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
Disney Exec Shares New Look Inside Marvel Boss Kevin Feige's Office
A Disney Exec has now shared a new look into a small slice of Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige's office.
Doctor Strange 2 Reveals New Footage of Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor & More
A brand new teaser for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness gives a brief new look into the movie.
New Thor 4 Plot Synopsis Teases Christian Bale’s Villainous Role
While the new trailer didn’t tease Christian Bale's Gorr the God Butcher, the official synopsis for Thor: Love and Thunder did.
Karen Gillan Teases New Version of Nebula After Avengers: Endgame
In a new interview, Nebula star Karen Gillan has teased how her character has evolved since the events of Avengers: Endgame.
Spider-Man VFX Artist Reveals How Andrew Garfield's Scene Leaked Online
Spider-Man VFX artist revealed how the infamous Andrew Garfield leak came to pass.
Batgirl Movie Star Debunks Dick Grayson Casting Rumor
Batgirl star Leslie Grace revealed that an actor who was previously rumored to be playing Dick Grayson is actually just another mobster.
Watch: Marvel Netflix & Agents of SHIELD Actors Team Up for New Promo
A new promotional video brings together actors from the various Netflix Marvel series, and also some faces from Agents of SHIELD.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Partly to Blame for Black Adam Movie Delay
Part of the reason for Black Adam's recent delay may have been because of James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Actor Teases 'Wonderful' Cameos In Disney+ Show
Obi-Wan Kenobi actor teases the crazy cameos the upcoming Disney+ series has for fans.
Superman Revival Reportedly In Consideration at Warner Bros. Discovery
New hope for another Superman project has formed thanks to rumored thoughts from the higher-ups after the Discovery-Warner Bros. merger.
Hawkeye Season 2 In Doubt Following Marvel Awards Update
A new Emmy categorization for the Marvel Studios shows seems to indicate that Hawkeye might not get a second season.
Ahsoka Disney+: Director Teases the Show’s Clone Wars Connections
The Mandalorian director Bryce Dallas Howard revealed that fans of The Clone Wars animated series will be rewarded while watching Disney+'s Ahsoka.
WandaVision’s Paul Bettany Teases Appearance In Doctor Strange 2
The Vision star Paul Bettany spoke out about if his MCU character will make an appearance in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Marvel Alters Doctor Strange 2 Magic Colors In New Trailer
A new TV Spot for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has revealed some new VFX changes for one of Defender Strange's spells seen in the trailers.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Actor Breaks Silence on Grand Inquisitor Role
The actor behind the Grand Inquisitor’s first live-action appearance breaks his silence about the role.
Fantastic Four Actor Comments on His Potential Return In MCU Reboot
Jamie Bell from the 2015 Fantastic Four film has revealed his thoughts about potentially returning to the role in the future.
Marvel Celebrates Loki’s Thanos Easter Egg With Special New Toy
Thanos’ copter from Disney+'s Loki has now been made in the form of a Hot Wheels toy.
Thor 4 Leak Teases the Sequel’s Main Plot
A newly leaked image from an upcoming Valkyrie figure has revealed a tease for Thor: Love and Thunder’s main storyline.
Chris Pratt's Face Will Look a Little Different In Thor 4
Some new Marvel Legends figures for Thor: Love and Thunder have revealed Star-Lords new facial hair situation.
Thor 4 Leak Reveals Best Look Yet at Christian Bale's Villain (Photo)
A new look at Christian Bale's god-killing villain has been revealed thanks to some Marvel Legends figures.
Why Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Cut Out Rocket's Origin Story
It's been revealed that the recent Guardians of the Galaxy game once explored Rocket Raccoon's origin story on Halfworld.
Doctor Strange 2 Report Confirms Gay Main Character
A new report reveals that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will acknowledge that America Chavez
Will Hawkeye’s Swordsman Return to the MCU? Actor Shares Brief Response
Tony Dalton addresses the possibility of his return as Jack Duquesne in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
MCU Director Explains How Tom Hiddleston's Loki Is Similar to Moon Knight
The directors for Moon Knight talk about how they feel regarding being handed the keys to Tom Hiddleston's Loki's future.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Video Reveals Infinite Jumping Exploit
A new exploit has been found in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga that involves hitting kid Anakin repeatedly.
Ms. Marvel Star Shares Heartfelt Letter About Joining the MCU
Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani reached back out to a fan to share in their excitement for the upcoming Disney+ show.
Disney+ Iron Man Spinoff, Ironheart, Casts Harper Anthony
Harper Anthony reportedly joined Marvel Studios' Ironheart in an undisclosed role.
Is Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch Stronger Than Doctor Strange? Marvel Director Responds
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness director Sam Raimi discussed who would win in a fight: Wanda Maximoff or Stephen Strange.
Sam Raimi Open to Directing Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man 4
During a new interview, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness director Sam Raimi commented on whether he would helm Sony's Spider-Man 4.
Disney Releases 5 New Official Posters for Doctor Strange 2
Brand-new posters for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness were released to coincide with tickets going on sale.
MCU: Daredevil & Kingpin's Upcoming Reunion Spoiled by New Listing
Thanks to a new crew member’s resume, fans might know for sure when Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio are set to appear again in the MCU.
Marvel's Morbius Director Reacts to Awful Reviews
Morbius director Daniel Espinosa commented on what he thinks about all of the awful reviews his film has been receiving.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Just Beat Jim Carrey's Grinch's World Record
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has just broken an impressive record formerly held by The Grinch.
Anthony Mackie Shares Promising Black Panther 2 Update
Anthony Mackie has given fans an update on the status of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever from the red carpets of The Grammys.
Spider-Man PS4 Actor Reacts to MCU Mister Negative Casting Rumors
The actor behind Spider-Man’s Mister Negative has thrown his hat in the ring for the live-action version of his character.
New Doctor Strange 2 Merch Spoils Another Character's Variant
New Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness mech spoils another Variant due to appear in the upcoming sequel.
Morbius Director Teases Norman Osborn Crossover Hopes
Morbius director Daniel Espinosa has commented on who else he'd like to see crossover over with Jared Leto's Michael Morbius.
Disney+ Removes Stan Lee Tribute From Marvel Netflix Show
Some changes have been discovered in both The Punisher and Luke Cage, including the removal of a Stan Lee tribute.
James Gunn Debunks Report About Bradley Cooper’s Marvel Future
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn cleared up the air regarding a misconception of his recent comments.
Marvel Celebrates Moon Knight With New MCU Funkos & More
New Moon Knight merchandise has dropped, including a Funko Pop! and Legends figures.