Russ Milheim

Russ Milheim

Industry Relations Coordinator | Writer

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

Disney Exec Says Ubisoft's Star Wars Open-World Game Is Worth the Wait

Disney thinks that their upcoming open-world Star Wars game will be worth the wait.

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Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda & Anthony Mackie's Captain America Featured In New Hyundai/Disney+ Promos

Disney and Hyundai released three promotional clips advertising their partnership showcasing the likes of Anthony Mackie, Elizabeth Olsen, and Tom Hiddleston.

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Xbox Reveals Open World Vampire Game From Dishonored Studio

Microsoft unveils Arkane’s new IP, a vampire focused co-op shooter for the Xbox Series X & S.

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Halo Infinite: Multiplayer Trailer Reveals New Maps, Weapons, and More

Microsoft unveils a band-new look at Halo Infinite during their E3 conference.

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Marvel Rumor Teases Iron Man vs. Gamora Fight In MCU's What If...? Show

Details for an upcoming episode of Marvel's show What If..? tease a potential showdown between Gamora and Tony Stark's Iron Man.

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The Witcher Season 2: Netflix Releases First Footage From Henry Cavill Series

Netflix revealed the first bits of footage from The Witcher's second season.

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EA Reveals New Battlefield's Official Title, Release Date & More With First Trailer

DICE officially reveals their brand-new Battlefield game, titled Battlefield 2042

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Thor 4: Taika Waititi Reacts To Celebrity-Filled Marvel Cast

Taika Waitti confirms that Thor: Love and Thunder will be even funnier than the previous film and that they put their all into the final product.

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Elizabeth Olsen Comments on WandaVision Season 2 Potential

Elizabeth Olsen reveals that she doesn't believe there will be another season of WandaVision, but with Marvel, one can never say no.

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Loki Disney+ Series Includes Breakdown of Chris Hemsworth's First Thor Movie

Marvel released a brand-new featurette that shows an event report detailing the happenings of the very first Thor film, which of course was at the hands of Loki!

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Marvel Releases 3 Scenes From Loki Episode 1 Ahead of Disney+ Debut

Three brand-new scenes from Loki's very first episode are released by Marvel Studios.

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Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Reportedly Works Extremely Late Hours

Doctor Writer writer reveals that Kevin Feige regularly works past midnight.

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How Loki's Director Convinced Marvel To Hire Her, Despite Lack of Experience

Loki director Kate Herron talked about her love for Marvel and getting the job despite not having a ton of experience.

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WandaVision Concept Art Reveals Different Versions of Agatha's Magic Basement

Artist Finnian MacManus reveals concept art showcases alternate designs for Agatha Harkness' basement in WandaVision.

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WandaVision: Alternate Locations For Post-Credits Scene Revealed In Official New Concept Art

Brand new concept art depicting the after credits scene for WandaVision is revealed.

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Warner Bros. Shows Off Batman v. Superman Batwing, The Dark Knight Tumbler & More on New Studio Tour

Warner Bros. announces the return of their Studio Tour in Hollywood.

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Loki Writer Teases Marvel Cameos In Tom Hiddleston Disney+ Show

Loki’s Director and Head Writer discuss the possibilities of Marvel cameos within the upcoming Disney+ series.

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MCU: Isaiah Bradley Actor Talks Possible Return In Future Marvel Project

Carl Lumbly comments on wether or not he would return to the MCU as Isaiah Bradley.

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Loki Writer Hints at How Avengers: Endgame's Time Travel Logic Changes In Disney+ Show

Head Writer for Loki describes how it is to write Time Travel for the MCU.

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Avengers: Infinity War: New Throwback Photo of Tom Hiddleston's Loki Revealed

The official Disney+ Twitter account shares brand-new BTS photos from Loki's time in Avengers: Infinity War

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WandaVision Nearly Featured a Chaos Dimension For Scarlet Witch's Magic

WandaVision writer discusses Agatha's original role in the series.

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God of War: Ragnarok Release Date Delayed, Cross-Gen Confirmed

God of War sequel gets delayed, but is confirmed to be both on the PS5 and PS4.

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WandaVision Writer Reveals How the Pandemic Changed a Major Scene

The writer behind WandaVision reveals a big change that was caused due to Covid.

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WandaVision Creator Details Doctor Strange's Deleted Finale Scene

Creator of WandaVision reveals a scene that was scrapped featuring Doctor Strange.

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MCU: Alternate Iron Man & Captain America Featured In Official Poster For Disney+'s What If...? Show

A brand-new promotional banner for Marvel's show What If...? has been found online.

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WandaVision's Paul Bettany Comments on Future as White Vision

WandaVision actor Paul Bettany commented on his future in the MCU as White Vision.

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Superman Reboot: Movie Writer Addresses Fan Expectations For Black Hero

Ta-Nehisi Coates comments on how the expectations of his upcoming Superman project weigh on him.

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Zack Snyder Confirms His Second Choice For Batman If Ben Affleck Turned Down Role

Zack Snyder revealed what the plan would have been if Ben Affleck refused the role of Batman.

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Doctor Strange 2: Writer Addresses 'Creative Differences' Between Marvel & Scott Derrickson

The real reason for Scott Derrickson’s departure from the Doctor Strange sequel revealed.

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Marvel's Eternals: Salma Hayek Reacts To Gender-Bent Superhero Role

Salma Hayek addresses her gender-bent superhero role, and her excitement for bringing the Eternal to life.

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Arrowverse's Next Event Has Just Been Confirmed By The CW

The Flash is set to host a crossover-like event for the Arrowverse when the show's eighth season ends this coming fall.

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Fortnite: New Art Teases Tom Hiddleston's Loki Coming To Game

Tom Hiddleston's Loki joins Fortnite just in time for his debut show on Disney+.

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Shazam 2: New Photo Shows Reunited DC Cast (With One New Member)

The cast of Shazam! reunited as filming for the sequel starts up production.

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Spoiler Review - Falcon and Winter Soldier: Will Season 1 Have a Lasting Legacy?

The Direct breaks down the highs and lows of the entirety of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier in it's latest spoiler-filled review.

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Sebastian Stan Teases Cliffhanger In Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 4

Sebastian Stan teases a cliffhanger ending for episode 4 of Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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Marvel's Kevin Feige Addresses Fan Outrage For New Captain America

Kevin Feige comments on fan hate towards Wyatt Russell's new Captain America.

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Disney Releases New Images of Anthony Mackie's Captain America, Wyatt Russell's US Agent

Disney released 12 brand new official images from the finale of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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Marvel's Avengers Reveals First Look at Endgame-Inspired Iron Man Outfit

Marvel's Avengers game unveils new Avengers: Endgame inspired Mark 85 suit for Iron Man.

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Marvel Reveals New MCU Blu-ray Collections For Thor, Guardians of the Galaxy, & More Franchises

Marvel Studios released new collectible Blu-ray movie bundles for the Infinity Saga.

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Marvel Reveals New Cover of Massive 'Marvel Cinematic Universe' Book Featuring Avengers Heroes

Marvel provides new details on the massive behind-the-scenes book about the first 10 years of Marvel Studios.

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