Russ Milheim

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 The Direct Articles

Ms. Marvel’s Kingo Reference Teases Eternals 2 Twist (Theory)

A small reference to Eternals in Ms. Marvel might make for a big plot point in a potential sequel.

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Ms. Marvel Producer Teases How the Disney+ Show Sets Up Captain Marvel 2

Ms. Marvel's head writer commented on how the show will lead into the upcoming Captain Marvel 2 film.

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She-Hulk Actress Praises Feminist Themes In Disney+ Show

She-Hulk actress Ginger Gonzaga spoke about the show’s feminist themes ahead of its debut.

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Marvel Director Shares Promising Update on MCU Halloween Disney+ Special

Werewolf by Night director Michael Giacchino commented on his time so far working on the upcoming MCU Halloween special.

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Marvel Studios Teases Werewolf By Night In Moon Knight

A new featurette for Moon Knight may include the first tease from Marvel Studios about its upcoming Halloween special.

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Marvel Studios Reportedly Adds Man Thing to Werewolf By Night

A new rumor suggests that Man-Thing might make an appearance in the upcoming Werewolf By Midnight project.

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Disney+ Secures Venom Movie Release Overseas

Disney+ in Japan will be adding Venom, The Incredible Hulk, and Iron Man.

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Thor 4 Star Apologizes to Marvel for Sharing Spoilery Photo

Thor: Love and Thunder actress Tessa Thompson revealed how a picture of her costume got out a little too early.

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Joker 2: Lady Gaga Eyeing Harley Quinn Role In DC Sequel

Lady Gaga has entered early talks to play Harley Quinn.

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Spider-Man Producer Approached Tom Holland About Spider-Verse Sequel Role

Spider-Man: No Way Home star Tom Holland commented on his desire to be in Sony's Spider-Verse films.

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Spider-Verse 2 Producer Dodges Question About Tom Holland & Zendaya Roles

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (Part 1) producers commented on if they have received a call from No Way Home stars Tom Holland and Zendaya.

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2 Producer Teases MCU Multiverse Connections

Into the Spider-Verse writers Phil Lord and Chris Miller commented on the possibility of a connection with the live-action MCU tales.

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 3 Title Officially Revealed

Sony announced the proper name for the second part of its upcoming film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, set for release in 2024.

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Hayden Christensen Responds to Darth Vader Disney+ Spin-off Prospects

Obi-Wan Kenobi's Hayden Christensen comments on bringing back Darth Vader in his own spin-off.

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Disney Releases 10 New Official Posters for Thor: Love and Thunder

Marvel Studios has released brand new posters for its upcoming Thor sequel.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Makes Disney+ History With Special Theatrical Release

Obi-Wan Kenobi will be screening all six episodes in select theaters on June 22

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Doctor Strange 2's Charlize Theron Reveals How Marvel Reacted to Her The Boys Cameo

Charlize Theron revealed what Marvel Studios thought about her cameo in The Boy's third season.

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Brie Larson, Mark Ruffalo & More MCU Stars Celebrate Ms. Marvel's Arrival

Cast and crew from both Marvel Studios and Disney have praised MCU newcomer Iman Vellani and her new series.

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Thor 4: Chris Hemsworth Teases Russell Crowe's 'Mind-Blowing' Performance

Thor's Chris Hemsworth talked about how great it was to see Russell Crowe operate under Taika Waititi's direction.

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Black Panther 2 Reveals First Look at Letitia Wright's Shuri (Photo)

The very first look at both Okoye and Shuri in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has been revealed thanks to Sprite.

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The Flash Movie Receives Exciting, Brief Trailer Update

A producer for The Flash has revealed that fans can expect a trailer for the film to drop "soon".

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Chris Evans Reveals His Major Weight Loss Post-Captain America

Chris Evans talked about his major weight loss after his Captain America retirement.

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Chris Evans' Rumored Captain America Project Reportedly Separate From Captain America 4

Rumored Chris Evans MCU project is separate from that of the newly announced Captain America 4.

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Anthony Mackie Reacts To Captain America 4 Movie Reports

Anthony Mackie reveals the moment that he found out about the Captain America 4 film.

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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.

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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.

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Ms. Marvel Producer Reveals Deleted AvengerCon Cameos

Ms. Marvel’s AvengerCon could have been much bigger and crowded.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Harley Quinn Season 3 Confirms Release Window With New Photo

The official release window for Harley Quinn’s third season has been revealed.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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