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
Avengers: Endgame Director Reacts to Disney’s ‘Disturbing’ Scarlett Johansson Debacle
The Russo Bros. commented on the Scarlet Johansson lawsuit incident, and why it might have happened in the first place.
New Thor 4 Trailer Includes What If’s The Watcher Statue (Photo)
The new trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder hit the internet, and it features a nod to What If…?.
New Thor: Love and Thunder Trailer Reveals Christian Bale's Scary Villain
A new trailer has dropped for Thor: Love and Thunder, and it gives the first official look at Gorr the God Butcher.
Marvel's Agatha Disney+ Spin-off Receives Release Window
Thanks to some newly uncovered information, the release window for Agatha: House of Harkness may have been revealed.
Spider-Man Producer Confirms Spider-Verse Easter Egg In Disney+’s Chip ‘n Dale (Photos)
A Spider-Verse nod has been confirmed in the new Chip ‘n Dale movie on Disney+.
Marvel Is Recreating Letitia Wright's Black Panther Lab for the Public (Photos)
A new gallery for the Science Museum of London has been announced, and it will feature a recreation of Shuri's lab.
Ms. Marvel Actress Has Hilarious Response to Fan Backlash
Ms. Marvel's cast and crew have commented on the backlash regarding the change of her power set.
Will Loki Season 2 Be Weirder Than Season 1? Marvel Producer Responds
Will Marvel Studios aim to get weirder for Loki’s second season?
Suicide Squad's Ayer Cut Is Closer to Completion Than We Thought
So what work is there left to do in order for a theoretical Ayer Cut of Suicide to be completed?
Kumail Nanjiani Reveals the Major Difference Filming Star Wars vs. Marvel
Eternals and Obi-Wan Kenobi actor Kumail Nanjiani commented on the differences between working on Marvel and Star Wars projects.
Did Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Actors Just Hint at a Jedi: Fallen Order Crossover?
Obi-Wan cast members may have accidently hinted at a big crossover with the gaming world.
WandaVision's Agatha Spin-off Recruits Familiar MCU Talent
Agatha: House of Harkness gains some familiar writing talent.
10 MCU Villains Most Likely to Appear In Spider-Man 4
The end of Spider-Man: No Way Home sets up a whole new chapter in the webhead's life; so what villain is going to make it all topple down?
Obi-Wan Kenobi Director Compares Disney+ Show to Joker Movie
Obi-Wan Kenobi's director Deborah Chow commented on how she was influenced by Joker and Logan.
Benedict Cumberbatch Gets Candid About Doctor Strange's Childhood Tragedy
Doctor Strange star Benedict Cumberbatch opened up about the character’s tragic loss of his sister at a younger age.
Iron Man’s Stark Tech Returns In New She-Hulk Trailer
For eagle-eyed viewers, Stark Tech can be spotted in the new She-Hulk trailer.
Loki Season 2 Receives Exciting Cast Update
Marvel Studios President Kevin Fiege has revealed that Loki's second season will be bringing back the entire cast.
Deadpool 3 Receives Hilarious Update From Official Twitter Account
The official Twitter account for the Deadpool movie has tweeted out a joking update on the progress of the hero's third film.
She-Hulk Trailer Confirms Mark Ruffalo's Important Role In Disney+ Show
With the release of She-Hulk's first trailer, Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner is confirmed to play a key role in her origin.
Loki Season 2: Actress Addresses Possible Return for Hunter C-20
Loki actress Sasha Lane commented on if her character may have a future in the MCU.
Marvel’s Echo Gains an Unsurprising New Lead Cast Member
The upcoming Marvel Studios Disney+ series has cast Devery Jones in a leading role.
Doctor Strange 2: Black Bolt Actor Breaks Silence on Marvel Return
Black Bolt actor Anson Mount broke his silence about returning as the Inhuman king in Multiverse of Madness.
Marvel Reveals First Look at Disney+'s ECHO
A brand new look at Marvel Studios' Echo has been revealed.
Hawkeye's Original Script Featured Kingpin as 'Frail Old Man'
Hawkeye's original script hid Kingping's secret identity behind the guise of an old frail man.
Fantastic Four Actor Miles Teller Would Return to Marvel Under These Conditions
Fan4stic actor Miles Tellers revealed what it would take for him to return to the role of Mr. Fantastic.
New Thor 4 Photo Shows Natalie Portman & Tessa Thompson's Heroes Together
Marvel has officially released a new image that showcases both Valkyrie and Jane Foster's God of Thunder.
Doctor Strange 2 Reportedly Cut a Ghost Rider Fight Scene
A new report indicates that Ghost Rider was once set to fight Wanda in the recent Doctor Strange sequel.
New Doctor Strange 2 Concept Art Features 4 Dr. Strange’s Together
A concept artist for Doctor Strange 2 has showcased new artwork that features three Variants standing side-by-side, in addition to a floating Strange head.
New WandaVision Concept Art Reveals Deleted Scene With Evan Peters
Some new concept art for WandaVision has surfaced that showcases what seems to be a deleted scene.
Elizabeth Olsen Teases Future MCU Multiverse Stories After Doctor Strange 2
Actress Elizabeth Olsen has teased the Multiverse potential in future Marvel Studios projects.
Watch: Moon Knight Video Reveals Action-Packed Deleted Scene With Jackal
A stunt performer for Moon Knight has released a video that showcases a deleted sequence between the titular hero and a jackal.
Doctor Strange 2 Writer Michael Waldron Teases His Future at Marvel Studios
Loki and Doctor Strange 2 writer has teased what might be next for him at Marvel Studios after his latest venture.
Doctor Strange 2 Writer Responds to Jake Gyllenhaal’s Mysterio Easter Egg Connection
Doctor Strange 2 writer Michael Waldron commented on Mysterio’s casual name drop of Earth-616 in Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Wonder Woman 1984 Director Refused Studio Request To Cut Opening Scene
Wonder Woman 1984 director Patty Jenkins had to fight to keep both opening scenes in the movie.
Falcon and the Winter Soldier: New Images Show Sebastian Stan's Bucky With Anthony Mackie's Sam
An Entertainment Weekly Cast interview provides new photos for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.
Marvel's Doctor Strange 2 and Robert Pattinson's The Batman Productions Get OK To Continue In U.K.
Despite the new lockdown in the United Kingdom, television and film productions are allowed to continue working.
Black Panther: Disney Reportedly Didn't Act on Letitia Wright's Controversial Tweets
Gina Carano was fired by Disney, but Letitia Wright was not. Due to recent reports, we may know why.
Doctor Strange 2 Post-Credits Scene: New Video Shows More Looks at Clea
Charlize Theron has posted some new behind-the-scenes pictures of her time on Doctor Strange 2.
WandaVision: Marvel Reveals How Paul Bettany's White Vision Battle Was Created
A new video released by Marvel Studios gives a look at how the SFX of WandaVision came together, including the Vision vs. White Vision sequence.
Marvel Studios Hires Better Call Saul Writer To Lead Upcoming MCU Series
It's been discovered that Better Call Saul writer Marion Dayre has been tapped as Head Writer for an upcoming mystery Marvel Disney+ show.