States.
LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga Reveals 10 Versions of Anakin & Darth Vader
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has revealed ten different versions of Anakin Skywalker which are available to play as in their upcoming game.
Moon Knight Season 2: Ethan Hawke Teases Future Possibilities
Moon Knight’s Ethan Hawke commented on the future of the show and its titular character.
Watch: Disney+ Hilariously Removes Netflix Name From Marvel Show
The former Netflix shows have had their original production logos removed, but it's still noticeable in one specific instance.
Sebastian Stan Admits Avengers: Endgame Filming Was Troublesome
Bucky Barnes actor Sebastian Stan revealed his difficulties working under the intense secrecy of Marvel Studios.
DC Titans Actor Reacts to Season 4 Lex Luthor Rumors
A key cast member from Titans cast doubt on recent Lex Luthor casting rumors on Instagram.
George Lopez Cast In DC Superhero Movie Blue Beetle
Warner Bros. and DC Comics' upcoming project, Blue Beetle, has cast the rest of the Reyes family.
Moon Knight Star Reveals Doctor Strange Crossover Hopes
Moon Knight actress May Calamawy commented on what the future of her character in the MCU might look like.
Deadpool 3 Star Ryan Reynolds Regrets One Marvel Easter Egg Missing From Free Guy
Ryan Reynolds revealed a Marvel Easter egg he wishes they had used for his previous film, Free Guy.
Watch: Disney+ Reveals First Scary Clip From Moon Knight
Marvel Studios has released a brand new clip from their upcoming Disney+ series Moon Knight.
Sony's Marvel Universe Reportedly Planning Its Own Version of Doctor Strange
A recent casting report for Sony's upcoming Madame Web project hinted that the titular character might be treated like Doctor Strange.
LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga Reveals One More Trailer Set Before Launch
A new trailer for the upcoming LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has been announced ahead of its April launch.
MCU: Nick Fury & War Machine Crossover Teased By Marvel Star
Samuel L. Jackson revealed that he shared scenes with Don Cheadle in the upcoming Disney+ series Secret Invasion.
MCU Spider-Man Trilogy Receives New Blu-ray Collection
A brand new Spider-Man Blu-Ray collection featuring his MCU trilogy has been revealed on Amazon UK.
Eternals Director Gets Candid About Negative Reactions to Her Marvel Movie
Chloe Zhao, director of Marvel Studios’ Eternals, has gotten candid about the negative reception to her film.
Ant-Man & Rocket Raccoon Spotted In New Ms. Marvel Disney+ Trailer
A brand new trailer for Ms. Marvel featured a few fun cameos from some well known MCU heroes.
Marvel's Runaways Actress Anjali Bhimani Cast In Disney+'s Ms. Marvel
Anjali Bhimani joined Marvel Studios' upcoming series Ms. Marvel in a reccurring undisclosed role.
Black Panther 2 Rumor Teases Ironheart Suit Action
A new rumor indicates that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will feature Ironheart’s suit.
Will Spider-Man Appear In Morbius? Jared Leto Responds
In an interview, Morbius star Jared Leto commented on whether Spider-Man would appear in Morbius.
Spider-Man: No Way Home's Green Goblin Glider Was Almost Much Crazier (Photos)
Thanks to an Instagram post by artist Josh Nizzi, fans can take a look at a much crazier alternate look for an upgraded Goblin Glider.
Doctor Strange 2 Producer Reacts to Iron Man Return Rumors
The producer of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness commented on the rumors of Iron Man and the Illuminati.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Casting Spoils 'Fun' Bar Scene
Thanks to a new casting post looking for extras, fans now have details on a fun scene in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Marvel Reveals WandaVision Design Too Horrifying to Include In the Show
Newly released art from artist Phil Saunders and the Art of WandaVision book revealed a horrific deconstructed Vision that could have been.
Black Panther Actor Returning for Marvel's Secret Invasion Disney+ Show
In a discussion with Josh Horowitz, Samuel L Jackson let it slip that Martin Freeman would be returning in the upcoming Disney+ series Secret Invasion.
Doctor Strange 2 Star Teases the Sequel's Spider-Man: No Way Home-Level Ambitions
Doctor Strange star Benedict Cumberbatch explained how his project may triumph over Spider-Man: No Way Home’s box office success.
New Doctor Strange 2 Cover Reveals Scarlet Witch, Wong & More In Multiverse Craziness
Two brand new Empire Magazine covers for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness have been released.
Marvel Removes Secret Invasion Set Video From Social Media (Watch It Here)
A new set video from Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion has been taken down by Marvel, but thanks to Twitter, fans can still watch it.
LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga Reveals Surprising Clone Wars Content
A new behind the scenes video for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga showed off some new playable characters.
The Mandalorian Producer Addresses Potential Obi-Wan Kenobi Crossover
A producer from The Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Kenobi's director commented on whether fans can expect crossovers from other Star Wars Disney+ shows.
WandaVision Episode 8 Originally Looked Much Different (Photo)
The Art of WandaVision book has revealed that the eighth episode in the series could have looked a lot different.
Shazam 2 Director Reacts to New Release Date With Hilarious Avatar 2 Callout
After the massive release date shift by Warner Bros., Shazam! Fury of the Gods director David F. Sandberg poked fun at the film's new competition: Avatar 2.
The Batman Cinematographer Reveals Why Joker's Scene Is So Difficult to See
The Batman's cinematographer Greig Fraser has spoken out about why Joker was hidden in the shadows in his quick appearance in the recently released film.
Disney CEO Teases Doctor Strange 2’s Surprising MCU Impact
Disney CEO Bob Chapek has commented on what audiences can expect from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Star Wars Rebels' Grand Inquisitor Confirmed for Live-Action Return
A new interview with Obi-Wan Kenobi actress Moses Ingram revealed that the Grand Inquisitor will be making his return in the series.
Dylan O'Brien Reacts to Nightwing Casting Rumors
Actor Dylan O'Brien has commented on all the fan castings of him as the famous hero Nightwing, who was once Batman's sidekick, Robin.
DC’s Blue Beetle Superhero Movie Adds 3 Actors to Cast
Warner Bros.' upcoming Blue Beetle film casts three additional actors.
How Marvel's Black Panther Movie Restricted WandaVision's Runes
The Art of WandaVision book has revealed how Black Panther influenced design choices when it came to the magic depicted in Elizabeth Olsen's Disney+ series.
Avengers Star Aaron Taylor-Johnson Shares NSFW Praise for Spider-Man: No Way Home
Kraven the Hunter star Aaron Taylor-Johnson commented on his incredible experience in theaters watching Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Avengers: Endgame’s Zoe Saldana Reveals Her Hopes for Gamora's Full Origin Story
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 actor Zoe Saldana commented on what she’d like to see more about regarding Gamora’s character.