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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Justice League: Zack Snyder Reveals Surprise Epilogue Title & Details
Justice League director Zack Snyder has revealed new details of the multi-chapter film confirming a previously unannounced seventh chapter while confirming all will feature action sequences.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Reveals Plans For Riddler & Lex Luthor In Sequel
In an interview, Justice League director Snyder was asked about Lex Luthor's Injustice League line-up that was planned for the film, going on to explain Riddler's key role in the team.
Star Wars: Disney CEO Addresses Future of Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy
During today's Disney Investor Call, the company's CEO Bob Chapek has responded to a question asking if they are “looking at firing Kathleen Kennedy and asking someone like Filoni to take over?”
WandaVision: Scarlet Witch's New Costume Discretely Honors The Vision
With Wanda donning a new superhero look in WandaVision as she became the Scarlet Witch, eagle-eyed fans have spotted several references to her husband Vision in the new look.
Zack Snyder Reacts To Justice League Leak on HBO Max
In a recent interview, Zack Snyder responded to the accidental leak in which his new cut of Justice League was briefly viewable on HBO Max.
WandaVision Raises Issues of Agents of SHIELD & Runaways' MCU Continuity
In an era before Disney+, Marvel released several series taking place in the MCU. However, recent years have seen questions raised as to if they are canon and WandaVision has raised further issues.
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ms. Marvel Disney+: Set Video Teases SWAT Team Battle
Set footage from the Ms. Marvel Disney+ has revealed a new look at the series as a SWAT team is seen rolling onto the set in what appears to be a major scene that will involve the superhero herself.
Marvel Fans Spot Mistake In The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's New Image
With the CGI-filled nature of the MCU, its natural mistakes pop up every once in a while. However, Marvel seems to have managed to make a mistake they've already made once before.
Justice League Originally Had Romance Between Batman & Lois Lane
In a surprise comment, Zack Snyder has detailed his plans for a romance between Bruce Wayne and Lois Lane in Justice League that were quickly shut down by Warner Bros.
Star Wars: Boba Fett Actor Provides Update on The Mandalorian Spin-off Production
In a recent interview, Boba Fett actor Temuera Morrison has commented on the filming of his upcoming Disney+ series and the COVID-19 precautions being taken on set.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Exact Time of Release Revealed
Confirmation of the Australian release plans for Zack Snyder's Justice League has seemingly revealed the exact time of release for the film, given the plans of a simultaneous global release.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Reveals New Footage While Announcing Worldwide Release
Following widespread speculation as to how Zack Snyder's Justice League will release in international markets, Snyder confirmed the official plans for a same-day release in all markets.
WandaVision: Paul Bettany Offers No Comment on Mephisto Fan Theory
Vision actor Paul Bettany has commented on the theories that Mephisto may appear in WandaVision by playing coy and avoiding offering any specific answer.
Robert Pattinson's The Batman: Gotham Spin-off Casting Detective Characters
A recent report has offered the first details in the direction for the Gotham PD series which coming to HBO Max in 2022 and will tie directly into the plot of The Batman.
Star Wars Reveals Epic Cover For Dark Side Sith Children's Book
A brand-new Star Wars children's book has been revealed titled The Secrets of the Sith. The follow-up to the 2019 book will explore the secrets of the dark side across the entire franchise.
James Gunn Reveals Photos From DC's Peacemaker Set of John Cena & Supporting Cast
James Gunn has shared on his Twitter a new look at the production of the Peacemaker HBO Max series that will release as a spin-off to The Suicide Squad.