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
Marvel Celebrates Moon Knight With New MCU Funkos & More
New Moon Knight merchandise has dropped, including a Funko Pop! and Legends figures.
How Morbius' Post-Credits Scene Hurts the MCU
Morbius has arrived in theaters, and it brings with it some big problems for the MCU.
DC Leak Reveals How Ben Affleck’s Batman Might Return After The Flash
The Flash will reportedly conclude in a way that leaves the door open for Ben Affleck to return as Batman.
Morbius Review: Why the Movie Fails
After all of the many delays, Sony Pictures' Morbius is finally here; so is it any good?
Black Superman Movie Reboot Will Reportedly Include Krypton Origin
Warner Bros.' rumored upcoming Superman film may be set in the 20th century.
Moon Knight TV Review: Why It's Worth Watching
Moon Knight is finally here on Disney+; so is Marvel Studios' 2022 off to a good start?
Sebastian Stan Addresses Bucky’s Questionable Future in the MCU
Sebastian Stan talked about his uncertain future in the MCU as Bucky Barnes.
Disney Reveals 4 New High-Res Photos From Doctor Strange 2
Four high-quality images from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness have been released.
Morbius Director Reveals Post-Credits Scene Spoilers & Details
The director of Morbius has answered some spoilerly questions about the post-credits scenes for his upcoming movie.
Did The Batman Just Tease Joker’s Prison Escape With This Deleted Easter Egg?
An Easter Egg in a deleted scene from The Batman could hint at The Joker’s role in the project’s sequel.
MCU Rumor Spoils the Ending of Marvel’s Nova Movie/Show
A new rumor potentially spoils the status quo by the end of the recently revealed Nova MCU project.
Will Tobey & Andrew's Spider-Men Meet Morbius? Jared Leto Responds
Jared Leto has commented on which Spider-Man he would want his Morbius to go up against.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Director Teases New Version of Darth Vader
Obi-Wan Kenobi's director teased what fans can expect with Darth Vader's return.
LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga Confirms Another Disappointing Missing Feature
The developers behind LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga revealed a missing feature from the upcoming release.
Star Wars Celebrates the Original Trilogy With New LEGO Sets
Two new LEGO sets have been unveiled, featuring iconic moments from the original Star Wars trilogy.
Nicolas Cage Teases His Future Superman Cameo Following Cancelled DC Movie
Nicolas Cage has commented on if there is any possibility that he may end up playing Superman after all.
Marvel Reveals New MCU Captain America Xbox Controller (Photos)
Marvel announced a new officially licensed Xbox controller based on Sam Wilson's Captain America design.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals First Official Poster With All 3 Spider-Men
A new poster for Spider-Man: No Way Home from Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios showcased all three Spider-Men in the same frame.
Is LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga Open World? New Gameplay Reveals Clues
A new gameplay video from LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has shown that it might not be the open-world gameplay some fans are hoping for.
New Doctor Strange 2 Trailer Reveals More Footage of Scarlet Witch
A new promotional trailer for Cinemark has revealed some new footage from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness that features the Scarlet Witch.
Morbius Actor Admits He Doesn't Fully Understand His Own Marvel Character
Matt Smith has spoken out about how confused he is by his character in Sony's upcoming film Morbius.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Wants to Avoid NYC Overkill In the MCU
Moon Knight's Oscar Isaac talked about the origin of his chosen accent, and also why the story of his show isn't in the United States.
LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga Reveals 10 Versions of Anakin & Darth Vader
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has revealed ten different versions of Anakin Skywalker which are available to play as in their upcoming game.
Moon Knight Season 2: Ethan Hawke Teases Future Possibilities
Moon Knight’s Ethan Hawke commented on the future of the show and its titular character.
Watch: Disney+ Hilariously Removes Netflix Name From Marvel Show
The former Netflix shows have had their original production logos removed, but it's still noticeable in one specific instance.
Sebastian Stan Admits Avengers: Endgame Filming Was Troublesome
Bucky Barnes actor Sebastian Stan revealed his difficulties working under the intense secrecy of Marvel Studios.
DC Titans Actor Reacts to Season 4 Lex Luthor Rumors
A key cast member from Titans cast doubt on recent Lex Luthor casting rumors on Instagram.
George Lopez Cast In DC Superhero Movie Blue Beetle
Warner Bros. and DC Comics' upcoming project, Blue Beetle, has cast the rest of the Reyes family.
Moon Knight Star Reveals Doctor Strange Crossover Hopes
Moon Knight actress May Calamawy commented on what the future of her character in the MCU might look like.
Deadpool 3 Star Ryan Reynolds Regrets One Marvel Easter Egg Missing From Free Guy
Ryan Reynolds revealed a Marvel Easter egg he wishes they had used for his previous film, Free Guy.
Watch: Disney+ Reveals First Scary Clip From Moon Knight
Marvel Studios has released a brand new clip from their upcoming Disney+ series Moon Knight.
Sony's Marvel Universe Reportedly Planning Its Own Version of Doctor Strange
A recent casting report for Sony's upcoming Madame Web project hinted that the titular character might be treated like Doctor Strange.
LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga Reveals One More Trailer Set Before Launch
A new trailer for the upcoming LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has been announced ahead of its April launch.
MCU: Nick Fury & War Machine Crossover Teased By Marvel Star
Samuel L. Jackson revealed that he shared scenes with Don Cheadle in the upcoming Disney+ series Secret Invasion.
MCU Spider-Man Trilogy Receives New Blu-ray Collection
A brand new Spider-Man Blu-Ray collection featuring his MCU trilogy has been revealed on Amazon UK.
Eternals Director Gets Candid About Negative Reactions to Her Marvel Movie
Chloe Zhao, director of Marvel Studios’ Eternals, has gotten candid about the negative reception to her film.
Ant-Man & Rocket Raccoon Spotted In New Ms. Marvel Disney+ Trailer
A brand new trailer for Ms. Marvel featured a few fun cameos from some well known MCU heroes.
Marvel's Runaways Actress Anjali Bhimani Cast In Disney+'s Ms. Marvel
Anjali Bhimani joined Marvel Studios' upcoming series Ms. Marvel in a reccurring undisclosed role.
Black Panther 2 Rumor Teases Ironheart Suit Action
A new rumor indicates that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will feature Ironheart’s suit.
Will Spider-Man Appear In Morbius? Jared Leto Responds
In an interview, Morbius star Jared Leto commented on whether Spider-Man would appear in Morbius.