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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The Boys’ Jack Quaid Wants to Join Exclusive Star Wars Club
The Boys star Jack Quaid shared his aspirations of joining the Star Wars universe.
DC Update Reveals Exciting Future for Justice League Movies
Producer Dan Lin is reportedly in talks to lead the DC franchise going forward, and he may be the perfect choice.
Marvel & DC’s 6 Most Anticipated 2023 Movies, According to New Data
New data revealed the most anticipated upcoming Marvel and DC movies.
Marvel Just Teased Emil Blonsky's Villain Twist In She-Hulk Episode 2
She-Hulk has made a major change from how Abomination was portrayed in 2008's The Incredible Hulk.
How Breaking Bad Inspired New Star Wars: Andor Villain (Exclusive)
A Star Wars: Andor actress explained how other villains inspired her own on Disney+.
Fantastic Four: WandaVision Director Matt Shakman Rumored to Helm MCU Reboot
Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four has found a director to replace Spider-Man's Jon Watts.
Robert Pattinson’s Batman Universe Set to Expand Under New Deal
The Batman director Matt Reeves signed an exciting new production deal with Warner Bros.
Is Chris Evans’ Cap Really Dead? Marvel Just Hinted at the Answer
Marvel offered new evidence to indicate whether Chris Evans' Steve Rogers is alive in the MCU.
Marvel Studios Secretly Set Up MCU’s First Mutant Team In Phase 3 (Theory)
Spider-Man: Far From Home may have secretly set up the MCU's Mutants.
New Spider-Verse 2 Merch Spoils First Look at Spider-Punk Superhero (Photos)
The first look at Spider-Punk in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has been revealed.
James Gunn Weighs In On MCU's Steve Rogers Virginity Debate
James Gunn addressed got involved in the recent conversation regarding Captain America's virginity.
Will She-Hulk Appear In Avengers: Secret Wars? MCU Producer Responds
She-Hulk head writer Jessica Gao addressed Jennifer Walters' Avenger future.
Star Wars Might’ve Just Revived Its Knights of the Old Republic Remake
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake may not be quite as dead as many believed.
Marvel Confirms When Chris Evans' Captain America Lost His Virginity
Marvel finally confirmed when Steve Rogers' Captain America lost his virginity.
Marvel Announces New Fantastic Four Run Ahead of MCU Movie
Marvel Comics announced an all-new Fantastic Four series ahead of the upcoming MCU reboot.
MCU Spider-Man Director Jon Watts Producing Next Movie at Warner Bros.
Spider-Man director Jon Watts just joined a new comedy project at Warner Bros.
She-Hulk Gets Review Bombed on IMDB Ahead of Disney+ Premiere
She-Hulk faced review bombing on IMDb from one major demographic.
Amber Heard's Next Legal Battle May Clash With Aquaman 2 Release
Amber Heard's legal appeal against Johnny Depp may overlap with the release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
MCU X-Men: Giancarlo Esposito Reveals 3 Traits His Professor X Would Possess
Breaking Bad's Giancarlo Esposito explained what qualities he would play Professor X with in the MCU.
Avengers 5: Marvel Might’ve Revealed How Iron Man Will Return (Theory)
Avengers 5 theory explains how Iron Man and other dead characters could return.
Why Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Will Return In Disney+'s Agatha Spin-off (Theory)
Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch may be gone for now, but she could be back in Agatha: Coven of Chaos.
DC Reportedly Developing Avengers-Style Superhero Show With JJ Abrams
J.J. Abrams is reportedly developing Justice League Dark as an "Avengers-style show" for HBO Max.
Shang-Chi 2: When Does It Fit Into MCU Phase 6-7?
After the success of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, when will the sequel release?
MCU: New Evidence Reveals When Hulk Movie Rights Could Return to Disney
Disney may regain distribution rights to the Hulk from Universal next year.
Avengers 5 Kang Dynasty Cast: Every MCU Character Likely to Appear
Marvel Studios has announced Avengers: The Kang Dynasty for May 2025, but who will appear?
Mark Ruffalo Throws Shade at Star Wars While Defending the MCU
Mark Ruffalo compared the differences between Marvel and Star Wars.
Spider-Man: Sony Reportedly Including Baby Peter Parker In New Spin-off Movie
Sony may be introducing a baby Peter Parker to its Spider-Man spin-off universe in an upcoming movie.
Idris Elba Breaks Silence on Thor: Love and Thunder Valhalla Post-Credits Surprise
Idris Elba addressed his return in Thor: Love and Thunder's post-credit scene.
DC's Avengers: Endgame? Warner Bros. Planned Crisis Event Superhero Movie
DC was reportedly planning its own Avengers: Endgame-level crossover event.
Warner Bros. Abandons Another DC Superhero Project Amid Cancellation Spree
Warner Bros. may have canceled another DC project amid its cancelation spree.
Henry Cavill's Superman Future Receives Promising Update
A Twitter Spaces conversation revealed new rumors about Henry Cavill's future as Superman.
Warner Bros. Announces 10-Year DC Movie Plan Will Mirror Marvel
Warner Bros. revealed its intentions to build a ten-year plan for DC moving forward.
Loki Writer Reacts to Fan Complaints About MCU Time Travel Inconsistency
An MCU writer responded to criticism of how time travel was handled in Ms. Marvel.
Warner Bros. Expected to Call It Quits With The Flash's Supergirl Spin-off
DC's The Flash movie spin-off Supergirl, starring Sasha Calle, may not move forward at Warner Bros.
Moon Knight Season 2 Teased by Oscar Isaac in New Video
Moon Knight's director teased Season 2 may be in the works at Marvel Studios.
Batgirl Directors Break Silence on Cancellation: 'Saddened and Shocked'
Batgirl Directors Break Silence on Cancellation: 'Saddened and Shocked'
Marvel Filmmakers React to DC's Batgirl Movie Abandonment
Several Marvel filmmakers have reacted to HBO Max canceling the Batgirl movie.
Kevin Feige Wanted To Kill Off Thor & Cap In Avengers: Endgame
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige considered killing off all the big three heroes in Avengers: Endgame.
James Gunn Addresses Concern of DC Cancelling His HBO Max Show
Director James Gunn set the record straight about the future of HBO Max's Peacemaker.
John Boyega Addresses Marvel Cinematic Universe Casting Rumors
John Boyega addressed the rumors that he is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.