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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Zack Snyder's Justice League Leaks Online Due To HBO Max Glitch
A briefly available glitch on the HBO Max site shared on Twitter has allowed some subscribers to watch Zack Snyder's Justice League early, prior to its March 18 release.
WandaVision Writer Admits Evan Peters Role Had No 'Plan B'
WandaVision creator Jac Schaeffer revealed new details of Evan Peters' return to the role of Quicksilver in the MCU series, explaining the process of arranging his return.
Marvel Stars Explain How Avengers: Endgame Compares To The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan emphasized that the Endgame energy was brought to The Falcon and the Winter Soldier set.
WandaVision Director Reveals Demon Deleted Scene From Finale
WandaVision director Matt Shakman has revealed details of a cut chase sequence from the series finale in which Señor Scratchy would've transformed into his true form.
WandaVision's True Villain: Hayward, Agatha, or Scarlet Witch?
Throughout the nine episodes of WandaVision, Hayward, Wanda, and Agatha show what could be considered villainous agendas in one way or another, so who is the true villain?
Black Widow: Disney Still Plans Summer Theatrical Release For Scarlett Johansson Movie
The theatrical failure of Raya and the Last Dragon has led many to speculate on the fate of Black Widow, which is only two months away from release, and yet marketing has not resumed.
Tom Hiddleston's Loki Show Includes 'Amazing' Things In Every Episode, Promises VFX Director
In a recent interview, Loki VFX Supervisor Brad Parker has promised the upcoming Marvel series will 'defy expectations' while describing the 'crazy journey' the production has been.
WandaVision: All 9 Episodes Ranked From Worst To Best
WandaVision concluded with a climactic finale episode after a nine-episode run full of ups and downs. This is The Direct's ranking of the nine episodes of WandaVision.
WandaVision's Paul Bettany Helped Rewrite Vision's Grief Speech
Vision actor Paul Bettany has shared a story from the set of WandaVision in which he was involved in rewriting an emotional moment from the series.
Tom Holland Reveals Spider-Man 3 Is Hardest Movie He's Done With Sony-Marvel
Spider-Man actor Tom Holland discussed the ongoing filming of Spider-Man: No Way Home, calling it the “hardest one we've ever made.”
Chris Evans' Captain America Gets Reference In The Falcon And The Winter Soldier's Newest Promo
Marvel Studios released a new promo for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, teasing the upcoming series while referencing Chris Evans' Captain America with an iconic quote.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: New Trailer Shows Aquaman In Atlantis
Justice League director Zack Snyder has revealed new teasers for his four-hour cut highlighting the role of Jason Mamoa's Aquaman in the film.
Zack Snyder's Justice League Exhibit Reveals Harley Quinn Easter Egg For Joker Scene
A limited-time “The Dreamscapes of Zack Snyder's Justice League” exhibit in Dallas has revealed new looks at many costumes and props from the upcoming film.
Marvel Studios' X-Men Reboot Gets Mutant-Centric Working Title
A recent scoop has revealed the first MCU X-Men movie is currently in the works at Marvel Studios under Kevin Feige, simply titled 'The Mutants.'
Marvel's Kevin Feige Explains How MCU's Falcon Differs From Thor & Black Panther
Recent comments from Falcon actor Anthony Mackie and Marvel CCO Kevin Feige detailed their perspective on Sam Wilson as a hero, explaining what separates him from the other Avengers.
Chris Evans Shares New Stunt Footage From Captain America: The First Avenger Scenes
The MCU's former Captain America actor Chris Evans shared a new behind-the-scenes video from his 2011 debut film The First Avenger, captured by one of his "school buddies."
Zack Snyder Says Justice League Trilogy Was Meant To Be Like Lord of the Rings
Justice League director Zack Snyder shared details of his intended direction for the DC universe which would have shared similarities to the Lord of the Rings.
WandaVision Director Teases More of Evan Peters' Pietro
WandaVision director Matt Shakman has teased the return of Evan Peters' Pietro in the finale episode whilst also commenting on the process of keeping the return under wraps.
WandaVision Director Explains Why Wanda's Flashbacks Were Focus of Latest Episode
WandaVision director Matt Shakman shared his thoughts on finally getting to “pull back the curtain” in the latest episode as the meaning of the series becomes clear.
The Mandalorian Cast Member Defends Gina Carano Following Star Wars Firing
Migs Mayfeld actor Bill Burr has defended his The Mandalorian co-star Gina Carano following her firing from future Star Wars properties.
Ms. Marvel Director Thanks MCU Head Kevin Feige While Sharing Production Update
Ms. Marvel director Adil El Arbi has shared his thanks to Kevin Feige for the opportunity to work on the Disney+ series as he concludes his part of the filming in Atlanta.
Marvel's Black Widow Reportedly Eyeing To Release Next Month In China
A Chinese box office analyst shared a rumor suggesting that Black Widow is aiming for an April 30 release date in China.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: L.A. Billboard Reveals New Marvel Poster Art
Billboards for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier have begun appearing across Los Angles in recent days with several Twitter accounts having spotted different posters across the city.
Marvel's Loki: Promo Images of Owen Wilson's Mobius & Cartoon Mascot Released
Listings on Zazzle for an assortment of Loki merchandise have revealed new promotional art from the upcoming Disney+ series including new looks at the main characters.
San Diego Comic-Con Delays In-Person Event To 2022
It has been confirmed that the 2021 San Diego Comic-Con convention will be held online again, delaying an in-person function to 2022.
WandaVision: Spoilery Image From Final Episode Shows Agatha Harkness Using Magic
An officially licensed WandaVision T-Shirt listed on Amazon has revealed a new look at Agatha Harkness in action in a previously unseen image from the upcoming finale episode.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Reveals the Entire Backstory of Sam Wilson
The Falcon actor Anthony Mackie has promised a more detailed look at his character's backstory in the upcoming series promising fans will see “who he is, and how he became Sam Wilson.”
Robert Downey Jr. Comments on Possible Marvel Return as Iron Man
Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. discussed the potential of returning to the role of Iron Man and also gave his own insight on Spider-Man star Tom Holland's future career.
Watch: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trailer Unveils Yuffie
Final Fantasy VII's optional playable character Yuffie has been revealed to return in the next part of the remake during PlayStation's latest State of Play event.
WandaVision: Marvel Reveals Poster For Two Sides of Elizabeth Olsen & Paul Bettany's Characters
Matt Ferguson from Cakes Comics has revealed on Twitter a brand-new official poster that he has designed for WandaVision showcasing both the '50s and '90s episodes.
Marvel Showrunner Explains Avengers: Endgame's Snap Similarities To Global Pandemic
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier creator Malcolm Spellman discussed in an interview how Avengers: Endgame's Blip coincides perfectly with the current global pandemic.
Halo TV Show Set For Early 2022 Release on Paramount+
Deadline has exclusively confirmed Showtime's Halo TV series is moving forward for the new Paramount+ streaming service, set to release in 2022.
Tom Holland Indicates Marvel Contract Ends After Spider-Man 3
Tom Holland revealed details of his plans to take a break and travel after finishing up on Spider-Man: No Way Home as he fulfills his current contract.
Marvel Boss Confirms Second Seasons For Certain Disney+ Shows
Kevin Feige has confirmed that some upcoming Marvel Studios Disney+ series will see second seasons. However, the producer offered no specific comment on exactly which ones.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Scene Details Reveal Bucky Therapy & More
Critics have been privately shown new footage from two scenes of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, which has now been described for the rest of the fans.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: New Look at Ben Affleck's Knightmare Batman Released
As the release of Zack Snyder's Justice League draws ever closer, the marketing for the film continues to ramp up with more new screenshots from previously unseen footage.
WandaVision Leak Reveals New Image of Elizabeth Olsen & Kathryn Hahn In Next Episode
A leaked image has surfaced online from WandaVision's penultimate episode, providing a brief look at a mysterious interaction between Wanda and Agatha Harkness.
New Call of Duty Zombies Title Rumored To Be In the Works
A reputable Call of Duty inside source has teased a separate Call of Duty zombies title currently in development that is currently not attached to an upcoming title in the series.
MCU: Big Hero 6 Rumors Debunked By Disney
Despite yesterday's, Variety has confirmed through a source at Disney that Hiro, Baymax, and the gang won't be making their way to the live-action Marvel universe as of now.
James Gunn Isn't Working on a DC Project About Superman's Dog Krypto (Updated)
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn's next project after the third installment may have been revealed as the director is rumored to be working on a project with Krypto the Superdog.