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
Captain Marvel 2: New Logo Spotlights 3 MCU Superheroes
A new photo of the symbol for The Marvels includes elements of Brie Larson's Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau's Spectrum, and Ms. Marvel.
James Gunn Teases His Marvel & DC Crossover Movie Idea Starring Harley Quinn & Groot
The Suicide Squad and Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn wants to make a Marvel and DC crossover movie starring Harley Quinn and Groot.
Star Wars Rumor: Thrawn & Ezra's Live-Action Actors Revealed
According to a rumor, Mena Massoud and Lars Mikkelson have been cast to portray Star Wars Rebels characters Ezra Bridger and Thrawn, respectively.
Star Wars: Kylo Ren & Chewbacca Featured on New Poster For Disney's Galactic Starcruiser
A new poster for Disney World's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser shows Kylo Ren and Chewbacca as part of the two-night, resort experience.
She-Hulk Disney+ Series Casts Arrow's Josh Segarra In Mystery Role
Marvel Studios reportedly cast DC's Arrow's Josh Segarra in a mystery Role for its upcoming Disney+ series, She-Hulk.
Loki: Alternate Version of 'Kang's' Castle Revealed In New Concept Art
Marvel Production Designer shares concept art for an alternate version of Who He Remains' Citadel at the End of Time featured in the Loki finale on Disney+.
MCU Fans Will Soon Know If Florence Pugh's Yelena Got Snapped In Avengers: Infinity War
In a Black Widow watch party, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige teased that fans will soon learn if Yelena Belova was dusted due to the Thanos snap in Avengers: Infinity War.
Star Wars Reveals True Origin of Rebels' Hera Syndulla With The Bad Batch's New Episode
Star Wars: The Bad Batch's Episode 11 and 12 have focused on Star Wars Rebels character Hera Syndulla with the latest episode serving as her hero origin story.
Black Widow: 5 Biggest Fan Complaints About the Scarlett Johansson Movie
Marvel's Black Widow starring Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh was well-received, but MCU fans had several complaints such as Taskmaster, Budapest, and the film's ending.
Star Wars Rebels Villain Rumored To Return In Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Series
A new report indicates that Star Wars Rebels characters could appear in the upcoming Disney+ Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi along with rumors that F9's Sung Kang is playing an Inquisitor.
Loki: Richard E. Grant Addresses His Future In the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Classic Loki's Richard E. Grant from Marvel's Loki on Disney+ talks about shooting Episode 5, Alligator Loki, and whether his character returns for the finale.
Is Marvel Studios Taking After George Lucas With Post-Release Changes?
Disney+ is setting a precedent for editing its original series' after they've streamed online which could have both good and bad long-term results.
Loki's Mysterious New World Originally Looked A Lot Weirder
According to Marvel's Loki production designers, The Void from Episode 5 could've been a lot weirder than what fans saw on Disney+.
Spider-Man: Zendaya Questions Her Future In the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Marvel's Spider-Man actress Zendaya reflects on filming Spider-Man: No Way Home with Peter Parker's Tom Holland and whether this is the last MCU Spider-Man film.
Star Wars Rebels Character Makes Major Appearance as Their Younger Self In The Bad Batch
In Episode 11 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Star Wars Rebels pilot Hera Syndulla, her droid Chopper, and her family contend with Empire on their home planet of Ryloth.
Disney+ Celebrates Black Widow With Special Covers For Avengers: Endgame, Infinity War & More
To celebrate the release of Marvel's Black Widow, Disney+ has changed their thumbnails for Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and more to promote Natasha Romanoff.
Marvel Studios Is No Longer Inking Mega-Deals Like It Did With Chris Evans & Hemsworth
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige claims MCU mega-deals like Samuel L. Jackson and Chris Evans enjoyed will no longer be the norm.
Loki: Tom Hiddleston Reacts To Alligator Loki Debate
Loki's Tom Hiddleston talked about Marvel's new Alligator Loki debate from Episode 5, "Journey Into Mystery," on Disney+.
Thor 4 Director Reveals Why It's So Different Than Ragnarok
Marvel's Thor: Love and Thunder director, Taika Waititi, claimed that the film extremely different from Thor: Ragnarok and have more emotion.
Loki Writer Explains Why An Alligator & Kid Loki Were Picked For Post-Credits Scene
Loki writer Michael Waldron explains why he chose Kid Loki and Alligator Loki for the latest episode's post-credits scene on Disney+.
WandaVision's Initial Writers Wanted To Replace Sitcom Plot
Marvel Studios Kevin Feige talks about how WandaVision's potential writers loved Wanda Maximoff and Vision but wanted to scrap the Disney+ series sitcom format.
MCU's Kang Actor Celebrates Villain Role at LA Comic Shop
Marvel's Jonathon Majors who's set to play Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man 3 and speculated to appear in Loki recently appeared in an L.A. comic shop where he autographed a Kang comic book.
The Mandalorian Actor Explains Why Season 3 Will Be More Like Season 1
The Mandalorian's Brendan Wayne talks about how Season 3 of the Star Wars Disney+ series will compare to Season 1.
Shang-Chi Writer Is Very Confident About How the Movie Will Revolutionize the MCU
Marvel Studios' Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings writer Dave Callaham talked about the film's unprecedented fight sequences and its importance to the MCU.
Black Widow: David Harbour Responds To Captain America vs. Red Guardian Prospects
In a press conference for Marvel Studios' Black Widow, David Harbour talked about exploring the story between Captain America and his character, Red Guardian.
Ezra Miller Comments on Ben Affleck & Michael Keaton's Batmen In The Flash Movie
The Flash's Ezra Miller explained how Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton's Batmen are a part of the upcoming DC film releasing in 2022.
Marvel's Kevin Feige Explains Why Iron Man 3 Couldn't Introduce the Real Mandarin
Marvel's Kevin Feige explains why Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the right film to introduce the actual Mandarin and why it wouldn't have worked in Iron Man 3.
Loki: Sylvie Actress Reveals How Episode 4 Starts
Marvel's Sophia Di Martino, who plays Sylvie in Loki, teased how Episode 4 of the MCU Disney+ series will begin.
The Mandalorian Actress Reflects on Filming Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker Cameo
Fennec Shand actress Ming-Na Wen discusses returning to Season 2 of The Mandalorian, how Luke Skywalker inspires her, and her love for Mark Hamill.
WandaVision: Marvel Reveals Alternate Song Lyrics For Opening Theme
Marvel reveals the original lyrics for WandaVision's Episode 1 theme song written by songwriters Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez.
Star Wars Surprises Fans By Revealing Boba Fett's Original Name That Nobody Knew About
In Episode 9 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch on Disney+, Lucasfilm reveals Jango Fett's clone son Boba Fett had a different name on Kamino.
Star Wars Reveals Huge Connection Between Boba Fett & Omega In The Bad Batch
The latest episode of Lucasfilm's Star Wars: The Bad Batch, "Bounty Lost," reveals that Omega is just like Boba Fett in that she's a pure genetic replication of Jango Fett.
Lou Ferrigno Has a Warning For She-Hulk Disney+ Show
The original Hulk series star Lou Ferrigno shares his warning against too much CGI for Marvel's She-Hulk series for Disney+.
Loki Episode 3 Reveals Stronger Version of His Thor: The Dark World Superpower
Episode 3 of Marvel's Loki on Disney+ shows the God of Mischief employing telekinesis to stop a falling building, an ability fans haven't seen him use since Thor and Thor: The Dark World.
WandaVision Star Teases Captain Marvel's Questionable Relationship With Adult Monica
WandaVision's Teyonah Parris who's set to reprise her role as Monica Rambeau in The Marvels opens up about her character and director Nia DaCosta.
Doctor Strange 2 Casting Teases Archery Scenes In Benedict Cumberbatch Sequel
Actress Mara Natuzzi has been cast in the role of "Maria" for Marvel's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness releasing March 2022.
Marvel Is Paying Close Attention To Social Media Reactions of Its Disney+ Shows
Marvel Studios Kevin Feige talks about the lack of ratings for streaming service shows and how the studio pays close attention to social media and conversations in evaluating Disney+ success.
Loki Director Celebrates Finale Episode Wrap
Marvel's Loki director Kate Herron celebrated wrapping the final episode of the Disney+ series on Twitter.
Disney Exec Says Marvel's Eternals Trailer Was Intentionally Vague
A Disney executive discussed marketing the sheer volume of work coming from Marvel Studios while also teasing more trailers to come ahead of the release for Eternals.
Star Wars: Boba Fett-Related Character Returns In New Episode The Bad Batch
Star Wars bounty hunter Cad Bane from The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels presents himself as a threat to Clone Force 99 and Omega in Episode 8 of The Bad Batch on Disney+.