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 Stories

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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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3 MCU Actors Rumored to Appear In Thunderbolts Movie

A recent rumor may have revealed several characters returning for MCU's upcoming Thunderbolts movie.

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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.

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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.

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Loki: Disney+ Confirms Season 2 Renewal For Tom Hiddleston Series

Following a blockbuster finale, Loki has officially been renewed for season 2 on Disney+.

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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.

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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.

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The MCU Just Officially Canonized 7 Marvel Comics

She-Hulk referenced several Marvel Comics issues in its latest episode.

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DC's Peacemaker Director Reveals Which Episodes Have Post-Credits Scenes

Peacemaker director James Gunn revealed which episodes feature a post-credits scene.

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James Gunn Gives Encouraging Update on His Upcoming DC Shows

Director James Gunn offered a promising update on his upcoming DC projects.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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