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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The First Omen Movie Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions
Reviews are out for 20th Century Studios' The First Omen, and they're promising.
Venom 3 Movie Cast: Every Actor & Character Set to Appear (Confirmed & Reported)
Venom: The Last Dance is coming to theaters this year with a fresh cast.
Marvel Rivals: Who Is Galactus' Daughter? New Character Explained
Marvel Rivals will feature a female Galactus in the form of his daughter.
Marvel Rivals Game: How to Sign-Up for Alpha & Beta Stages
The Marvel Rivals game will be playable soon in its alpha and beta stages.
Marvel Rivals Game: What Consoles Will It Release On?
The Marvel Rivals game is launching soon on multiple platforms.
James Gunn Changes Plans for DCU's First Live-Action Show Release
James Gunn's DCU has changed plans for its first live-action Max series after the strikes.
Marvel 1943 Rise of Hydra: What Consoles Will It Release On?
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will be available on multiple platforms.
Is The 100 Show Renewed for a New 2024 Season?
Fans think The CW's The 100 is coming back for Season 8 in 2024.
Will Darth Plagueis Appear In The Acolyte?
The iconic Sith Darth Plagueis has been theorized to appear in The Acolyte.
Starfield 2024 DLC: Shattered Space Release, Updates & More
Starfield is set to release its first major DLC expansion later this year.
Disney+'s X-Men Reboot Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions
Marvel Animation's X-Men '97 is getting strong praise from critics in their first reactions.
New Superman 2025 Movie Cast: Every Actor & Character Set to Appear (Confirmed & Reported)
James Gunn's 2025 Superman movie has announced many members of its cast.
Marvel FINALLY Reveals If MCU Daredevil Got Snapped by Thanos
Did Daredevil survive the Snap? Marvel's latest Disney+ show revealed the truth.
James Gunn's Superman Movie: Kingdom Come Connections Explained
How does James Gunn's Superman movie connect to DC's Kingdom Come?
Deadpool & Wolverine Movie: Marvel FINALLY Confirms Main Villain's Casting
Who is the main villain of Deadpool? Marvel finally revealed the truth.
Every DCEU Cliffhanger That Never Got Resolved
The end of the DCEU left many unanswered questions and unresolved cliffhangers.
BMF: Who Is Taraja Ramsess? Tribute Explained
BMF featured a tribute to Taraja Ramsess in the Season 3 premiere.
The Last of Us Season 2 Gets Discouraging Release Update (Official)
When will The Last of Us Season 2 release after a discouraging release update?
Young Sheldon Season 7: How Old Is Sheldon, Missy & All Main Characters (Ages Explained)
Young Sheldon's main characters have grown a lot since Season 7. Here's just how much.
The Watchers Ending & Plot Spoilers from A.M. Shine Book, Explained
How does A. M. Shine's The Watchers book end and what are the biggest spoilers?
Marvel Studios Confirms Its 7 Next Movies In MCU Phases 5 & 6
Here are the next movies set to release in the MCU's Phases 5 and 6.
Disney CEO Confirms 1 Key Change to MCU Movies In 2025 & Beyond
Marvel Studios is switching course for some of its future movies.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Netflix Season 2 Gets Exciting Update (Report)
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 just took a promising step forward.
Deadpool & Wolverine Movie Announces 8 Main Cast Members
On the heels of Deadpool 3's trailer debut, here are the main cast members confirmed in its ever-growing cast.
Madame Web's Bad Reviews Explained: 6 Biggest Criticisms
Why was Sony's latest Spider-Man spin-off Madame Web such a bad movie?
Marvel Just Canonized 15 Netflix Villains Into the MCU
These Marvel villains just entered the MCU thanks to the canonizing of the Netflix shows.
Star Wars: 3 Upcoming Movie Release Dates Confirmed by Disney
Star Wars has release dates set for three new movies, but what will they be?
Marvel Studios Announces Delay of MCU Phase 6's First Movie
The MCU's Phase 6 will get underway later than expected.
Doctor Doom’s MCU Debut Gets Disappointing Update Following Fantastic Four Cast Reveal
Doctor Doom may not be coming as quickly to the MCU after the Fantastic Four cast reveal.
Aquaman 2's Max Streaming Release Date Potentially Revealed by HBO Listing
Is this when Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will start streaming?
Disney+ Reveals New MCU Timeline Order With The Marvels
Fans now know when The Marvels takes place in the Marvel Studios timeline.
James Gunn's Superman Movie to Include These 7 Superheroes
Superman: Legacy will introduce over half a dozen superheroes for the new DCU.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Disney+ Streaming: When Will It Release? (2024 Update)
Viewers still wonder when Spider-Man: No Way Home will finally come to Disney+ - here's the breakdown.
Virgin River Season 6 Gets Disappointing Release Update (Report)
Virgin River fans will not be seeing Season 6 for longer than expected.
SNL Season 49 Cast List: All 17 Current Cast Members
Here's every main actor and host in Saturday Night Live (SNL) Season 49.
The Marvels Just Hit a Disastrous Box Office Milestone for the MCU
The Marvels' box office was an all-time low for Marvel Studios.
James Gunn Announces 6th Show In DCU Reboot Chapter 1 Slate
DC Studios just added a sixth Max show to its Chapter 1 line-up.
Marvel Studios Just Killed Off Thanos AGAIN for the 7th Time
The MCU's newest Disney+ episode just killed off Thanos (yes, again).
Disney Wish Movie Online Streaming Release Date Revealed
Disney's latest animated movie, Wish, will be released online soon.
Saw X Movie Streaming Release Date Finally Gets Announced
The newest Saw movie is coming to streaming soon, so here's all the details.