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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First Disney+ Groot Show Footage Released
Disney+ premiered I Am Groot early in select theaters, here's what happens in Episode 1, "Magnum Opus."
Iron Man's MCU Death Gets Commemorated In Marvel's Avengers Game Update
Marvel's Avengers paid tribute to Iron Man's MCU death with a new outfit.
How Marvel Scammed Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova Creator
Marvel reportedly underpaid the comic creators of Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova for her MCU adaptation.
Captain Marvel 2 Reshoots Commence With Samuel L. Jackson (Photo)
Samuel L. Jackson confirmed that reshoots for 2023's The Marvels are currently underway.
Did Dwayne Johnson Just Tease Superman's Surprise Cameo In Black Adam?
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson may have hinted that Superman will appear in Black Adam.
Marvel Fan Spots Heartbreaking Iron Man Easter Egg In Thor: Love and Thunder
Thor: Love and Thunder paid tribute to Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man and Scarlet Johansson's Black Widow.
How Marvel's Latest Twist Sets Up Major Phase 5 Movie
Ms. Marvel's big finale twist set the stage for a highly-anticipated MCU Phase 5 movie.
Watch: Avengers: Endgame Fan Edit Puts New Phase 4 Heroes In Portals Scene
A fan edit added the newest Phase 4 heroes to Avengers: Endgame's final battle against Thanos.
Thor: Love and Thunder Director Reacts to 'Dogs--t' Criticism About Movie
Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi responded to some criticism of his latest MCU outing.
Marvel's Phase 4 Just Broke a Huge MCU Infinity Saga Milestone
The MCU's Phase 4 just broke a major milestone with its latest release.
MCU: Agents of SHIELD Canon Confusion Addressed By New Marvel Star
Ms. Marvel's Iman Vellani commented on whether Agents of SHIELD is canon to the MCU.
MCU Producer Reveals Original Plan for Brie Larson In Ms. Marvel
A Ms. Marvel producer revealed that Brie Larson's Captain Marvel almost appeared earlier.
Star Wars Just Fixed an Attack of the Clones Plot Hole
Star Wars fixed an Attack of the Clones bounty hunter plot hole with a new book.
Marvel Celebrates Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine With New Ultra-Detailed Figure (Photos)
Hot Toys revealed a new highly-detailed replica of Hugh Jackman's Wolverine.
Loki Season 2: First Look at Sylvie In New Costume (Set Photos)
Loki Season 2 set photos surfaced online featuring Sophia Di Martino's Sylvie and Tom Hiddleston's God of Mischief.
Star Wars: Han Solo Actor Joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Solo: A Star Wars Story actor Alden Ehrenreich has signed on for a key role in an MCU Disney+ series.
Marvel's Hailee Steinfeld Returning In Multiple MCU Projects
Hawkeye's Hailee Steinfeld might have a big future in the MCU.
Chadwick Boseman Earns Posthumous Emmy Nom for Marvel Performance
Chadwick Boseman earned a posthumous Emmy nomination for What If...?
Ms. Marvel Finale: Release Date and Exact TIME It Will Release on Disney+
What time will Ms. Marvel Episode 6, the Season 1 finale, release on Disney+?
Why Marvel Studios Is 'Horrible' to Work For, According to VFX Artists
VFX artists offered their accounts of how 'horrible' it can be to work for Marvel.
Thor: Love and Thunder Actors Poke Fun at Movie's CGI & Editing Mistakes
Thor: Love and Thunder's Taika Waititi and Tessa Thompson reacted to a CGI and editing mistake.
Marvel Producer Reveals His Strict Expectations for Online Spoilers
An MCU producer gave his thoughts on post-release spoilers.
Thor: Love and Thunder Receives Second-Worst Audience Score In MCU History
Thor 4 received a B+ CinemaScore rating, the second-worst in the MCU.
MCU Producer Teases New Illuminati Team In Future Marvel Movie
An MCU producer hinted the Illuminati may return in a future Marvel movie.
Spider-Man’s Zendaya Announces Her Likely Directorial Debut
Spider-Man's Zendaya shared her ambitions to direct soon.
Disney Improves Mark Ruffalo's Hulk CGI In She-Hulk (Photo)
A new She-Hulk still improved the CGI of Mark Ruffalo's Hulk.
MCU Rumor Claims 1 Marvel Netflix Actor Won't Be Returning
One Marvel Netflix actor reportedly won't be returning to the MCU.
New Guardians of the Galaxy 'Awesome Mix' Announced, Coming Later This Year
James Gunn confirmed a new Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix soundtrack will release this year.
Why Marvel Fans Believe Doctor Doom Will Appear In Black Panther 2
Fans have speculated Doctor Doom may appear in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Loki Director Shares Reaction to Thor: Love and Thunder
Loki director Kate Herron revealed what she thought of Thor: Love and Thunder.
Thor: Love and Thunder’s Surprising Ending Teased by Director
Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi teased the movie's unexpected ending.
She-Hulk's CGI Problem Explained By VFX Artists
A group of VFX artists reacted to the first trailer for She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
Disney+ Just Changed the Title of Jessica Jones' Netflix Show
Disney+ renamed Netflix's Jessica Jones amid rumors of Krysten Ritter's MCU return.
How Chris Pratt Is Preparing for His Marvel Departure
Chris Pratt shared his thoughts on departing the MCU with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Harry Potter's Voldemort Restricted Marvel's Christian Bale Villain Design
Gorr the God Butcher's resemblance to Harry Potter's Voldemort restricted Christian Bale's MCU villain design.
Black Panther 2 Reveals First Look at Namor Villain (Photo)
Black Panther 2 revealed the first look at Namor villain Attuma.
Chris Evans Reveals His Favorite MCU Movies & Marvel Characters
Captain America's Chris Evans confirmed his favorite MCU heroes and movies.
5 MCU Movies & Disney+ Shows Wanda Should Appear in Next
Where will Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch appear next after Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness?
Ms. Marvel Sound Mixer Chris Giles on Final Episodes' 'Dynamic' Shift (Exclusive)
Ms. Marvel's sound mixer, Chris Giles, spoke with The Direct about the "dynamic" shift to come in the series.
How to Watch Spider-Man Movies on Disney+ In the United States
A clever method will soon allow Disney+ subscribers to watch Spider-Man movies in the United States.