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

Star Wars: Rogue One's Ben Mendelsohn Returning For Andor Disney+ Series (Exclusive)

Ben Mendelsohn is set to return as Director Krennic in the upcoming Andor series for Disney+.

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Why Is Avengers Tower In Marvel's Loki Trailer?

The latest trailer for Loki contains a twisted version of New York City, with it and Avengers Tower in wreckage.

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MCU: 8 Upcoming Disney+ Shows Teased By Spider-Man: No Way Home

From Secret Invasion to the future of Daredevil, Spider-Man: No Way Home featured several teases for Marvel Studios' upcoming releases on Disney+.

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New Moon Knight Disney+ Merch Highlights Oscar Isaac's Hero

A crew member's production hat surfaced online, revealing a new logo for Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight.

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What Wonder Woman 1984's Post-Credits Scene Means For DC's Future

Wonder Woman 1984's post credits scene features an interesting inclusion that could reflect the DCEU's future trajectory.

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Justice League's Zack Snyder Shares Support for Suicide Squad Director's Ayer Cut

Zack Snyder has plans to speak with Suicide Squad director David Ayer about the original cut of the 2016 film.

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Wonder Woman 1984 Easter Egg: Batman Villain Plays Minor Role In Gal Gadot Film

Batman character Simon Stagg appears in Wonder Woman 1984.

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Is Hawkeye's Kingpin Different Than Daredevil's? Marvel's Confusing Crossover Explained

Hawkeye finally revealed that Vincent D'Onofrio is back as Kingpin, but is he the same villain from Netflix's Daredevil?

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Disney+ Will Make History This Week Thanks to Marvel & Star Wars

Disney+ will drop both Marvel and Star Wars content on the same day for the first time in the streaming service's history.

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New Spider-Man: No Way Home Poster Debunks Green Goblin Theory

The international poster for Spider-Man: No Way Home provided a new look at Willem Dafoe's second Green Goblin costume.

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New Spider-Man: No Way Home Footage Shows Hero Flying

New footage from Spider-Man: No Way Home teased gliders on the Iron Spider suit and Peter Parker's confrontation with Doctor Strange.

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Hawkeye's Kingpin Differs From Daredevil's in 4 Major Ways

Kingpin finally arrived in Marvel Studios' Hawkeye, and he has a few differences compared to when fans last saw him.

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The Batman Leak Reveals 12 Funko Pops for Robert Pattinson Movie (Photos)

Several Funko Pops for The Batman have leaked, including collectibles for Catwoman, Penguin, and the Batmobile.

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The Batman Post-Credits Explained: The Ridder's Rataalada Puzzle Solved

The Batman's end stinger requires a bit more thinking than the typical post-credits scene; here's how to solve the Riddler's final riddle.

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Shazam 2 Director Responds To Henry Cavill Superman Rumors

Shazam director David F. Sandberg addresses rumors about the upcoming DCEU sequel.

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Hawkeye Reveals Epic New Poster Teasing Kingpin's Presence

Marvel released a character-filled poster for Hawkeye's finale, teasing the imminent appearance of Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin.

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Spider-Man 3: No Way Home LEGO Set Includes Mysterio & Nick Fury... But Are They In the Movie?

A new Spider-Man: No Way Home set includes Mysterio and Nick Fury, but will they actually be in the movie?

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Theory Suggests Thanos Is Baron Zemo's Inspiration

Baron Zemo may have received some inspiration from a fellow Marvel villain.

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Moon Knight Episode 1 Ending: Special Powers Explained

The ending of Moon Knight's season premiere raised many questions about where the show is heading.

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The Batman's 4 Main Characters Highlighted on Official New Poster

Warner Bros. revealed a new poster for The Batman, highlighting Bruce Wayne, Selina Kyle, and more.

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Falcon and the Winter Soldier: New Images Show Baron Zemo Destruction, Sam & Bucky Team-Up

New stills have been released for the upcoming The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series on Disney+.

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Loki Post-Credits Scene Explained: Thor & Young Avengers Connections Teased

After an episode chock-full of reveals, Loki's post-credits scene had one more surprise to leave fans with.

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Star Wars Leak Reveals Spoilery The Bad Batch Plot Detail

A Star Wars toy leak has hinted at a spoiler-filled plot point from The Bad Batch.

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Aquaman 2: Patrick Wilson's Unexpected New Look as Villain Orm Revealed By Set Photo

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom director James Wan shared an image of Patrick Wilson as Orm, who looks a lot more washed-up this time around.

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Aquaman 2 Reveals First Look at Amber Heard and Other Returning Actors

A new Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom featurette revealed the first look at Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, and more.

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Warner Bros. Finds Kevin Feige-Like Leader for Future DC Superhero Movies

Warner Bros. is reportedly eyeing the producer of The LEGO Movie and It franchises to head their DC films and television.

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First Look at Adam Scott In Spider-Man’s Madame Web Movie (Photos)

New set photos from the Madame Web movie have revealed the first look at Adam Scott's character.

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28 MCU Heroes & Villains Referenced In Ms. Marvel Episode 1

Ms. Marvel is chockful of references to characters from the wider MCU. Here's every Easter egg The Direct caught to Earth's Mightiest Heroes (and villains).

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The Mandalorian Season 3 Release Window Confirmed

The Mandalorian Season 3's release window has been revealed in a new Star Wars report.

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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

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Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam Will Introduce DC Supervillain Eclipso (Exclusive)

The Direct has exclusively learnt that the DC character Eclipso will make an appearance in Black Adam, who will aid in Adam's imprisonment in the film.

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Green Lantern: HBO Max Series To Have Black Female Lantern in Lead Role (Exclusive)

New information about the Green Lantern HBO Max series reveals a brand new female Green Lantern character.

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Green Lantern HBO Max Series To Feature Multiple Time Periods (Exclusive)

The Green Lantern series for HBO Max will reportedly feature multiple timelines.

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Green Lantern: HBO Max Series To Include Dominators as Villains, Mature Content (Exclusive)

A few interesting details have been uncovered about the upcoming Green Lantern HBO Max series.

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Marvel's Hawkeye: Florence Pugh Joins Jeremy Renner Disney+ Series (Exclusive)

Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova will star alongside Jeremy Renner in the Hawkeye series for Disney+.

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Game of Thrones' Charles Dance and Narcos' Boyd Holbrook Join Netflix's The Sandman (Exclusive)

Netflix's The Sandman series has attached two stars, Boyd Holbrook and Charles Dance, in supporting roles.

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Doctor Strange 2: Adam Hugill Joins Benedict Cumberbatch & Co. For Marvel Sequel (Exclusive)

Adam Hugill has been cast as the character Rintrah in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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Green Lantern: HBO Max Taps Superman & Lois Director Lee Toland Krieger For Pilot (Exclusive)

Superman and Lois director Lee Toland Krieger has been tapped to direct multiple episodes for HBO Max's Green Lantern series.

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Hulk's Son To Appear In She-Hulk Disney+ Series (Exclusive)

Hulk's son Skaar will make an appearance in the She-Hulk series for Disney+.

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Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam Will Feature Original Atom Superhero (Exclusive)

Black Adam will feature the classic DC superhero Al Pratt as the Atom, who will act as an uncle figure to Noah Centineo's character.

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