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.
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Tom Drew's Latest Stories
Black Panther Costume Designer Shares Memories of Chadwick Boseman's Marvel Suit Fittings
Black Panther costume designer Ruth Carter recalls seeing Chadwick Boseman in-costume for the first time.
Ms. Marvel: 4 New Supporting Characters Revealed for MCU Disney+ Show (Exclusive)
Casting calls for Ms. Marvel reveal 4 new supporting characters for the upcoming Disney+ series
Star Wars Unveils The Clone Wars Season 7 Funkos for Ahsoka, Darth Maul & More
A new set of Star Wars Funko Pop Vinyls have surfaced based on season 7 of The Clone Wars, including Darth Maul and Ahsoka.
The Suicide Squad: James Gunn Praises Margot Robbie as Likely the 'Best Actor' He's Ever Worked With
James Gunn says Margot Robbie is "the best actor" he's worked with "bar none" and that Harley Quinn is his "favorite DC character"
New Avengers: Endgame Images Show Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr. & More on Set
New behind-the-scenes images from Avengers: Endgame have surfaced, showing the team strategising their quest to retrieve the Infinity Stones
Sebastian Stan Wears His Mask, SWAT Team Gathers in New The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Set Photos
Set photos give a clear look at Sebastian Stan in full costume, showing off the detail of Bucky's vibranium arm.
Joss Whedon's Justice League Reshoot Was a Rumored 'Nightmare' For Cast & Crew
The reshoots for Justice League led by Joss Whedon were a "nightmare" according to a leaked email revealed by YouTuber John Campea.
Watch: Star Wars Releases Documentary on Making The Mandalorian's Ship
Star Wars releases a mini documentary from Industrial Light & Magic on how the Razor Crest, The Mandalorian's ship, is brought to life
Disneyland Pays Tribute to Chadwick Boseman With Black Panther Mural
Concept artist Nikkolas Smith pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman through a Black Panther artwork being displayed at Downtown Disney.
Shazam! Director Reveals Test Audiences Caused Casting Change in Zachary Levi Film
Shazam director David F. Sandberg reveals that test audiences caused John Glover's characters to undergo a casting change
Supergirl's Melissa Benoist Reacts to Show Ending After Season 6
The sixth season of Supergirl will be the end of the CW show, and will release in 2021
Justice League's Zack Snyder, The Batman's Matt Reeves Celebrate Special Day for the Caped Crusader
DC directors Zack Snyder and Matt Reeves celebrate Batman Day by posting new images of the Dark Knight on Twitter.
Star Wars: Palpatine Returns In New Darth Vader Series From Marvel Comics
Star Wars reveals an exclusive 5 page preview of Darth Vader #6, which sees the Sith Lord face Emperor Palpatine.
Star Wars: Hot Toys Reveals Lando Calrissian Collectible Figure
Hot Toys has revealed a new collectible figurine of Lando Calrissian, outfitted in his signature clothing from The Empire Strikes Back.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Composer Teases "New Spin" for Superman & Wonder Woman Themes
Justice League composer Tom Holkenborg, AKA Junkie XL, talks about the music of Zack Snyder's Justice League, saying there will be a "new spin" on Hans Zimmer's Superman and Wonder Woman themes.
Black Widow: Scarlett Johansson Teases 'Resolution' After Avengers: Endgame
Scarlett Johansson talks about Black Widow making the "active choice" to sacrifice herself in Avengers: Endgame.
Justice League: Ray Fisher Claims Ben Affleck's Batman Return Announcement Was WB Distraction Tactic
Ray Fisher claims that Warner Bros. used the announcement of Ben Affleck returning as Batman in The Flash movie as a distraction from his own statements.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Anthony Mackie Wears a New Falcon Suit In Set Photos
Sebastian Stan shares a behind-the-scenes image from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier of him and Anthony Mackie in full costume.
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.
The Suicide Squad: James Gunn Shares Never-Before-Seen Images of Cast's First Table Read
James Gunn shared new behind-the-scenes pictures of The Suicide Squad's first table read in 2019.
Black Adam Producer Talks Potential Plans for Justice League & Other DC Character Crossovers
Dwayne Johnson's right hand man Hiram Garcia speaks about Black Adam, and how there is potential for crossover with other DC films like Shazam
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.
Marvel's Eternals Filmmakers Open Up About LGBTQ+ Relationship & Diversity In Film
Eternals director Chloé Zhao, Kumail Nanjiani and Kevin Feige talk LGBTQ+ representation and cultural diversity in Eternals.
Justice League Concept Artist Reveals Unused Batman Design Resembling Thomas Wayne's Batsuit
Concept artist Jerad S. Marantz shares an unused piece of Batman concept art from a canceled DC project
How Danny Pudi Got Punched by Chris Evans' Captain America in a Deleted Scene for The Winter Soldier
Community star Danny Pudi talks about his cameo in The Winter Soldier and getting punched by Captain America
Disney Celebrating Chadwick Boseman's Life & Legacy With Special ABC Tribute, Black Panther Airing
Marvel Studios will air a special screening of Black Panther followed by a tribute presentation in commemoration of Chadwick Boseman.
MCU: 16 Unused Designs From Marvel Movie Concept Art That We Still Want to See
The Direct runs through unused concept art from 10 different films from the MCU, highlighting unused ideas such as Shuri as the Black Panther and Frost Giants in the final battle of Avengers: Endgame
Ezra Miller's The Flash Reportedly Cutting Reverse-Flash From Main Villain Role
The Reverse-Flash is rumored to not be the primary antagonist in Ezra Miller's The Flash
The Mandalorian Season 2: Giancarlo Esposito Reveals He Did All His Own Stunts as Moff Gideon
Giancarlo Esposito spoke about his experience on The Mandalorian season 2, mentioning that he performed all of his own stunts for the series.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Confirms the Superman-Centric Opening Scene of the Snyder Cut
Zack Snyder talks about the opening scene of Justice League, saying it will recount the death of Superman from a different perspective
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Easters Eggs & Hidden Details in The Snyder Cut Trailer
The Direct breaks down the trailer for Zack Snyder's Justice League, uncovering details, easter eggs and references
The Suicide Squad's Newest Teaser Poster Features 17 DC Characters
The Suicide Squad director James Gunn reveals a new DC FanDome poster for the film, compiling each character's signature icon
The Suicide Squad: James Gunn Joins Cast to Reveal Who's Playing Who, Other Details
James Gunn hosts The Suicide Squad panel at DC FanDome, joined by the film's cast for new details and sneak previews
The Suicide Squad: Promotional Images Reveal New Villains' Identities
New promotional images from The Suicide Squad reveal villains from the film and who some of them are being played by
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
Funko Reveals Star Wars Pops Based on Female Luke Skywalker Concept, Other Ralph McQuarrie Art
Funko has revealed 6 new pop vinyl figures, depicting early concept designs from A New Hope and celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: New Look at Daisy Ridley's Final Scene in The Rise of Skywalker Revealed
The Rise of Skywalker's cinematographer shares a new behind-the-scenes image from the final scene of the film, featuring Daisy Ridley and the film crew
Justice League: Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman Featured in New Snyder Cut DC FanDome Tease
Zack Snyder shares a new image from behind-the-scenes of Justice League, hinting at a new teaser releasing this weekend at DC Fandome
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Release Rumored to Be Delayed to 2021
A rumored production update for the Disney+ MCU series suggests that The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will be delayed, with WandaVision still set to release in December
Star Wars Officially Releases Lightsaber Designs for Ben Solo and Second Sister Weapons
New lightsaber blades have been revealed from the upcoming Lightsaber Collection guide, including those belonging to Ben Solo and the Second Sister