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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Marvel Director Teases Changes to Incredible Hulk's Abomination In Shang-Chi
Shang-Chi's director teased how Abomination has evolved in the upcoming film since his 2008 debut in The Incredible Hulk.
Did Marvel Just Reveal Doctor Strange 2's Villain In the New Episode of What If?
The premiere episode of What If...? potentially offered the first look at Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' rumored villain, Shuma-Gorath.
Paul Rudd Goes All Out for His Next Marvel Role, Says Marvel's What If Writer
What If...? writer A.C. Bradley has praised Paul Rudd's work as Ant-Man on the Disney+ series which it sounds like he had a great time recording for.
Thor: Love and Thunder: 7 Sequels & Spin-offs That Could Be Teased In the MCU Sequel
Thor: Love and Thunder is one of the few Phase 4 projects to be led by an original Avenger, as the God of Thunder returns, The Direct breaks down the future sequels and spin-offs that could be teased.
WandaVision: Alternate Scarlet Witch Costumes for Elizabeth Olsen Revealed
New pieces of concept art from WandaVision have revealed an alternate design for Wanda's costume that didn't make it into the Disney+ series.
Spoiler Review - Why The Suicide Squad Is DC's Best Movie Yet
James Gunn's The Suicide Squad has finally hit theaters after a long wait, but did the star-studded blockbuster live up to the high anticipation after all?
Thor 4 Producer Hints at Return of Fan-Favorite Marvel Character Darryl
Recent comments from a Marvel producer have suggested that Team Thor's Darryl could return alongside the release of Thor: Love and Thunder.
Marvel Is Using Replacement Actors For Tom Holland & Scarlett Johansson In MCU's What If...?
The official production brief for What If...? has confirmed Marvel Studios will use replacement voice actors for Tom Holland's Spider-Man and Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow.
Ant-Man 3: Is Schitt's Creek Star Dan Levy Joining the MCU?
Paul Rudd has recently been pictured with Schitt's Creek star Dan Levy, igniting speculation that the comedy legend could be joining the upcoming Ant-Man and the Wasp sequel.
Loki Season 2: Disney+ Hints at Returning Characters With New Survey
A recent Disney+ survey has hinted at which Loki characters are lined up for a return in Season 2.
Ant-Man 3 Writer Shares Funny Update From Marvel Set
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania writer Jeff Loveness has shared a funny behind-the-scenes image from the set of the sequel
Marvel's Avengers Reveals First Look at Endgame-Inspired Thor Outfit
Square Enix has revealed the first look at the Avengers: Endgame-inspired Thor outfit which will be coming to the game on July 29.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Has 9 Unannounced Disney+ Shows In the Works
Marvel Studios reportedly has nine announced Disney+ series at various stages of production, with several highly-requested projects potentially among them.
Doctor Strange 2 Writer Teases the Fast Pace of the Marvel Sequel
Loki and Doctor Strange 2 writer Michael Waldron has teased that the magical sequel will move at a fast pace thanks to director Sam Raimi.
Spider-Man 3: No Way Home Teased as 'Biggest Journey' Yet In Official Promo For First 2 Movies
Sony has teased Spider-Man: No Way Home as the high school hero's biggest journey yet during a recent trailer for Peter Parker's past adventures.
Loki: Sylvie Actress Admits Romance Backlash Was Expected
Sylvie actress Sophia Di Martino offered her thoughts on her Loki romance while revealing that she expected the backlash.
Arrowverse Star Matt Ryan Announces Retirement From Constantine Role
John Constantine actor Matt Ryan has announced he will soon retire from the magical role on Legends of Tomorrow in favor of a new role in the DC series.
She-Hulk Disney+ Actress Hints at Her Filming Wrap Date
She-Hulk's Titania actress Jameela Jamil has indicated that the Disney+ series may be preparing to wrap production next month.
Loki Director Responds To WandaVision Theory That Connects Scarlet Witch To Finale
A fan theory linking Loki and WandaVision's finales recently went viral across social media, but what does director Kate Herron think of it all?
Spider-Man: No Way Home: 8 Sequels & Spin-offs That Could Be Teased In MCU Sequel
Spider-Man: No Way Home already has a packed cast of confirmed and rumored characters, and now, The Direct breaks down all the future projects the Tom Holland sequel could tease.
Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye Series Rumored To Bring Kingpin Back to the MCU
Recent rumors indicated that Vincent D'Onofrio will reprise his role as Kingpin from Netflix's Daredevil in the upcoming Hawkeye Disney+ series.
Captain America Originally Fought a Much Weirder Villain In Chris Evans' First MCU Movie
The writers behind Captain America: The First Avenger revealed that the movie almost featured a drastically different third act with a much weirder villain.
Why Captain America's Writers Are Convinced Chris Evans' Hero Lost His Virginity
Captain America writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely revealed why they believe Steve Rogers lost his virginity and suggested when they think it happened.
Marvel Star Comments on Kid Loki's Potential Young Avengers Future
Kid Loki actor Jack Veal addressed the possibility of reprising his role in a Young Avengers MCU project down the line.
Loki: All 6 Episodes Ranked From Worst to Best
After a blockbuster series finale of Loki, The Direct reflects on the Disney+ series, ranking the six episodes from the average to the spectacular.
Black Widow Suffers Worst Drop In MCU History With Second Weekend Box Office
Following a successful opening weekend, Black Widow has suffered a significant drop at the box office in its second weekend, the worst in MCU history.
Doctor Strange 2: Tom Hiddleston To Return as Loki for Multiverse Sequel
Following the season finale of Loki, a report indicated Tom Hiddleston will reprise his role as Loki in 2022's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Loki: Sylvie Actress Explains That Big Romantic Finale Moment
Following the release of Loki's season finale, Sylvie actress Sophia Di Martino discussed the big moment between her as Tom Hiddleston's Loki in the episode's climax.
Loki Finale Ending Explained: Spider-Man 3 & WandaVision Connections Revealed
The dramatic ending of Loki's season finale has ushered in a new era of the MCU, setting the stage for many future projects, whilst also making links back to past ones.
Loki Writer Teases Potential Avengers 5 Villain
Following the conclusion of the Disney+ series, Loki writer Michael Waldron teased the potential villain for the inevitable Avengers 5.
Elizabeth Olsen Thinks Doctor Strange 2 Viewers Need To Watch WandaVision First
Scarlet Witch actress Elizabeth Olsen has teased that her WandaVision Disney+ series may be essential viewing to understand next year's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Elizabeth Olsen & Paul Bettany React To WandaVision Emmy Noms
After the announcement of WandaVision's 23 Emmy Award nominations, the series' stars, Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen, reacted to the surprise.
Loki Finale: 10 Bold Predictions For Season-Ending Reveals
With the Loki finale rapidly approaching, The Direct breaks down a list of bold predictions for the climactic conclusion to the Disney+ series.
Black Panther 2: Kevin Feige Reveals Marvel's Reaction To Chadwick Boseman's Tragic Passing
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has commented on last year's tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman, while also teasing plans for the sequel.
Black Widow Helps Explain Why Natasha Dyed Her Hair Blonde For Avengers: Infinity War
Black Widow finally offered Marvel fans an explanation for Natasha Romanoff's sudden change in hairstyle in Avengers: Infinity War.
What's Next For Florence Pugh's Yelena? Black Widow Producer Responds
Black Widow producer Brian Chapek has cryptically responded to questions of what the future holds for Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova in the MCU.
All 25 Avengers Characters Featured In New Marvel Simpsons Crossover
Disney+ has recently released a Marvel-centric Simpsons short film titled The Good, The Bart, and The Loki, during which many Springfielders became Avengers, but who was who?
Loki Easter Egg Connects Iron Man Building To Kang the Conqueor
An Easter Egg spotted in Loki's penultimate episode has created a link between Iron Man's Stark Tower and Kang the Conqueror, further teasing his imminent arrival in the Disney+ series.
Spoiler Review - How Loki Episode 5 Sets Up Epic Finale With Tom Hiddleston & Sophia Di Martino
After the dramatic ending of Loki's fourth installment, expectations have been high for the series' penultimate chapter, but does it deliver?
Loki: New Images Show Thor's Lady Sif & TVA's Time-Keepers In Latest Episode
Marvel Studios has officially released several new images from Loki's most recent episode, "The Nexus Event," highlighting Thor's Lady Sif and the TVA's infamous Time-Keepers