Sam Hargrave

Sam Hargrave

Associate Editor (Content)

Sam Hargrave is the Associate Editor at The Direct. He joined the team as a gaming writer in 2020 before later expanding into writing for all areas of The Direct and taking on further responsibilities such as editorial tasks and image creation.

At the time of joining The Direct, Sam was studying Computer Science at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, where he resides, and running a gaming YouTube channel.

Sam can be found on Twitter where he often shares his latest articles and additional thoughts on recent news.

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Sam Hargrave's Latest Stories

Bad Boys 5: Will a Sequel Movie Ever Release?

Are the Bad Boys coming back to ride together and die together one more time?

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Black Panther 3 Gets Promising Release Update (Official)

Here is when Black Panther 3 could finally be released from Marvel Studios.

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Marvel Rivals: How To Get Free Invisible Woman Skin Before It Goes Away

Here is how to unlock Marvel Rivals' free Invisible Woman "Blood Shield" skin.

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Captain America: Brave New World Post-Credits Scene Count Revealed

Is it worth sticking around after the credits for Captain America: Brave New World?

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Astrid's Live-Action 'How to Train Your Dragon' Controversy Explained

Here's why the live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie is getting backlash.

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A Complete Unknown Movie's Streaming Release Date Finally Gets Revealed

When will A Complete Unknown start streaming online? A release date has been revealed.

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Call of Duty 2025: Confirmation, Developer & Everything We Know

Learn more about the next Call of Duty game releasing in 2025 and who might be developing it.

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Here's When Moana 2's Disney+ Streaming Debut Is Now Expected (2025 Update)

When will Moana 2 be released on Disney+? February might not be the month.

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Captain America: Brave New World: Every Villain Confirmed to Appear

Captain America: Brave New World will feature at least four Marvel villains (and cut another big one).

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James Gunn's DC Reboot: All 9 Upcoming Movies Confirmed for 2025 & Beyond

Learn more about every movie confirmed and reported to be released in James Gunn's DCU.

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Is Jurassic World Rebirth Rated R? Here's What We Know

Learn more about Jurassic World: Rebirth's rumored R-rating (is it true?).

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All 9 MCU Movies & Shows Releasing In 2025, Ranked by Excitement Level

Which of Marvel Studios' nine movies and shows are you most excited to see in 2025?

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Back to the Future 4: Will a Sequel Ever Release? 2025 Speculation Explained

Great Scott! Back to the Future fans think a fourth movie might be on the way.

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New Suits LA Trailer Confirms Harvey Specter's Return (Photo)

Legal legend Harvey Specter is coming back to screens for NBC's Suits LA.

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Here's When Spider-Man 3 PS5 Game's Release Is Now Expected

When will Insomniac's Spider-Man 3 release for PS5? Here is everything we know about the next installment.

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GTA 6 Fans Expect A Release Or Delay Announcement This Week, Here's Why

Fans are still clamoring for a GTA 6 update, and their pleas may soon be heard.

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Invincible Season 3 Reveals Official Release Schedule (Exact Times & Dates)

Here's when new episodes of Invincible Season 3 will start streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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2025 Fantastic Four Movie: Every Villain Confirmed to Appear

Who is the main villain of Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps?

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Gold Rush: Here's What Happened to Parker's Dog, Dozer

Parker has a new dog in Gold Rush's latest episode, but what happened to Dozer?

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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Hid 6 Marvel Heroes In Premiere Episodes

There's more than just Spider-Man swinging into town for Marvel's latest Disney+ show.

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Sonic 4 Movie Reveals First Look at New Logo

The Sonic the Hedgehog 4 logo references the franchise's newest character.

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Here's When A Complete Unknown Movie's Streaming Release Is Now Expected

Want to watch A Complete Unknown at home? Here's when it could be released.

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Marvel Gender AND Race Swaps Spider-Man Villain for New Disney+ Show

Marvel Studios just made big changes to a Spider-Man villain on Disney+.

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The Rookie Season 7 Episode 5 Gets Exciting New Trailer

Learn more about what to expect from ABC's The Rookie Season 7, Episode 5.

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Here's When Ted Lasso Season 4 May Finally Release on Apple TV+

The chances of Ted Lasso getting renewed for Season 4 are higher than ever.

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Dog Man Movie Popcorn Bucket Buyers Guide (AMC, Regal, Cinemark)

Are you going to see Dreamworks' Dog Man? Here are all the popcorn buckets and merch that will be available.

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Daredevil: Born Again Trailer Settles Fans’ Biggest Fear for Disney+ Revival

Daredevil: Born Again isn't straying too far from the original Netflix series.

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Here's Why Hulk Is Red In the New Captain America Movie

Red Hulk, Green Hulk. What's going on with Marvel's gamma monster in Captain America 4?

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Marvel Studios Has Big Plans for 2025 Super Bowl Trailers (Report)

Marvel Studios is stepping up its Super Bowl game for 2025's biggest sports event.

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Marvel Reveals Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange Replacement for New Disney+ Show

Strange just got stranger... Who is behind Marvel's new Doctor Strange voice?

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Trauma Code Season 2 Gets Promising Update from Director Amid Release Demand

Fans of the KDrama The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call are begging Netflix for Season 2.

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Is Gina Torres Leaving 911: Lone Star? Her Future Fate Addressed by Showrunner

Learn more about the fate of Gina Torres' Tommy in 9-1-1: Lone Star's penultimate episode.

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Spider-Verse 3 Gets Disappointing Update Following Release Delays

Don't hold out hope for Beyond the Spider-Verse to hit theaters anytime soon.

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Shrinking Season 3 Gets Exciting Update Amid Release Demand

When will Shrinking return for Season 3 on Apple TV+? A new update may offer clues.

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Jeremy Renner Shares First Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 Set Photo

Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 is a go! Jeremy Renner is back on the set of the Paramount+ series.

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Captain America Brave New World Will Join 8 MCU Movies in This Exclusive Club

Captain America: Brave New World has done something few other MCU movies have done.

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Why Marvel Changed Captain America: MCU's New Cap In 'Brave New World', Explained

Who's the new Star Spangled Man in town for Captain America: Brave New World?

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Moana 2's Streaming Release Gets Promising Update (Rumor)

Learn more about Moana 2's home release and the future of the franchise.

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Marvel Rivals Character Leaks Reveal 3 Upcoming Vanguard & Duelist Heroes

New Vanguard and Duelist heroes are on their way to Marvel Rivals soon.

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'Iron Man' Star Will Break This MCU Record With His 2026 Marvel Return

An unexpected Marvel actor is coming back to claim a major record next year.

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