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
The Flash: New Look at Ezra Miller's Superhero Costume Revealed By Director
The Flash director Andy Muschietti revealed a new look at Ezra Miller's chest symbol.
Yes, Spider-Man 3: No Way Home Revealed a Children's Book Cover Before Its First Trailer or Poster
Marvel has officially released the cover art for a children's picture book tie-in to Spider-Man: No Way Home, and yet there is still no official trailer or poster.
Will Venom 2's Delay Cause Spider-Man 3: No Way Home's Release to Change?
Following Venom: Let There Be Carnage's recent delay due to the Delta variant, does this put Spider-Man: No Way Home at risk of a 2022 delay?
James Gunn Starting to Regret 1 Avengers: Infinity War Scene
James Gunn regrets one Guardians of the Galaxy scene he helped write for Avengers: Infinity War.
MCU Phase 5: Disney Confirms 17 Marvel Characters Appearing In Next Slate
Marvel Studios revealed many new characters appearing at Phase 5 at D23.
Is She-Hulk Getting Worse? Why Some Fans Think So
Some fans have been sharing their belief that She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is getting worse with each episode.
Marvel Studios Issues Statement on Controversial New Superhero Casting
Marvel Studios addressed the controversy surrounding Captain America: New World Order's new Israeli superhero.
Fantastic Four Movie Rumor Reveals If John Krasinski Will Be Cast
A new rumor revealed John Krasinski's MCU future in the Fantastic Four.
Will Jane Foster Return? How Mighty Thor Could Leave Valhalla In the MCU
Thor: Love and Thunder left Jane Foster's return as the Mighty Thor up for debate.
Spider-Man 3 Trailer: What Exact Time Will It Release Officially Following Leak?
As Sony is expected to premiere the first look at Spider-Man: No Way Home during its CinemaCon panel, when will the trailer be officially released online?
The Batman 2: Expected Release Window Revealed
A producer revealed the expected timeframe for The Batman 2 to release.
Injustice Movie: First Look at Superman, Batman & Wonder Woman In Animated Movie Revealed
A first look at the upcoming Injustice animated movie coming this fall from DC was unveiled, inspired by Neatherealm Studios' 2013 video game and its prequel comic series.
Marvel's Shang-Chi Projected to Have Lowest Opening In MCU History at the Box Office
Boxoffice Pro published its long-range forecasting for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, predicting the Simu Liu flick to gross lower than Black Widow.
LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga Review: Why It's Worth Buying
Does LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga live up to all the hype?
Morbius Movie Cast | Full List of Marvel Characters
Every Marvel hero and villain featured in Sony's Morbius (2021).
Thor: Love and Thunder Surprisingly Removed Lady Sif from a Major Scene
Lady Sif almost featured in another major scene of Thor: Love and Thunder.
30 Marvel Actors Nab Emmy Nominations (Zendaya, Oscar Isaac & More)
30 Marvel stars received 2022 Emmy Award nominations for acting.
Marvel Refused to Tell Thor: Love and Thunder Writer About Ending Scene
Thor: Love and Thunder's writer was surprised by the reveal of Hercules in the post-credit scene.
Will Chris Hemsworth's Thor Battle Hercules? MCU Actor Responds
An MCU actor teased the upcoming battle between Chris Hemsworth's Thor and Brett Goldstein's Hercules.
Watch: Thor 4 Deleted Scene Shows Russell Crowe's Zeus Visiting Sick Jane
A new Thor: Love and Thunder deleted scene featured more of Russell Crowe's Zeus.
New She-Hulk Episode Includes 3 Weird Ghost Rider References
Ghost Rider was referenced several times in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law's latest episode.
MCU Phase 5 Movie Slate Gets Ridiculed by The Simpsons (Photos)
The Simpsons Pokes Fun at Marvel’s Phase 5 Movie Announcement (Photo)
Disney's Next Star Wars Movie Gets Delayed (Report)
An upcoming Star Wars movie has reportedly been delayed.
D23 Expo: Exact TIME of Marvel & Star Wars’ Major Panels In 2022
Disney's D23 Expo will include several panels for Marvel and Star Wars, here are all the important times.
D23: Which Marvel Trailers Will Release During Disney's MCU Event?
Marvel Studios is expected to show and release new MCU trailers from Phase 4 and 5 at D23.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Just Broke an MCU Record With Extended Cut
Spider-Man: No Way Home - The More Fun Stuff Version had an impressive opening weekend at the box office.
Why Warner Bros. Won’t Save Batgirl Like Zack Snyder’s Justice League
Several factors will prohibit DC's Batgirl from being saved like Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Spider-Man 3: Sony Reportedly Removes Andrew Garfield Leaked Photo from Social Media
Sony took down a supposed leaked image of Andrew Garfield in his Spider-Man suit from the set of No Way Home.
Marvel Hides Free Comic In Moon Knight Episode 1: How to Retrieve It
Marvel gave away a free Moon Knight comic in Episode 1 of the Disney+ series.
Hawkeye: Jeremy Renner & Hailee Steinfeld Take Aim on New Poster for Disney+ Show
Marvel Studios released a festive poster for Hawkeye featuring Clint Barton, Kate Bishop, and Lucky the Dog.
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