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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Baby Yoda Officially Gets New 'Father' In The Mandalorian
Grogu finally has a new father after The Mandalorian Season 3 finale.
Will Thrawn Appear In The Mandalorian Season 3 Finale? Director Teases Answer
Dave Filoni teased whether Thrawn could appear in The Mandalorian Season 3 ahead of Ahsoka.
The Mandalorian Season 3 Finale: 10 Bold Predictions for Last Episode
Here are 10 things that could happen in The Mandalorian Season 3 finale.
New Data Reveals Marvel's Most Successful Movie of 2022
Which of Marvel Studios' three 2022 movies made the most money?
Disney+'s Ahsoka Just Cast Another New Villain Alongside Thrawn
Disney+'s Ahsoka just added another villain actor, and no, it's not Thrawn.
First Footage of Michael Keaton's Unmasked Batman in The Flash Movie
New footage of Michael Keaton's Batman return in The Flash was released.
Deadpool 3 Just Cast Another Major X-Men Hero
Two Fox actors will be coming back to the MCU for Deadpool 3.
The Mandalorian Season 3 Slumps to Worst Audience Demand Since Launch
The Mandalorian Season 3 may be struggling to live up to its predecessors.
J.K. Rowling Is Rebooting Harry Potter With Warner Bros. (Report)
The controversial J.K. Rowling may be involved with Harry Potter's reboot.
Harry Potter 9: Emma Watson Reportedly Skeptical to Return (Rumor)
Emma Watson reportedly wasn't sure about returning for Harry Potter 9.
Captain America 4: First Look at Anthony Mackie’s Return (Set Photos)
The first Captain America: New World Order set photos emerged as production gets underway.
James Gunn Teases Marvel-DC Crossover Possibility Now That He's a Studio Exec
James Gunn believes a Marvel and DC crossover is a real possibility.
Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer Gets Record-Breaking Runtime (Update)
UPDATE: Matt Damon hypes up Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer while also revealing the movie's runtime.
Warner Bros. Removes 2023 Mystery DC Movie from Release Slate
Warner Bros. removed an untitled DC movie from its 2023 schedule.
Emilia Clarke Reacts to Her Marvel Character Announcement
Emilia Clarke teased her MCU debut in Secret Invasion after her character got announced.
The Mandalorian: Jack Black Celebrates His Wild Star Wars Debut With New Photos
Jack Black made a shocking appearance in The Mandalorian Season 3's latest episode.
Was Thor 4 a Flop? New Data Reveals the Truth
How did Thor: Love and Thunder really do at the box office?
DC Studios' Reboot Just Got Its First New Actor (Confirmed)
James Gunn's DCU just confirmed its first actor in the reboot.
Watch Ant-Man 3 Online: Digital Release Date Revealed
Find out when fans can watch Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania at home.
Zachary Levi Breaks Silence on Losing Lex Luthor Role
The DCEU's Shazam actor was once almost cast as Lex Luthor.
Disney+'s Doctor Who Cast: Every Actor Appearing In 2023 Specials
Doctor Who icons are coming back for 2023's 60th Anniversary Specials.
Deadpool 3: Ryan Reynolds Brings on She-Hulk Writer for Sequel
A She-Hulk writer has signed on for more MCU fourth-wall-breaking with Deadpool 3.
Super Mario Bros. MOVIE Reviews: What Are Critics' First Reactions?
The first reviews for The Super Mario Bros. movie have arrived.
The Punisher Rumored to Get His Own Disney+ Show
Jon Bernthal's Punisher might be getting the Daredevil: Born Again treatment.
Marvel's Avengers Game: 60 MCU Outfits Now Free to Download
The Avengers game just made dozens of MCU outfits free for all players.
DC's Blue Beetle Movie: First Trailer Release Date Revealed (Report)
The first look at DC's Blue Beetle looks to be coming soon.
Leonardo DiCaprio's Next Movie Gets Record-Breaking Runtime
Nobody could have guessed the runtime for Leonardo DiCaprio's next movie.
Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion Villains Officially Revealed (Photos)
Who is the true villain behind the MCU's Skrull invasion?
Ed Harris Joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Report)
The Top Gun: Maverick is on his way to the MCU on Disney+.
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.