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

Marvel Disney+ Shows Dominate 2021 Most Pirated List

A Marvel Studios Disney+ series became the most pirated TV show of 2021 according to recent data.

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Tom Holland Joins Robert Downey Jr. and 5 More Actors in Exclusive Box Office Club

Spider-Man: No Way Home's recent financial milestone puts Tom Holland in an exclusive box office club with only six other actors.

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Marvel Studios Reportedly Has Over 20 Unannounced MCU Projects In the Works

A recent rumor revealed how many unannounced projects Marvel Studios has in development.

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Hawkeye: All 6 Episodes Ranked From Worst to Best

With Hawkeye's six episodes of festive action all wrapped up, The Direct ranks the entire series from worst to best.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Theory Explains Confusing Uncle Ben Situation

Spider-Man: No Way Home offered an update to the situation that surrounded the MCU's Uncle Ben.

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Spider-Man: Marisa Tomei Reveals LGBTQ+ Plans for Her Aunt May

Spider-Man: No Way Home's Aunt May actress once hoped for an LGBTQIA+ relationship with her character before Happy Hogan came along.

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MCU Theory Explains Daredevil's Future After Spider-Man: No Way Home

After finally rejoining the MCU with Spider-Man: No Way Home, where could Charlie Cox's Daredevil go next?

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Agents of SHIELD Star Celebrates Hawkeye's Kingpin Finale

Agent Coulson actor Clark Gregg reacted to fellow Marvel TV star Vincent D'Onofrio's surprise return in Hawkeye.

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Fortnite Reveals Spider-Man Update Featuring Zendaya & Tom Holland (Trailer)

Fortnite revealed a new Spider-Man: No Way Home update with outfits based on Tom Holland's hero and Zendaya's MJ.

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Avengers 5: Joe Russo Responds to MCU Return & Secret Wars Rumors

Avengers: Endgame director Joe Russo addressed rumors of an impending MCU return.

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Tom Holland is Sick of Lying About Spider-Man: No Way Home's Secrets

Spider-Man: No Way Home actor Tom Holland discussed why he's sick of lying about the movie's secrets.

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She-Hulk Disney+ Leak Reveals Spoilery Plot Details

A popular insider revealed spoilery details for the She-Hulk Disney+ series teasing new character introductions and how it sets up for future projects.

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New Spider-Man: No Way Home Video Connects to WandaVision Finale

A Spider-Man: No Way Home promo teased a link to the WandaVision finale with Doctor Strange's magic.

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Tom Holland Corrects False Reports About His MCU Spider-Man Contract

Spider-Man actor Tom Holland recently explained how his Spider-Man contract works while denying some rumors.

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New Spider-Man: No Way Home Scene Spoils How Doctor Strange's Spell Goes Wrong

Spider-Man: No Way Home's latest clip showed Doctor Strange's spell going wrong.

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Tom Holland Already Pitched Spider-Man 4 Plot to Marvel Studios

Tom Holland recently revealed he already pitched an idea for Spider-Man 4 to Sony and Marvel.

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Watch: Spider-Man: No Way Home Gives Flash Thompson a New Look

A Daily Bugle-centric promo for Spider-Man: No Way Home revealed a new appearance for Flash Thompson.

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Hawkeye Easter Egg Featured In New Spider Man No Way Home Clip

Spider Man No Way Home includes a major Captain America Easter egg from the Hawkeye Disney+ show in this latest video.

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New Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Trailer Delivers Action-Packed Gameplay

The first gameplay from Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League features the team fighting Brainiac's forces and a possessed Flash.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Brings Back Surprise Homecoming Character In New Promo

Spider-Man: Homecoming's gym teacher recently returned in a new Daily Bugle promo for No Way Home.

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Hawkeye Episode 5 Will Reportedly Blow Up Twitter

Hawkeye Episode 5 will reportedly blow up Twitter, suggesting a shocking reveal is on its way.

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Wonder Woman 3 Director Exits Gal Gadot's Cleopatra for DC & Star Wars Movies

Patty Jenkins has focused her attention on her DC and Star Wars projects after departing the Gal Gadot-led Cleopatra biopic.

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MCU: Who Bought Avengers Tower? Zendaya Reacts to New Owner

Spider-Man: No Way Home actors Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jacob Batalon have reacted to the new owners of Avengers Tower.

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Willem Dafoe Looks Crazy In New Spider-Man: No Way Home Footage

New Spider-Man: No Way Home footage reveals the best look yet at the new suit Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin will wear in the film.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Star Spoils Opening Shot

Tom Holland recently revealed exactly how Spider-Man: No Way Home will begin.

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Hawkeye: Kingpin Actor Vincent D'Onofrio Reacts to 'Leaked' Photo from Disney+ Show

Kingpin Actor Vincent D'Onofrio recently reacted to a supposed 'leaked' picture of himself in Hawkeye Disney+ show. (UPDATED)

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Hawkeye: Episode 3 & 4 Runtimes Are Shorter Than Expected

A recent leak reveals Episodes 3 and 4 of Hawkeye will be surprisingly short compared to the opening installments.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals Best Look Yet at Doctor Strange's Mystery Box

Hot Toys recently revealed a new figure offering the best look yet at Doctor Strange's box in Spider-Man: No Way Home

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Theory Reveals Secret Sixth Villain (Venom or Mysterio?)

Spider-Man: No Way Home's latest trailer teased the appearance of a sixth unannounced villain, but who could it be?

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Spider-Man: No Way Home: New Footage Reveals Best Look at Andrew Garfield's Lizard

A new Spider-Man: No Way Home TV spot includes a clearer look at Lizard along with more footage of Doc Ock, J. Jonah Jameson, Happy Hogan, and more.

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Captain America Rumored to Be Coming to Call of Duty

Recent leaks suggest Indiana Jones and Captain America-themed items may release in Call of Duty: Vanguard.

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Why Henry Cavill Wants to Become Marvel's Captain Britain

Man of Steel's Henry Cavill revealed he wants to play Captain Britain in the MCU.

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Eternals' Kumail Nanjiani Nearly Appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy 3

Kingo actor Kumail Nanjiani was originally set to play a role in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 before delays allowed him to be cast in Eternals.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Theory Explains Green Goblin & Doc Ock's Highway Battle Outcomes

After seeing several looks at Spider-Man: No Way Home's highway fight scene, The Direct predicts the chronology of the action scene.

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Doctor Strange 2 Leak Reveals First Look at Villain

A recent product listing revealed a look at Doctor Strange's fight against Shuma-Gorath in the upcoming sequel.

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Jim Carrey Rumored to Play MODOK In Upcoming MCU Projects

Comedy actor Jim Carrey has reportedly been cast as Captain America villain MODOK for multiple Disney+ series.

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Marvel's Eternals Features Footage of Spider-Man & Thor In New Promo

New footage from Eternals sees Kumail Nanjiani's Kingo make reference to MCU Avengers Thor and Spider-Man.

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How Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Reacted to Superman Easter Egg In MCU's Eternals

How did Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige react to Eternals' Superman reference?

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Marvel Spoils 'Unexpected Tragedy' Is In Eternals Movie: 4 Predictions of What It Could Be

Marvel teased an "unexpected tragedy" that will unite The Eternals in their upcoming MCU debut.

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Batwoman Production Assistant Says 'Cruel' Ruby Rose Was 'Tyrant' On Set

A Batwoman Season 1 production assistant issued a statement exposing Ruby Rose's cruelty towards the crew on set.

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