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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Tom Hiddleston's Loki Series Was Pitched as the Best Show Ever
Loki head writer Michael Waldron has revealed that he pitched the series as what could be the “best show ever,” going on to call it a “big, crazy, fun-time adventure."
Star Wars: Whitewash Backlash Reportedly Causes Lucasfilm To Change The Bad Batch Episodes
Following recent controversy over the lighter skin tones of the clones featured in The Bad Batch, Lucasfilm is reportedly making changes to future episodes.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: All 6 Episodes Ranked From Worst To Best
With The Falcon and the Winter Soldier having concluded its blockbuster six-episode run and leaving the MCU with a brand-new Captain America, The Direct ranked the entire series from worst to best.
Fantastic Four: Is Red Dead Redemption Actor Roger Clark Campaigning To Play The Thing In the MCU?
A tweet from Red Dead Redemption's Arthur Morgan voice actor Roger Clark has fueled speculation that he could be in the running to join Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four as The Thing.
Star Wars Rumor Points To Multiple Animated Movies In the Works at Lucasfilm
A recent rumor suggested that Disney and Lucasfilm are in active development on several animated "films" in the Star Wars universe.
Mark Ruffalo, Clark Gregg & More MCU Actors React To Marvel's Mega Movie Trailer
Following the release of Marvel Studios' cinematic celebration mega trailer, many members of the franchise's cast and crew have reacted to the new announcements.
Why Kevin Feige Wants the Marvel Cinematic Universe To Continue
Marvel CCO Kevin Feige has explained the studio's motivation to continue producing films in the MCU while revealing the point at which the cinematic universe could one day end.
Marvel Boss Reveals Why the MCU Has So Many Indie Directors
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige recently sat down with Variety to praise Marvel's indie filmmakers as Eternals director Chloe Zhao takes home two Oscars for Nomadland.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian: Evidence Points To Video Game In the Works
Multiple pieces of recent evidence have indicated that a Mandalorian-centric Star Wars game is currently in development and may be lined up as an Xbox exclusive title.
Falcon and Winter Soldier Teases New Superhero With One Big Change From Marvel Comics
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has teased the introduction of a new hero to the MCU, however, it seems he will be bringing a major change from his classic comic counterpart.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: New Episode Claims Chris Evans' Captain America Is Truly 'Gone'
The latest episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier continues to avoid the question of Steve Rogers' fate, however, did suggest the former Captain America may be gone for good.
Justice League: 'Disturbing' Alternate Version of Apokolips Priests In Snyder Cut Revealed
Concept artist Jerad Marantz has revealed a new look at his design for the priests of Apokolips in Zack Snyder's Justice League, describing his “disturbing” vision of the group.
Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam Expands Cast With Ramy's Mo Amer
Stand-up comedian and Ramy star Mo Amer has joined Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson's Black Adam in an unannounced role.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Why Hulk's Thunderbolt Ross Could Be the Power Broker
The Power Broker is the elusive villain behind The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's super-soldier serum. Could Hulk's Thunderbolt Ross be the true identity of Madripoor's mysterious crime boss?
Batman v Superman Writer Defends Amy Adams' Criticized Lois Lane Quote
Batman vs Superman writer Chris Terrio has discussed the controversy surrounding the film, making particular reference to a divisive Lois Lane quote.
Justice League Writer Explains Why Wonder Woman & Aquaman Releases Complicated Snyder Movie
Justice League writer Chris Terrio has explained that the Wonder Woman and Aquaman release dates complicated the writing of the 2017 team-up film.
Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka: Disney+ Casting Hints at Thrawn & Ezra Roles
Casting details have been revealed for two male characters in the Rosario Dawson-led Ahsoka Disney+ series, potentially hinting towards live-action debuts of Ezra Bridger and Grand Admiral Thrawn.
Marvel's Ant-Man 3 Working Title Teases Chaotic Disaster
According to information shared on Twitter from The Disinsider's Derek Cornell, the working title for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania was “Goat Rodeo.”
Justice League: First Official Green Lantern Look Revealed In Snyder Cut Concept Art
Newly released concept art from Justice League has offered a look at Zack Snyder's intended design for the John Stewart version of Green Lantern.
Justice League: Granny Goodness' Full Armored Costume Revealed In Snyder Cut Concept Art
Zack Snyder has revealed a new look at Superman villain Granny Goodness in his cut of Justice League through a highly detailed piece of concept art
Justice League's On-Screen Future Reportedly Gets Clarified In The Flash Movie
A recent exclusive from The Hollywood Reporter has clarified the plans for the live-action Justice League going forward, suggesting The Flash will address the status quo of the team in 2022.
Batman v Superman: Ben Affleck Gets New Poster For IMAX Re-Release
Warner Bros. has released several pieces of new marketing material to raise excitement for Batman v Superman Remastered, including a new poster, and an HD look at an iconic fight scene in IMAX format.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: How Opening Weekend Compares To Wonder Woman 1984
Newly released statistics have revealed Zack Snyder's Justice League trailed behind Wonder Woman 1984 in its debut HBO Max weekend, despite acruing huge numbers.
Doctor Strange 2: Benedict Cumberbatch Hypes Up Marvel Sequel & Director
Doctor Strange star Benedict Cumberbatch has said the upcoming sequel is “going to be great,” while going on to praise the film's director Sam Raimi, calling him “a delight with work with.”
Justice League: Zack Snyder Says Lois Lane's Kryptonian Fetus Snapped Superman Back
Zack Snyder has confirmed a fan theory regarding the Superman vs the Justice League scene, indicating the Man of Steel was aware Lois Lane was pregnant during the film.
Zack Snyder's Justice League 2 Would've Shown Robin's Death From Joker's Perspective
Zack Snyder has commented on his post-apocalyptic Knightmare plans for the canceled Justice League sequel that would've seen a small team send the Flash back in time to save the future from Superman.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Easter Egg Teases X-Men City
The closing credits of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's debut episode have included multiple references to Madripoor, a key city found in the X-Men comics.
Watch: Oscar Issac Trains For Marvel's Moon Knight Role
Oscar Isaac's production company Mad Gene Media has shared a video on Instagram of the actor in combat training for the upcoming Moon Knight Disney+ series he is set to star in.
Avengers: Russo Brothers Publicly Support Zack Snyder's Justice League
Avengers: Endgame directing duo Joe and Anthony Russo have shared their anticipation for Zack Snyder's Justice League which releases tomorrow on HBO Max.
Star Wars: Mena Massoud Teases Ezra Bridger Casting For Disney+ Series
Aladdin's Mena Massoud has shared a muscular image on Instagram, accompanied by an iconic Ezra Bridger quote, leading many to speculate the actor may be set to take up the role in live-action.
WandaVision Creator Plays Coy on Evan Peters' Marvel Future
WandaVision creator Jac Schaeffer has suspiciously played coy on questions surrounding Evan Peters' Ralph Bohner, suggesting the character may return down the line.
Avengers: Endgame: Identity of NoobMaster69 Revealed In The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Ad
An Xbox promo for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier featuring the return of an old MCU character seemingly revealed the identity of Avengers Endgame's NoobMaster69.
Justice League Director Zack Snyder Admits He Makes 'Difficult' Movies on Purpose
Zack Snyder has recently shared his love of making more difficult and controversial movies, instead of making them mass appeal for everyone.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Speaks Out on Joss Whedon Abuse Allegations
Zack Snyder has opened up about his experience working on Justice League, notably discussing Avengers' director Joss Whedon taking over his film and the issues that followed on set.
Kevin Feige Teases Falcon and the Winter Soldier's Massive Impact on Future Marvel Titles
Marvel CCO Kevin Feige has discussed how The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will affect the future of the MCU, promising it will have a massive impact.
Zack Snyder's Justice League Reviews: First Reactions Praise Action & Character Moments
With the embargo having finally lifted for Zack Snyder's Justice League, critics have begun publishing their first thoughts on the film, and the overall response seems to be very positive.