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

HBO Max Announces Black Adam Streaming Release Date

Warner Bros. confirmed when Black Adam will debut on HBO Max.

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New MCU Update Spoils Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man 3 Fate

Will Paul Rudd's Scott Lang survive his encounter with Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania?

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Unhappy DC Fans Reject Studio Plan, Unite to Get ‘Fire James Gunn’ Trending

Some DC fans are pushing to "Fire James Gunn" and "Restore the SnyderVerse," following controversial future news.

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Doctor Who's Next Season Gets Surprising Episode Count for Disney+

Doctor Who Season 14 will have a surprising episode count when it comes to Disney+.

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Disney+ Unexpectedly Drops New Star Wars: Bad Batch Season 2 Trailer

A brand new trailer for Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season was surprise-dropped on Disney+.

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Marvel Just Changed Ant-Man 3's Kang CGI In Newest Footage

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's latest trailer made some changes to Kang the Conqueror.

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Every MCU Movie & Show to Watch Before Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever

There are 5 Marvel Studios projects that are best to watch before Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

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Marvel Studios' New Rumored Hulk Movie Has 1 Major Obstacle In Its Way

The rumored World War Hulk project may have an obstacle in its path.

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Captain Marvel 2's Major Avengers 5 Connection Revealed by New Rumor

The Marvels may have more ties to Avengers: The Kang Dynasty than anybody realized.

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Marvel Concludes Phase 4 With Unprecedented Post-Credits Streak

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever continued Phase 4's post-credits scene streak.

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The Mandalorian Season 3 Announces Writer Lineup for Every Episode

An official listing has confirmed the writer of all eight episodes of The Mandalorian Season 3.

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First Avengers 5: Kang Dynasty Plot Details Surface Online

Fans may have discovered the first details from Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.

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George Lucas’ Ex-Wife Gets Candid on ‘Most Problematic’ OG Star Wars Movie

Marcia Lucas discussed the problems with Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.

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Disney+ Confirms 54 Movies, Shows & Specials Coming in December

Disney+ has revealed plenty of exciting original content coming to the service in December 2022.

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Pedro Pascal Teases Luke Skywalker-Level Reveal in The Mandalorian Season 3

How will The Mandalorian Season 3 match the Luke Skywalker surprise?

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Is Chris Hemsworth's Thor in Guardians of the Galaxy 3? James Gunn Responds

James Gunn offered news on the future of Chris Hemsworth's Thor with the Guardians of the Galaxy.

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Ant-Man 3: Marvel Surprise Drops Opening Footage at CCXP

Marvel revealed the first look at the opening minutes of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

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James Gunn Defends MCU’s Controversial Sebastian Stan Bucky Decision

James Gunn has addressed Bucky's surprising inclusion in The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.

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Why Chris Evans & Robert Downey Jr. Will Appear In Avengers: Secret Wars (Theory)

Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. might return through the Multiverse in Avengers: Secret Wars.

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MCU Star Reveals Marvel Studios' Intense Audition Process for America Chavez

America Chavez actress Xochitl Gomez described her tough audition process for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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How Eternals & Other Marvel Movies Restricted Shang-Chi's VFX

Shang-Chi's VFX supervisor revealed how Eternals and other Marvel movies impacted the movie's production.

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Marvel Producer Teases the Future of MCU's Illuminati

A Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness producer hinted toward the Illuminati's future in the MCU.

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Marvel Reportedly Casts Major Superhero In Werewolf By Night

The Nevers actress Laura Donnelly will reportedly play a major Marvel hero in the MCU.

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Benedict Cumberbatch Confirms New Type of Fight Scenes In Doctor Strange 2

Doctor Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch teased how the fights are different in Multiverse of Madness.

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Marvel Actors Celebrate The Avengers’ 10-Year Anniversary

The Avengers actors celebrated the ten-year anniversary of the MCU's first big team-up.

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Moon Knight Finale Makes MCU History with First Arab Superhero

Moon Knight's finale made MCU history by introducing the first Arab superhero.

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Doctor Strange 2 Deleted Scenes Reportedly Feature Thor's Brother

Thor's brother almost appeared in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' Illuminati.

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Disney+ Day 2022 Announced: 7 Predictions for Marvel Studios Reveals

Disney+ Day was officially announced for this year. What will Marvel Studios reveal?

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Who Is Man-Thing? MCU Theory Explains His Exciting Marvel Future

Disney+'s Werewolf by Night introduced Man-Thing to the MCU.

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Disney CEO Teases Bold Plan to Expand MCU Content

Disney CEO Bob Chapek discussed how the MCU could expand its content.

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Ryan Reynolds Speaks on Concerns Over Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover

Deadpool's Ryan Reynolds has shared his thoughts on Elon Musk's Twiiter takeover.

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DC Boss Responds to Backlash About Promoting Marvel

DC Studios CEO James Gunn responded to backlash about his promotion of The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.

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2 MCU Superheroes Are Still Stuck In Disney & Universal Rights Issues

Marvel Studios still has to endure rights issues with two major MCU heroes.

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Disney+ Christmas: 20 Best Movies & Specials Streaming In 2022 (Marvel, Star Wars & More)

Disney+ has plenty to offer this Christmas across Marvel, Star Wars, and other franchises.

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Chris Hemsworth Wants to Move on from Taika Waititi’s Thor

Thor's Chris Hemsworth wants another tonal change for his God of Thunder if he returns to the MCU.

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Star Wars Reveals When New Mandalorian Season 3 Announcements Are Coming

Lucasfilm will soon bring new announcements from The Mandalorian Season 3 and Indiana Jones 5.

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Disney Officially Replaces CEO Bob Chapek

Disney CEO Bob Chapek has stepped down, leading to a familiar replacement.

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Kevin Bacon Breaks Silence on Joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Kevin Bacon spoke about his role in The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.

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Black Panther's Letitia Wright Explains Her Controversial Anti-Vax Tweet

Black Panther's Shrui actress Letitia Wright addressed her anti-vax controversy.

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First Look at Ant-Man 3's MODOK Villain Revealed In New Merch

A new merch leak has offered the first look at Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's MODOK.

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