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

MCU Actor Responds to Harry Styles' Marvel Spin-off Rumors

Patton Oswalt addressed rumors of an Eternals spin-off starring Harry Styles' Eros.

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Marvel's Eternals Director Rumored to Helm Kevin Feige's Star Wars Movie

Eternals director Chloe Zhao may direct Kevin Feige's Star Wars project according to recent rumors.

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France Government Slams Black Panther 2 Scene: 'False and Deceptive'

A military official called out Marvel Studios for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's "false" representation of France's army.

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First Look at Supergirl's Live-Action DCEU Debut Released (Photos)

The Flash's first trailer revealed the first full look at Sasha Calle's Supergirl.

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Rihanna's Black Panther 2 Song May Set Historic Viewership for Oscar Nom at Super Bowl

Rihanna's "Lift Me Up" song from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever may make Oscar history at this year's Super Bowl.

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MCU Fans Need to Watch 1 Movie Before Secret Invasion, Reveals Insider

One MCU movie may be essential viewing ahead of Disney+'s Secret Invasion.

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The Mandalorian Season 3 Teases Boba Fett’s Return With New Poster

Star Wars might be teasing Boba Fett's comeback in The Mandalorian Season 3.

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Disney+ Removes Marvel Studios Episode Following Spoilers Complaints

Disney+ was forced to remove a Marvel Studios episode after spoiling The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.

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Amber Heard Denies Aquaman 2 Recast Rumors

Amid recent reports of Mera being recast in Aquaman 2, Amber Heard responds to these recast rumors.

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Creed 3 Reviews: Critics Share Strong Reactions to Sequel

The first reactions to Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors' Creed III are overwhelmingly positive.

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Indiana Jones 5’s Record-Breaking Budget Revealed

Disney confirmed the budget for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

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Tom Holland's Next Movie May Be Directed by This Oscar Winner

Spider-Man's Tom Holland might be partnering up with an acclaimed director for his next movie.

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New Photos Spark Mila Kunis-Fantastic Four Casting Speculation

New photos may have indicated a new contender for Fantastic Four's Sue Storm actress.

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Toy Story 5 Officially Announced by Disney

Disney officially confirmed Toy Story 5 is in the works.

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Marvel Studios May Change Phase 6's Avengers Sequel Plan (Rumor)

Marvel Studios may be changing its plan for the conclusion of the Multiverse Saga.

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Emma Roberts Reveals First Details About Her Spider-Man Spin-Off Character

Emma Roberts has teased her Marvel character in Spider-Man spin-off Madame Web.

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Avatar 2 FINALLY Loses Top Box Office Spot After Extraordinary Streak

After weeks and months of success, Avatar: The Way of Water has been dethroned at the box office.

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The CW Batman Spin-off Show’s Main Villain Revealed In Advance (Report)

The CW's Gotham Knights has revealed its main villain ahead of the premiere.

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New Ant-Man 3 Trailer Reuses Doctor Strange 2 Promo Slogan

Ant-Man 3 is taking a queue form Doctor Strange 2's marketing.

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James Gunn Reportedly Upsets Warner Bros. Execs With Recent DC Comments

James Gunn and Peter Safran may have already ruffled some feathers at DC and Warner Bros.

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Sony’s Upcoming Spider-Man TV Shows Get Exciting Update From Exec

Sony's Spider-Man Universe will be expanding to TV in a big way.

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Marvel Just Teased Disney+’s Okoye Show With New Interview

Okoye actress Danai Gurira just teased her Black Panther Disney+ spin-off.

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James Gunn Just Confirmed 5 DC Comics That Will Inspire New Movie Universe

DC Studios has revealed five of the comics that will inspire the new DCU.

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Marvel Studios Announces Historic Real-Life Book Set in the MCU

Marvel Studios announced a new tie-in book based on Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania.

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James Gunn Just Polled Fans on Controversial Superman Costume Decision

The DC Studios CEO asked fans to weigh in on a controversial Superman costume decision.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Arrowverse Creator Stepping Back from DC Superhero Shows (Report)

Arrowverse creator Greg Berlanti may not be as involved with DC going forward.

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James Gunn Shares Cryptic Tease Ahead of DCU Reboot Announcement (Photo)

DC Studios CEO James Gunn may have slipped up with a recent post.

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Fantastic Four: Every Actor Rumored to Play Reed Richards In the MCU

These actors have been rumored to play Reed Richards in Fantastic Four.

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Emilia Clarke Celebrates Her Marvel Debut: ‘It’s Mind-Boggling’

Emilia Clarke shared her excitement about joining the MCU with Secret Invasion.

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How Moon Knight Season 1 Secretly Set Up Avengers 5

Moon Knight might have set up a connection to Avengers 5's Kang.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Captain America 4 Casts Key New Actor Alongside Harrison Ford & More

Captain America: New World Order has added a new cast member.

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The Flash Movie’s Surprising Villain Just Got Teased

New merchandise photos revealed the first look at The Flash's surprising villain.

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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.

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