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

Zac Efron Is Ready to Join the Marvel Universe

Zac Efron revealed he wants to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Doctor Strange 2's Post-Credits Scenes Count Confirmed

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness reportedly has two post-credit scenes.

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MCU Groot Finally Receives His Own LEGO Set (Photos)

LEGO revealed the first official set based on Guardians of the Galaxy's Groot.

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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.

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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.

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First Black Panther 2 Footage Released at CinemaCon

Disney privately screened the first footage of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

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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.

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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.

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Aquaman 2 Reveals Main Plot Details

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom showcased new footage that revealed the main plot.

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Watch Morbius Online: Digital Release Date Revealed

A new listing revealed the digital release date of Sony's Morbius.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Moon Knight Secretly Revealed Asylum Location In Episode 2 (Photos)

Moon Knight secretly revealed Arthur Harrow's asylum office in Episode 2.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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2 MCU Heroes Receive Special Honor for On-Screen Representation

Marvel Studios received awards for the on-screen representation of two MCU heroes.

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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.

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Doctor Strange 2 Official Rating Warns of Scary Imagery

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has been granted a PG-13 rating.

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Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam Prequel Story Announced By DC

DC will release a Black Adam prequel comic starring Aldis Hodge's Hawkman.

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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.

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The Batman Starts Streaming on HBO Max Slightly Sooner than Expected

HBO Max confirmed when The Batman will release on the streaming service.

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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.

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3 Major Star Wars Movie Battles Missing From LEGO Skywalker Saga Game

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has been criticized for missing three major space battles.

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The Flash: Ezra Miller Replacement Options Reportedly In Discussion at Warner Bros.

Reports indicate Warner Bros. may be considering replacing Ezra Miller's Flash.

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Marvel Director Gets Candid About the MCU’s Lack of a Plan

Avengers: Endgame co-director Joe Russo talked about Marvel Studios' lack of MCU plan.

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Who Will Die In Doctor Strange 2: Multiverse of Madness? 18 Character Predictions

Doctor Strange 2: Which Heroes Will Die? (Ranked Least to Most Likely)

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Marvel Removes Spider-Man: No Way Home Events From Daredevil Bio

Marvel removed Spider-Man: No Way Home's events from Daredevil's official character bio.

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Marvel Studios Boss Speaks Out Against Disney CEO's LGBTQ Response

Marvel Studios President Victoria Alonso described her conversation with Disney's CEO over the recent LGBTQIA+ backlash.

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Marvel Might've Just Resolved Daredevil's MCU Canon Dispute

An official Marvel listing may have indicated the Daredevil Netflix series is canon to the MCU.

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Morbius Receives Second-Worst Audience Score Ever for a Marvel Movie

Morbius received the second-worst audience rating in Marvel movie history.

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