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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Jonathan Majors Arrest: Marvel Studios Reportedly 'Discussing Options' With Actor's Agent
Jonathan Majors' assault arrest created a big dilema for Marvel Studios.
Daredevil Reboot Set Photo Reveals Kingpin's Scary New Role
Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin will be more of a threat than ever in Daredevil: Born Again.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3: Release Date, Cast & Everything to Expect
The Direct answers fans' biggest questions about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Disney+'s Daredevil Star Makes Season 2 Announcement
Daredevil's Kingpin actor Vincent D'Onofrio confirmed Born Again Season 2.
DC’s Blue Beetle Movie Reveals New Looks at Superhero Suit (Photos)
Fans received a new look at Xolo Maridueña's Blue Beetle suit.
Lady Gaga Kisses a Woman In New Joker 2 Set Video
Lady Gaga was spotted locking lips with a woman on the Joker 2 set.
Jonathan Majors' Lawyer Rejects Assault Charges, Calls Marvel Star a 'Victim' After Arrest
Jonathan Majors' lawyer responded to assault allegations following his arrest.
Every Superhero Movie That Won an Oscar
Only nine Marvel and DC superhero movies have won Oscars.
Disney Fires Back at Ex-Marvel Studios President Following Termination Statement
Victoria Alonso's lawyer responded to the former Marvel Studios President's firing.
Zack Snyder Unveils New Justice League Trilogy Poster for 2023 Event
Director Zack Snyder shared a new poster to celebrate his Justice League trilogy.
Joker 2 Filming at Donald Trump Jury Location (Report)
Joker 2 will film scenes at a Donald Trump-related location.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PS5 Game Receives Unsurprising Release Update From Actor
Fans may now know when Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will release and begin marketing.
The Flash: Ben Affleck Disappoints DC Fans With Role Update
Some fans aren't happy with the latest on Ben Affleck's Batman role in The Flash.
DC's Lex Luthor Recast Explained by Producer
A Superman & Lois producer explained why Jon Cryer's Lex Luthor was recast.
Avengers 6: Marvel Reportedly Changes Plan for Secret Wars Movie (Rumor)
Avengers: Secret Wars might be seeing some major changes amid Marvel Studios' recent shake-ups.
The Mandalorian Season 3: Did Rosario Dawson Just Spoil Ahsoka's Return?
Rosario Dawson may be teasing Ahsoka's imminent return in The Mandalorian Season 3.
Willem Dafoe Criticizes Spider-Man: No Way Home's CGI
Spider-Man: No Way Home's Green Goblin actor had some problems with the movie's CGI.
Black Panther Disney+ Spin-off Gets Unexpected Update (Rumor)
Marvel Studios might be working on a new Black Panther Disney+ spin-off.
James Gunn Defends His Wife's DC Movie Appearances
James Gunn responded to criticism of casting his wife in the DC universe.
Loki Season 2 Gets Concerning Release Update
Loki Season 2 may not be coming to Disney+ as soon as expected.
Disney+'s Daredevil Reboot Adds Yet Another MCU Superhero (Rumor)
Daredevil: Born Again may have added a familiar MCU superhero.
The Mandalorian Season 3 Suffers Weak Premiere Viewership
The Mandalorian Season 3 premiere failed to live up to other Star Wars hits.
James Gunn Defends Robert Pattinson's Batman 2 Release Decision
DC Studios CEO James Gunn addressed The Batman 2's release date.
Disney+ Daredevil: New Update Ignites Luke Cage Appearance Speculation
Fans are convinced Luke Cage may appear in Daredevil: Born Again.
Suicide Squad Director Regretful of 1 Jared Leto Joker Decision
Suicide Squad's David Ayer has one regret about Jared Leto's Joker
Disney+'s Black Panther Spin-Off Gets New Working Title (Report)
Disney+'s Wakanda series has seemingly had its working title revealed.
The Mandalorian Season 3: Next Episode Gets Record-Breaking Runtime
The Mandalorian Season 3's next chapter is going to be a long one.
HBO Max Abandons Batman Show, Gets Picked Up By Competitor
Batman: Caped Crusader received an exciting update as it finds a new streaming home.
Lucasfilm Faces Lawsuit for Star Wars Disney+ Firing (Report)
Lucasfilm is being sued after a producer was fired from Disney+'s The Acolyte.
Wolverine Actor Shares Disappointment Over Upcoming PS5 Game Omission
A Wolverine voice actor isn't happy he hasn't had a call for Insomniac's PS5 game.
Kevin Feige's Star Wars Movie Killed at Studio (Report)
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige's planned Star Wars movie has reportedly been shelved.
Marvel Studios Abandoning Netflix Daredevil Actors for Disney+ Reboot (Report)
Daredevil: Born Again might be missing two major stars from the Netflix series.
DC Spoils Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman Return Plans With New Merch (Photo)
New merch may have revealed another upcoming appearance for Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman.
The Mandalorian Star Shares Blunt Response to Thrawn's Season 3 Prospects
The Mandalorian's Katee Sackhoff was asked whether Thrawn will appear in Season 3.
Robert Downey Jr.'s MCU Return Just Got Teased by Marvel Co-Star
An Avengers actor addressed the chances of Iron Man and Captain America returning to the MCU.
15 Most Powerful MCU Characters After Phase 4, Ranked
The Direct ranks the MCU's 15 most powerful characters as Phase 5 gets underway.
Avengers 5: Marvel Reportedly Wants 1 Sequel to Release Before Kang Dynasty
Marvel Studios reportedly wants one MCU sequel to release before 2025's Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
Avengers Endgame: Marvel Celebrates Chris Evans' Iconic Scene With New Merch
New merch celebrated one of Captain America's coolest MCU moments.
Ant-Man 3's Disappointing Reviews: Kang Actor Breaks Silence on Negative Reaction
Kang's Jonathan Majors shared his thoughts on Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania's bad reviews.
Star Wars Brings Back Taika Waititi for Surprising Cameo
Taika Waititi made a surprising return to the Star Wars galaxy.