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
House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 2 Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)
House of Dragon's Season 2 continues following the tragic ending of the first episode.
Will Hotel Transylvania 5 Release In the Form of Netflix's Spin-off?
Did Netflix just announce a fifth movie, or something else entirely?
Marvel Fixes 1 Controversial Detail on Tom Holland's Newest Spider-Man Suit
Thanks to new photos of a freshly released Hot Toys figure, Tom Holland's Spidey suit was fixed.
The Acolyte DP Reveals Why the New Sith Debut Was 'Extremely Difficult' (Exclusive)
Audiences were introduced to a terrifying new Sith Lord, and the scene wasn't easy to accomplish.
SWAT Season 8 Confirmation, Cast & Everything We Know
The CBS procedural drama will be returning for a Season 8 later this year.
Will Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 Happen? Lead Actor Responds (Exclusive)
Tobi Bamtefa, who plays Bunny on Mayor of Kingstown, hopes to explore more of his character's past.
Stranger Things Season 5 Release Announcement Incoming (Confirmed)
Fans of the Upside Down should start revving up their hype engines for the show's final season.
The Polar Express 2: Announcement & Details
Many around the internet are running into the viral trend of The Polar Express 2––but is it real?
Who Dies at the End of House of the Dragon Season 2's Premiere?
There's one less member of the royal family, but who was the unlucky to one to go?
House of the Dragon Season 2 Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)
Westeros is back and on the verge of a major civil war that will kill thousands in House of the Dragon—no pressure.
Kong's Return In Monarch Season 2 Gets Exciting Update from Showrunner
The showrunner and cast of Apple TV+'s MonsterVerse gave their thoughts on Kong's role in Season 2.
The Boys: Sister Sage's Lobotomy Tool Theory Explained
Sister Sage just needed to dumb herself down a little bit—quite literally.
Stranger Things Season 5 Just Recast 1 Main Character (Photos)
The Wheeler family might have just gotten a new member in Stranger Things 5.
The Boys Season 4's New Black Noir: Who He Is, Explained
There's a new Black Noir in town, but nobody seems to know who exactly he is.
The Imaginary: New Trailer For Hayley Atwell's Beautiful Netflix Animated Film Revealed
Spirited Away Director Yoshiyuki Momose's new Netflix film is headed to the service this July.
The Boys Season 4 Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)
Season 4 is shaping up to be the biggest yet for The Boys and their crusade against supes.
Shogun Season 2: Will Anna Sawai Return? Mariko Actress Responds (Exclusive)
Should fans hope to see Mariko in some form in future episodes of FX's Shogun?
The Mandalorian Actor Gets Announced as the New Terminator
Everyone's favorite marshal from Tatooine is now set to be an unstoppable killing machine.
Luke James Issues Warning for The Chi Season 6's Final Episodes: 'Nobody's Safe'
Luke James wants fans to know nobody is safe as the final episodes of Season 6 play out.
Where to Watch Helluva Boss for Free Online
For those who have not seen the Hazbin Hotel sister series, all of Helluva Boss is free.
Big City Greens Movie Makes Franchise History With Record-Breaking Length
The Greens family is leaving the city to visit the vast endlessness of space.
Who Is Denise In Power Book 2: Ghost Season 4? Identity Revealed
Denise is name-dropped at the end fo the Season 4 premiere, but no one knows who she is.
FBI Show Star Reveals His Wild 'Law & Order' Crossover Idea (Exclusive)
FBI actor Jeremy Sisto has one wild crossover that would put him in an interesting situation.
The Gentlemen Season 2 Gets Hopeful Update from Theo James
Season 2 hasn't yet been ordered by Netflix, leaving many fans worried about the show's future.
Here's When Wheel of Time Season 3's Release Is Now Expected to Happen
Wheel of Time Season 3 may have wrapped in March, but it could still be a while until its debut.
Gravity Falls Revival Prospects Teased by Disney TV Boss (Exclusive)
The chances of a Gravity Falls revival just got a hopeful update from a top Disney executive.
Who Is The Acolyte? New Episode Confirms Identity of Sith Apprentice
Audiences don't need to wait long to figure out who the title is referring to.
Top Contender to Replace Marvel's Kang Actor Turns Down Role (Exclusive)
Luke James is blowing everyone away with his performance in Them, but the role of the MCU's Kang isn't on his radar.
FBI: Most Wanted Season 6 Release, Cast & Everything We Know
The FBI spinoff is still going strong, with Season 6 right around the corner.
In a Violent Nature Ending Explained by Director (Exclusive)
Did any of its main characters make it away from the film's terrifying killer?
Who Is David Amito? 4 Things to Know About The Chosen's John the Baptist Actor
Audiences have loved David Amito’s performance in The Chosen, but how much do they know about him?
Die Hart 2: Die Harter Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)
Kevin Hart has another movie all about himself and his desire to be an action star—here is who joins.
In A Violent Nature Movie Director Breaks Down That Viral Yoga Kill Scene (Exclusive)
Director Chris Nash successfully created an insanely unique and gory death that will stay with you.
Vampire Diaries Season 9 Hype Reaches New Heights Following New Video from Ian Somerhalder
Could fans be close to getting a proper continuation of The Vampire Diaries?
The Veil Twist Ending Explained
The ending of The Veil was abrupt, leaving plenty of setup for what might be next.
Them Season 3 Prospects Addressed by Luke James: 'I'll Be There' (Exclusive)
Sure, Edmund Gaines might have died, but that does not mean it is the end of the line.
Is Hacks Season 4 Happening? Here's Everything We Know
Deborah Vance's future is still unknown despite her big promotion in the latest epiosode.
The Equalizer Season 5 Release, Cast & Everything We Know
Season 4 had some notable dangling plot threads, leaving fans anxious to see what happens next.
Tires Episode 5 Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)
Episode 5 features the guys hiring a group of girls for a sexy bikini car wash.
Tires Netflix Show Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)
Here's who leads Netflix's new workplace comedy, filmed in the same vein as The Office.