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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New DC Superhero Movie Slate Announcement Date Reportedly Revealed
Fans may now know when the first announcement from James Gunn's DC Studios slate will come.
Seth Rogen Debuts His Donkey Kong Voice In New Mario Movie Trailer
Seth Rogen's Donkey Kong debuted in a new trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
James Cameron Sets Historic Box Office Milestone That No Director Has Ever Achieved
James Cameron just broke a major box office milestone with Avatar: The Way of Water.
Arrowverse Creator Stepping Back from DC Superhero Shows (Report)
Arrowverse creator Greg Berlanti may not be as involved with DC going forward.
James Gunn Shares Cryptic Tease Ahead of DCU Reboot Announcement (Photo)
DC Studios CEO James Gunn may have slipped up with a recent post.
Fantastic Four: Every Actor Rumored to Play Reed Richards In the MCU
These actors have been rumored to play Reed Richards in Fantastic Four.
Emilia Clarke Celebrates Her Marvel Debut: ‘It’s Mind-Boggling’
Emilia Clarke shared her excitement about joining the MCU with Secret Invasion.
How Moon Knight Season 1 Secretly Set Up Avengers 5
Moon Knight might have set up a connection to Avengers 5's Kang.
Marvel's Chloe Bennet Might've Just Announced Her MCU Return
Agents of SHIELD's Quake actor hinted she may be coming back to the MCU.
Avengers 5 Writer Explains Why He Was 'Bummed' by Endgame's Time Travel
An MCU writer gave his thoughts on Avengers: Endgame's time travel plot device.
10 Best Actors To Replace Patrick Stewart as Professor X
The Direct has picked 10 actors who could replace Patrick Stewart as Professor X in the MCU.
New Photo Spoils WandaVision's Agatha Spin-off Show Plot Point
New set photos from Agatha: Coven of Chaos have hinted at a crime scene.
Captain America 4 Casts Key New Actor Alongside Harrison Ford & More
Captain America: New World Order has added a new cast member.
The Flash Movie’s Surprising Villain Just Got Teased
New merchandise photos revealed the first look at The Flash's surprising villain.
DC Boss Reveals 5 Marvel Actors Who May Jump Ship to Rival Studio
DC Studios CEO James Gunn has revealed 5 MCU stars he hopes to join his DCU.
New Data Reveals LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga Sales Performance Vs. 2022's Top Games
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga's sales data reveals how well it performed in 2022.
Chris Pratt Will ‘Probably’ Join New DC Universe, Says James Gunn
DC Studios CEO James Gunn indicated Chris Pratt will likely be a part of his new universe.
Joker Pregnancy Controversy: DC Writer Speaks Out on Heavy Backlash
A DC writer has responded to the controversy surrounding Joker's recent pregnancy in the comics.
10 Best Actors to Replace Hugh Jackman as Wolverine
The Direct has picked 10 actors who could replace Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in the MCU.
First Look at Stephen Amell's The Flash Crossover In Final Season (Photos)
Set photos revealed a new look at Stephen Amell's Green Arrow return in The Flash Season 9.
MCU Secret Invasion Will Set Up New Marvel Movie, Reveals Star
The Secret Invasion Disney+ series will set up an upcoming MCU movie.
1 Harry Potter Actor Is Returning for Hogwarts Legacy In a Surprising Way
A Harry Potter movie actor will be returning to the franchise for the Hogwarts Legacy prequel game.
Warner Bros. Teases New Harry Potter Movies Coming Amid JK Rowling Controversy
Harry Potter may still have a future at Warner Bros. after the J.K. Rowling and Fantastic Beasts controversies.
Watch: First Clip from HBO's The Last Of Us Released Online
Watch the first clips from HBO's The Last of Us adaptation ahead of the series premiere.
Fantastic Four: Adam Driver Eyed by Marvel Studios for Lead Role (Rumor)
Star Wars' Adam Driver may be in the running to play the MCU's Mr. Fantastic.
Disney+'s Black Panther 2 Release Breaks a Frustrating MCU Streaming Record
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's Disney+ release date breaks an MCU record.
Marvel Studios' Young Avengers Team Gets Promising Update
The MCU's Young Avengers may be on the way in an upcoming Disney+ series.
12 Best Actors to Replace Ben Affleck as Batman
The Direct picks 12 actors who could replace Ben Affleck as Batman in James Gunn's DCU reboot.
The Flash Movie Director Shares New 'Central City' Photo
Director Andy Muschietti shared a new photo from The Flash movie.
Marvel's Eternals Star Rejected for Gladiator 2 Leading Role
One MCU star was in contention for the leading role in Ridley Scott's Gladiator 2.
Jessica Jones Star Adds Fuel to MCU Return Rumors With New Photos
Jessica Jones' Krysten Stewart added to rumors of her upcoming MCU return.
DC Reveals Best Look at Snyder Cut’s Martian Manhunter Costume (Photos)
New DC merchandise has revealed the best look yet at Martian Manhunter from Zack Snyder's Justice League.
She-Hulk Star Tatiana Maslany's Next TV Show Gets Abandoned by Network
Tatiana Maslany's next project following her MCU debut has been abandoned by the network.
Avatar 2 Hasn't Profited Despite $1.4 Billion Global Earnings (Report)
Avatar: The Way of Water has reportedly yet to make a profit despite its immense box office success.
Avatar 2: Every Box Office Record Broken So Far
Avatar: The Way of Water has been dominating the worldwide box office.
DC Studios Confirms When Rebooted Superhero Slate Will Be Announced
James Gunn will announce the first movies in his new DCU reboot slate next month.
HBO’s The Last of Us Confirms 4 Returning Actors from PlayStation Game
HBO's The Last of Us series will feature four actors from the PlayStation game franchise.
DC Update Reveals Major Batman Movie Problem Amid Reboot
James Gunn has a complicated problem to address with Batman in his DCU reboot.
New Data Reveals Knives Out 2 Netflix Viewership Vs. Marvel Movies on Disney+
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery had a successful opening on Netflix.
Disney+'s New Doctor Who Trailer Breaks Franchise Record
The latest trailer for Doctor Who's 60th Anniversary specials was released on Christmas Day.