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
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.
Marvel Boss Speaks Out on 'Surreal' Spider-Man: No Way Home & Doctor Strange 2 Connection
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige commented on how surreal it was to be working with Sam Raimi and Alfred Molina once again.
Anthony Mackie's Captain America Joins Ant-Man & Wasp on New Poster for MCU Cruise Line Show
Marvel and Disney revealed that actors like Anthony Mackie, Brie Larson, and more will be reprising their roles in an upcoming interactive cruise.
Star Wars: Darth Vader Star to Appear In Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Disney+ Show
Hayden Christensen is announced to be joining the upcoming Ahsoka series.
Marvel Studios to Avoid Removing Eternals' LGBTQ+ Scenes Despite Censorship Concerns
Eternals director Chloé Zhao reveals that Marvel Studios hopes to avoid changing the film due to LGBTQ+ censorship.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Receives Discouraging Trailer Update
Scooper Daniel Richtman seemingly teased that the next trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home will not be released in time for Eternals.
Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Reveals Why He's Still Inspired by the MCU’s Future
A new book reveals how Kevin Feige is just as thrilled and inspired as he was on the MCU’s first day.
Avengers: Age of Ultron Director Reflects on Problems With MCU Sequel
A new book detailed Marvel and Joss Whedon's experience with Avengers: Age of Ultron's release, and how the studio has no ill will towards the director.
Marvel Had Meeting With Robert Downey Jr. for Doctor Doom Role
The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe book revealed that Robert Downey Jr. could have played Doctor Doom years prior.
Marvel Studios' Hulk: New Movie Rumored to Adapt World War Hulk Plot
Marvel Studios is rumored to be putting a film based on World War Hulk into production next year.
Marvel Studios Just Revealed That Agent Carter Is Actually MCU Canon
The Story of Marvel Studios book was recently released, and it may have just revealed that Agent Carter's ABC show is, in fact, canon to the current MCU.
Eternals 2: Chloé Zhao Teases Return for Possible Marvel Sequel
Eternals director Chloé Zhao was asked if she would be up for returning to direct a sequel to the upcoming Marvel Studios epic.
Marvel Prevented Kevin Feige & MCU From Using Daredevil, Ghost Rider & More Characters
Marvel Studios never truly had control over the likes of Daredevil, Blade, Luke Cage, etc.
MCU Boss Kevin Feige Addresses Venom 2's Monumental Post-Credits Scene
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige confirms that the teams behind Venom and Spider-Man: No Way Home worked together for that huge after credits sequence.