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
Marvel's Eternals Writer Clarifies Richard Madden's Confusing Ending
Eternals screenwriter Kaz Firpo revealed the fate of a certain character, whose final moments in the film seemed to signal their death.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Teaser Reveals New Look at Final Battle Setting
Sony released a brand new TV spot for Spider-Man: No Way Home that gives fans a new look at the Statue of Liberty set piece.
Hawkeye Easter Egg Teases the MCU's Avengers Expansion
Hawkeye’s second episode has a small Easter Egg that could have huge implications, including an Avenging future for Kate Bishop.
Iron Man Villain Easter Egg Spotted In Hawkeye Premiere
Hawkeye's opening episode featured an Easter Egg with ties all the way back to the original Iron Man film.
Ant-Man 3 Director Shares Promising Update on Paul Rudd Sequel
Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania’s director Peyton Reed revealed that the film has completed production.
Eternals Writer Addresses How Harry Styles' Eros Knew About Angelina Jolie's Thena
The Direct sat down with the screenplay writers of Eternals, where the topic of the Eternals and potential communication amongst their kind came up.
Venom 2 Reveals Confusing Spider-Man Easter Egg
Sony released a featurette for Venom: Let There Be Carnage that showcased some Spider-Man-related Easter eggs.
Henry Cavill Reveals Where He Wants Superman to Go After Justice League
Superman actor Henry Cavill commented on something he'd like to see fleshed out with his character in the DCEU if given the chance.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Gets a Weird Alternate Opening In New Tie-In Promo
Spider-Man: No Way Home was featured in a Hyundai-sponsored ad for the film, which sees Peter hitchhiking in the middle of nowhere.
Andrew Garfield's Electro Uses Iron Man Tech In New Spider-Man: No Way Home Teaser
New Spider-Man: No Way Home teasers showcase Jamie Foxx's Electro wielding some Iron Man technology.
Hawkeye Star Wants to Replace Captain America as New Avengers Leader
Jeremy Renner voices where he hopes his character will go after Hawkeye, a future which may include an Avengers leadership role.
Did Spider-Man: No Way Home's Trailer Just Spoil the Start of Doctor Strange 2?
At the end of the most recent Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer, the multiverse seems to be breaking open—so what could fans be witnessing?
Marvel Releases First Photo of Eternals' Ugly Pip the Troll
It’s been revealed that newly introduced character Pip the Troll was actually the product of on-set motion capture with Patton Oswalt.
Spider-Man: No Way Home: New IMAX Trailer Reveals Better Look at Green Goblin Glider
Spider-Man: No Way Home has gotten a new IMAX trailer that gives a new look at Green Goblin's glider.
Marvel's Blade Reboot Actor Receives Word of Advice From Wesley Snipes
Former Blade actor Wesley Snipes was asked if he had talked to newly cast Mahershala Ali about taking over the role of the famous vampire hunter.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Reveals Clever Title Connection to Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield
Spider-Man: No Way Home's newest trailer reveals the reasoning behind why the film's title is what it is.
Spider-Man: No Way Home: New Footage Shows Doctor Strange & Peter Making Jokes
Brand new footage from Spider-Man: No Way Home has been unearthed, and it features a funny moment between Doctor Strange and Spider-Man.
Superman & Batman’s Dogs Join DC’s League of Super-Pets In New Movie Photos
Entertainment Weekly revealed more information about DC’s upcoming animated film DC League of Super-Pets.
Guardians of the Galaxy Director Confirms Surprising Fact About Vin Diesel & Bradley Cooper
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn revealed that Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper have never been on a Guardians set.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Copies Emma Stone's Gwen Stacy Death
Spider-Man: No Way Home's trailer holds a moment that perfectly resembles that of Emma Stone's death in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
Spider-Man Theory Explains Tobey Magurie & Andrew Garfield's Absence In New No Way Home Trailer
The final trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home has dropped, but where are Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire?
Doctor Strange's Wong Celebrates Spider-Man: No Way Home Ahead of New Trailer
MCU actor Benedict Wong celebrated the upcoming release of Spider-Man: No Way Home on Instagram.
How Hailee Steinfeld & Florence Pugh Had Too Much Fun Filming Hawkeye Together
Hailee Steinfeld, the actor behind Kate Bishop in the upcoming Disney+ series Hawkeye, recalled a funny moment on set she shared with Florence Pugh.
Spider-Man Rumor Reveals Disney+'s Big Plans for Tom Holland's Hero
A big rumor revealed possible plans for Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in the coming years.
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.