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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Tom Hiddleston's Loki Show Includes 'Amazing' Things In Every Episode, Promises VFX Director
In a recent interview, Loki VFX Supervisor Brad Parker has promised the upcoming Marvel series will 'defy expectations' while describing the 'crazy journey' the production has been.
Loki: Disney+ Confirms Season 2 Renewal For Tom Hiddleston Series
Following a blockbuster finale, Loki has officially been renewed for season 2 on Disney+.
Batgirl's Expected HBO Max Release Window Revealed
Recent evidence pointed to a December 2022 release window for Leslie Grace's HBO Max original movie, Batgirl.
WandaVision Radio Teases Westview Kids Won't Return
A hidden message playing from a radio in the latest episode of WandaVision seems to hold a sinister message regarding the fate of Westview's children.
The MCU Just Officially Canonized 7 Marvel Comics
She-Hulk referenced several Marvel Comics issues in its latest episode.
DC's Peacemaker Director Reveals Which Episodes Have Post-Credits Scenes
Peacemaker director James Gunn revealed which episodes feature a post-credits scene.
James Gunn Gives Encouraging Update on His Upcoming DC Shows
Director James Gunn offered a promising update on his upcoming DC projects.
Tom Hardy's Venom 2 Delayed Once Again (Slightly)
Sony has once again delayed Tom Hardy's upcoming Venom sequel, but only slightly this time...
Kraven Rumored To Face Off Against Chameleon In Spider-Man Spin-off Movie
A recent rumor has suggested Aaron Taylor-Johnson's Kraven the Hunter will face off against Spider-Man villain Chameleon in his upcoming 2023 solo film.
Every Marvel Movie, TV Show, and Game Releasing In 2022
Going into 2022, Marvel has an expansive line-up for the year including movies, TV shows, and games.
Spider-Man 3: Tom Holland Comments on Emotional & Exciting MCU Script
Tom Holland has gone into detail with Collider on the script process for the upcoming Spider-Man sequel as he promises that it is emotional and exciting.
She-Hulk Actress Responds to Costume Backlash
She-Hulk's Titania actress responded to the backlash to her Disney+ villain costume.
Is Loki Hinting at Blade the Vampire Slayer With Episode 4 Reference?
The latest episode of Loki dropped a subtle reference to Blade, indicating Marvel Studios is beginning to plant seeds for Mahershala Ali's vampire hunter to debut in the MCU.
Marvel's Blade Movie Reboot Receives 'Perfect' Working Title
Mahershala Ali's Blade has reportedly had its working title revealed alongside filming details.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: New Trailer Reveals Sebastian Stan & Anthony Mackie Action
During the first quarter of the Super Bowl, Marvel fans were treated to a new look at the upcoming The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series, set to debut next month.
Book of Boba Fett Reactions: Star Wars Critics React to Premiere
Critics shared their first reactions to the series premiere of Star Wars' latest Disney+ venture, The Book of Boba Fett.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Official Poster Reveals New Looks at Baron Zemo & U.S. Agent
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has updated its official Twitter banner, revealing new looks at the entire cast including Baron Zemo, U.S Agent, and Sharon Carter.
Morbius Delay: Sony Explains Why Movie Was Delayed Again
Morbius' delay was partly caused by the ongoing box office success of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
The Suicide Squad: New Posters Show Off Margot Robbie, Idris Elba & More of Villain Cast
New posters for James Gunn's The Suicide Squad have been released alongside the film's debut trailer.
The Suicide Squad: New Cover Shows Margot Robbie, John Cena & Many More DC Cast Members Together
Den of Geek has revealed the cover for their upcoming issue that will highlight James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, providing a new look at the entire team.
Marvel's Black Widow Reportedly Eyeing To Release Next Month In China
A Chinese box office analyst shared a rumor suggesting that Black Widow is aiming for an April 30 release date in China.
Black Widow: Disney Still Plans Summer Theatrical Release For Scarlett Johansson Movie
The theatrical failure of Raya and the Last Dragon has led many to speculate on the fate of Black Widow, which is only two months away from release, and yet marketing has not resumed.
Tom Hiddleston's Loki: New Trailer & Poster For Documentary Special Released
Marvel Studios released a trailer and poster for the newly-released episode of the Assembled series, highlighting the production of Loki.
Ben Affleck's Batman & More DC Heroes Featured In Shazam 2 Trailer
A new trailer shows off the first look at this year's Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Upcoming Zemo & Sharon Carter Scenes Teased In New Photos
Disney has released ten new stills from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier which offer new looks at the remaining episodes, along with highlighting some key scenes of the series premiere.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: New Look at Captain America Stunts Revealed By Set Photos & Video
Several key stunt doubles from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier have revealed new looks at the behind-the-scenes production of the truck-top action scene of the latest episode.
Loki Footage Hints at What's Next For Owen Wilson's Mobius
As Loki reaches its halfway mark, fans have uncovered scenes from an earlier teaser that showcase Tom Hiddleston's hero disguised as TVA Agent Mobius.
Sam Raimi Says Doctor Strange 2 Has More Expectations Than Spider-Man Directing
Doctor Strange sequel director Sam Raimi has described how the pressure of working on a Marvel movie in 2021 compares to working on his Spider-Man trilogy in the early 2000s.
Godzilla vs. Kong Outperforms Zack Snyder's Justice League With HBO Max Opening Weekend
Godzilla vs. Kong has released on HBO Max as the service's most popular release yet, beating out Zack Snyder's Justice League and Wonder Woman 1984.
Marvel's Shang-Chi: Leak Reveals New Mandarin and Villain Details
A recent toy leak from the upcoming Shang-Chi film has revealed character descriptions for several of the film's key characters and villains, including some intriguing major plot points.
Disney Reveals Spider-Man 3 Shirt as Marketing Kicks Off
Disney has listed a t-shirt for Spider-Man: No Way Home, marking the first official merchandise for the film and potentially the beginning of its marketing campaign.
Avatar's James Cameron Explains Why He Still Wants Marvel Movies To Make Billions
Avatar director James Cameron shared his hope for the recovery of the theater industry so that Marvel and others can make multi-billion dollar films again.
Scarlett Johansson Reveals The Avengers' Budapest Plot Significance In Black Widow Movie
The official press kit for Black Widow explained how the Budapest mystery, first established in 2012's The Avengers, ties into the plot of the upcoming release.
Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam Superhero Movie Casts James Cusati-Moyer In Mystery Role
Tony Award-nominee James Cusati-Moyer has joined the cast of Dwayne Johnston's Black Adam in a mystery role.
Watch: Palpatine Returns In New Star Wars: Bad Batch Season 2 Trailer
Emperor Palpatine returned in the first trailer for Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2
The Flash Movie Scores On Par With Dark Knight Trilogy
The Flash test screenings have rated the DC flick on par with Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy.
Mad Max: New Photos Reveal Chris Hemsworth’s Villain In Furiosa Prequel
Chris Hemsworth was pictured on the set of Furiosa - the Mad Max prequel.
Batgirl: New Details Reveal Michael Keaton's True Role In Cancelled Movie
Michael Keaton's Batman was going to be retired in the canceled Batgirl movie.
She-Hulk's New Episode Just Broke a Frustrating MCU Disney+ Record
She-Hulk Episode 2 clocked in as the MCU's shortest live-action Disney+ installment.
Game of Thrones Universe Likely to Expand After Promising Update
The Game of Thrones universe may have more spin-offs on the way after House of the Dragon.