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

Gotham Knights Rumor Teases Tons of Post-Release Content For Next Batman Game

Games industry leaker James Sigfield has reported at least a year of DLC is in the works for WB Montreal's Gotham Knights while a potential Superman title may be eyeing a 2024 release.

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The Suicide Squad Releases New Original Song: Is It the Next Pop Classic?

An original song, "Rain," from James Gunn's The Suicide Squad has been officially released with both Grandson and Jessie Reyez appearing on the track.

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The Flash Movie: Set Photo Hints at Clever Suit-Up Scenes For Barry Allen

Images from the London set of DC's The Flash revealed a new look at Ezra Miller's Barry Allen while seemingly teasing the film will feature some very cool comic-accurate suit-up scenes.

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The Flash Movie: New Set Photos Appear To Show Bruce Wayne's Car

Bruce Wayne's car has been spotted on the set of The Flash in London, suggesting either Ben Affleck or Michael Keaton are preparing to join the production soon.

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Loki Is Trying To Repeat a Thor: The Dark World Scheme In Disney+ Show

"The Variant," the second episode of Disney+'s Loki, revealed the God of Mischief's hidden agenda to working with the TVA.

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Loki's Confusing Time Plot: Kablooie, Time Bomb & More Explained

From the Kablooie to Nexus Events, The Direct breaks down the confusing time travel plot of Loki's second episode.

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Loki: New Details About Thor: Ragnarok's Death Toll Revealed In Episode 2

The latest episode of Loki has revealed new details about Thor: Ragnarok's destruction of Asgard including the exact death toll.

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Sebastian Stan Reflects on Disputed Arm Removal Scene In Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Bucky actor Sebastian Stan has addressed the controversial arm removal scene in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, revealing why the moment exists, and why it's so important.

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Spider-Man 3: Sony Releases Emoji-Filled Promo Image For No Way Home

An official Sony Pictures Instagram account shared a cryptic emoji-filled promo image for Spider-Man: No Way Home, potentially teasing an announcement is on the way.

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Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Series Rumored To Bring Back Key Jedi From Star Wars: The Clone Wars

A recent rumor has indicated former The Clone Wars' Jedi Barriss Offee may be set to return in the upcoming Ahsoka Disney+ series.

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Marvel Reveals Details For Hayley Atwell's Episode of Disney+'s What If...?

Following the private showcase of a new clip, a scene description surfaced from the premiere episode of the upcoming What If...? series that will see Peggy Carter become Captain Britain.

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Loki Easter Egg Hints at Time Keepers' Origin

The premiere episode of Loki highlighted several murals that raise a number of questions surrounding the origin of the Timekeepers' sacred timeline and the MCU's multiverse.

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Loki: Tom Hiddleston Reveals Which 2 Episodes Are His Favorites

Loki actor Tom Hiddleston revealed which episodes of the Disney+ series he's most excited for fans to see while teasing surprise characters and twists to come.

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How Loki Connects Thor To D.B. Cooper Mystery: Scene Explained

During the premiere episode of Loki, Marvel has made a surprising connection to history as Tom Hiddleston's God of Mischief has been revealed as the elusive D.B. Cooper within the MCU.

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Loki Reveals True Reason Why He Hurts People In the MCU

The Disney+ premiere episode of Loki has revealed why Tom Hiddleston's God of Mischief chooses to kill in the MCU.

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Loki Premiere Reveals the Surprise Villain of Disney+ Series

The premiere episode of Loki has finally revealed the surprise villain of the Disney+ series that Tom Hiddleston's God of Mischief and Owen Wilson's Agent Mobius will be hunting in the crime thriller.

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Thor 4: Tom Hiddleston Debunks Loki Rumors

Loki actor Tom Hiddleston has shut down rumors that he will return in Thor: Love and Thunder, however, the door seems to be open for him to reunite with Chris Hemsworth's Thor down the line.

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DC Casts John Krasinski, Keanu Reeves & More In Dwayne Johnson's SuperPets Movie

With the release of a new teaser trailer, Dwayne Johnston revealed a star-studded cast for his animated League of Super-Pets adaptation with Kevin Hart, Keanu Reeves, and more joining the film.

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Tom Hiddleston Speaks Out on Loki's Gender Fluidity

Loki actor Tom Hiddleston touched on the reveal of his character's gender fluidity and the significance it brings.

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MCU Director Teases How Shang-Chi's Superpowers Will Rival Avengers'

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton teased that Simu Liu's new hero will have abilities that rival the Avengers in the upcoming film.

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Marvel Boss Teases How Loki Will Surpass WandaVision's Impact on the MCU

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige teased the major MCU impact the Loki Disney+ series will have, suggesting its effects will be bigger than WandaVision or The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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Shazam 2 Director Addresses If Dwayne Johnson & Henry Cavill Appear in the Sequel

Shazam: Fury of the Gods director David F. Sandberg has addressed the potential of Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam and Henry Cavill's Superman making surprise appearances in the DC sequel.

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Star Wars Casts Chernobyl Actor Robert Emms In Cassian Andor Disney+ Show

Chernobyl and His Dark Materials actor Robert Emms has joined the cast of Rogue One's Disney+ spin-off Andor which is currently filming in the U.K.

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Marvel's Hawkeye Actress Praises Hailee Steinfeld's Performance and Disney+ Show

Hawkeye actress Vera Farmiga praised the upcoming Disney+ series and Hailee Steinfeld's Kate Bishop who will lead the solo outing alongside Jeremy Renner's Clint Barton.

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Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight Series Could Be Adding Daredevil Actress To Cast

Jack Ryan actress Dina Shihabi is rumored to be in consideration for an unknown role in the upcoming Moon Knight Disney+ series.

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Justice League Actor Hilariously Backtracks on Joke About Snyder Cut Cameo

Justice League actor David Thewlis has hilariously backtracked his recent jokes surrounding his Ares cameo in the film while explaining the production behind the brief scene.

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Captain Marvel 2: The Marvels Logo Receives Slight Update

In a recent update to the official Marvel website, the logo for the upcoming Captain Marvel sequel The Marvels has received a slight update.

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Zack Snyder Considered Having Joseph Gordon-Levitt's Batman Appear In Man of Steel

Director Zack Snyder revealed that he considered placing Man of Steel in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight universe with Joseph Gordon-Levitt's Batman.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier Teases Sharon Carter's Secrets & Mystery Connections

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's latest episode showed Sharon Carter having access to multiple satellites and advanced technology. So what is Sharon up to in the Disney+ series?

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Marvel Fan Spots Baron Zemo Change In The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's New Trailer

A small detail found in both trailers for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier hints towards a repaired Sokovia appearing in the series.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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WandaVision Post-Credits Scene Teases Agatha Harkness' Backstory

Eagle-eyed WandaVision fans have noticed an Easter egg hidden in episodes 6 & 7 which may hint at the backstory of Agatha Harkness.

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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.

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WandaVision Star Shares Photos From Quarantined Production of Halloween Episode

Photos released by WandaVision's Tommy actor from the set of the show reveal a look at the quarantine filming in action.

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WandaVision Reveals New Photos of Evan Peters' Pietro, Superpowered Twins & More

Disney have released a selection of 9 new stills from the latest episode of WandaVision, showcasing the '90s Halloween events of the series' sixth installment.

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WandaVision: LGBTQ+ Easter Egg Hints at Billy Being Gay

A teaser spotted in the latest episode of WandaVision seems to be suggesting the LGBTQ+ identity of Billy (Wiccan) from Marvel Comics may be set to translate to MCU version of the character.

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Star Wars: Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka, Pedro Pascal's Din Djarin & More Receive New Funkos

Target has listed seven new Funko Pop! figures inspired by The Mandalorian season two on its online store.

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GTA 5: Next-Gen Release Date For New Version of Grand Theft Auto 5 & GTA Online Announced

Rockstar Games officially confirmed a November release date for Grand Theft Auto V on PS5 and Xbox Series X while also revealing details of updates coming to its online experiences.

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