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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Moana Live-Action Movie: Release Date, Cast & Everything We Know
Disney's Moana is making the jump from animation to live-action after the 2024 sequel.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Confirms Official Release Schedule (Exact Times & Dates)
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The Rock Shares Controversial Movie Theater Opinion That Will Drive Adults Crazy
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Could X-23 return to the MCU after her surprise role in Deadpool & Wolverine?
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Disney might be hinting at future sequels in Pixar's Cars movie franchise.
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