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 Stories

Marvel's Eternals Writer Neil Gaiman Reacts To New MCU Trailer

Marvel Comics Eternals comic writer Neil Gaiman has admitted he got "shivery" while watching the recent MCU trailer, sharing his love for the characters.

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Black Widow: New Scenes With David Harbour & Florence Pugh Revealed In Theaters

In preparation for July's long-awaited release of Black Widow, a new featurette is being shown in theaters featuring segments of new footage and discussion from the film's cast.

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Is Spider-Man 3: No Way Home Getting Delayed Due to the Delta Variant?

As Hollywood begins delaying fall releases due to the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant, will Spider-Man: No Way Home and other Marvel projects be delayed?

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Star Wars Makes History With 1 Explicit Word in New Disney+ Episode

Andor was the first Star Wars project to use the word "sh*t," making history for the sci-fi franchise.

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She-Hulk Episode 6 Reveals Why Daredevil Hasn’t Appeared Yet

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law addressed why Daredevil wasn't in this week's episode.

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Michael B. Jordan Considering Black Superman Role In HBO Max Show

Michael B. Jordan is reportedly developing a Black Superman project for HBO Max that will star an alternate version of the Kryptonian hero, Val-Zod.

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LEGO Star Wars: 5 DLC Characters Expected for Skywalker Saga’s Clone Wars Expansion

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga will soon release six new character picks, including one for The Clone Wars.

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WandaVision: Why Westview's VFX Were So Difficult To Get Right

WandaVision VFX supervisor Julien Hery has explained the difficulty of creating Westview compared to typical superhero set pieces, due to its realistic nature.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier Leak Reveals Next Episode Is Longest One Yet

A recent leak has revealed the running time for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's upcoming third episode, revealing it as the longest episode of a Marvel series yet.

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Why Disney+'s Andor Is the Best Star Wars Show Yet

Star Wars: Andor may be the most unique entry in the galaxy far, far away yet.

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Thor 4: Dave Bautista Indicates He's Already Done Filming Drax Scenes

Drax actor Dave Bautista has seemingly hinted on his story that his filming on Thor: Love and Thunder has already complete, suggested the Guardians of the Galaxy's role in the film will be minor.

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James Gunn Isn't Working on a DC Project About Superman's Dog Krypto (Updated)

Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn's next project after the third installment may have been revealed as the director is rumored to be working on a project with Krypto the Superdog.

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Dave Bautista Admits He'd Be Miserable Doing a Drax Disney+ Series

Dave Bautista has shared his thoughts on Marvel's Disney+ series' and explained why he would be “miserable” leading a Drax series.

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Avengers: Endgame: James Gunn Debunks Conspiracy Involving Michael Rooker's Yondu

After a long conspiracy, director James Gunn has refuted claims that Yondu actor Michael Rooker traveled to the Avengers: Endgame set to cover up his Guardians of the Galaxy death.

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Guardians of the Galaxy 3: James Gunn Reveals Why One David Bowie Classic Won't Make the Sequel

Director James Gunn revealed one David Bowie classic that won't be included in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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Which MCU Movie/Show Will Release Next After Spider-Man: No Way Home?

After Spider-Man: No Way Home, fans have been left wondering which Marvel movie or series will be releasing next.

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New Guardians of the Galaxy Set Photos Reveal Holiday Action (Exclusive)

The Direct exclusively obtained set photos from the ongoing Guardians of the Galaxy production.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Will Reportedly Be Missing One Rumored Sinister Six Villain

Recent rumors have indicated one rumored villain may not appear in Spider-Man: No Way Home, casting doubt on hopes of a Sinister Six team-up.

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Deadpool 3 Writers React to Almost Being Replaced by Marvel Studios

Deadpool 3's writers have discussed almost being replaced on the project and the process of joining the MCU.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier: Marvel Exec Addresses Chadwick Boseman Rumors

A Marvel producer has shut down speculation that Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther will return for a cameo in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier's Strongest Episode Is Coming This Week, Claims Marvel Producer

Marvel producer Nate Moore has continued to raise the anticipation of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s fifth episode, describing it as the strongest of the series from multiple standpoints.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier: New Footage Shows Captain America's Fight vs. Sam & Bucky

New footage from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has revealed a new look at Sam and Bucky's fight with John Walker as they attempt to reclaim Captain America's iconic shield.

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Tom Holland Reveals Spider-Man 3 Is Hardest Movie He's Done With Sony-Marvel

Spider-Man actor Tom Holland discussed the ongoing filming of Spider-Man: No Way Home, calling it the “hardest one we've ever made.”

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Benedict Cumberbatch Plays Coy on Spider-Man 3, Praises Doctor Strange 2's Sam Raimi

Doctor Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch has briefly spoken on his upcoming MCU return in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, praising the talent of director Sam Raimi.

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3: Listing Teases Nerdy Teachers & School Scenes

A series of casting calls posted on Project Casting for “The November Project” — the working title for Spider-Man: No Way Home — have revealed new details of several scenes in the film.

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Spider-Man 3: Movie Theaters Are Using Fake Posters To Promote Tom Holland's No Way Home

Some eagled-eyed moviegoers spotted that several theaters are displaying fan-made posters for Spider-Man: No Way Home to market the movie.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home: New Evidence Suggests How Iron Man Tech Is Exploited by Doc Ock

A new Spider-Man: No Way Home theory may link Tony Stark's Iron Man technology to Doc Ock's robotic arms.

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Why Tobey Maguire's Doc Ock Actor Was Skeptical About Spider-Man: No Way Home

Doc Ock actor Alfred Molina explained why he was hesitant to return for Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Tom Holland Spills on His Spider-Man Group Chat With Andrew Garfield & Tobey Maguire

Tom Holland revealed he has a group chat with fellow Spider-Man actors Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield.

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Alfred Molina Reveals Which Spider-Man: No Way Home Scene Made Him Cry

Doc Ock actor Alfred Molina revealed the Spider-Man: No Way Home scene that made him the most emotional.

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Disney+ Moves Agents of SHIELD and Agent Carter To Non-MCU Collection

Disney+ has updated its homepage in select regions to include a new non-canon “Marvel Legacy Movies and Series” collection, which includes Marvel TV series like Agents of SHIELD.

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Spider-Man 3: Is That Daredevil In the No Way Home Trailer?

The first trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home has teased how Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock aka Daredevil could tie into the film, but was that him in the trailer?

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Spider-Man: No Way Home: Charlie Cox Afraid to Ruin Daredevil Return Chances

Daredevil star Charlie Cox is being careful what he says regarding Spider-Man: No Way Home rumors to avoid jeopardizing the chances of making his MCU return in the future.

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Chris Hemsworth Feels Pressure For Marvel's Thor 4 To Live Up To Hype

Thor actor Chris Hemsworth has described the increasing pressure with his upcoming Marvel sequel to match the high bar set by the previous installments.

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How Falcon and Winter Soldier's Finale Sets Up Don Cheadle's Armor Wars Disney+ Show

The finale of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier left numerous plot points open for the future of the MCU, however, some seem to pave the way for the 2022 Armor Wars Disney+ series

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Disney CEO Teases How Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man Will Impact MCU's Armor Wars

Disney CEO Bob Chapek responded to calls for Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man to return to the MCU, suggesting fans watch Don Cheadle's Armor Wars.

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Marvel Leak Reveals Official Name For Steve Rogers' Iron Man Armor In What If...?

A LEGO listing for Marvel's What If...? animated series seemingly revealed the name of Steve Rogers' Iron Man suit he will don in the premiere episode.

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Star Wars Announces David Harbour, Neil Patrick Harris & More Celebs Cast In Visions Anime

Disney officially revealed a star-studded voice cast for its upcoming Star Wars: Visions anime anthology series which includes a number of A-list stars.

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James Gunn Reveals His Original Title For The Suicide Squad

The Suicide Squad director James Gunn has revealed the original title for the DC blockbuster while explaining how the final title came to be.

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The Flash Movie: Set Photo Reveals Bruce Wayne aka Batman Production Chair

The Flash producer Barbra Muschietti shared a new behind-the-scenes shot from the upcoming film revealing the Bruce Wayne production chair being used on set.

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