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
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.
Disney+ Unveils New MCU Timeline Order, Including WandaVision's Spot After Marvel's What If
Disney+ revealed their new timeline for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, placing What If...? in between both Loki and WandaVision.
Watch: Shang-Chi Deleted Scene Reveals Shocking Villain Death
A deleted scene for Shang-Chi has revealed that a villain originally bit the dust instead of surviving the film.
How Thor's Idris Elba Helped With Loki's Kang Casting
Thor actor Idris Elba helped Jonathan Majors with his new MCU role of Kand the Conqueror
Star Wars: Fortnite Reveals First Look at Boba Fett Crossover Event
Fortnite has announced that Boba Fett will be arriving in their game this December.
Spider-Man: No Way Home’s Red Carpet Premiere Date Revealed
The official date for Spider-Man: No Way Home’s red carpet premiere has been revealed.
Marvel’s Avengers: New Trailer Shows Spider-Man Joins Hulk, Hawkeye & More
Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix revealed the first trailer for its upcoming PlayStation exclusive playable hero, Spider-Man.
Spider-Man: No Way Home: Actor Confirms One Peter Parker Missing From MCU Sequel
Could Spider-Man: No Way Home feature more than 3 Peter Parker's?
Avengers: Endgame & 12 More MCU Movies to Release In IMAX on Disney+
Disney has officially announced that on Disney+ Day, fans will be able to stream half of the existing MCU titles in their special IMAX ratios.
Seth Rogen Really Wants an Eternals & Spider-Man Character Crossover to Happen
Actor and comedian Seth Rogen praised Marvel's Eternals on Twitter, while also pumping up his next anticipated MCU crossover.
Wonder Woman 3: Gal Gadot Promises Improved Role for Lynda Carter
Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot expressed how excited she is to be working with Lynda Carter on the upcoming third film in the series.
Eternals Movie Ending Teases Major Black Panther 2 Connection
Marvel Eternals' climax may have introduced a key connection to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Marketing Rumored to Kick Into Gear Very Soon
Spider-Man: No Way Home may finally be revving up its marketing engines, including potentially releasing an actual poster.
Doctor Strange 2 Writer Reveals Pandemic Anxiety Made Its Way Into Marvel Script
Loki and Doctor Strange writer Michael Waldron commented on how real world situations, such as the current pandemic, tends to find its way into his stories.
Marvel's Eternals Almost Included One Thor-Related Superhero
During a podcast, Eternals screenplay writers Ryan and Kaz Firpo talked about one of the Eternals that didn't make the cut—one with a Thor connection.
Marvel’s Eternals Gets Banned Over LGBTQ+ Characters in Middle East Countries
Marvel Studios’ Eternals was banned from cinemas in the Gulf, a response likely given due to the inclusion of a same-sex couple.
Deadpool Actress Wants to Return for a Deadpool 7 and More MCU Sequels In Between
Actor Zazie Beetz commented on whether she would want to embody her role of Domino once again in the upcoming Deadpool 3.
Eternals: Wikipedia Publishes Fake Spoilers About Marvel Movie
A fake plot description for Marvel Studios' Eternals was left up on the official Wikipedia page for the film for nearly six hours before being taken down.
Doctor Strange 2: New Promo Poster Shows Scarlet Witch With Superhero Team
Newly released sweatpants on Amazon showed off new images of the cast of Doctor Strange 2, including a new look at America Chavez
Uncharted Director Announces New Blockbuster Marvel Game at Skydance
Marvel Entertainment announced a new interactive Marvel game that will be made under Amy Hennig's Skydance New Media AAA game studio.
Disney+ Is Adding Another Fox X-Men Movie In November
Disney+ announced new Marvel/X-Men content that is set to hit the streaming service November 2021.
Marvel's Ant-Man 3: Dan Levy Debunks MCU Casting Theories
Despite the rumors claiming that Dany Levy was joining the next Ant-Man film, the actor himself has seemingly confirmed the opposite.
Marvel’s Eternals Writer Reveals Alternate Post-Credits Scenes Featured New Characters
Eternals writer Kaz Firpo commented on the many alternate after-credits sequences the film could have had.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Actor Teases 'Shade of Tony Stark' In Doctor Strange's Bond With Peter
Doctor Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch teased how his relationship with Spider-Man will look like in the upcoming film Spider-Man: No way Home.
MCU: Infinity Ultron Receives Gorgeous Real-Life Figure From Hot Toys (Photos)
Infinity Ultron from Marvel Studios’ What If…? received his own Hot Toy figure.
Marvel Studios Exec Teases Plans for Future MCU Short Films
The Story of Marvel Studios book just recently came out, and within it was the information which revealed that Marvel Studios is planning more short films.
James Gunn Clarifies U.S. Military’s Influence on Marvel Movies
Director James Gunn comes forth to clarify a statement regarding Marvel Studios and needing approval from the military.
Michael B. Jordan's Superman Project Adds Transformers Writers
HBO has officially brought aboard writers for Michael B. Jordan's superman project for HBO Max.