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 The Direct Articles
Why Coven Academy's Episodes Are So Short Is for a Reason That Disney Plus Show Creator Tim Federle and Hulu & Freeform Boss Craig Erwich Disagree With
Coven Academy is one of Disney's strangest short runtime experiments ever.
Avengers: Doomsday Merch Reveals First Look At Doctor Doom’s 3rd Costume
Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom will officially wear three costumes in Avengers: Doomsday.
David Ellison’s New Warner Bros. Announcement Video Completely Omits Zack Snyder’s DCEU Movies Amid SnyderVerse Revival Hopes
Warner Bros. and Paramount's merger announcement dashed hopes of a Zack Snyder comeback.
Marvel Studios Announces Its Next Big Villain After Thanos & Doctor Doom
Marvel Studios finally cast its next saga-level villain to appear in Phase 7.
DC Reveals Its New Live-Action Costume For The Flash (Photos)
The DC universe officially unveiled the next costume for the Scarlet Speedster.
Before Lanterns, Aaron Pierre Starred in a Superman TV Series We Don't Talk About Anymore
Did you know that Lanterns isn't Aaron Pierre's first dive into the DC universe?
It's Official: The MandoVerse Is Over As We Know It
The MandoVerse is entering a new age after its latest Disney+ releases.
Marvel's VisionQuest Gets Record-Breaking Runtime
A new listing confirmed VisionQuest's exciting runtime will break a major record.
Marvel Studios' Netflix Reboot Is Officially Switching Genres
Marvel Studios' Netflix reboot era is going to look very different in 2027.
Disney+ Calls It Quits With 6th Major Star Wars Series (Report)
Lucasfilm and Disney+ have finally abandoned its 6th major Star Wars series, Rogue Squadron.
Marvel Studios Officially Releases Avengers: Doomsday's 9th Crucial Post-Credits Scene
These nine post-credits scenes are a must-watch before Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel Studios Finally Releases First Look At Red Guardian’s New Superhero Suit
Stranger Things star David Harbour just got a new Red Guardian suit for Avengers: Doomsday.
New Avengers: Doomsday Promo Ignites Unannounced MCU Superhero Return Speculation
Avengers: Doomsday's newest promo teased a major Phase 4 superhero's return.
Marvel & Sony Choose Their 12th Spider-Verse Project; Starring 2 Different Spider-Men Not Named Peter Parker (Report)
Sony’s Spider-Verse is growing again with a brand new TV show on the way.
Did James Gunn Reveal John Stewart's Yellow Lantern Twist 2 Years Ago?
DC Studios' original DCU slate announcement might have spoiled Lanterns' Yellow Lantern twist.
HBO's Harry Potter Unveils Season 2's Striking New Logo
HBO and Warner Bros. officially unveiled Harry Potter Season 2's updated logo.
Avengers Endgame: Encore's Doctor Doom Scene Might Confirm What Happened To Spider-Man After Brand New Day
Avengers: Endgame Encore might have hidden a connection to Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Harry Potter Officially Abandons Sorcerer’s Stone Title in Newly-Announced Cover
The Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone title is officially no more.
The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 4 Renewal Gets Official Status Update From Producer Scott Gimple: 'I Think It's Got A Good Shot At It' (Exclusive)
The Walking Dead's head honcho addressed Dead City's Season 4 renewal chances.
Russo Brothers Issue Statement on Doctor Doom’s True Nature Ahead of Avengers: Doomsday
Avengers: Doomsday's directors addressed Doctor Doom's true motivations in a new statement.
All 8 Upcoming DC Movies & Shows In James Gunn's DCU, Ranked by Excitement Level
James Gunn's DCU has a wide range of new movies and shows on the horizon.
Star Wars Reverses Course, Brings Back Gina Carano's Cara Dune (But With 1 Big Twist)
Cara Dune just returned to Star Wars after Gina Carano's firing from the galaxy far, far away.
Ahsoka Season 2 Confirms 1 Major Change For Shin Hati's Return
Ahsoka Season 2's trailer confirmed an unexpected change for Shin Hati.
HBO's Lanterns Season 2 Renewal Update Sparks Online Debate
Nobody seems to agree on whether DC Studios will be renewing Lanterns for Season 2.
Marvel's VisionQuest Gets Last-Minute Release Change
Marvel Studios just confirmed an unexpected release change for VisionQuest.
DC Officially Changes the Title of Batman's Next Movie
DC Studios just announced an official title for the next Batman movie, changing it amidst an incoming slate of other Batman-related projects.
New Clayface Trailer Reveals The Movie's First Connection To HBO’s Lanterns
DC Studios is officially connecting Lanterns and Clayface in a unique way.
VisionQuest Unveils First Possible Look At New Human Torch
VisionQuest's latest promo might have unveiled the first look at a new Human Torch.
Avengers: Endgame Encore Changes The Original Movie’s Ending In 2 Key Ways That Directly Set Up Doomsday
Avengers: Endgame's new ending is officially a crucial piece of Doomsday set up.
Marvel Studios Just Debuted the MCU's Female JARVIS (And She Looks Gorgeous)
VisionQuest finally unveiled the female JARVIS in all of her human glory.
HBO Splits the Fanbase With First Photo of Harry Potter Series' New Troll Design
HBO’s Harry Potter redesigned The Philosopher's Stone’s troll in a frustrating way.
Marvel Studios Finally Releases The Real Post-Credit Scene To Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s perfect post-credits scene is finally here.
Doctor Doom’s Reason for Recruiting Hulk Isn’t What You Think In Avengers Endgame: Encore
Here's why Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom actually took Hulk in Avengers Endgame: Encore.
Disney Officially Cancels 3rd Marvel TV Series Of 2026 After Spider-Noir & Wonder Man
Marvel is officially calling it quits with yet another Disney+ show, raising concerns about its TV future.
Marvel Studios Chooses Hulk's Next Movie After 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
Marvel Studios is reportedly bringing back Mark Ruffalo's Hulk very soon.
Marvel Changes Avengers: Endgame Poster For 'Encore' Re-Release
Avengers: Endgame Encore's poster is a game-changer in its marketing strategy.
Disney Releases First-Ever Poster For 'Incredibles 3' — And It Looks Great
Pixar finally released the stunning first-ever poster for Incredibles 3.
VisionQuest’s First Clip Reveals Doctor Strange’s Spider-Man Spell Didn’t Work On 1 Character
Disney+'s VisionQuest unveiled a special Spider-Man connection in a new clip.
HBO’s Harry Potter Officially Alters 5 Wand Designs For Reboot
HBO’s Harry Potter unveiled its first five original wand designs that are different from the movies.
HBO's Harry Potter Series Finally Reveals If the New Voldemort Will Be Gender-Swapped
Is HBO actually gender-swapping Voldemort for its Harry Potter reboot show?