Sam Hargrave

Sam Hargrave

Associate Editor (Content)

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

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.

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Warner Bros. Removes 2023 Mystery DC Movie from Release Slate

Warner Bros. removed an untitled DC movie from its 2023 schedule.

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Emilia Clarke Reacts to Her Marvel Character Announcement

Emilia Clarke teased her MCU debut in Secret Invasion after her character got announced.

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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.

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Was Thor 4 a Flop? New Data Reveals the Truth

How did Thor: Love and Thunder really do at the box office?

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DC Studios' Reboot Just Got Its First New Actor (Confirmed)

James Gunn's DCU just confirmed its first actor in the reboot.

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Zachary Levi Breaks Silence on Losing Lex Luthor Role

The DCEU's Shazam actor was once almost cast as Lex Luthor.

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Disney+'s Doctor Who Cast: Every Actor Appearing In 2023 Specials

Doctor Who icons are coming back for 2023's 60th Anniversary Specials.

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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.

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Super Mario Bros. MOVIE Reviews: What Are Critics' First Reactions?

The first reviews for The Super Mario Bros. movie have arrived.

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The Punisher Rumored to Get His Own Disney+ Show

Jon Bernthal's Punisher might be getting the Daredevil: Born Again treatment.

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Marvel's Avengers Game: 60 MCU Outfits Now Free to Download

The Avengers game just made dozens of MCU outfits free for all players.

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DC's Blue Beetle Movie: First Trailer Release Date Revealed (Report)

The first look at DC's Blue Beetle looks to be coming soon.

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Leonardo DiCaprio's Next Movie Gets Record-Breaking Runtime

Nobody could have guessed the runtime for Leonardo DiCaprio's next movie.

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Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion Villains Officially Revealed (Photos)

Who is the true villain behind the MCU's Skrull invasion?

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Ed Harris Joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Report)

The Top Gun: Maverick is on his way to the MCU on Disney+.

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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.

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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.

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Disney+'s Daredevil Star Makes Season 2 Announcement

Daredevil's Kingpin actor Vincent D'Onofrio confirmed Born Again Season 2.

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DC’s Blue Beetle Movie Reveals New Looks at Superhero Suit (Photos)

Fans received a new look at Xolo Maridueña's Blue Beetle suit.

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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.

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Jonathan Majors' Lawyer Rejects Assault Charges, Calls Marvel Star a 'Victim' After Arrest

Jonathan Majors' lawyer responded to assault allegations following his arrest.

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Every Superhero Movie That Won an Oscar

Only nine Marvel and DC superhero movies have won Oscars.

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Disney Fires Back at Ex-Marvel Studios President Following Termination Statement

Victoria Alonso's lawyer responded to the former Marvel Studios President's firing.

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Zack Snyder Unveils New Justice League Trilogy Poster for 2023 Event

Director Zack Snyder shared a new poster to celebrate his Justice League trilogy.

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Joker 2 Filming at Donald Trump Jury Location (Report)

Joker 2 will film scenes at a Donald Trump-related location.

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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.

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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.

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DC's Lex Luthor Recast Explained by Producer

A Superman & Lois producer explained why Jon Cryer's Lex Luthor was recast.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Black Panther Disney+ Spin-off Gets Unexpected Update (Rumor)

Marvel Studios might be working on a new Black Panther Disney+ spin-off.

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James Gunn Defends His Wife's DC Movie Appearances

James Gunn responded to criticism of casting his wife in the DC universe.

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Loki Season 2 Gets Concerning Release Update

Loki Season 2 may not be coming to Disney+ as soon as expected.

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Disney+'s Daredevil Reboot Adds Yet Another MCU Superhero (Rumor)

Daredevil: Born Again may have added a familiar MCU superhero.

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The Mandalorian Season 3 Suffers Weak Premiere Viewership

The Mandalorian Season 3 premiere failed to live up to other Star Wars hits.

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James Gunn Defends Robert Pattinson's Batman 2 Release Decision

DC Studios CEO James Gunn addressed The Batman 2's release date.

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Disney+ Daredevil: New Update Ignites Luke Cage Appearance Speculation

Fans are convinced Luke Cage may appear in Daredevil: Born Again.

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Suicide Squad Director Regretful of 1 Jared Leto Joker Decision

Suicide Squad's David Ayer has one regret about Jared Leto's Joker

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