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 The Direct Articles

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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Trailer Reveals Season 2 Gameplay, Zombie Outbreak Mode & More

Treyarch has officially revealed the first look at the upcoming Black Ops Cold War season two update which will bring new content for multiplayer, zombies, and Warzone.

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Halo Creator Bungie Announces Studio Expansion Plans For New Franchises

Halo creator Bungie has announced plans for a huge expansion by doubling the size of its US operation and opening a new studio in Europe.

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Mortal Kombat Movie Trailer Leaks Online Early

Just as the debut trailer for the Mortal Kombat movie is due to release later today, a Russian language version of the trailer has leaked online early.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League: Steppenwolf Armor Redesign Revealed

A concept artist working on Zack Snyder's Justice League has shared new looks at the design process for Steppenwolf's new look, confirming his struggles in creating his armor.

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Constantine HBO Max Show Will Reportedly Focus on Horror Instead of Religious Themes

Reports from multiple sources have confirmed a Constantine series is in the works at HBO Max, said to focus on horror elements instead of the religious angle.

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Call of Duty 2021 Leaks Tease Setting, Gameplay & More

Leaks shared by reliable Call of Duty insiders have seemingly teased the first details of the next title in the franchise, which is set to be released this fall.

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Star Wars Reportedly Expected To Recast Gina Carano's Cara Dune (Updated)

Insider sources have revealed plans to recast Cara Dune after Gina Carano was fired.

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Creator Messed Up His Pitch To Marvel's Kevin Feige

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier creator Malcolm Spellman revealed the story of his series' Marvel pitch and how it was close to never coming to fruition.

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Rainbow Six Quarantine Reportedly Changes Name

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Ubisoft has opted to rename its upcoming PvE spin-off to Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Rainbow Six Parasite.

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Marvel's Avengers Trailer Reveals Maestro Hulk, Clint Barton & More For New Update

A Deep Dive video from Square Enix has revealed new details for the next update for Marvel's Avengers game which will introduce Clint Barton's Hawkeye to the game in a new futuristic operation.

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Marvel's Eternals: Why Kumail Nanjiani & Other Stars Were Cast In MCU Ensemble

Eternals director Chloé Zhao has commented on the pre-production process for her upcoming MCU film, explaining the reasons why certain major actors were cast in their roles.

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Star Wars Brings Boba Fett Back For Epic Crossover Event Series

Star Wars revealed a new comic crossover event set to release from Marvel Comics, exploring Boba Fett's journey from Cloud City to Tatooine during the original trilogy.

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WandaVision Fan Reveals How Elizabeth Olsen's Voice Changes For Each Episode Intro

A gradual change in Wanda's tone in the intro of each WandaVision episode may have some big implications on the ongoing story of the series and the decline of her mental state.

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Justice League: Zack Snyder Denies Conspiracy About Warner Bros. Release

Zack Snyder has commented on the international release plans for his upcoming cut of Justice League which will release next month as he shuts down rumors of a behind the scenes conspiracy.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League Star Implies Darkseid & Cyborg Connection

A tweet from Justice League star, Ray Fisher, has seemingly hinted at a potential link between Cyborg and Darkseid which may be revealed in the Snyder Cut.

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Justice League: Zack Snyder Reveals Superman Villain Granny Goodness Appearance

With anticipation at an all-time high for Zack Snyder's cut of Justice League, the director has confirmed Granny Goodness will appear in the film.

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Justice League: Zack Snyder Admits Movie Won't Be That Funny

Director Zack Snyder confirms most of the jokes have been removed from his cut of Justice League, which is set to start streaming on HBO Max next month.

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The Last of Us: Voice Actors React To Joel & Ellie Casting For HBO

The Last of Us' Joel voice actor, Troy Baker, has shared his excitement for the casting of the Joel and Ellie in the live-action adaptation, while sharing some inside knowledge of the casting process.

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