Savannah Sanders joined The Direct as a writer in 2020. In addition to writing for The Direct's Star Wars, Marvel, and DC teams, Savannah specializes in the relationship between Disney's blockbuster franchises and the Disney Parks.
Prior to joining The Direct, Savannah was a high school history, government, and English teacher, as well as a freelance writer with bylines for the Touring Plans Blog and Screen Rant. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Southern Illinois University.
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Savannah Sanders's Latest The Direct Articles
How Disney Brought James Gunn's 'Swagger' to Epcot's Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster
Disney Imagineers have explained how they brought James Gunn's style to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT.
James Gunn Confirms 'The Suicide Squad' Cast Presence at DC Virtual Event
James Gunn posted a DC FanDome video on Instagram showcasing the The Suicide Squad's title and color scheme while promising both he and the cast would be attending the panel.
Adam Driver Reveals the Kylo Ren Backstory He Wanted in Star Wars' Sequel Trilogy
Lev Grossman recently shared some insight from his interviews with the Rise of Skywalker cast and Adam Driver's backstory for Kylo Ren.
Star Wars: Rey Fights Kylo Ren on Tatooine In Official The Rise of Skywalker Concept Art
The Rise of Skywalker concept artist shares unused concept art of Dark Rey and Rey and Kylo Ren lightsaber duels.
Mark Hamill Shares First Reaction To The Mandalorian Season 2 Finale Episode
Mark Hamill shared his reaction to Luke Skywalker's appearance in The Mandalorian's Season 2 finale.
How Kevin Feige Secretly Tells Marvel Directors a Scene Is Bad
Avengers: Endgame director Joe Russo praised Kevin Feige and reflected on how he lets directors know what works in an MCU film.
Doctor Strange 2 Writer Responds to WandaVision Fans' Backlash
Doctor Strange 2 writer Michael Waldron has responded to fan frustrations with Wanda Maximoff's role following her arc in WandaVision.
How Batman Star Ben Affleck Leaked That Deathstroke Test Footage
Joe Manganiello explains the story of how Ben Affleck leaked that Deathstroke footage a year ago.
The Flash Producer Teases Future Movie & TV Crossovers
DC FanDome reveals news about The Flash and opening the door for future film and television crossovers.
Is Gal Gadot Hinting at a Wonder Woman & Supergirl Movie Crossover With Latest Photo?
Supergirl's Sasha Calle's appearance in Gal Gadot's Instagram story leads to speculation that Wonder Woman may appear in The Flash.
Marvel's Eternals Star Barry Keoghan Arrested for Public Order Incident
Marvel and DC star Barry Keoghan was arrested in Dublin due to a "public order" incident.
Watch: New Avengers Campus Trailer Features MCU Iron Man, Spider-Man & More
A new trailer for the upcoming Avengers Campus in Disneyland Paris featured MCU characters, such as Iron Man, Spider-Man, Black Panther, and Black Widow.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Star Teases Conflict Between Doctor Strange & Peter Parker
Tom Holland admitted that Peter Parker and Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange aren't friends in Marvel and Sony's Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man Will Be 'Lent Back' to Marvel After Third Movie, Confirms Sony
Sony has confirmed that Spider-Man will be lent back to the MCU following Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Every Jedi Who Appears In Star Wars: The Bad Batch Premiere
A breakdown of every Jedi who appeared in Star Wars: The Bad Batch premiere on Disney+.
MCU Producer Confirms Key Change for Moon Knight's Next Appearance
Moon Knight's executive producer has discussed the character's powers and teased his potential future upgrades.
Justice League: Why Zack Snyder Picked Henry Cavill For Official Announcement
The Justice League's Zack Snyder reveals why he chose Henry Cavill to announce The Snyder Cut in Sean O'Connell's upcoming book titled Release the Snyder Cut: The Crazy True Story Behind the Fight.
How MCU's Eternals Movie Influenced Epcot's Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Disney Imagineering has explained how Eternals influenced EPCOTt's Guardians of the Galaxy coaster.
Doctor Strange 2 Writer Explains Why [SPOILERS] Got Killed
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness writer Michael Waldron explained why the film killed off certain characters.
Kevin Feige's Star Wars Movie: Writer Hints at Disconnected Story
Doctor Strange 2 writer provides an update on Kevin Feige's Star Wars movie and has hinted at its disconnected story.
Doctor Strange 2: Multiverse of Madness' Surprise Cameos Teased By Writer
The writer of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has teased the film's anticipated cameos.
Moon Knight Finale Trailer Spoils New Scenes With Oscar Isaac & Ethan Hawke
Marvel Studios has released a trailer for Moon Knight's upcoming finale on Disney+.
James Gunn Jokes About Doctor Strange 2 Leaks Online
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn has shared a humorous response to Doctor Strange 2 leaks.
Marvel Releases Official Timeline for Avengers: Infinity War's Soul Stone (Photo)
Marvel has shared a timeline of the Soul Stone's journey within the MCU.
Arrowverse: Legends of Tomorrow's Unfortunate Fate Revealed
The CW's DC's Legends of Tomorrow series has reportedly been canceled.
Moon Knight Director Teases Surprising Finale
Moon Knight director Mohammad Diab has teased what fans can expect from the show's upcoming finale.
New Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Trailer Shows Groot, Rocket & More
A new video has offered a first-look at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster featuring Rocket and Groot.
Doctor Strange 2 Opening Sequence References Spider-Man & WandaVision
Newly released Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness footage references WandaVision and Spider-Man.
Spider-Man’s Andrew Garfield Announces He’s Taking a Break From Movies
Spider-Man: No Way Home's Andrew Garfield announced that he's taking a break from acting.
Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam Reveals 'Dark' First Trailer (Description)
New footage of Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam footage has been revealed.
Man of Steel Villain Returns In The Flash: Will Henry Cavill's Superman Also Appear?
A new report has suggested that a Man of Steel villain will return in The Flash.
Doctor Strange 2: Horrifying Scene Details Spoiled By New Listing
A new listing has described brutal scenes that will be part of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Moon Knight DP Teases His Return In Upcoming MCU Project
Moon Knight's cinematographer is reportedly in talks to return for another MCU project.
Star Wars: Palpatine's Guards Rumored to Return In Disney+ Show
A new rumor has claimed that Emperor Palpatine's Royal Guards will be returning in the Star Wars series Andor for Disney+.
Tobey Maguire's Doctor Strange 2 Rumor Reportedly Debunked
A rumor claiming Tobey Maguire didn't shoot scenes for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has been debunked.
How Elizabeth Olsen's Screentime In Doctor Strange 2 Compares to Cumberbatch's
A new report suggests Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff will have a lot of screentime in Marvel's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Disney Reveals 6 Songs In Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Soundtrack
Disney has revealed the soundtrack for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster at EPCOT.
The Batman Director Reveals Secret Riddler Appearance That We All Missed (Photo)
The Batman's Matt Reeves confirmed the Riddler's hidden appearance early on in the movie.
Chris Hemsworth Reacts to Thor 4 Trailer With a Promise to the Fans
Thor's Chris Hemsworth has shared his own reaction to the release of Marvel's Thor: Love and Thunder's debut teaser.
MCU Villain Returning for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (Photo)
Marvel has revealed the villain of the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster at EPCOT.