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
Every Upcoming Henry Cavill Movie Releasing In 2025 & Beyond
What's next on the horizon for former Superman star Henry Cavill in Hollywood?
Is Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool Gay or Pansexual in the Movies?
What is the sexuality of Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool in in his super-powered movies?
Deadpool & Wolverine: What Happened to Deadpool's Face, Explained
Ryan Reynolds was once declared the Sexiest Man Alive, but that certainly is not the case in the Deadpool movies.
Here's Why Cobra Kai Season 6 Is Now Only 5 Episodes Long
Why does Cobra Kai's final season only have five episodes on Netflix so far?
The Night Agent Season 2 Gets Disappointing Release Announcement
The wait for The Night Agent Season 2 might be longer than once thought.
Will Steve Rogers Return In Captain America 4?
Chris Evans' return as Steve Rogers might be coming sooner than fans may think.
Marvel Studios Announces Its First-Ever Disney+ Trilogy
Marvel Studios will soon complete a brand-new superhero trilogy on Disney+.
What Happened to Ashley In The Boys S4 Finale: Powers from Compound V, Explained
What did The Boys' shocking finale twist for Vought CEO Ashley Barrett mean?
Descendants 4's Surprising Dove Cameron Decision Explained
Why was Dove Cameron's Mal absent from Disney's Descendants: The Rise of Red?
Cobra Kai Season 6's Historic Release Date Plan Signals a Big Change for Netflix
Netflix is making a major change to its familiar release plan for Cobra Kai Season 6.
Max Announces Release of Newest Justice League Movie
When will the latest Justice League animated movie start streaming on Max?
Despicable Me: Why Isn't Bob In the Main Movies More?
Despicable Me fans are questioning why Minions' Bob has such a small role.
Why The Acolyte Got 'Cancelled' by Star Wars Fans, Explained
The Acolyte has become one of Disney's most controversial Star Wars projects.
DCU’s Next Batman: Casting Details, News and Everything We Know
What's going on with the DCU's new Batman casting ahead of the reboot.
Who Is Sutekh? Doctor Who 2024 Villain from Pyramids of Mars Explained
Who is the Pyramids of Mars villain Sutekh from Doctor Who's 2024 finale?
Mother's Milk Recast Speculation Explained: Did The Boys Season 4 Change Actors?
Some fans may think The Boys' Mother's Milk was recast for the new fourth season.
V Stiviano's Roller Skates Stunt: Clipped Vs. Real Life Details
What was V. Stiviano's roller skating stunt in FX's Clipped all about?
House of the Dragon Season 2 Release Date Breaks a Frustrating Game of Thrones Record
House of the Dragon fans had a frustrating and record-breaking wait for Season 2.
COD Black Ops 6 Beta Dates Accidentally Revealed in New Listing
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's beta dates may have been revealed by a new listing.
Disney+ Changes the Title of 1 R-Rated Netflix Punisher Episode
Disney+ gave a new title to one episode of Netflix's The Punisher amid its MCU canonization.
New WandaVision Sequel Trailer Confirms the Death of Wanda Maximoff
A new trailer for Marvel Studios' WandaVision sequel confirmed Wanda Maximoff's death.
Here's Why Doctor Who Is Now On Disney+
British sci-fi classic Doctor Who has made the jump to Disney+, and here's why.
Marvel Studios Just Announced Its 5th Sequel Series
Marvel Studios just announced a new Disney+ sequel series coming in 2026.
Doctor Who 73 Yards Plot Explained - The Meaning of Susan Twist & Episode Ending
Doctor Who's 73 Yards left fans confused with its ending and Susan Twist mystery.
5 Reasons Mandalorian Season 4 Won't Happen on Disney+
The Mandalorian Season 4 might not happen after all on Disney+.
Max Accused of 'Cropping' Dune 2 for Streaming Release
Dune 2 fans have been left disappointed by its streaming release on Max.
All 17 Wuthering Waves Characters & Tier List Breakdown
Wuthering Waves boasts a selection of 17 playable characters.
The 5 Worst Box Office Flops of 2023, Ranked by Money Loss
Some massive franchises delivered the biggest box office flops of last year.
All 5 Justice League Heroes In James Gunn's Superman Movie (Confirmed)
James Gunn's Superman will introduce five (possibly six) Justice League heroes for the new DCU.
Shogun Creator Justin Marks Now Says Season 2 Is Possible, Despite Book Ending
Will Shogun Season 2 happen after the season finale's release?
Loki Season 3 Could Solve Marvel Studios' Kang Problem Perfectly
Disney+'s Loki Season 3 could be the answer to Marvel Studios' biggest problem.
Doctor Who's 2024 Release Date Schedule of Episodes on Disney+ (Confirmed)
Doctor Who will kickstart its first season on Disney+ in the not-too-distant future.
James Gunn Worries Fans About His Superman Movie With New Announcement
A new announcement may spell trouble for James Gunn’s Superman movie.
Despicable Me 4 Gets Unsurprising Rating
The next Despicable Me movie will hit theaters with a familiar rating.
Speak No Evil 2024 Plot Spoilers & Ending Explained
How does Speak No Evil end and what are all the movie's biggest spoilers?
The 10 Most Expensive Funko Pops of All Time
Can you guess the most expensive Funko Pop! figure of all-time?
Civil War 2024 Movie's Record-Breaking Audience Score Gets Revealed
Civil War broke a major record with its newly-revealed audience score.
James Gunn Might've Just Accidentally Revealed the Secret Villain of His Superman Movie
Who is the main villain of James Gunn's 2025 Superman movie?
WWE 2K24 DLC: Release, Updates & More
The March release was only the beginning for WWE 2K24 with plenty of DLC on the way.
Megan Leavey Today: Life, Marriage & Dog Updates In 2024
Where is U.S. Marine veteran Megan Leavey in 2024 after her 2017 movie?