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
DC Just Revealed Batman's Unexpected New Girlfriend
The premiere episode of Harley Quinn's fifth season revealed Bruce Wayne's new girlfriend.
Hulu's Paradise Stars Break Down Episode 1's Game-Changing Twist Ending
Paradise isn't your average show about a President's secret service agent.
Paradise Hulu: James and the Giant Peach Scene Meaning Explained
James and the Giant Peach is more than just a children's book in Paradise.
First Severance Season 2 Episode 3 Clip Teases Return Of The Mysterious Goats (Watch)
Those mysterious goats are back on the Severed floor, but will fans learn anything more?
Hailee Steinfeld & Michael B. Jordan Bare Their Fangs In New 'Sinners' Vampire Movie Trailer
Black Panther Director Ryan Coogler is set to tackle the world of vampires in the 1930s.
Night Agent Season 2 Star Reveals Catherine's True Feelings About Peter (Exclusive)
The Season 2 finale marked a turning point for Catherine Weavers and Peter Sutherland.
New Chucky Movie: All Confirmed Details In 2025
The Chucky show might be over, but the future is bright for the infamous killer doll.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Season 2 Gets Hopeful Update from Star (Exclusive)
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is almost done airing, but there is still no word on a Season 2 renewal.
John Wick's Exact Age Gets Officially Revealed - And He's Older Than We Thought
Whatever your guess is of John Wick's age, it is probably not what you would think.
Here's Why Phoebe Dynevor Almost Got Arrested Filming Her New Movie (Exclusive)
In order to make it feel real, the process of filming her new movie got intense.
The Night Agent Season 2 Will Have a New Setting Outside the U.S. (Exclusive)
Season 2 leaves DC behind and introduces a brand new leading character.
Scream 7 Cast: 5 Actors Confirmed To Return and 6 That Probably Won’t
The new entry in the franchise will feature some returning faces, but not all of them.
IT Casting Director Reflects on 'Incredible' Experience Finding Pennywise Star & The Losers Club Actors (Exclusive)
Pennywise the Clown is finally set to return to screens soon in a terrifying new series.
Here's Why Phoebe Dynevor's New Movie Was Filmed Entirely on an iPhone (Exclusive)
Inheritance is one of only a few mainstream feature films that has been filmed on an iPhone.
Secret Level Season 2 Gets Exciting Story Update from Show Creators (Exclusive)
Season 2 of Secret Level has so much potential to highlight a handful of other gaming worlds.
Goosebumps Season 3 Gets Official Update Amid Renewal Hopes
It seems the anthology format for Disney+'s Goosebumps isn't going anywhere.
Den of Thieves 3 Gets Promising Update from Gerard Butler (Exclusive)
Den of Thieves might be the next big action movie franchise, and it's setting its sights on Africa.
'Wish You Were' Star Mena Massoud Wants You to 'Have a Good Cry' Watching New Tragic Romance Movie
Wish You Were Here tells a tragic love story, and the stars are all about it.
Creature Commandos Star Teases Nina Mazursky's Possible Resurrection (Exclusive)
Sure, Nina Mazursky may have died—but is that ever really the end of it for comic characters?
Is Goosebumps: The Vanishing a Sequel? Here's How Season 2 Connects to 2023 Episodes
Goosebumps: The Vanishing tells more adapted stories from the iconic series, but with less Slappy.
Goosebumps: The Vanishing Adapts These 7 Iconic Books from R.L. Stine
There's a handful of Goosebumps stories tackled this season, including one surprise one for the finale!
Disney+'s Goosebumps Just Changed 1 Iconic Monster Design from the Books
Goosebumps: The Vanishing adapts the classic Monster Blood book, but the titular creature looks a little different.
Why Winston Shoots John Wick In 'Parabellum', Revealed by Producer
Fans have always wondered the exact reasoning behind why Winston shot John Wick at the end of Chapter 3.
The 17 Major MCU Superheroes Returning In 2025 Movies & Shows (Confirmed)
After a slower 2024, 2025 is proving to be a big year for the MCU.
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera's Big Twist Ending Explained by Gerard Butler (Exclusive)
The final act has a massive twist that confirms what everyone suspected about one leading character.
Invincible Season 3: Mark Grayson's Blue & Black Costume Explained
Mark Grayson's uniform is getting an overhaul—here is why it happened in the comics.
Creature Commandos Finale: [Spoilers]' Death Explained by Star (Exclusive)
One key member of the titular squad didn't make it to the end of the season.
Goosebumps Producer Addresses Season 1 Cast's Potential Return In Season 2 & Beyond (Exclusive)
Goosebumps became an anthology series, but fans are waiting for a resolution of Season 1 still.
I Need Jurassic World: Rebirth To Bring Back This Key Character for the Good of the Franchise
The best dinosaur in the franchise has been sitting on the sidelines for far too long.
Invincible Star Has a Great Pitch to Play the MCU's New Norman Osborn (Exclusive)
Chris Diamantopoulos has high aspirations for the MCU, which includes putting his stamp on Norman Osborn.
Gerard Butler Reveals Why His 'Den of Thieves' Character Breaks Bad In New Sequel (Exclusive)
Gerard Butler's police officer Nick is in a low place, and now he's joining the criminals.
Love Death & Robots Season 4 Gets Official Release Update from Creator
Tim Miller revealed how audiences can guess when Love, Death & Robots Season 4 will debut.
Scream 7 Gets Official Production Update Ahead of Filming Start (Exclusive)
Ghostface will be terrifying a whole new group of innocents, and cameras start rolling soon.
Severance Star Confirms Season 2's Big Changes from Season 1 (Exclusive)
Fans are eagerly waiting for more of Severance, and it seems like the wait is going to pay off.
Goosebumps: The Vanishing Stars Reveal Their Childhood Nightmares
Goosebumps is all about nightmarish situations, but what terrified the cast when they were young?
John Wick 4 Director Confirms Why the Elder Got Killed by Wick
Most felt confident in their understanding of the situation, but here's the hard confirmation.
New Stranger Things Season 5 Netflix Trailer Disappoints Fans
Looking for new footage from Stranger Things Season 5? Sadly, the wait continues.
Laid Season 2 Gets Hopeful Update from Peacock Showrunners
Peacock's new comedy with Stephanie Hsu is hoping to continue its story.
Dune Prophecy's Devastating Finale Twist Explained by Star
Sarah-Sofie Boussnina sat with The Direct to discuss Princess Ynez's journey in Dune: Prophecy.
DC Studios Reveals Wild First Look at the New Flash
Creature Commandos Episode 4 featured a big tease for the DCU, which included Wally West's Flash.