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

MCU: Where Are the Avengers In Thunderbolts? Every Hero's Absence Explained

Thunderbolts* had an Avengers-level threat, so why didn't they come to help?

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Did Val Buy Avengers Tower? New Marvel Watchtower Explained

The eight-year-long mystery of who bought Avengers Tower is finally resolved in Thunderbolts*.

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Why Does Thunderbolts Have an Asterisk? True Meaning Revealed by Director

After months of marketing ploys, the true meaning of the Thunderbolts*' asterisk was finally revealed.

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May 1 Will Be a Great Day for Spider-Man Fans

Spider-Man fans should get excited, as May 1 is going to be a great day.

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HBO Recasts Harry Potter Actor in New Role for Reboot TV Series Cast

HBO's Harry Potter reboot is bringing back one original actor in a new role.

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Marvel Studios Confirms Phase 4 Villain Will Play Major Role in 2026 MCU Movie

An MCU Phase 4 villain might be taking a heroic turn with his 2026 return.

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Disney+ Starts Streaming 'Thunderbolts' Special Ahead of Movie Release

Thunderbolts* is getting close, and Disney+ released a special new look to further the film's hype.

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Invincible Spin-offs Get Exciting Update from Robert Kirkman

The first Invincible spin-off is coming soon, and more may be coming.

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'Murder at Yellowstone City' Confirms Who the Killer Actually Is

Find out exactly who was the killer at the end of Murder at Yellowstone City.

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Dave Filoni Reveals Why His 'Star Wars' Movie Is Taking So Long - And Now I'm Convinced That It May Never Happen

Is Dave Filoni's Star Wars movie ever going to happen? Here's the latest update on the MandoVerse event.

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MCU: LEGO Just Spoiled Phase 6's Big Supervillain Debut (Photos)

Marvel Studios is hiding Phase 6's next big villain, but LEGO has spoiled its design.

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Fire Country: Here's Why Jake Had to Leave the Show's Position at Station 42

Is Jordan Calloway's Jake actually leaving Station 42? Here's the truth about his Fire Country future.

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2025 Superman Movie Confirmed to Crossover With 3 DCU TV Shows

James Gunn's Superman will already start setting up other TV shows and movies.

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Black Panther Is Now Confirmed to Appear In 3 Upcoming Marvel Movies & TV Shows

When is the Black Panther coming back? Marvel Studios has already confirmed three appearances.

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The Rookie Season 7 Episode 15 Cast: Guest Stars In 'A Deadly Secret' (Pictures) - Madeleine Coghlan, Ryan Bergara & More

Learn about the new and returning faces who appear in The Rookie Season 7, Episode 15.

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Ransom Canyon: Do Quinn and Staten Get Together? Here's What Happens In the Books

Find out the fate of Ransom Canyon's iconic couple Quinn and Staten in the Netflix series.

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Ransom Canyon Netflix: Yancy Grey's Family Tree Explained - What Happened to His Relatives

Learn more about Yancy Grey and Ransom Canyon's shocking twist about his family history.

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HBO Takes Action to Prevent Online Backlash Over Harry Potter Reboot's New Cast

HBO is sweeping away controversy after confirming the first six of its Harry Potter reboot cast.

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Spider-Man 4 Will Abandon One Mainstay from the OG Trilogy (Confirmed)

Marvel and Sony are making a big change for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and it might be a good thing.

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Sinners Breakout Miles Caton Wants THAT Major Marvel Role

Fresh out his acting debut, a rising star is already gunning for a major MCU superhero role.

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Stranger Things Season 5 Gets Exciting First Trailer Update

The first official look at Stranger Things Season 5 may be getting close.

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Here's Why Fallout Season 2 Is Taking So Long

Fans of Amazon Prime Video's Fallout are eagerly waiting for updates on the Season 2 release.

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Here's When Warfare Movie's Streaming Debut Is Now Expected

When will A24's Warfare starting streaming to enjoy from the comfort of home?

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The Walking Dead's Eugene Actor Reveals His Dream Return Story (Exclusive)

Is Eugene coming back to The Walking Dead universe? Josh McDermitt has an exciting story in mind.

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Spider-Man 4 Needs To Resolve This Major Plot Thread From Daredevil: Born Again Finale

Is a Spider-Man/Daredevil crossover on the way? 'Brand New Day' needs to address one major 'Born Again' detail.

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Here's When Daredevil: Born Again Season 2's Release Is Now Expected

What comes next for Daredevil: Born Again after a game-changing Episode 9.

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Daredevil Born Again Finale Hints at Netflix Defenders' Return In Season 2

Are the Defenders coming back? Daredevil: Born Again might be teasing a reunion.

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The Rookie Season 7 Episode 14 Cast: Guest Stars In 'Mad About Murder' (Pictures) - Amanda McCants, Marlene Forte & More

Learn about the new and returning faces who appear in The Rookie Season 7, Episode 14.

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Here's Why Millie Gibson Left 'Doctor Who' for the Time Being

Why did Varada Sethu's Belinda replace Millie Gibson's Ruby Sunday in Doctor Who?

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The Last of Us Season 2 Will Be Hugely Controversial - Here's Why

HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 may not be as beloved as the first season.

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The Rookie: Do Tim and Lucy Get Back Together? Season 7 Relationship Status Revealed

Not to worry Chenford supporters, here's a full timeline of Tim and Lucy's relationship in The Rookie.

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Doctor Who Boss Debunks Exciting Theory About Season 2's New Companion (Exclusive)

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davis debunked Belinda Chandra's possible connection to another character.

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Suits LA Actress Lex Scott Davis Based Her Character on This Original 'Suits' Star (Exclusive)

Suits LA's Lex Scott Davis talks character inspiration, dream celebrity cameos, and Season 2 hopes.

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Was That Aphmau in the Minecraft Movie?

A Minecraft Movie is packed with easter eggs and cameos. But is Aphmau one of them?

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Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Disney+ Release Gets An Exciting 2025 Update

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse might be coming to Disney+ this year as Sony Pictures streaming deal with Netflix concludes.

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Suits LA Season 2 Gets Major Update Amid Cancellation Concerns

Will Suits LA get renewed for Season 2? A new update may reveal its chances.

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Suits LA Star Josh McDermitt Wants This A-List Actor to Join the Show (Exclusive)

Suits LA's Josh McDermitt reveals his dream celebrity cameos, Season 2 hopes, and more.

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Minecraft Movie: Dennis the Dog Explained — Song, Steve Relationship, Game Differences & More

Dennis the Dog has been an instant fan-favorite after A Minecraft Movie.

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Minecraft Movie Confirms What Year It's Set In (It's the Not-So-Distant Future)

A Minecraft Movie has fans confused about what year it takes place in.

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Minecraft Movie Mobs List: All 20 Creatures Compared to the Video Game (With Photos)

From Villagers to Chicken Jockeys, learn all about the 20 mobs in A Minecraft Movie.

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