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: 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.
Star Wars: Benedict Cumberbatch Explains Why He Won't Be Thrawn In The Mandalorian
Doctor Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch responded to the viral fan-casting for him to join The Mandalorian as Grand Admiral Thrawn, however, it isn't the best news.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: New Images Show Darkseid on Throne, Steppenwolf In Armor
HBO Max released two new stills from Zack Snyder's Justice League showing off its main villains — Steppenwolf and Darkseid.
Sebastian Stan Celebrates Bucky Barnes' Birthday With New Set Videos & Photo
Today marks the 104th birthday of Bucky Barnes, the Winter Soldier. To celebrate the occasion, Bucky's MCU actor Sebastian Stan shared a series of new behind-the-scenes looks at his time in the role.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Full Look at Jared Leto's Joker On Set Revealed
Zack Snyder shared a new close-up look at Jared Leto back in action as the Joker in his upcoming cut of Justice League while also praising Leto's acting.
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.