Tom Drew

Tom Drew

Executive Editor, Writer, Content Creator

Tom Drew is the Executive Editor at The Direct. He joined The Direct as a writer back in 2020, before taking on editorial tasks and then assuming a more prominent role as Executive Editor. Tom helps to manage the workflow of the team and ensure that content is as informative and engaging to readers as possible.

Before joining The Direct, Tom worked as a video editor for JES Media in Dubai. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Film from the University of Reading.

Tom is on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok (all @tomdrewart) where he shares his thoughts on entertainment and posts art.

About The Direct

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Tom Drew's Latest Stories

'The Pink Opaque' Show Meaning in I Saw the TV Glow, Explained

I Saw the TV Glow's The Pink Opaque not only acts as a tribute to an iconic '90s show but also as an important allegory.

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Here's Why LEGOs Are So Expensive Now

LEGO products have steadily risen in price in recent years thanks to a couple of key factors.

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New Animal Crossing: When Will a Sequel Game Release on Switch 2?

Animal Crossing fans might be waiting a while for the next game, even if the Nintendo Switch 2 is on the horizon.

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Dark Matter Showrunner Confirms What We All Suspected About the Ending

Dark Matter's Blake Crouch revealed the truth about Jason Dessen's fate at the end of the hit Apple TV+ series.

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Dark Matter Episode 9 Finale & Ending Explained

Dark Matter Episode 9 saw the end of the mind-warping Apple TV+ series, providing closure on the fates of the many Jasons.

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Aftersun Movie Ending Explained: The Meaning of Calum's Final Decision

Aftersun's ending leaves viewers emotionally destroyed, but how does it accomplish that?

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Dark Matter Episode 8 Explained: Every Version of Jason & What They Did

If two Jasons were not enough, Dark Matter Episode 8 introduced a whole lot more. Here is everything you need to know about Jason in Dark Matter Episode 8.

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I Saw the TV Glow Plot Explained - The True Meaning of the Movie

From Mr. Melancholy to the mystical Luna Juice, here's the explanation to all The Pink Opaque has to offer in I Saw the TV Glow.

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Dark Matter Episode 7 Explained - Jason's Journey Breakdown

With just two episodes to go, Dark Matter added another layer to its mind-bending multiversal story in its seventh installment.

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The 10 Best LEGO Sets of 2024 (So Far)

From monsters to mansions, here are the best LEGO sets released in 2024 so far.

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Where to Watch The Green Veil - Streaming on The Network App

John Leguizamo's latest series just premiered on a streaming service you've probably never heard of.

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Fallout TV Show Ghouls Explained: Lifespan, Formation & More

Everything you need to know about Fallout's irradiated weirdos is right here.

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Constellation Episode 8 & Ending Explained

Apple TV+'s Constellation closed on a bombshell ending -- here's what happened and what it means.

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LEGO Marvel 2024 - 9 Sets Expected to Release This Summer

Details on LEGO's summer wave of Marvel sets have been unveiled, covering Avengers: Age of Ultron, Guardians of the Galaxy, and more.

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Dune Messiah Plot Explained: How Part 2 Movie Sets Up Third Film

Denis Villeneuve's third installment in his Dune trilogy is an inevitability and Dune: Part Two alludes to the threequel's plot in a few key ways.

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The Batman: New Plot Synopsis Teases Robert Pattinson's Angry Performance

Warner Bros. revealed the official synopsis for The Batman, teasing Robert Pattinson's angry performance under the cowl.

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MCU: 10 Best Marvel Characters Without Superpowers

The Direct lists the 10 best MCU characters that don't have superpowers of their own, including their best moments and what their future may hold for the rest of the franchise.

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Justice League Reboot Movie Inspired by 'Rebirth' Storyline Reportedly In Development

Warner Bros. is currently developing a Justice League: Rebirth film, which would be a reboot of the Justice League separate from Zack Snyder's version of the team.

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Marvel's Avengers Game Reveals First Glimpse at Spider-Man Suit

Square Enix provided an update for Marvel's Avengers' roadmap, along with a confirmation that the game would not be featured at PlayStation's upcoming showcase.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Show Given 2022 Release, Cassian Andor Series Still Set To Debut Next Year

Disney+ France Press Kit Gives Possible Indication of Cassian Andor series release in 2021, Obi-Wan in 2022

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Taika Waititi's New Star Wars Movie Reportedly Preparing For Filming In Scotland

Location scouting for Taika Waititi's Star Wars film will reportedly take place in Scotland this year.

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Moon Knight Disney+: Hannibal Rising Star Reportedly Cast as Marvel Villain

French actor Gaspard Ulliel has reportedly been cast as Midnight Man in the Moon Knight Disney+ series.

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Wasp Actress Evangeline Lilly Offers Apology After Self-Isolation Rejection

Evangeline Lilly Rejects Self-Isolation Suggestions Amongst COVID-19 Pandemic

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WandaVision Crew Seemingly Returns for More Filming

New evidence from a crew member's social media suggests that the WandaVision production is back to filming.

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Jonathan Majors Denies Assault Charges, Shares Girlfriend's Text Messages to Prove Innocence

Jonathan Majors' defense team shared new evidence to prove the actor's innocence following his recent arrest.

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Disney+ Reveals New MCU Timeline Featuring Eternals

Disney+ revealed where Eternals fits into the Marvel Cinematic Universe's timeline.

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Disney+ Reveals New MCU Timeline Order Featuring Shang-Chi & More

Disney+ revealed where exactly Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings takes place in the MCU timeline.

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Deadpool 3 Script Not Yet Complete According to Morena Baccarin

Deadpool actress Morena Baccarin has not been approached for the third film, saying the film is still in the writing process

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Promo Art Shows Updates to Tom Holland's Black Suit

New promo artwork for Spider-Man: No Way Home revealed updates to the webslinger's Black and Gold suit.

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Hayden Christensen Rumored to Be Series Regular on Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney + Series

Hayden Christiansen is rumored to have signed on as a series regular to play Anakin Skywalker in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series.

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The CW Cancels Another Arrowverse Superhero Show

Another television series in DC's Arrowverse will come to a close this year.

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Eternals 2 Theory Reveals Which Avengers Are Most Likely to Appear In Sequel

Here's which Marvel characters should cross paths with the Eternals during their next MCU outing.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League: New Behind-the-Scenes Images Show Superman's Cape, Darkseid Room

A new DC FanDome video featurette shows behind-the-scenes footage from Zack Snyder's Justice League and Wonder Woman 1984.

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Hawkeye Disney+: New Set Photo Shows Echo Superhero Actress Alaqua Cox

Echo actress Alaqua Cox has shared a behind-the-scenes photo of her on the set of Hawkeye.

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The Flash: Plot Details Reveal That Movie May Disregard Batman: Forever & Feature Old Bruce Wayne

The Flash to feature Michael Keaton's Batman in the Flashpoint storyline, as revealed by The Wrap

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Star Wars Reveals Replacement Name for Boba Fett's Starship

Lucasfilm officially changed the name of Boba Fett's star ship, originally called the Slave 1.

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The Mandalorian: Moff Gideon's Ship, Tatooine & More Star Wars Locations Featured In VFX Montages

An array of Star Wars ships and locations are shown off in new VFX breakdowns for The Mandalorian.

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Spider-Man: Easter Egg Reference To Original Trilogy Spotted In New Venom 2 Trailer

The Venom 2 trailer contains an interesting callback to the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy.

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WandaVision: New Set Footage of Elizabeth Olsen, Kathryn Hahn & More Revealed For Marvel Documentary

A preview for WandaVision's behind-the-scenes documentary has been released.

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Marvel Sneaks Captain America Easter Egg Into Angelina Jolie's Eternals Trailer Scene

The new Eternals trailer included a shield that bares an odd resemblance to that of Captain America's.

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