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 Hopes Loki's Bisexual Reveal Was Meaningful
Tom Hiddleston shared his hopes for Loki's bisexuality reveal.
Jamie Lee Curtis Rumored to Appear In Upcoming Marvel Project (Update)
Jamie Lee Curtis may have joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Oscar Isaac Improvised Moon Knight's Post-Credits Scene
Oscar Isaac improvised part of Moon Knight's post-credits scene.
Listen: Doctor Strange 2 Soundtrack Copies Justice League Movie Theme
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness includes a track similar to the Flash's Justice League theme.
Xbox Reveals 12 LEGO Star Wars Consoles to Celebrate May the 4th
Xbox revealed 12 custom consoles inspired by LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
Doctor Strange 2 Sets Up the MCU's Perfect X-Men Origin (Theory)
Scarlet Witch could create the MCU's X-Men in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Star Wars Reportedly Casts Red Hot Chili Peppers Member In Next Project
Red Hot Chilli Peppers bassist Flea will reportedly appear in Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam Producer Confirms Why It Got Delayed
A Black Adam producer explained why the Dwayne Johnson blockbuster was delayed.
Zac Efron Is Ready to Join the Marvel Universe
Zac Efron revealed he wants to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Doctor Strange 2's Post-Credits Scenes Count Confirmed
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness reportedly has two post-credit scenes.
MCU Groot Finally Receives His Own LEGO Set (Photos)
LEGO revealed the first official set based on Guardians of the Galaxy's Groot.
Sony Reveals Special Spider-Man Trailer Highlighting All 3 Heroes' Best Scenes
A new trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home featured Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland united.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2 Receives Disappointing Release Update
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2 will reportedly not release on PS4 and Xbox One, but may be revealed soon.
First Black Panther 2 Footage Released at CinemaCon
Disney privately screened the first footage of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Paul Rudd Confirms the 'Coolest Group' at Avengers: Endgame's Funeral Set
Ant-Man actor Paul Rudd revealed which group was the coolest at the Avengers: Endgame funeral shoot.
Doctor Strange 2 Actress Harrassed on Social Media Over Marvel LGBTQ Scene
Xochitl Gomez suffered harassment on social media due to America Chavez's LGBTQIA+ status in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Aquaman 2 Reveals Main Plot Details
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom showcased new footage that revealed the main plot.
Watch Morbius Online: Digital Release Date Revealed
A new listing revealed the digital release date of Sony's Morbius.
Watch: Doctor Strange 2 Finally Namedrops MCU's 'Illuminati' In New Trailer
A new TV spot for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was the first to mention the Illuminati.
Warner Bros. Considers Abandoning HBO Max Plan for Batgirl Release
Warner Bros. may be considering a theatrical release for Batgirl despite original plans for an HBO Max exclusive premiere.
Star Wars Rumor Debunks Ahsoka's Thrawn Casting Reports
A Star Wars rumor debunked rumors that Lars Mikkelsen had been cast as Grand Admiral Thrawn in Ahsoka.
Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man Gay Joke Removed on TV
A recent TV airing of 2002's Spider-Man removed a gay joke made by Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker.
Moon Knight: Ethan Hawke Teases What Happens In the Final 2 Episodes
Moon Knight's Arthur Harrow actor teased what to expect in the final two episodes of the Disney+ series.
Watch: Queen Elizabeth Celebrates Her 96th Birthday With Avengers Theme Song
A royal band played The Avengers theme song as part of Queen Elizabeth II's birthday celebrations.
Moon Knight Secretly Revealed Asylum Location In Episode 2 (Photos)
Moon Knight secretly revealed Arthur Harrow's asylum office in Episode 2.
Thor: Love and Thunder Explains Why Chris Hemsworth's Hero Isn't Fat Anymore
Thor: Love and Thunder's first trailer revealed how he will lose his weight from Avengers: Endgame.
Guy Pearce Says MCU Return Would Be Considered If Marvel's Interested
Iron Man 3's Aldrich Killian actor Guy Pearce has shared his interest in returning to the Marvel universe down the line describing his experience as “fantastic.”
Sam Raimi Gets Candid About 'Superhero Overdose' After Spider-Man Trilogy
Doctor Strange 2 director Sam Raimi described the "superhero overdose" he had after making Spider-Man 3.
New Doctor Strange 2 Trailer Hints at Whose 'Blood' Is Covering Wanda
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' latest TV spot hinted at whose blood is covering Wanda.
8 Marvel Characters Who Look Better In the MCU Than In the Comics
8 Marvel Characters Who Look Better In the MCU Than the Comics
Spider-Man: No Way Home Video Reveals Last-Minute Change to Daredevil Scene
A Marvel VFX supervisor revealed a change to Daredevil's scene in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Marvel Fan Spots Creepy Face In Doctor Strange 2 Trailer: Who Is It?
Fans have discovered a creepy smile hidden in the latest trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
New Book Spoils the Plot of Dwayne Johnson’s DC Super-Pets Movie
DC spoiled the plot of League of Super-Pets with a recent children's book.
2 MCU Heroes Receive Special Honor for On-Screen Representation
Marvel Studios received awards for the on-screen representation of two MCU heroes.
Sandra Bullock Endorses Daniel Radcliffe to Play Wolverine: 'Just F***ing Cast Him'
Sandra Bullock endorsed Daniel Radcliffe for the MCU's Wolverine amid casting rumors.
Doctor Strange 2 Official Rating Warns of Scary Imagery
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has been granted a PG-13 rating.
Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam Prequel Story Announced By DC
DC will release a Black Adam prequel comic starring Aldis Hodge's Hawkman.
LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga Fixes DLC Issue
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga fixed a DLC issue that unlocked the wrong content for some players.
The Batman Starts Streaming on HBO Max Slightly Sooner than Expected
HBO Max confirmed when The Batman will release on the streaming service.
Doctor Strange 2 Box Office Projections Revealed: Will It Have Top 5 MCU Opening?
Box office projects for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness predict whether it will place in the MCU's top 5.