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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Meet Iman Vellani: The MCU's Ms. Marvel Actress Is a Big Iron Man Fan
Who is Iman Vellani? The Direct takes a deep dive into the MCU's new Ms. Marvel, uncovering interesting details about the actress.
Marvel's Spider-Man PS5 Remastered: Tom Holland's Face Appears to Resemble New Peter Parker
The model for Peter Parker in Spider-Man Remastered has been updated, now bearing resemblance to the MCU's Tom Holland
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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'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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
Star Wars Unveils Official Design of Leia Organa's Lightsaber
A new image has released from the upcoming book The Lightsaber Collection, showing off Leia Organa's blade.
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
New LEGO Star Wars Disney+ Animation Pokes Fun at Original Holiday Special
A new LEGO Star Wars animated special will launch on Disney+ this winter, seeing a new take on The Star Wars Holiday Special.
Spider-Man 3: 'Homesick' Title Allegations Have Little to No Validity
Spider-Man 3 is unlikely to be titled 'Spider-Man: Homesick', after hearing new information from a Maxim staff writer
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Ryan Reynolds Teases Possible Green Lantern Appearance
Ryan Reynolds dismisses the idea of him playing Hawkman in Black Adam and teases a possible appearance in Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Man of Steel Writer Explains 'Cop Out' Alternate Ending Where Zod Survives
Man of Steel screenwriter David S. Goyer discusses a possible alternate ending for the film, and details the reasoning behind Superman killing Zod.
Suicide Squad: Batman Action Was Cut From Movie, Says Stuntman
2016's Suicide Squad originally had "a little more of Batman," according to one of the film's stuntmen, Richard Cetrone.
Taika Waititi Teases Lots of Romance in Thor: Love and Thunder Script
Taika Waititi has finished writing a new version of the Thor: Love and Thunder script, and says it's "very romantic."
Wonder Woman 1984: Diana Runs Into Action in New Image
A new production still from Wonder Woman 1984 has been released, showing Wonder Woman running into action.
The Eternals Actor Reveals New Team Poster in Behind-the-Scenes Image
The Eternals actor Don Lee shares a new image to social media, showing off a new team poster of The Eternals.
Henry Cavill's Superman Will Reach His 'Pinnacle' in Justice League's Snyder Cut
Director Zack Snyder discusses Superman and how Justice League is the pinnacle of the character's journey.
Black Widow: New Promo Images Tease 'Unfinished Business' and Espionage Themes
New merchandise for the upcoming Black Widow film shows off more of Scarlett Johansson in action and reinforces the espionage direction of the film.
Joker Director Shares New Photos of Joaquin Phoenix's Talk Show Entrance
Joker director Todd Phillips shares behind-the-scenes photos of Joaquin Phoenix's iconic entrance onto the Murray Franklin show.
Constantine: Keanu Reeves and Director Francis Lawrence 'Would Love' to Make a Sequel
Constantine director Francis Lawrence still wants to make a Constantine sequel 15 years on
Avengers: Endgame's Captain America Stunt Double Reveals New Cap vs. Cap Set Video
Extraction Director Sam Hargrave shares a behind the scenes look at one of the Captain America stunts from Avengers: Endgame
Marvel's Phase 4 Predictions: 5 Illustrated Scenes We May See in Future MCU Projects
From The Falcon and The Winter Soldier to Thor: Love and Thunder, The Direct brings together new Phase 4 predictions in an illustrated format.