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
Hulu's Paradise Finale Just Revealed What Actually Happened to Cal
The world is falling down around Sinatra, and she's feeling the pressure.
Apple TV+'s Dope Thief Some Massive Changes from the Original Book (Exclusive)
Dope Thief is an emotional story led by two people not so great in the world of underground crime.
Yellowjackets Season 3 Star Teases the Cruel Fate of This Fan-Favorite Character (Exclusive)
Shauna made a horrifying choice in Episode 4 that might have fatal consequences.
The Pitt Star Reveals Why Dr. King Is So Good at Dealing With Problematic Patients (Exclusive)
Dr. King is one of the most loveable newbies in the hospital, and she's great with patients.
Here's Why Wheel of Time Season 3's Release Took So Long (Exclusive)
There's a lot of work behind the scenes that goes into making The Wheel of Time possible.
Hollywood's Biggest Stars and Creatives Explain Why They Feel Los Angeles Is So Resilient (Multicon)
Los Angeles just went through some terrrible wildfires, but there's a reason the city keeps kicking.
Wheel of Time Season 3 Will Feature 'Cataclysmic' Twist for This Main Character (Exclusive)
Moraine's life is seemingly about to change as new information comes to light in Season 3.
Cleaner Movie Ending Explained & Noah's Secret Backstory Revealed by Director
Cleaner has an eventful ending that works out pretty well for the good guys.
The Pitt TV Stars Endured an 'Overwhelming' Two-Week Medical Boot Camp to Prepare for Filming (Exclusive)
Dr. Whitaker has had a notably rocky first shift in the ER, but he's making it through one CPR at a time.
School Spirits Season 2 Episode 6's Big Janet Twist Explained by the Cast (Exclusive)
Maddie, who is really Janet, got kidnapped at the end of Episode 5 by some familiar faces.
Reacher Season 3 Star Breaks Down That Wild Russian Roulette Scene (Exclusive)
Season 3 of Reacher saw the titular character fire a gun at his head—multiple times.
Harley Quinn Season 6 Gets Intriguing Update from Show Creator (Exclusive)
Brainiac has the spotlight in Season 5, but the creatives are excited about what might be next.
Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 2 Gets Exciting Release Update from Star
Fans are still waiting for Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 2 is finally arriving soon.
Daisy Ridley's Cleaner Director Reveals His Clear Mission Statement for the Movie
The Cleaner is a new action movie with a unique twist—its main character is a window cleaner during a heist.
Reacher Star Reveals Season 3's Biggest Change from the Book (And It's a Major Removal)
The original book, titled Persuader, included a bigger family for antagonist Zachary Beck.
Veep Producer Says Revival In 2025 Would Need to Be 'Way More Outlandish' Due to Today's Political Environment (Exclusive)
If the TV show Veep were ever to return, it would need to be more insane than before.
Night Agent Season 3 Gets Promising Release Update from Star Amanda Warren (Exclusive)
Night Agent Season 3 is currently in production, but fans are wondering when it will arrive.
Yellowjackets Season 3 Star Teases Shauna Vs. Natalie Power Grab In Upcoming Episodes (Exclusive)
Shauna and Natalie really aren't going to get along this season.
Peaky Blinders Fans Need to Watch This New Show from Creator Steven Knight
Hulu's A Thousand Blows follows a group of colorful folk in the violent melting pot of 1880 London.
Yellowjackets Season 3: Cast Talk Trauma & How Many Supernatural Answers They Actually Have
In press roundtable interviews for Yellowjackets Season 3, the cast shared some new insights.
The Pitt Episode 7 Just Revealed the Terrible Truth About Dr. Santos' Patient
Dr. Santos found out the terrible the truth about one her patients, and she let him know.
School Spirits Season 2's New Twist Just Changed the Show Forever
Episode 5 is a big episode for Team Living, including meeting all the ghosts and speaking with Janet.
Severance Season 2 Star Breaks Silence on Irving's Death (Exclusive)
Mr. Milchick has a shocking monologue in Episode 4 with intense consequences.
How To Train Your Dragon Director Reveals Key Improvements Made To Live-Action Movie
Director Dean DeBlois had some new info to share alongside How to Train Your Dragon's new trailer.
Anora Wins Big at the Producers Guild of America Awards: Here's a List of all PGA Winners
Here's a complete list of everyone honored during the 2025 PGAs.
Invincible Season 3 Creator Confirms the Dark Meaning of Mark's New Suit (Exclusive)
Mark Grayson gets a new suit in Season 3, and it marks a dark era in his life.
Heart Eyes Movie's Secret Killer Deception Explained by Star Devon Sawa (Exclusive)
Heart Eyes may be a slasher on the surface, but in its bleeding heart, it's a beautiful rom-com.
Night Court Season 4 Story Hopes Revealed by Cast (Exclusive)
Here's what the stars want next for their characters in NBC's Night Court.
Magic Hour Movie Actors Miriam Shor & Josh Stamberg Talk Life Goals & Dreams (Exclusive)
Magic Hour follows its main character as she attempts to reinvigorate her life.
Who Is Invincible Season 3’s Kid Omni-Man? Story, Powers & More Explained
Kid Omni-Man is getting a spotlight in Season 3, and he willl be an important player in the story.
Deadpool & Wolverine, Dune: Part Two, and Fallout Win Big at the Saturn Awards — Here Are All the Winners
The 2025 Saturn Awards have wrapped up, and here are all the winners who got the coveted trophies.
Star Wars Heroes & Villain Carry-On Suitcase Review: This Traveling Luggage Is Well Worth Buying
Now, Star Wars fans can travel the planet in style from a galaxy far, far, away.
Invincible Star JK Simmons Comments on If Omni-Man Is Truly Redeemable (Exclusive)
Omni-Man has done some heinous stuff—yet he's poised for redemption in Season 3.
'Paradise' Stars Dish on Episode 4's Tragic Twist and [SPOILERS]' Death
Sadly, Xavier's investigation has more consequences than he originally predicted.
The Duffer Brothers Officially Reveal What Their Spiritual Successor to Stranger Things Will Be
Imagine Stranger Things in a retirement home instead of following kids in a small town.
Stranger Things Season 5: The Duffer Brothers "Captured Over 650 Hours of Footage" for the Final Episodes
Fans thought Season 4 was a big endeavor, but it looks like the final season will rival it.
Adult Swim's Common Side Effects Creators Reveal the Blue Mushroom's True Meaning
It turns out that all you need to cure death is a magic blue mushroom.
Live-Action 'How to Train Your Dragon' Movie Will Be 'A Lot More Scary' Than Animated Film (Exclusive)
Fans are incredibly excited to see Hiccup and Toothless come to life in live-action.
HBO Restricted House of the Dragon Season 2's Plans (Report)
More details about why the second season of House of the Dragon had episodes cut came to light.
DC Just Revealed Batman's Unexpected New Girlfriend
The premiere episode of Harley Quinn's fifth season revealed Bruce Wayne's new girlfriend.