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.
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Russ Milheim's Latest The Direct Articles
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.
Marvel Director Argues Captain America Is a Villain In Avengers: Infinity War (Through Certain Lens)
The Marvels' director commented on how she feels about the choices that Steve Rogers made in Avengers: Infinity War.
Black Panther 2 Producer Reacts to Unexpected Delay, Shares Filming Update
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever producer Nate Moore commented on the film's production, and how they are honoring the late Chadwick Boseman.
Ant-Man 3 Writer Shares Hilarious NSFW Script Following MCU Movie Delay
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania writer Jeff Loveness has tweeted a satirical script page from the upcoming film, which showcases an absurd scene.
Marvel's Eternals Reviews: What Are Critics' First Reactions?
The first critic reactions to Marvel's Eternals have hit the web.
Salma Hayek Admits She Fought With Marvel Director Over Eternals Script
Eternals actor Salma Hayek revealed that she got into a fight with director Chloé Zhao over the script but that it was one of the best creative conversations she ever had.
Disney Spoils Every Time Period & Main Locations Featured in Marvel’s Eternals
Marvel Studios has offically revealed brand new locations and time periods that fans can expect their upcoming film, Eternals, to explore.
Supergirl Enters the DCEU In The Flash Movie’s New Trailer (Photo)
The Flash gets a new trailer that shows off a new look at Supergirl.
Yes, Angelina Jolie Was Just Expecting to Cameo In Marvel's Eternals Movie
Angelina Jolie's character Thena was set to only have a minor role in the upcoming Eternals film, but Marvel Studios changed its mind.
MCU: Eternals Star Hopeful About Future Crossover With Ms. Marvel
Eternals star Kumail Nanjiani commented on how he’d like his character to have a storyline with Ms. Marvel and Drax the Destroyer.
Spider-Man: Tom Holland Admits He Loves Working With Doc Ock Actor Alfred Molina
Spider-Man actor Tom Holland commented on watching Alfred Molina embody the role of Doc Ock once again in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Ant-Man's Evangeline Lilly Admits She Hasn't Really Understood Her MCU Superhero
Evangeline Lilly, the actress behind The Wasp in the MCU, admitted that she hasn't really understood the character up until this newest film.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Actor Teases Ewan McGregor Spaceship Scenes In Disney+ Series
Eternals star Kumail Nanjiani teased his interactions with Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi in the upcoming Star Wars Disney+ streaming show.
Marvel's Eternals: Update Reveals Chinese Release Status
The Wall Street Journal has revealed that the release prospects for Marvel Studios' Eternals don't look very good, much like Shang-Chi and Black Widow before it.
Ant-Man 3: Will Kang Kill Paul Rudd's Hero? Loki Actor Responds
Jonathan Majors appeared on Jimmy Kimmel where he briefly talked about his role as the next big MCU villain in the upcoming Ant-Man film.
Marvel Producer Teases How Avengers 5 Will Succeed Endgame
Marvel Studios producer Nate Moore teased how exactly Avengers 5 could trump Endgame.
Marvel Studios Stopped Eternals Star From Getting Too Muscular
Marvel Studios producer Nate Moore revealed that he had to call Kumail Nanjiani to reign back his muscular physique.
Marvel Studios Reveals X-Men's Impact on MCU Eternals' Design
Creating the costumes for the Eternals was a challenge, one that was influenced by the likes of the old X-Men films in the early 2000s.
Marvel's Eternals Director Breaks Silence on Runtime That's Longer Avengers: Infinity War
Marvel Studios' Eternals holds the second longest runtime in the MCU, and director Chloé Zhao commented on that monumental fact.
Marvel Reveals 2 Separate Types of Eternals Superheroes In MCU Movie
Marvel Studios revealed that fans can expect to see two different types of superheroes in Chloé Zhao's upcoming MCU film, Eternals.
Marvel's Eternals: Angelina Jolie Is Front & Center on New IMAX & Dolby Posters
Marvel Studios released brand-new posters for Eternals' IMAX and Dolby Cinema formats.
How Venom: Let There Be Carnage's Mutant Creates an X-Men Problem
During Sony's recent film Venom: Let There Be Carnage, the term "mutation" was dropped; what kind of implications could that have?
Marvel Reveals Hilarious Way Shang-Chi's Abomination Fight Got Filmed
A new look at how Abomination’s scene in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was filmed has been revealed, and it's hilarious.
Marvel Celebrates What If Finale With New Poster Featuring MCU's Thor, Black Widow & Many More
Marvel Studios released a brand-new poster for What If…?’s Guardians of the Multiverse.
MCU Writer Explains That Confusing Tony Stark Cameo in Marvel’s What If Finale
What If…?’s head writer A.C. Bradley addressed the sudden cameo of a foreign Gamora and Tony Stark in the show’s finale.
Gotham Knights: New Easter Egg-Filled Poster Teases Plot of Batman Game
DC Comic's upcoming game Gotham Knights game has revealed a new tease that promotes the project's upcoming presence at DC FanDome, and emphasizes Bruce Wayne's death within the story.
Disney+ Celebrates Black Widow's 'Free' Release With New Posters of Scarlett Johansson's Hero
Disney has released three brand new images in order to celebrate Black Widow's proper release on Disney+.
Angelina Jolie's Marvel Performance Receives High Praise From Eternals Co-Star
Actor Kumail Nanjiani took to Twitter to praise Eternals co-star Angelina Jolie, whose performance in the film he called "utterly fantastic."
Marvel Teases Shang-Chi & Eternals Characters Appearing In Season 2 of What If
A.C. Bradley, the head writer for Marvel Studios' What If...?, teased new characters for the show's second season.
Marvel Writer Reveals Why Avengers 5 Won't Be Teased In Disney+'s What If
What If...? head writer A.C. Bradley confirmed that the upcoming show's Season 1 finale won't set up the eventual Avengers 5 event film.