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
Despicable Me: Why Isn't Bob In the Main Movies More?
Despicable Me fans are questioning why Minions' Bob has such a small role.
Blake Fielder-Civil Now: Where Is Amy Winehouse's Ex-Husband After 'Back to Black' Release?
Learn more about Amy Winehouse's ex-husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, as Back to Black hits theaters.
Why The Acolyte Got 'Cancelled' by Star Wars Fans, Explained
The Acolyte has become one of Disney's most controversial Star Wars projects.
Suits: Here's Why Mike Ross Left the Show
Why did Patrick J. Adams' Mike Ross leave the Suits TV show?
Meet Hannah from The Mole: 4 Things to Know About Hannah Burns
Learn more about Hannah Burns, who stars in 2024's The Mole Season 7 on Netflix.
James Reyes Now: Where Is Sherri Papini's Boyfriend Today After 'Perfect Wife' Release?
Learn more about James Reyes, as featured on Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini.
Sherri Papini Now: Where Is The Perfect Wife Criminal Today?
Where is The Perfect Wife's Sherri Papini now? We break down what Sherri Papini did and where she is today!
DCU’s Next Batman: Casting Details, News and Everything We Know
What's going on with the DCU's new Batman casting ahead of the reboot.
Donald Sterling Now: Where Is Ex-Clippers Owner After FX Clipped In 2024?
Learn more about former Clippers owner Donald Sterling from FX's Clipped today.
Who Is Sutekh? Doctor Who 2024 Villain from Pyramids of Mars Explained
Who is the Pyramids of Mars villain Sutekh from Doctor Who's 2024 finale?
Mother's Milk Recast Speculation Explained: Did The Boys Season 4 Change Actors?
Some fans may think The Boys' Mother's Milk was recast for the new fourth season.
The Galvin Family Now: Six Schizophrenic Brothers In 2024 Breakdown
Where are the Galvin family from Discovery's Six Schizophrenic Brothers in 2024?
V Stiviano's Roller Skates Stunt: Clipped Vs. Real Life Details
What was V. Stiviano's roller skating stunt in FX's Clipped all about?
House of the Dragon Season 2 Release Date Breaks a Frustrating Game of Thrones Record
House of the Dragon fans had a frustrating and record-breaking wait for Season 2.
COD Black Ops 6 Beta Dates Accidentally Revealed in New Listing
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's beta dates may have been revealed by a new listing.
Disney+ Changes the Title of 1 R-Rated Netflix Punisher Episode
Disney+ gave a new title to one episode of Netflix's The Punisher amid its MCU canonization.
Here's Why On My Block Season 5 Is So Unlikely
Does On My Block have a future beyond the recent Season 4 on Netflix?
V Stiviano Today: Where Is Donald Sterling's Assistant Now After FX Clipped Premiere?
FX's Clipped viewers are eager to know where Donald Sterling's former assistant is today.
Why Is Reba Leaving The Voice?
The Voice coach Reba McEntire is exiting the show for the 2024 season.
New WandaVision Sequel Trailer Confirms the Death of Wanda Maximoff
A new trailer for Marvel Studios' WandaVision sequel confirmed Wanda Maximoff's death.
Here's Why Doctor Who Is Now On Disney+
British sci-fi classic Doctor Who has made the jump to Disney+, and here's why.
Marvel Studios Just Announced Its 5th Sequel Series
Marvel Studios just announced a new Disney+ sequel series coming in 2026.
Doctor Who 73 Yards Plot Explained - The Meaning of Susan Twist & Episode Ending
Doctor Who's 73 Yards left fans confused with its ending and Susan Twist mystery.
5 Reasons Mandalorian Season 4 Won't Happen on Disney+
The Mandalorian Season 4 might not happen after all on Disney+.
Max Accused of 'Cropping' Dune 2 for Streaming Release
Dune 2 fans have been left disappointed by its streaming release on Max.
All 17 Wuthering Waves Characters & Tier List Breakdown
Wuthering Waves boasts a selection of 17 playable characters.
The 5 Worst Box Office Flops of 2023, Ranked by Money Loss
Some massive franchises delivered the biggest box office flops of last year.
All 5 Justice League Heroes In James Gunn's Superman Movie (Confirmed)
James Gunn's Superman will introduce five (possibly six) Justice League heroes for the new DCU.
Shogun Creator Justin Marks Now Says Season 2 Is Possible, Despite Book Ending
Will Shogun Season 2 happen after the season finale's release?
Loki Season 3 Could Solve Marvel Studios' Kang Problem Perfectly
Disney+'s Loki Season 3 could be the answer to Marvel Studios' biggest problem.
Doctor Who's 2024 Release Date Schedule of Episodes on Disney+ (Confirmed)
Doctor Who will kickstart its first season on Disney+ in the not-too-distant future.
Stellar Blade Game Controversy Explained
The new Stellar Blade game is facing controversy amid its release.
James Gunn Worries Fans About His Superman Movie With New Announcement
A new announcement may spell trouble for James Gunn’s Superman movie.
Despicable Me 4 Gets Unsurprising Rating
The next Despicable Me movie will hit theaters with a familiar rating.
Speak No Evil 2024 Plot Spoilers & Ending Explained
How does Speak No Evil end and what are all the movie's biggest spoilers?
The 10 Most Expensive Funko Pops of All Time
Can you guess the most expensive Funko Pop! figure of all-time?
Civil War 2024 Movie's Record-Breaking Audience Score Gets Revealed
Civil War broke a major record with its newly-revealed audience score.
James Gunn Might've Just Accidentally Revealed the Secret Villain of His Superman Movie
Who is the main villain of James Gunn's 2025 Superman movie?
WWE 2K24 DLC: Release, Updates & More
The March release was only the beginning for WWE 2K24 with plenty of DLC on the way.
Is Megan Leavey Movie a True Story? What's Real Vs. Fake
Megan Leavey's movie arrived on Netflix, but is it actually a true story?