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
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?
The Odyssey Movie's Streaming Release Is Confirmed To Be A Long Wait, But Christopher Nolan's Warner Bros. Films of the 2010s Had Even Longer Gaps
Here's what Christopher Nolan's streaming past says about The Odyssey's Peacock release date.
Aaron Pierre Is Joining a $10 Billion Sci-Fi Franchise Right After His DC Green Lantern Debut — And It'll Make Him An Even Bigger Star
Aaron Pierre has already found his next major franchise after James Gunn's DCU.
Paul Bettany Breaks Silence On Scarlet Witch & More MCU Cameos In VisionQuest
Is Scarlet Witch returning in VisionQuest? Here's what Paul Bettany had to say.
It’s Official: HBO Max Is Reviving Netflix’s Cancelled 98% RT Comedy Hit
One of HBO Max's biggest upcoming original shows will revive a forgotten Netflix classic.
Avengers: Doomsday Merch Potentially Reveals A Second Black Panther Alongside Letitia Wright’s Shuri
Marvel Studios may be preparing audiences for a second Black Panther in Avengers: Doomsday.
It’s Official: HBO’s Harry Potter Won’t Be a Yearly Release, But That’s Not the Problem You Think It Is
Here's why fans shouldn't worry about HBO's Harry Potter release schedule.
Star Wars Releases New Trailer Featuring Darth Revan, Cal Kestis & More
Lucasfilm Games honored Star Wars' past, present, and future in gaming with a new trailer.
DC Studios’ Horrifying New Batman Spin-Off Poster Unveils Gotham Redesign
DC Studios offered up a great new look at its redesigned Gotham in Clayface’s latest poster.
New James Bond Casting Just Became Much More Likely
The next James Bond actor may finally have become clear after recent events.
Original Punisher Star Sparks Avengers: Secret Wars Return Speculation With New Photo
One of the first actors to play The Punisher may be teasing his Avengers: Secret Wars return.
Marvel Studios Officially Announces Its 9th Threequel Movie
Marvel Studios unveiled its ninth threequel movie for Phase 7, which will begin the MCU's third saga.
Star Wars: Starfighter Removes 1 Major Actor From Official Cast Listing
Star Wars: Starfighter's official cast listing just got an unfortunate update.
Spider-Man’s Massive TV Future Gets Secured After Spider-Noir Cancelation (Report)
Sony is reportedly cooking up big plans for Spider-Man to expand on TV.
HBO’s Harry Potter Series Might Finally Confirm a 29-Year-Old Dumbledore Theory
HBO's Harry Potter trailer teased that a 29-year-old Dumbledore fan theory may finally be confirmed.
Lanterns Reveals Full Look At Lianna’s True Guardian Form (Photo)
DC Studios’ Lanterns finally unveiled its Guardian Lianna is all of her glory.
HBO's New Harry Potter Trailer Omits 1 Major Character (And For A Good Reason)
HBO's Harry Potter show has already lost one crucial actor ahead of Season 2 filming.
Kevin Feige Hypes Up ‘Pinch-Me’ Marvel Crossovers in Avengers: Secret Wars
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige teased "pinch me" moments coming in Avengers: Secret Wars.
Avengers Doomsday: All 10 Villains Confirmed to Appear, Ranked By Power Level
Avengers: Doomsday is bringing back some of the MCU’s toughest villains.
Spider-Gwen Set To Appear In 3 Marvel Movies & TV Shows In 2027
Marvel Studios is setting up Gwen Stacy’s bright (but divisive) future.
Marvel Officially Cancels 2nd TV Show Of 2026 After Wonder Man
The Marvel universe is taking another step back from streaming, but there is some good news.
The Gentlemen Season 2's Corked Wine Meaning Is a Reflection of Cico's Ego
Here's what the "corked wine" scene really meant in The Gentleman Season 2.
Marvel Studios’ Reason For New Avengers: Doomsday Reshoots Reportedly Revealed
Avengers: Doomsday is reportedly back in front of cameras for a very good reason.