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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Doctor Strange 2 Blu-ray and Digital Release Date Revealed
Marvel Studios revealed the Blu-ray and digital release date for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Black Panther 2: Letitia Wright Speaks Out Following On-Set Controversy
Shuri actress Letitia Wright discussed how Chadwick Boseman impacted Black Panther 2 after his passing.
Iron Man Disney+ Spin-off, Ironheart, Starts Filming Sooner Than Expected
The Ironheart Disney+ series has begun filming in Chicago, Illinois ahead of schedule.
Paul Rudd's Ant-Man Makes Hilarious Cameo In New Disney+ Movie
Paul Rudd joked about his MCU Ant-Man role in a new Disney+ original movie.
MCU: 10 Things We Need to See In Spider-Man 4, 5 & 6 Sequels
With Tom Holland set to lead a second Spider-Man trilogy in the MCU, The Direct breaks down 10 things we need to see in the next three films.
Thor: Love and Thunder Runtime Receives Conflicting Updates
Thor: Love and Thunder had conflicting running times posted by various cinema chains.
LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga Adds Free DLC in New Update
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga released four new ships to be unlocked as part of a free DLC update.
New Marvel Deal Allows Stan Lee Cameos In Future Movies & Disney+ Shows
Marvel Studios signed a 20-year deal for the likeness and name of Stan Lee.
Marvel Fans Upset Over She-Hulk CGI In New Trailer
Some Marvel fans aren't happy with the CGI in She Hulk's latest trailer.
9 Major Doctor Strange 2 Rumors That Never Came True
Many of the rumors for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness have proven false upon the release of the movie.
Star Wars Boss Debunks Rian Johnson Trilogy’s Cancellation Rumors
The Star Wars trilogy from The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson has not been canceled, as previously rumored.
Spider-Man Director Jon Watts’ Star Wars Series Receives Exciting Update
The upcoming Star Wars Disney+ series from Spider-Man: No Way Home's director received an exciting update.
Watch: Batman Fights With Shaggy In Warner Bros.' MultiVersus Trailer
Batman fought alongside Scooby Doo's Shaggy in the latest trailer for MultiVersus.
Moon Knight: All 6 Episodes Ranked From Worst to Best
The Direct ranks all six episodes of Disney+'s Moon Knight.
Avengers Director Joe Russo Reveals His Own Endgame Goal With Marvel
Avengers: Endgame director Joe Russo revealed his future plans in Hollywood and his goal in working with Marvel Studios.
WandaVision Director Teases Bonus Deleted Scenes
In recent interviews, WandaVision director Matt Shakman has teased the potential of bonus deleted scenes seeing the light of day down the line.
WandaVision Writer Admits Evan Peters Role Had No 'Plan B'
WandaVision creator Jac Schaeffer revealed new details of Evan Peters' return to the role of Quicksilver in the MCU series, explaining the process of arranging his return.
WandaVision Director Explains Why Wanda's Flashbacks Were Focus of Latest Episode
WandaVision director Matt Shakman shared his thoughts on finally getting to “pull back the curtain” in the latest episode as the meaning of the series becomes clear.
The Mandalorian: Pedro Pascal Shares New Set Photo To Celebrate Star Wars Day
As the galaxy celebrates the internationally recognized Star Wars Day, The Mandalorian star Pedro Pascal shared a new set photo from the Disney+ production.
Star Wars Toy Maker Cancels Gina Carano's Cara Dune Figures
Star Wars toy maker Hasbro has responded to Carano's firing by canceling the planned reissues of several action figures which would have featured the character.
Star Wars: Cara Dune Funko Discontinued Following Gina Carano Firing
An email sent to an Entertainment Earth customer has revealed the Cara Dune Funko Pop Vinyl figure - based on her look in The Mandalorian - has been discontinued.
12 Moon Knight Scenes Where Jake Lockley Was Secretly Teased
Moon Knight's Jake Lockley reveal was teased 12 times throughout the six episodes.
Daniel Craig Nearly Appeared In Doctor Strange 2 as Key Character
James Bond's Daniel Craig was reportedly almost in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Zack Snyder's Justice League Merchandise Teases Green Lantern Appearance
A new merchandise listing for Zack Snyder's Justice League has suspiciously included a Green Lantern logo, potentially hinting at the character's involvement in the film.
Zack Snyder's Justice League Leaks Online Due To HBO Max Glitch
A briefly available glitch on the HBO Max site shared on Twitter has allowed some subscribers to watch Zack Snyder's Justice League early, prior to its March 18 release.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Will 'Probably' Be the End of Dave Bautista's Drax Role
Drax actor Dave Bautista teased that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is “probably going to be the end” of his character's arc.
Disney Reveals Marvel Marathon Featuring 3 Avengers Movies Ahead of Falcon and Winter Soldier Finale
Disney+ released a list of films to watch before The Falcon and the Winter Soldier finale in order to catch up for the concluding installment.
Avengers: Endgame Almost Featured an Agents of SHIELD Character (Photo)
Avengers: Endgame almost featured Agents of SHIELD villain Daniel Whitehall in the Time Heist.
Marvel Studios' Anime Plans Teased In New Listing
A recent job listing indicated Marvel Studios may be developing an Anime project.
Lucasfilm Hires Deepfake Artist Who 'Fixed' Luke Skywalker's Mandalorian Cameo
Lucasfilm has recently hired the deepfake artist responsible for fixing the de-aging CGI of Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker in The Mandalorian's season two finale.
Is Eternals Getting a Director's Cut on Disney Plus?
New evidence suggests there may be an extended cut of Eternals on the way.
Spider-Man's Kirsten Dunst Spotted at LA Studio Amidst No Way Home Reshoots
Spider-Man actress Kirsten Dunst has been spotted outside an L.A. studio with Daredevil's Deborah Ann Woll amidst No Way Home reshoots.
Doctor Strange 2: Video Shows Benedict Cumberbatch Near Marvel Set With No Beard
Doctor Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch has been spotted with a shaven beard in England, potentially revealing new details about the film or suggesting it may have wrapped production.
Loki Finale: Every Scene That's Been Released So Far (Castle, Mobius & More)
As the finale of Loki rapidly approaches, The Direct breaks down the many scenes released in the past that have yet to surface in the Disney+ series.
Falcon and Winter Soldier Finale: 10 Bold Predictions For How the Season Ends
The final episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will arrive on Disney+ this Friday, here at ten of The Direct's bold predictions for the climactic installment.
New Moon Knight Art Reveals Gorgeous Deleted Scenes
A Moon Knight concept artist revealed a look at three deleted scenes from the series.
Moon Knight's Hippo Originally Had a Bigger Role in the Finale
Moon Knight's hippo-like goddess Taweret almost had another scene in the finale.
Scarlet Witch Almost Appeared In the First Doctor Strange Movie
Marvel originally wanted to introduce Scarlet Witch in the first Doctor Strange movie.
Marvel Accidentally Misled Rachel McAdams About Doctor Strange 2 Role
Marvel Studios originally pitched Rachel McAdams a very different plan for Christine Palmer in Doctor Strange 2.
Doctor Strange 3: Benedict Cumberbatch Teases His 'Exciting' Marvel Future
Benedict Cumberbatch teased his MCU future after Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.