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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Watch: Andrew Garfield Reacts to Tom Holland's Accidental Spider-Man Spoilers
Andrew Garfield reacted to Tom Holland accidentally spoiling his return in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Black Panther 2: Could Rege-Jean Page Be Marvel's Next Big Star?
Recent rumors have suggested Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page will take up the lead role in Black Panther 2.
Spider-Man: Zendaya Gushes Over Tom Holland's Love for Marvel Role
Zendaya recently gushed about Tom Holland's love for his Spider-Man role, describing his commitment to it.
Why Zack Snyder's Justice League Trailer Features Batman v Superman and Man of Steel Dialogue
The re-use of several past DCEU lines in the latest trailer for Zack Snyder's Justice League appears to be teasing the cameo appearances of several characters.
Black Panther 2 Director Reveals Why Marvel Production Won't Leave Georgia Despite Voting Laws
Following the passing of a controversial new voting bill in Georgia, Black Panther 2 director Ryan Coogler has explained why the production won't be relocating out of the state as others have done.
Watch: House of the Dragon Reveals How Major Scene Uses Mandalorian Tech
House of the Dragon Episode 2's biggest scene used The Mandalorian's famous filming technology.
New Data Reveals Which Marvel & Star Wars Disney+ Shows Are Most Watched
New data revealed which Marvel and Star Wars Disney+ series are being watched the most.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 Release Date Officially Announced
Disney+ revealed the premiere date for Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2.
MCU: 15 Major Movie & Show Reveals to Expect at Marvel’s 2022 Comic-Con Event
Marvel Studios will soon reveal the future of the MCU at San Diego Comic-Con 2022.
MCU Phase 5 Timeline Explained: 30 Movie & Show Releases to Expect
From Loki Season 2 to Captain America 4, here are all the titles expected to release in Marvel's Phase 5
New Spider-Man: No Way Home Post-Credits Scene Officially Released
The Spider-Man: No Way Home Extended Cut has received a brand new post-credits scene.
Marvel Studios Just Mocked Its Own Sexist M-She-U Controversy
The MCU made reference to recent accusations of being woke in She-Hulk Episode 3.
New Black Panther: Wakanda Forever-Featured Sizzle Reel Announced
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will be featured in an upcoming sizzle reel, will there be new footage?
DC's Rumored New Boss Pokes Fun at SnyderVerse Fans
The rumored new boss of Warner Bros.' DC franchise previously made jokes about SnyderVerse fans.
The Batman: New Dialogue From Robert Pattinson Revealed In New Teaser
A brief teaser for Robert Pattinson's The Batman was released, showcasing the Bat-signal.
Watch: John Cena Calls Out Aquaman In New NSFW Clip From Peacemaker
John Cena's Peacemaker calls out Aquaman in a new NSFW clip from his upcoming HBO Max series.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals 4-Point Strategy to Win at the Oscars
Sony reportedly has a four-point strategy to push Spider-Man: No Way Home at the Oscars.
New Spider-Man: No Way Home Tie-In Commercial Teases More Green Goblin Bombs
G FUEL revealed a partnership with Spider-Man: No Way Home which includes a new ad showcasing the film's new suits and returning villains.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Teases Doc Ock Chase In New Photo
A new still from Spider-Man: No Way Home sees Alfred Molina's Doc Ock chasing Tom Holland's hero through traffic.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Ewan McGregor Shows Off Muscles For Disney+ Series
An image released by a personal trainer has showcased Ewan McGregor getting back into shape for his return to the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the upcoming Disney+ series.
Star Wars: From Ahsoka To Ventress, 10 Bold Predictions For Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Cast
Lucasfilm has recently revealed ten new casting additions to Obi-Wan Kenobi, from Ahsoka Tano to Asajj Ventress, here are some of our bold predictions for the cast.
Star Wars: Ewan McGregor Teases 'Monster' Lightsaber Battle Training For Obi-Wan Kenobi Show
Obi-Wan Kenobi star Ewan McGregor teased the “monster” Lightsaber training sessions currently underway for the Disney+ series.
Darth Vader Actor Reveals How Much Weight He Gained for Obi-Wan Kenobi
Hayden Christensen revealed how much weight he gained to play Darth Vader in Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Theory Connects Multiverse Villains to Doctor Strange Location
Why are Spider-Man: No Way Home's villains in Doctor Strange's basement?
Captain Marvel 2 Casting Two New Characters, Including Clive Owen-Type Role
The Illuminerdi has exclusively revealed several roles are currently being cast for next years' Captain Marvel sequel, which will be aiming to shoot later this year.
WandaVision Star Addresses Monica's True Feelings About Scarlet Witch During Goodbye
Monica Rambeau actress Teyonah Parris has discussed her character's relationship with Wanda in the series, explaining Monica's views on the Scarlet Witch by the end of the finale.
MCU: Leaked Concept Art For Doctor Strange 2, Ms. Marvel & Hawkeye Revealed
A post shared on Reddit has revealed a look at reference images for upcoming merchandise that will be produced for several of the MCU's Phase Four projects.
Captain Marvel 2 Begins Filming Next Week Under Chaotic Working Title
Captain Marvel 2 is currently preparing to film aerial shots in New Jersey next week, under the working title of "Goat Rodeo."
Disney+'s Moon Knight Reportedly NOT Attached to the Current MCU
Moon Knight's executive producer revealed the Disney+ series will not be attached to the current MCU.
Marvel Leak Reveals Ultron & Thanos Designs For Disney+'s What If...? Show
A concept art leak from the What If...? animated series has revealed major plot details of several episodes, including new takes on Thanos, Ultron, and Iron Man.
Disney Confirms Spider-Man: Far From Home Connection In Marvel Studios' What If...?
Disney officially confirmed in a recent magazine snippet that the upcoming What If...? animated series will explore material from Tom Holland's Spider-Man films.
WandaVision: Different Versions of SWORD Headquarters Revealed In Concept Art
WandaVision concept artist Matt Tkocz has revealed new looks at the design process of the series' debut of the SWORD headquarters.
Samuel L. Jackson Celebrates Start of Filming on Marvel's Secret Invasion Disney+ Show
Nick Fury actor Samuel L. Jackson confirmed the Secret Invasion Disney+ series has begun filming with a recent Instagram post.
Marvel's Secret Invasion: Killian Scott to Play X-Men-Connected Skrull In Disney+ Series (Exclusive)
The Direct can exclusively reveal details of Killian Scott's Secret Invasion Skrull character and his X-Men connections.
Marvel Boss Confirms Second Seasons For Certain Disney+ Shows
Kevin Feige has confirmed that some upcoming Marvel Studios Disney+ series will see second seasons. However, the producer offered no specific comment on exactly which ones.
Ms. Marvel Director Thanks MCU Head Kevin Feige While Sharing Production Update
Ms. Marvel director Adil El Arbi has shared his thanks to Kevin Feige for the opportunity to work on the Disney+ series as he concludes his part of the filming in Atlanta.
5 Major Ways The Suicide Squad Sets Up John Cena's DC Spin-Off Peacemaker
After his glorious debut in The Suicide Squad, John Cena's Peacemaker will return next year in his own series on HBO Max. But how did the douchey villain's debut set up his DC spin-off?
Doctor Strange 2: Kevin Feige Shares Production Update For Benedict Cumberbatch Sequel
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has confirmed the upcoming Doctor Strange sequel is currently in its final week of filming in London.
3 MCU Actors Rumored to Appear In Thunderbolts Movie
A recent rumor may have revealed several characters returning for MCU's upcoming Thunderbolts movie.
Marvel's Loki: Promo Images of Owen Wilson's Mobius & Cartoon Mascot Released
Listings on Zazzle for an assortment of Loki merchandise have revealed new promotional art from the upcoming Disney+ series including new looks at the main characters.