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
Spider-Man: No Way Home’s First Deleted Scene Has Already Been Revealed
Tom Holland has revealed Spider-Man: No Way Home's first deleted scene, which sadly drops his brother's cameo.
Jon Bernthal Addresses If Punisher Could Fit In More-Comedic PG-13 MCU
Former Punisher star Jon Bernthal commented on whether his version of the character could work in the MCU.
Shang-Chi Star Has Hilarious Response to Spider-Man: No Way Home's Maguire & Garfield Rumors
Shang-Chi star Simu Liu jokingly expressed disappointment at not being fan cast as Spider-Man in No Way Home.
Hawkeye’s Clever Kingpin Easter Egg Connects to Spider-Man Encounter
Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye finally properly introduces Alaqua Cox’s Echo to the MCU, and one of her flashbacks contains an Easter Egg to the Kingpin himself.
Hawkeye: How Hailee Steinfeld Helped Deaf Marvel Co-Star Feel Comfortable on Set
Marvel Studios' Hawkeye has officially introduced Alaqua Cox's Echo into the MCU, and the actor has revealed how welcoming joining the world was.
Disney+ Just Reduced Its Marvel-Fox Movie Collection
The Marvel Legacy collection on Disney+ has shrunken thanks to the loss of two Fantastic Four films.
New Hawkeye Video Teases Surprise Return of One Supporting Character
Marvel Studios has released a new featurette that focuses on the LARPing scene, and in doing so, potentially spoils a character’s return.
Hawkeye's Hailee Steinfeld Explains Major Impact of Avengers Movie Flashback
Hawkeye’s Hailee Steinfeld discusses the dynamic and relationship between Clint and Kate, something that has roots all the way back to the Battle of NYC.
Marvel Reportedly Wanted Iron Fist Actress In Shang-Chi Movie
A former Iron Fist actor has revealed that she almost had a role in Marvel’s Shang-Chi instead of her current role as Bugs in Matrix Resurrections.
MCU: New Data Reveals Hawkeye Debut Performed Worse Than WandaVision & Loki
Data has been revealed by Samba TV which reveals how Hawkeye’s performance on Disney+ compares to the previous series.
Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka Spin-off Casts Pacific Rim Actress
Disney’s upcoming Star Wars Disney+ series Ahsoka gets a new cast member in Ivanna Sakhno.
New Spider-Man: No Way Home Footage Shows Happy Hogan Wearing a Respirator
Spider-Man: No Way Home got some new footage which reveals a new comedic gag featuring Peter, MJ, and Happy Hogan.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Producer Reacts to Leaks Spoiling the Movie
Sony producer Amy Pascal confirmed that it’s been quite a challenge keeping Spider-Man: No Way Home's secrets under wraps.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Update Has Fans Worried About Spoilers Leaking Soon
Fans have started to worry that early screenings for Spider-Man: No Way Home will spoil the entire film for them.
Viral Spider-Man Tweet Sparks Heated Debate Over Best Marvel Movies
Fan conversation has started to rage across social media as people are debating their definitive rankings of all the Spider-Man films to date.
Spider-Man: No Way Home's Final Runtime Is Shorter Than Expected
The runtime for Spider-Man: No Way Home has reportedly been revealed.
Marvel's Eternals Writer Clarifies Richard Madden's Confusing Ending
Eternals screenwriter Kaz Firpo revealed the fate of a certain character, whose final moments in the film seemed to signal their death.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Teaser Reveals New Look at Final Battle Setting
Sony released a brand new TV spot for Spider-Man: No Way Home that gives fans a new look at the Statue of Liberty set piece.
Hawkeye Easter Egg Teases the MCU's Avengers Expansion
Hawkeye’s second episode has a small Easter Egg that could have huge implications, including an Avenging future for Kate Bishop.
Iron Man Villain Easter Egg Spotted In Hawkeye Premiere
Hawkeye's opening episode featured an Easter Egg with ties all the way back to the original Iron Man film.
Ant-Man 3 Director Shares Promising Update on Paul Rudd Sequel
Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania’s director Peyton Reed revealed that the film has completed production.
Eternals Writer Addresses How Harry Styles' Eros Knew About Angelina Jolie's Thena
The Direct sat down with the screenplay writers of Eternals, where the topic of the Eternals and potential communication amongst their kind came up.
Venom 2 Reveals Confusing Spider-Man Easter Egg
Sony released a featurette for Venom: Let There Be Carnage that showcased some Spider-Man-related Easter eggs.
Henry Cavill Reveals Where He Wants Superman to Go After Justice League
Superman actor Henry Cavill commented on something he'd like to see fleshed out with his character in the DCEU if given the chance.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Gets a Weird Alternate Opening In New Tie-In Promo
Spider-Man: No Way Home was featured in a Hyundai-sponsored ad for the film, which sees Peter hitchhiking in the middle of nowhere.
Andrew Garfield's Electro Uses Iron Man Tech In New Spider-Man: No Way Home Teaser
New Spider-Man: No Way Home teasers showcase Jamie Foxx's Electro wielding some Iron Man technology.
Hawkeye Star Wants to Replace Captain America as New Avengers Leader
Jeremy Renner voices where he hopes his character will go after Hawkeye, a future which may include an Avengers leadership role.
Did Spider-Man: No Way Home's Trailer Just Spoil the Start of Doctor Strange 2?
At the end of the most recent Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer, the multiverse seems to be breaking open—so what could fans be witnessing?
Marvel Releases First Photo of Eternals' Ugly Pip the Troll
It’s been revealed that newly introduced character Pip the Troll was actually the product of on-set motion capture with Patton Oswalt.
Spider-Man: No Way Home: New IMAX Trailer Reveals Better Look at Green Goblin Glider
Spider-Man: No Way Home has gotten a new IMAX trailer that gives a new look at Green Goblin's glider.
Marvel's Blade Reboot Actor Receives Word of Advice From Wesley Snipes
Former Blade actor Wesley Snipes was asked if he had talked to newly cast Mahershala Ali about taking over the role of the famous vampire hunter.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Reveals Clever Title Connection to Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield
Spider-Man: No Way Home's newest trailer reveals the reasoning behind why the film's title is what it is.
Spider-Man: No Way Home: New Footage Shows Doctor Strange & Peter Making Jokes
Brand new footage from Spider-Man: No Way Home has been unearthed, and it features a funny moment between Doctor Strange and Spider-Man.
Superman & Batman’s Dogs Join DC’s League of Super-Pets In New Movie Photos
Entertainment Weekly revealed more information about DC’s upcoming animated film DC League of Super-Pets.
Guardians of the Galaxy Director Confirms Surprising Fact About Vin Diesel & Bradley Cooper
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn revealed that Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper have never been on a Guardians set.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Copies Emma Stone's Gwen Stacy Death
Spider-Man: No Way Home's trailer holds a moment that perfectly resembles that of Emma Stone's death in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
Spider-Man Theory Explains Tobey Magurie & Andrew Garfield's Absence In New No Way Home Trailer
The final trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home has dropped, but where are Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire?
Doctor Strange's Wong Celebrates Spider-Man: No Way Home Ahead of New Trailer
MCU actor Benedict Wong celebrated the upcoming release of Spider-Man: No Way Home on Instagram.
How Hailee Steinfeld & Florence Pugh Had Too Much Fun Filming Hawkeye Together
Hailee Steinfeld, the actor behind Kate Bishop in the upcoming Disney+ series Hawkeye, recalled a funny moment on set she shared with Florence Pugh.
Spider-Man Rumor Reveals Disney+'s Big Plans for Tom Holland's Hero
A big rumor revealed possible plans for Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in the coming years.