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.

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Tom Drew's Latest Stories

The Mandalorian's Reference To Anakin Skywalker Updates Fans on His Relationship With Ahsoka Tano

“Chapter 13” of The Mandalorian provides some insight into the state of Anakin and Ahsoka’s relationship.

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How Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Tano Differs From Animated Versions of the Star Wars Jedi

Ahsoka Tano has finally made her grand Star Wars live action in The Mandalorian, but how does Rosario Dawson's interpretation comapre to her various incarnations in The Clone Wars, Rebels, and more?

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The Mandalorian Actress Confirms No More Season 2 Appearances For Her Star Wars Character

Sasha Banks confirms that she will not have any more appearances in The Mandalorian Season 2.

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The Mandalorian Season 2 Easter Egg: Star Wars Jedi Knight Characters Return in New Episode

"Chapter 12" of The Mandalorian includes a reference to the video game series Star Wars: Jedi Knight.

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The Mandalorian: Official Poster Shows Return of Giancarlo Esposito's Moff Gideon

A new poster for The Mandalorian Season 2 has been revealed for "Chapter 12 - The Siege," showing off the villainous Moff Gideon.

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PS5 vs. Xbox Series X: Which Should You Pick Up?

The next generation of console gaming has arrived, and The Direct is here to break down whether you should pick up a PlayStation 5 or an Xbox Series X.

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Star Wars: Bo-Katan Show? Actress Katee Sackhoff Comments on Potential Spinoff

Katee Sackhoff expresses her interest on the possibility of a Bo-Katan spinoff.

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Hasbro Unveils Star Wars: The Clone Wars Bad Batch & Asajj Ventress Figures

Star Wars has unveiled new Black Series figures based on The Clone Wars, including Asaaj Ventress and The Bad Batch.

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Star Wars: Battlefront 2 Actress Reveals Her Cameo in The Mandalorian Season 2

Janina Gavankar, who plays Iden Versio in Star Wars: Battlefront II, reveals her puppeteering cameo in Chapter 11 of The Mandalorian.

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Spoiler Review - The Mandalorian Season 2, Chapter 11: Monarchs and Mon Calamari

Season 2 of The Mandalorian continues with "Chapter 11 - The Heiress," so The Direct is provides their thoughts on the latest adventure.

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Star Wars Brings Back Deleted The Rise of Skywalker Character in Darth Vader Story

The Darth Vader comic brings back a character that was originally cut from Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker.

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MCU: Fortnite Announces New Skin Inspired by Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow Suit

Epic Games has announced a new Fortnite skin based on the MCU's Black Widow.

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The Mandalorian Season 2 Premiere Pays Homage to Robert Downey Jr's First Iron Man Film

The season premiere of The Mandalorian season 2 seems to contain a nod to the first film in the MCU.

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The Dark Knight Rises' Anne Hathaway Shares Advice For Zoë Kravitz' Catwoman in The Batman

The Dark Knight Rises' Anne Hathaway shares some advice for fellow Catwoman actress Zoë Kravitz.

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Matthew McConaughey Reveals Marvel Studios Rejected Him For MCU's Hulk Role

Matthew McConaughey was interested in playing the role of Hulk, but was turned down by Marvel Studios.

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The Suicide Squad: New Team Photo Shows Margot Robbie, Nathan Fillion & More In-Costume

A new image of the cast of The Suicide Squad has emerged from the latest issue of Empire.

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Black Widow's Scarlett Johansson Opens Up About Continual Delays of Marvel Movie

Scarlett Johansson shares her thoughts about the continual delays of Black Widow, affirming that safety is the most important factor.

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James Gunn Reveals Disney Rehired Him For Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Long Before Announcement

Director James Gunn says that he was rehired for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 well before it was officially announced by Marvel Studios.

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Thor: Love and Thunder's Christian Bale Arrives in Australia to Prepare For Marvel Production

Christian Bale has landed in Australia, likely to prepare for his role in Thor: Love and Thunder.

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How James Gunn's The Suicide Squad Differs From the MCU's Guardians of the Galaxy

Empire releases new behind-the-scenes images from The Suicide Squads and new details from director James Gunn.

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The Mandalorian Leak Reveals Runtime of First Episode of Season 2

The runtime of the first episode of The Mandalorian season 2 has been leaked.

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MCU: Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver's Mutant Abilities Get Teased By Marvel

An excerpt from Shuri's The Wakanda Files hints at a possible mutant connection for Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League Removes Geoff Johns & Jon Berg as Producers

Justice League executive producers Geoff Johns and Jon Berg will reportedly not receive credits on the Snyder Cut.

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Star Wars Reveals Official New Padawan Looks From The High Republic Era

Star Wars officially reveals new Padawan characters from The High Republic in new concept art, including a Wookiee Jedi.

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Black Adam: Transformers' Isabela Moner and Singer Leslie Grace Rumored For Cyclone Role

Warner Bros. is rumored to be looking at actresses Isabela Moner and Leslie Grace to play Cyclone in Black Adam.

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Robert Pattinson's The Batman Time Setting: Set Photo May Reveal Year the Film Takes Place

A set photo from the The Batman's production in Chicago may reveal the time period in which the film is set in.

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Robert Pattinson's The Batman: Superman Costume Spotted In New Set Photo

As revealed by set photos, Superman may exist in The Batman universe, shown by a civilian wearing a Christopher Reeve-inspired costume.

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Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam Rumored to Include Transgender Character Reimagined From Golden Age Hero

The Golden Age superhero Ma Hunkel is rumored to make an appearance in Black Adam, being reimagined as a transgender character.

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Robert Pattinson's The Batman: New Set Videos Tease Catwoman & Bruce Wayne Motorcycle Action

New set photos and videos from The Batman reveal the Dark Knight and Catwoman facing off in a motorcycle race.

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Tom Hiddleston's Loki Will 'Mature' in a Unique Way on Disney+ Show, Says Actress

Loki Actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw speaks about the Disney+ series, saying that the titular character will go to "other places" and mature in a different way."

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The Batman: Robert Pattinson's Russian Voice Actor Teases Possible Incoming Trailer

A Russian voice actor for The Batman shares an image to his now-deleted Instagram Story, indicating that a teaser for the film may be incoming.

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Warner Media Launches Investigation of Justice League Cast & Crew Abuse Allegations

Ray Fisher provides an update on the abuse and toxicity experienced on the set of Justice League, saying an investigation by Warner Media has been launched

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Obi-Wan Kenobi: Ewan McGregor Reveals When Disney+ Show Is Set to Start Filming

Ewan McGregor says that the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series will begin filming in March

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The Mandalorian Concept Art Shows Young Din Djarin Being Saved During Clone Wars

Concept art for The Mandalorian depicts a young Din Djarin being saved by Death Watch during the Clone Wars.

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Black Widow: Marvel Reveals MCU Variant Covers for Scarlett Johansson Film

Marvel reveals brand new variant covers for Black Widow, based on her Marvel Cinematic Universe film.

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3: Benedict Cumberbatch Reprising Doctor Strange Role in MCU Sequel

Benedict Cumberbatch will reprise his role as Doctor Strange in one of MCU's upcoming films, Spider-Man 3.

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Star Wars: New Info About Daisy Ridley & Adam Driver's Force Connection Scenes, Other Films Revealed

The new book, Star Wars: Fascinating Facts, reveals some new information about Star Wars: The Last Jedi and other films in the franchise.

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Wonder Woman 1984: Chris Pine and Gal Gadot Look Concerned in New Photo

Gal Gadot talks about how Diana Prince has progressed since the first film, saying the Wonder Woman we see will be different in WW84

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Hot Toys Reveals Darth Maul Collectible Figure

Hot Toys has unveiled a new Darth Maul collectible figure based on season 7 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

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Star Wars: Kelly Marie Tran Shares Thoughts on Potential Rose Tico Disney+ Spinoff Show

Kelly Marie Tran commented on the possibility of returning as Rose Tico for a Disney+ series

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