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
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.
Why Taika Waititi Loves Trolling Marvel Fans
Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi revealed he loves to troll Marvel fans.
Doctor Strange 2 Secretly Teases Future MCU Wiccan Costume (Photos)
Some behind the scenes images from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness gave new looks at the sculpting work of Wanda and Billy’s statues.
Ms. Marvel Star Admits She Didn't Like Doctor Strange 2's [SPOILERS]
Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani revealed how she wasn’t a fan of a certain character’s death in Multiverse of Madness.
Why Ms. Marvel’s Clandestine Twist Is So Surprising to MCU Fans
Let's break down that Clandestine twist revealed in the latest episode of Ms. Marvel.
MCU Fantastic Four Movie Filming Update Teased In New Report
A newly discovered LLC might point towards a promising update for Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four.
Disney Launches New MCU Website for AvengerCon
Disney has launched a new website for Ms. Marvel's AvengerCon that goes in-depth on what visitors can expect out of the event.
Marvel’s John Walker Actor Reacts to MCU Thunderbolts Movie Announcement
Wyatt Russell commented on what he thinks about the recent Thunderbolts announcement and if he knows when he'll be returning as U.S. Agent.
Doctor Strange 2 on Disney+: What Exact TIME Will It Release?
Fans now know when exactly they can watch Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness on Disney+.
Thor Actress Clears Confusion About Gendering of King Valkyrie
Thor actress Tessa Thompson commented on how her title is "King" of New Asgard and not "Queen."
The Flash Movie Reveals New Looks at Ben Affleck's Batman In Prequel Comic
Some new images of an upcoming tie-in com prequel of The Flash, Ben Affleck's Batman can be seen assisting the world's fastest man.
Sony’s Kraven Movie Confirms Drastic Departure From Spider-Man Comics
Aaron Taylor-Johnson revealed a key change to his upcoming portrayal of Kraven the Hunter.
Watch: Obi-Wan Kenobi Finale Trailer Released by Disney+
A brand new teaser for Obi-Wan Kenobi has been released that teases his finale confrontation with Vader.
MCU Phase 5: Marvel Boss Teases 'Roadmap' Reveal Coming Soon
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige teased how fans will soon start to see the Phase 5 roadmap.
Marvel Confirms Marvel Actually Exists In the Marvel Cinematic Universe
New merchandise spotted in Ms. Marvel seems to confirm that Marvel themselves do exist in the MCU.
Captain Marvel 2 Actress Surprised by Her Screentime
Ms. Marvel actress Iman Vellani has revealed how she was surprised by her screen time in the upcoming The Marvels film.