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
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace’s Iconic Location Returns In Boba Fett’s New Episode
The Book of Boba Fett’s guest appearance brought fans on a nostalgia-fueled starfighter ride.
Tom Holland Glad That MCU's 'Spider-Boy' Is Behind Him
Spider-Man: No Way Home star Tom Holland commented on how his character’s journey has changed over the years and where it's going.
X-Men Actor Addresses Potential Return In Doctor Strange 2 as Cyclops
Former Cyclops actor James Marsden commented on if he might appear in the upcoming Doctor Strange film.
Doctor Strange 2 Pokes Fun at Key Spider-Man: No Way Home Line
A moment in the opening of Multiverse of Madness references a line from Spider-Man's latest adventure.
Marvel Reveals New WandaVision Cover Featuring Evan Peters, Elizabeth Olsen & More
Marvel Studios artist Andy Park revealed part of the cover for the upcoming illustrated book The Art of Marvel Studios' WandaVision.
Marvel Prevents Doctor Strange 2 Director From Talking About Patrick Stewart Return
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness director Sam Raimi commented on X-Men actor Patrick Stewart's potential role in the film.
MCU Writer Explains How Marvel Will Avoid Multiverse Confusion In Future Movies & Shows
Loki and Doctor Strange writer Michael Waldron commented on how he and the other writers approached dealing with the multiverse in the MCU.
Captain Marvel Star Teases the Sequel's Crazy Plot
Brie Larson teased the 'bonkers' experience waiting for fans when The Marvels hits theaters.
Doctor Strange 2 Leak Spoils the Main Plot of the Sequel
New information may reveal the central plot of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
James Gunn Celebrates Guardians of the Galaxy 3 With Epic Cast Photo
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 director James Gunn announced that the first day of shooting for the upcoming film has officially begun.
MCU Producer Teases How Captain Marvel’s Thanos Fight Impacts Ms. Marvel
Ms. Marvel co-creator Sana Amanat talked about how Captain Marvel has a big influence on the leading character and how perfect casting Iman Vellani was.
Marvel's Kevin Feige Isn't Counting Chickens Before They Hatch With Moon Knight Disney+ Show
Oscar Isaac sat down with Variety where he revealed that Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige is feeling good about his upcoming Disney+ show Moon Knight.
Marvel Boss Jokes About Wong After Spider-Man: No Way Home’s Big Reveal
Actor Benedict Wong revealed how Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige teased him about his increased precense in the MCU.
LEGO Star Wars Report Reveals More Problems With Skywalker Saga Developer
A new report indicated that problems still remain at TT Games, the developers behind LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
Why Moon Knight Season 1 Is Worth Watching (Review)
Was the first season of Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight any good?
How Avengers 5 Is Set Up By Doctor Strange 2 Post-Credits Scene (Theory)
What does that post-credits scene tease in Multiverse of Madness mean, and how does it pave the road for Avengers 5?
Black Panther 2 Rumor Reveals the Sequel’s Main Villain
The main villain of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has reportedly been revealed, and it’s exactly who one might expect.
Why Moon Knight's Finale Is a Successful Ending (Review)
Did Moon Knight’s finale stick the landing, or did it fall flat?
Moon Knight Director Spoils Ammit Villain Actor Before Premiere
One of the Moon Knight directors accidentally confirmed who will be playing a key God in the finale of the series.
Morbius Actor Explains How His Marvel Role Got ‘Butchered’
A Morbius star has spoken out about how the movie butchered his role in the final cut.
Disney Releases 10 Photos From Moon Knight's Heartbreaking Episode 5
Marvel Studios released new stills from the latest episode of Moon Knight.
Sam Raimi Reveals 4 Things Stopping Him From Directing Spider-Man 4
Spider-Man director Sam Raimi has revealed what has kept him from doing another story with Tobey Maguire’s webhead.
Elizabeth Olsen Really Wants to Bring One Iconic X-Men Quote to Life
Doctor Strange 2 star Elizabeth Olsen revealed the iconic line she hopes to one day utter.
Disney Delays Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel 2
Marvel Studios announced that the next Ant-Man film will be swapping release dates with The Marvels.
New WandaVision Scenes Revealed In Doctor Strange 2 Promo
Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness gets another promo focusing on Scarlet Witch's return.
Disney Wants You to Watch These 4 MCU Projects Before Doctor Strange 2
A D23 website has released a list featuring the top four MCU projects fans should watch before Doctor Strange 2.
Moon Knight Finale Gets Record-Breaking Runtime
The upcoming finale of Moon Knight looks like it will be the longest yet.
Jamie Foxx’s Electro Receives Insanely Detailed MCU Hot Toys Figure (Photos)
Hot Toys officially announced a new Spider-Man: No Way Home 1/6 figure based on Jamie Foxx's Electro.
Watch: First Doctor Strange 2 Clip Released Online
A new clip from Doctor Strange 2 showcases the titular hero saving America Chavez from Gargantos.
Doctor Strange 2's Benedict Wong Reveals His X-Men Crossover Hope
Doctor Strange's Benedict Wong talked about the crossovers he'd like to see his character do, including visiting the X-Men.
Moon Knight Review: Why Episode 5 Is Darker For the Better
The fifth episode of Moon Knight explored Marc Spector’s intense trauma—but did it do so well?
Guardians of the Galaxy Confirms Surprising MCU Character In Disney+ Holiday Special
A new photo from director James Gunn has seemingly confirmed Cosmo the Space Dog's involvement in upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy projects.
LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga Glitch Makes Grogu a Playable Character (Video)
A fan has accidently glitched their way into playing as Grogu in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
Moon Knight Casting Teases Tragedy In Final 2 Episodes
Some previous casting news confirmed that fans will be exploring some traumatic childhood memories with Oscar Isaac’s Marc Spector.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Actress Celebrates Wrap With Groot Cake (Photo)
A Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 star shared a photo of a freshly baked cake to celebrate their wrap on the project.
Moon Knight Director Explains Why the Show Is Avoiding MCU Connections
Moon Knight director Aaron Moorhead commented on why the show is so disconnected from the wider MCU.
Doctor Strange 2 Trailer Reveals Creepy New Wanda Maximoff Scenes
A new promo for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness brings the scares.
Marvel Reveals Alternate Versions of MCU Shang-Chi's Ten Rings (Photos)
A concept artist for Marvel Studios revealed alternate designs for the infamous Ten Rings.
Will Tom Cruise Appear In Doctor Strange 2? New Rumor Reveals What to Expect
A new rumor indicates that fans shouldn't get their hopes up for Tom Cruise to appear in the upcoming Doctor Strange film.
Best Look Yet at Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Spider-Man Villain Kraven Revealed (Photos)
Some new set photos from Kraven the Hunter have surfaced of the titular character in action.