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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Julia Roberts Disagreed With 1 Scene Decision In Netflix's Leave the World Behind
Julia Roberts had one problem with her new Netflix movie.
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Doctor Who Special 3 introduced a new character called The Vlinx.
Doctor Who's Bi-Generation Twist Explained
Doctor Who put a game-changing twist on the 57-year-old concept of Regeneration.
Who Is Melanie? Doctor Who 2023 Companion Explained
Doctor Who just brought back a classic companion for Special 3, "The Giggle."
Now You See Me 3 Release, Cast, and Everything We Know
Now You See Me 3 is currently in development, but what do we know so far?
Will The Mummy 4 Release In 2025? New Brendan Fraser Movie Rumors Explained
Is Brendan Fraser actually coming back for The Mummy 4 in 2025?
SurrealEstate Season 3 Gets Hopeful Update from Creator
Is paranormal drama SurrealEstate coming back for Season 3?
Ted 3 Movie: Will It Ever Release After New TV Show?
Could Ted 3 actually happen after next year's TV prequel series?
GTA 6 Cast: Every Character & Voice Actor Leak & Rumor
Here's every major leak and rumor for the cast of Grand Theft Auto 6.
The Boys' Black Noir Recast Explained: Season 4's Replacement Just Got Teased
The Boys is recasting one of the Seven's original members for Season 4 (kind of).
GTA 6 Map Video Leak: Is It Real?
Grand Theft Auto 6 just had another massive leak before the trailer.
First Look at David Tennant's 2023 Doctor Who Regeneration Released (Photos)
A new Doctor Who trailer revealed a look at David Tennant's 2023 regeneration.
Doctor Who Special 2 Cast: Wild Blue Yonder Actors & Characters (Photos)
Here's every major player in Doctor Who Special 2, "Wild Blue Yonder."
Who Is Bernard Cribbins? Doctor Who 2023's Wilfred Explained
Doctor Who's latest episode featured Bernard Cribbins' Wilfred Mott.
Doctor Who 2023: What is the Flux?
What was Doctor Who Special 2's Flux reference all about?
Godzilla Minus One Ending Explained: Noriko's Final Scene Explained
What comes next after the enticing ending to Godzilla Minus One?
Virgin River Season 5 Part 2: How Many Episodes Are There?
Virgin River just returned on Netflix for Season 5 Part 2.
Trolls 3: Trolls Band Together Online Release Date Revealed: When Will It Start Streaming?
Here's the latest information about Trolls 3: Trolls Band Together's online and streaming release.
Spider-Man 4: Will Tobey Maguire Return for Another Movie?
Does Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man have a big-screen future at Marvel?
Squid Game: The Challenge Episode 10 Release Date & Remaining Schedule
Here’s when viewers can enjoy the rest of Squid Game: The Challenge on Netflix.
Is David Harbour Remaking Grinch In 2023? New Netflix Movie Rumors Explained
Is Dr. Seuss' The Grinch actually getting a remake from David Harbour?
Barbie Movie's Streaming Release Date Potentially Revealed by HBO Listing
Did Barbie's Max streaming release date just get revealed by HBO?
Doctor Who's Nerys Joke In 2023 Special Explained
Who is Doctor Who's Nerys - as referenced in "The Star Beast?"
Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 Release Window Breaks This Frustrating Record
Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2's release may break a series-long record.
Marvel Studios Announces Historic Release Plan for Next Disney+ Show
The MCU's next Disney+ show is going to release in a VERY unique way.
Will Deck the Halls 2 Release In 2023? New Movie Rumors Explained
Rumors have claimed Deck the Halls 2 is coming to Disney+ this year.
Doctor Who's The Meep Twist Explained: Beep's Secret Revealed
Doctor Who's Beep the Meep came with a big twist in "The Star Beast."
Doctor Who 2023 Special 1 Cast, Characters & Actors
Here's every major character and actor in Doctor Who's new Disney+ specials.
Who Is Yasmin Finney? Doctor Who's Rose Noble Explained
Doctor Who just introduced a major new character with Yasmin Finney's Rose Noble.
James Gunn Announces 10th New Actor for Superman Reboot Movie
James Gunn's Superman reboot has now announced ten actors and characters.
Will Christmas With the Kranks 2 Release on Netflix? New Movie Rumors Explained
Is Netflix actually bringing back Christmas with the Kranks for a 2023 sequel?
The Big Bang Theory Exec Gets Candid on Recasting Kaley Cuoco's Character
Did you know The Big Bang Theory almost didn't have Kaley Cuoco?
Is Star Wars 'What If' Releasing In 2024? Disney+ Rumors Explained
Rumors claimed Star Wars might get a What If...? series like the MCU on Disney+.
Will Elf 2 With Will Ferrell Ever Release?
Is Will Ferrell coming back for more Christmas Elf adventures?
Made In Abyss Anime Controversy Explained
Popular anime Made In Abyss has become swarmed in controversy involving K-pop stars.
Will The Christmas Express Movie Release In 2023? Polar Express Prequel Rumors Explained
Is a new Polar Express movie actually coming out this Christmas?
Designated Survivor Season 4: Will It Ever Release?
Will Designated Survivor ever return for Season 4? Here's what we think.
Here's Where Tom Hiddleston's Loki Could Return After Season 2
The Loki Season 2 finale has left fans wondering what the future holds for him.
The Batman 2 Cast: Every Character Expected to Appear In Sequel
Who will be returning for Matt Reeves' The Batman 2 in 2025?
Doctor Who Showrunner Confirms What We All Suspected About the 14th Doctor
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davis revealed a major and unsurprising detail about the 14th Doctor.