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 Reveals First Merch With John Krasinski's Mr. Fantastic (Photo)
New T-Shirt designs for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness feature John Krasinski's Mr. Fantastic.
Marvel’s Shang-Chi Star Pressing Charges Against Toxic Autograph Seekers
Shang-Chi star Simu Liu condemned gross behavior from "official autograph seekers" on various social media platforms.
Ms. Marvel Producer Reveals Deleted AvengerCon Cameos
Ms. Marvel’s AvengerCon could have been much bigger and crowded.
Disney Prepares Fans for Cancer Plot In Thor: Love and Thunder
A new interview with Natalie Portman has teased some dark secrets held by her character in the upcoming film.
Thor 4 Actors Spill New Details About Christian Bale's Terrifying Gorr
Chris Hemsworth talked about why Christian Bale's Gorr makes for an interesting villain for Thor to go up against in Love and Thunder.
Marvel Games Reveals Spider-Man's Next Playable Role Before PS5 Sequel
A new trailer for Midnight Suns has revealed that Spider-Man will be a playable character in the upcoming game.
Marvel Pays Tribute to Late Moon Knight Actor Gaspard Ulliel in New Episode
A tribute to late actor Gaspard Ulliel was included at the end of Moon Knight's third episode.
Why Is The Batman So Long? New Report Explains Questionable Runtime Decision
A new report has indicated that there was once a shorter version of The Batman, but it tested poorly compared to the longer one.
DCEU’s Atom Smasher Looks a Lot Like Ryan Reynold’s Deadpool In New Photo
Atom Smasher’s new costume in Black Adam seems to draw some heavy similarities to Ryan Reynold's Deadpool.
New Obi-Wan Kenobi Easter Egg Reveals How Reva Fell to the Dark Side (Theory)
An Easter egg in Obi-Wan Kenobi’s fourth episode might reveal how Reva fell to the dark side.
How Dwayne Johnson Improved Shazam with One Phone Call
Thanks to Dwayne Johnson, the stories of Shazam and Black Adam were separated to thrive on their own.
New She-Hulk Disney+ Posters Highlight the Hero’s Dual Identity
She-Hulk gets some new promotional images that showcase the duality of Jennifer Walters and her green half.
Harley Quinn Season 3 Confirms Release Window With New Photo
The official release window for Harley Quinn’s third season has been revealed.
James Gunn Shares Discouraging Update on Suicide Squad 3
The Suicide Squad director comments on the possibility of a proper sequel to the recent DC Comics film.
Darth Vader Receives His Official Character Poster for Obi-Wan Kenobi
Disney released three brand-new character posters for Obi-Wan Kenobi, including one for the infamous Darth Vader.
James Gunn Admits His First Marvel Post-Credits Scene Has Problems
James Gunn has spoken out about how his first Marvel post-credits scene has some problems.
Marvel's John Walker Actor Excited for MCU Return
Wyatt Russell revealed how he is excited for his next chance to bring US Agent back to the MCU.
Hawkeye Season 1 Was Originally MUCH Darker
Hawkeye’s composers have revealed that the show used to be darker.
The Boys Season 3 Producer Addresses That Surprising Doctor Strange 2 Connection
The Boys showrunner Erik Kripke commented on the surprising cameo in the premiere, and the unintentional Marvel connection.
Deadpool 3 Writer Addresses Chris Hemsworth Thor Cameo Possibility
The Deadpool 3 writers revealed the likelihood of Chris Hemsworth showing up in the upcoming movie thanks to their recent Netflix film.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Writer Addresses Canon Problems Over Grand Inquisitor Death
Obi-Wan Writer Joby Harold commented on Reva and The Grand Inquisitor's fate.
Shang-Chi Producer Confirms Avengers' Infinity Stones Influenced MCU's Ten Rings Design (Exclusive)
Shang-Chi and Marvel Studios producer Jonathan Schwartz comments on the similarity between the Ten Rings and the Infinity Gaunlet.
Shang-Chi Producer Confirms Tim Roth's Voice Performance as Hulk Villain Abomination (Exclusive)
Jonathan Schwartz, the producer for Shang-Chi, commented on Abomination's return in the film and why that character was chosen.
Did Shang-Chi Almost Feature Ant-Man? Marvel Producer Responds (Exclusive)
Shang-Chi takes place in San Fransico, the exact location of another MCU mainstay in Ant-Man—was there ever a chance that he was going to show up in the film?
Shang-Chi Post-Credits: Xialing Actress Addresses MCU Future (Exclusive)
Xialing actress Meng'er Zhang discussed where Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings leaves her character by the end, and what it might mean for her.
What Are Shang-Chi's Superpowers In the MCU? Marvel Producer Explains (Exclusive)
The Direct sat down with Shang-Chi and Marvel Studios producer Jonathan Schwartz to discuss what exactly they wanted to establish in the film when it comes to the titular hero's power-set.
Shang-Chi Actress Gives Her Take on Questionable Ending Choice (Exclusive)
Actor Fala Chen commented on how her character might feel about where her son, Shang-Chi, is by the end of the newly released Marvel Studios film.
Shang-Chi Actress Explains Why Evil Wenwu Attracted Mom Character (Exclusive)
Fala Chen, the actress responsible for bringing Shang-Chi's mom to life, commented on what exactly made her character fall for someone like Wenwu.
Shang-Chi: Sister Actress Addresses Final Battle Spoilers (Exclusive)
The Direct sat down with Meng'er Zhang, the actress who plays Xialing in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and discussed what it was like to film the Ta Lo sequences from the film.
Shang-Chi: Fala Chen Teases Future of Her Marvel Character (Exclusive)
The Direct sat down with actor Fala Chen to discuss her character's untold backstory within the film.
Shang-Chi Producer Teases Future of Mystical Village Ta Lo (Exclusive)
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Marvel Studios producer Jonathan Schwartz commented on where exactly Ta Lo is in the MCU.
Marvel's Eternals Writer Clarifies Kurt Russell's Celestial Connection (Exclusive)
The Direct got to sit down with the writers of Marvel's Eternals and ask them the question on everyone's mind: is Ego really a celestial?
Marvel's Eternals Writer Teases Galactus In Sequel (Exclusive)
The Direct sat down with Ryan and Kaz Firpo, the screenplay writers for Marvel's Eternals, to discuss how Galactus influenced the Celestials.
Eternals Writer Says Josh Brolin's Thanos Would Need Role In Sequels (Exclusive)
The Direct sat down with the screenplay writers of Eternals, where they revealed that the MCU might not be done with Thanos just yet.
Eternals Movie Writer Gets Candid on Problems Creating Makkari (Exclusive)
The Direct sat down with the screenplay writers of Eternals, where they talked revealed which Eternal was the hardest to get right.
Marvel's Eternals Writer Reveals Why Druig Has a Villainous Side (Exclusive)
The Direct sat down with the screenwriters of Eternals, where they discussed what makes Barry Keoghan's Druig unique.
MCU: Eternals Writers Clarify Thanos Confusion With Brother Eros (Exclusive)
The Direct sat down with the screenplay writers of Eternals, where they talked about how exactly Thanos could be Eros' brother.
Marvel's Eternals Writer Explains Kit Harington's Minimal Screentime (Exclusive)
The Direct sat down with the screenplay writers of Eternals and discussed Dane Whitman's place in the story and how he was never a main character.
Marvel's Eternals Writer Reveals Why Harry Styles' Starfox Gets Limited Screentime (Exclusive)
The Direct talked with the screenplay writers of Eternals, where they discussed Eros' involvement in the story early on.
Peacemaker's Nhut Le Reveals Musical Opening Easter Egg We All Missed (Exclusive)
Peacemaker actor Nhut Le, who plays Judomaster, talked about that dance number that opens up every episode, and how he's secretly throughout it.