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
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Star Chukwudi Iwuji Talks Shift From DC's Peacemaker to Marvel
Peacemaker and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 actor Chukwudi Iwuji discussed his time working on both DC and Marvel projects.
Peacemaker Star Chukwudi Iwuji Explains Murn's Butterfly Twist
Peacemaker actor Chukwudi Iwuji discussed the big twist with his character and how he approached playing the role with that in mind.
The Flash Star Casts Doubt on Ben Affleck's Batman Retirement
The Flash star Ezra Miller made an interesting Instagram post that may point towards the upcoming film not being Ben Affleck's final DCEU performance.
Sebastian Stan Reflects on the Crazy Way He Got 'Cast' In Black Panther
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier star Sebastian Stan confirmed how he was nonchalantly handed his part in 2018's Black Panther.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Suffers Release Date Delay
Rocksteady's upcoming Suicide Squad game has reportedly been delayed into 2023.
Thor 4 Theory Explains How Natalie Portman's Jane Will Defeat Christian Bale's Gorr
Thor: Love and Thunder will see the return of Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster; could she be the key to defeating Gorr the God Butcher?
New Spider-Man: No Way Home Art Reveals Unused Electro Costume
An artist that worked on Spider-Man: No Way Home has revealed some new unused designs for Jamie Foxx's Electro.
Watch: Andrew Garfield Reacts to Himself Lying About Spider-Man: No Way Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home actor Andrew Garfield faced his lies head-on thanks to Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused Podcast.
Benedict Cumberbatch Defends Spider-Man: No Way Home's Strange Mistake
Spider-Man: No Way Home and Doctor Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch commented on the mistakes his character made in the film.
Marvel Reveals New Spider-Man Logo Representing All 3 Spider-Men
New Spider-Man: No Way Home merch features the official logo of Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland's Spider-Man combined!
Marvel Unveils Avengers, X-Men & Eternals Comic Crossover Event
Marvel Comics announced a brand-new crossover event that pits the Avengers, X-Men, and Eternals against each other.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Art Shows Deleted Scene With Multiple Doctor Stranges
New storyboard art from Spider-Man: No Way Home was shared online that depicts Doctor Strange creating magical copies of himself to chase down Peter.
Sony Boss Improved One of Spider-Man: No Way Home's Best Scenes
One of Spider-Man: No Way Home's best moments was almost far less impactful; thankfully a smart sound design choice saved the day.
Tom Holland Casts More Doubt on His Spider-Man Future
Spider-Man: No Way Home star Tom Holland has continued to paint doubt on his return as the famous webhead.
Spider-Man Actors Tobey, Andrew, Tom Held Group ‘Therapy’ to Improve New Movie
Spider-Man: No Way Home director Jon Watts commented on what it was like to work with the three famous Spider-Men.
Daredevil Actors React to Show's Post-Cancelation Popularity Surge
Former Daredevil cast and crew commented on the show's recent Nielsen ratings despite having been canceled over three years ago.
Star Wars: Battlefront 3 Receives Disappointing Update
For fans hoping to see a sequel to DICE's Star Wars: Battlefront II, there might be some disappointment ahead.
MCU: New Evidence Points to Kit Harington's Return In Blade Movie
The Eternals VFX Supervisor commented on the design of the Ebony Blade, and how audiences may see it again soon in the upcoming Blade movie.
Doctor Strange Restricted Eternals' Harry Styles Portal VFX
The audio commentary for Marvel Studios' Eternals revealed why Eros' teleportation technology looked different than Doctor Strange's portals.
Spider-Man: No Way Home VFX Supervisor Admits One Scene 'Cheated' Fans
Spider-Man: No Way Home VFX Supervisor revealed the secret behind Peter's mathematical attack on the Mirror Dimension.
Marvel Reveals Best Look Yet at Doctor Strange 2's Gargantos Villain
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has received new promotional art that showcases a new look at one of the villains: Gargantos.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Star Reveals How Zendaya Improved One of Its Best Scenes
Spider-Man: No Way Home actor Andrew Garfield revealed how Zendaya improved one of his most pivotal scenes.
James Gunn Confirms Peacemaker Character Will Return In Upcoming DC Movie
Peacemaker writer and director James Gunn revealed that a character from the show is set to appear in a future DC film—and fans might already know who it is
Shazam's Mark Strong Reportedly Set to Return In Upcoming DC Superhero Movie
Signs might point toward Mark Strong’s original Shazam villain making a return in Fury of the Gods.
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.