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
Doctor Strange 2 Fan Spots Hidden Wheelchair In Trailer: Is It Professor X's?
A wheelchair has been spotted in the Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness trailer, but does it belong to Patrick Stewart's Professor X?
Moon Knight Disney+: New Merch Reveals the Alter Egos of MCU Hero (Photos)
Newly-released promo art for Moon Knight highlights the two sides of Oscar Issac's MCU hero.
New Spider-Man: No Way Home Photo Shows Tobey, Andrew, and Tom Reenacting Meme on Set
Spider-Man: No Way Home announced its home release dates for physical and digital platforms with a recreation of the iconic pointing meme.
Tom Holland's Brief NSFW Review of the Shang-Chi Movie Revealed
Simu Liu revealed Spider-Man actor Tom Holland's NSFW reaction to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Doctor Strange 2: Did a New LEGO Leak Just Spoil More Avengers Cameos?
A LEGO leak may have spoiled two more Avengers cameos from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Star Wars: Rian Johnson Agrees Rey & Kylo Ren Had Romance
While Reylo fans finally got their wish in the concluding moments of The Rise of Skywalker as the two shared a kiss, The Last Jedi director, Rian Johnson, has revealed more was planned for the couple.
Doctor Strange 2 Rumored to Include Wolverine Without Hugh Jackman
Wolverine is rumored to appear in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness but without X-Men actor Hugh Jackman.
Marvel Boss Reacts to Spider-Man: No Way Home Beating Avatar
Spider-Man: No Way Home recently beat out Avatar to become the third highest-grossing film of all time at the domestic box office.
Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness Report Debunks Scary Scarlet Witch Rumors
Recent reports debunked rumors of adjustments being made to Scarlet Witch's role in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
New LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Photo Pokes Fun at Kylo Ren
LEGO Star Wars pokes fun at Kylo Ren's Darth Vader fandom.
Marvel Fans Claim Deadpool Is Hiding In Doctor Strange 2's New Poster
Marvel fans believe they may have spotted Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool in the latest poster for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Celebrates Valentine's Day With New Promo Video
Sony wished fans a Happy Valentine's Day with a new Spider-Man: No Way Home promo video.
Anthony Ramos Breaks Silence on Joining the Marvel Universe
Hamilton star Anthony Ramos has reacted to his Ironheart casting which will reportedly lead to more future appearances.
Dakota Johnson Reacts to Joining the Marvel Universe With Single Emoji
Dakota Johnson reacted to her reported Madame Web Marvel casting with a recent Instagram post.
GTA 6: Rockstar Reveals First Update on Next Grand Theft Auto
Rockstar Games gave the first official update on the development of Grand Theft Auto 6.
CW's Upcoming Batman Spin-off Receives Promising Update
The CW's Batman spin-off series Gotham Knights received a pilot order.
Justice League's J.K. Simmons Spotted on Batgirl Movie Set (Photos)
J.K. Simmons' Commissioner Gordon returns in new set photos from HBO Max's Batgirl.
New Data Reveals Which Marvel Shows Drove the Most Disney+ Subscribers
New data reveals which Marvel and Star Wars Disney+ releases attracted the most subscriber growth.
Eternals Actor Reportedly Returning for Marvel Production This Year
A Marvel rumor indicated a surprising Eternals hero will be returning to the MCU in the not too distant future.
Who Is Emilia Clarke Playing In the MCU? 3 Most Likely Marvel Characters
With Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke poised to play a key role in Secret Invasion, The Direct breaks down three Marvel characters she could be playing.
25 Marvel Characters Most Likely to Cameo in Doctor Strange 2
The Direct breaks down 25 Marvel heroes and villains who could appear in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Marvel Rumor Teases Big Plans for Natalie Portman After Thor 4
Recent rumors claim Natalie Portman's Jane Foster aka Thor will lead her own MCU solo outing.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Blu-ray Bonus Content Rumored to Be 100 Minutes Long
Spider-Man: No Way Home will reportedly feature around 100 minutes of bonus content on the Blu-ray release.
Batgirl Movie Production Hurting Local Business
Batgirl's filming in Scotland reportedly caused significant disruption to local businesses including one which was forced to close for a week.
Marvel Is Done With Chris Pratt's Guardians of the Galaxy After Vol. 3, Says Director
Director James Gunn confirmed Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will be the last time Chris Pratt's team appears in the MCU.
3 New Star Wars Games Announced By EA (Jedi Fallen Order 2 & More)
EA announced 3 Star Wars games coming from Respawn Entertainment including a Jedi: Fallen Order sequel.
Did Spider-Man: No Way Home Tease a New Black Panther?
Spider-Man: No Way Home may have hinted towards how Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will address its T'Challa issue.
Avengers Star Cobie Smulders Spotted Filming Marvel's Secret Invasion (Photos)
Avengers actress Cobie Smulders returns as Maria Hill in Secret Invasion set photos.
Emilia Clarke's Marvel Character Revealed In New Set Photos
Set photos revealed the first look at Emilia Clarke in the Secret Invasion Disney+ series.
Disney+ Just Added 5 Marvel Studios Short Films
Disney+ just added five of the Marvel Studios One-Shots.
Disney+ Just Fixed Its Marvel Timeline Mistake
Disney+ updated its Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline to fix a mistake.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Reveals Release Date and Lots of New Gameplay
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga revealed an official release date and a look at plenty of gameplay.
Marvel's Moon Knight Actor Gaspard Ulliel Dies From Ski Accident
Moon Knight star Gaspard Ulliel passed away, age 37, after suffering serious injuries.
Thor 4 Star Reveals Valkyrie's Weird New Superpowers
Thor: Love and Thunder actress Tessa Thompson teased Valkyrie's weird new superpowers in the upcoming sequel.
Hawkeye's Post-Credits Scene Makes MCU History
Hawkeye's post-credits scene just broke an MCU record with its Captain America musical number.
Ms. Marvel Undergoing Heavy Reshoots: Is the Disney+ Show In Trouble?
Ms. Marvel will reportedly hold significant reshoots in the coming weeks. Is the Disney+ series in trouble?
James Gunn Doesn't Want to Be DC Movies' New Leader
The Suicide Squad director James Gunn responded to calls for him to take over the DC Extended Universe.
Iron Man Villain Child Rumored to Appear in Disney+ Spin-Off Series
A classic Marvel villain will reportedly return in the upcoming Ironheart Disney+ series.
Daredevil Showrunner Wants to Revive Henry Cavill's Superman
Daredevil showrunner describes dream Superman movie with Henry Cavill's DC hero.
The Flash Rumored to Decanonize Zack Snyder's DC Movies
The Flash will reportedly decanonize Zack Snyder's DC movies marking the end of the Snyderverse.