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
Andrew Garfield Lied to Emma Stone About Spider-Man: No Way Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home actor Andrew Garfield commented on how he kept his lie going even with former co-star Emma Stone.
Eternals 2 Theory Explains Thanos' Role In the Sequel
Eternals introduced Harry Styles' Eros, an Eternal directly related to Thanos. Could the Mad Titan factor into an upcoming sequel?
Amazing Spider-Man Writer Breaks Silence on Andrew Garfield's No Way Home Role
One of the writers of Amazing Spider-Man has commented on how great it is to see Andrew Garfield receiving lots of praise.
Black Panther 2 Update Reveals Bigger Role for Winston Duke's M'Baku
A new report indicated that Winston Duke's M'Baku may be getting a larger role in the Black Panther mythos.
Doctor Strange 2 Rumor Teases Lots of Death and Horror
An industry insider has revealed that some people have seen version of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and teased the horror held within.
Arrowverse's John Diggle Just Received His Own CW Superhero Show
The CW has announced a brand new show centered on David Ramsay’s character in the Arrowverse.
Eternals' Bad Reviews Explained: 8 Biggest Criticisms
The Eternals has just been released on Disney+, so here's a list explaining all the common complaints that the film has faced.
Loki Scores Big With Multiple WGA Awards Noms
Nominations for the WGA Awards have been revealed, and Marvel Studios’ WandaVision and Loki are among those chosen.
How Robert Downey Jr. & Hugh Jackman Inspired the MCU's Kingpin
Kingpin actor Vincent D O'Onfrio revealed what inspired him to become such a big comicbook movie supervillain.
Eternals Post-Credits Scene Explained: Avengers Connections Revealed
Harry Styles has joined the MCU in Eternals! Here is how important his character is to the Marvel universe, the Avengers, and how he relates to Thanos!
Benedict Cumberbatch Reacts to Spider-Man: No Way Home Post-Credits Scene
Spider-Man: No Way Home actor Benedict Cumberbatch reacts to all the praise regarding his upcoming Doctor Strange sequel.
7 Major Ways MCU's Eternals Differ From the Comics
With Eternals now on Disney+, what better time to go over some of the biggest differences made between the jump from Marvel Comics to the big screen.
New Loki Video Shows Off Frog Thor, Asgard Illusions and More VFX
The special effects compant behind one of Marvel Studios’ most popular Disney+ shows has released a brand new behind-the-scenes video for the series.
Watch: Harry Styles Dances In Marvel’s Eternals Blooper Reel
Marvel Studios’ Eternals released a blooper reel featuring Harry Styles' Eros ahead of the film's Disney+ debut.
Sony Reveals Spider-Man 8-Movie Collection Featuring Every Tobey, Andrew & Tom Films
Spider-Man fans will now have the opportunity to get all of the live-action Spider-Man films in one package.
Marvel Rumor Teases Mark Ruffalo's Future After She-Hulk
Newly backed up rumors indicate where Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner may end up after She-Hulk.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Star Reveals How Sony Reacted to Tobey Maguire Leaks
Spider-Man: No Way Home actor Andrew Garfield commented on having to continue lying despite leaked photos of him and Tobey Maguire.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Actor Reacts to High Evolutionary Villain Rumors
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 actor Chukwudi Iwuji commented on all the rumors regarding his role in the upcoming film.
5 Fun New Spider-Man: No Way Home BTS Photos Released
New behind the scenes photos from Spider-Man: No Way Home have been released.
James Gunn Shuts Down Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Scene Featuring Thor
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 director James Gunn repsonded to a fans’ hope to see a dance-off between Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pratt.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Art Reveals Wild Deleted Scenes With America Chavez
New Spider-Man: No Way Home concept art has surfaced that reveals America Chavez was once set to have a key role in the film.
Ben Affleck Gets Candid About Justice League & Batman Troubles
Ben Affleck has spoken out about what caused his priorities to shift away from his role as Batman.
Andrew Garfield Reacts to Emma Stone's Absence In Spider-Man: No Way Home
Andrew Garfield has spoken out about his performance in Spider-Man: No Way Home, and his thoughts on Emma Stone returning.
Willem Dafoe Wants Green Goblin to Be More Than a Meme
Spider-Man: No Way Home actor Willem Dafoe commented on his return as Green Goblin.
Andrew Garfield Breaks Silence on Spider-Man: No Way Home Return
Andrew Garfield has finally started to talk about his time on Spider-Man: No Way Home, revealing how greatful he was.
Disney Promotes Scarlett Johansson & Other Black Widow Stars for Awards
Marvel Studios began their campaign for Black Widow to be considered for the 2022 Oscars.
Marvel Hints at LGBTQ+ Themes In Doctor Strange 2
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness marketing revealed that key LGBTQIA+ aspects of America Chavez will be retained.
Zendaya Explains Peter & MJ’s Role Reversal In Spider-Man: No Way Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home stars Tom Holland and Zendaya comment on how their characters’ roles reversed.
How Spider-Man: No Way Home's Avengers Band Joke Connects to Spider-Gwen
Spider-Man: No Way Home may have cleverly hidden a connection from Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man to Spider-Gwen.
Thor 4 Gives Chris Hemsworth a Colorful New Costume
New leaked marketing material for Thor: Love and Thunder showcases Chris Hemsworth’s new costume in all its glory.
Doctor Strange 2’s Villain Looks Creepy on Official New Merch
New Merchandise for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness puts the spotlight on Gargantos and their creepy eyeball.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Fan Spots Mysterio In Final Battle
Spider-Man: No Way Home's final act teased classic Spider-Man villains, and now a fan has identified Mysterio amongst them.
Star Wars Releases New Posters for Book of Boba Fett Characters
Lucasfilm released two new character posters from The Book of Boba Fett's first episode.
Shazam 2 Director Reacts to Justice League Evolution Rumors
Shazam! Director David F. Sandberg commented on the recent rumors about Zachary Levi’s character place in The Flash.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Designer Explains Why Tobey & Andrew's Costumes Look Different
The Production Visual Effects Supervisor for Spider-Man: No Way Home commented on re-creating iconic Spider-Man suits.
Spider-Man: No Way Home's Magic Box Almost Looked Very Different (Photo)
Brand new concept art for Spider-Man: No Way Home has been revealed that shows Doctor Strange’s mystical cube could have been a book instead.
Marvel Celebrates New Year’s With Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness Tease
Marvel celebrated the New Year by releasing a fun new graphic teasing the impending release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Hawkeye’s Kingpin Actor Improvised Big Moment
Kingpin actor Vincent D’Onofrio commented on his first apperance in Marvel Studios' Hawkeye Disney+ series, back in Episode 3.
Hawkeye's Yelena Originally Had a Bigger Role In the Finale
Hawkeye director Rhys Thomas revealed that Yelena Belova was originally supposed to have another scene in the finale.
MCU Writers Speak on Spider-Man 4 Setup In No Way Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home writers commented on if they always envisioned the film’s ending as a conclusion or a new beginning for Tom Holland’s character.