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

Marvel Reveals Eternals LEGO Sets That Could Spoil Movie's Major Scenes

New LEGO sets have been revealed for Marvel Studios' Eternals, which may include some spoilery scenes from the movie.

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Ms. Marvel Star Breaks Silence on Joining the MCU

Ms. Marvel actress Iman Vellani discussed the importance of including Kamala Khan in the MCU.

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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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Why Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man Movies Could Become MCU Canon After No Way Home

The multiversal hijinks of Spider-Man: No Way Home raise an important question: are the Raimi trilogy and Amazing Spider-Man films considered MCU canon?

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Shang-Chi: New Teaser Shows How Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man Sets Up Simu Liu Movie

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings got a new featurette ahead of its September release in cinemas.

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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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Doctor Strange 2: Benedict Wong Teases Improv Scenes In Scarier Sequel

Benedict Wong discusses how director Sam Raimi allowed him to improvise scenes for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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Loki: Deleted Plot Gave Loki All 6 Infinity Stones, But In a Fake Timeline

A scrapped idea for Loki would have seen the God of Mischief embued with the powers of all six Infinity Stones.

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Black Widow Debunks Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man Rumors

Iron Man was heavily rumored to return in Marvel Studios' Black Widow, so, why wasn't he in it?

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Black Widow Post-Credits Scene Explained: 5 Hints About the Future of the MCU

Here are 5 things we've learnt about the MCU's future from Black Widow's post-credits scene.

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Black Widow Movie Cast | Full List of Marvel Characters

Black Widow brings Marvel characters new and old to the big screen, so here's every single one of them.

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How Loki's Smoke Monster Alioth Connects To Ant-Man 3's Kang

Loki's deep cut character from Episode 5 could be teasing the arrival of Jonathan Majors' Kang the Conqueror.

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Marvel's Avengers Reveals New Outfit Inspired By Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow

A new cosmetic skin based on Natasha Romanoff's white suit from Black Widow has been revealed for Marvel's Avengers.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home: All 25 Characters Confirmed & Rumored To Appear In MCU Sequel

Here are all of the Marvel characters confirmed and rumored to appear in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Spider-Man 3: Merch Hints at Tom Holland's Hero Using Magic In MCU Sequel

Spider-Man seems to have Doctor Strange-like powers in No Way Home merchandise, so how and why does he have them?

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Spider-Man 3: Merch Teases J.K. Simmons' Return as J. Jonah Jameson In No Way Home

Hasbro's new Spider-Man: No Way Home product line indicates that J. Jonah Jameson may return for the film.

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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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Spider-Man 3: No Way Home LEGO Set Reveals Doctor Strange Sanctum Battle

Peter Parker has a brand new suit as revealed by a new LEGO set based on Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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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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Loki Leak Teases Crocodile In Upcoming Episode of Disney+ Series

A toy leak for Loki reveals that Sophia Di Martino's character will be accompanied by a certain reptile.

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The Flash Movie: Best Look Yet at Supergirl's Costume Revealed

Sasha Calle's full Supergirl costume has been spotted on the set of The Flash.

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The Flash Movie: Set Video Shows Supergirl Flying

A new set video has revealed Sasha Calle performing stunts as Supergirl for The Flash movie.

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Loki: Pompeii Scene & Disasters Meaning Explained

The Loki Disney+ series has tackled history's catastrophes in an interesting manner, revealing a blindspot in the TVA's temporal gaze...

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Loki Episode 2 Ending Explained: Doctor Strange 2 Connections Teased

The shocking reveal of Loki's mysterious villain's identity and schemes signals impending doom and despair for the MCU's multiverse.

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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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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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Loki: How The Devil & Kablooie Gum Tease Major Villain

Devils and bubblegum? The Direct breaks down Loki's possible references to Mephisto and a peculiar sweet treat.

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Loki Theory: Where Did Those Infinity Stones Even Come From?

What are those Infinity Stones doing in Loki and where did they come from? The Direct is here to track down their possible origins.

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Star Wars Leak Reveals LEGO Sets For Ahsoka vs. Maul Battle, Mandalorian Season 2 Finale & More

A recent catalog leak has revealed several of the upcoming LEGO Star Wars Summer wave.

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Marvel Casting Tucker Carlson-Like News Anchor For Disney+ Secret Invasion Series

Secret Invasion is casting for a Tucker Carlson-like news anchor to appear for the majority of the series.

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Spider-Man 3: Rumor Explains True Meaning of Cryptic Title 'No Way Home'

The meaning behind Spider-Man 3's title, No Way Home, was seemingly revealed in a recent rumor.

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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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Loki: Who Is Deobia Oparei Playing In the Marvel Disney+ Series?

A recent new TV spot for Tom Hiddleston's Loki has revealed the first look at Deobia Oparei playing an established Marvel character.

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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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Falcon and Winter Soldier: Video Shows Battlestar's Electrified Weapon That Got Scrapped From Series

Battlestar would have received electrified gauntlets, as revealed by a deleted fight scene from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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Sebastian Stan Gets Candid About Fans' Hope For Romance Between Bucky & Sam

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier star Sebastian Stan discusses the possibility of a romance between Sam and Bucky.

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Thor: Love and Thunder: New Asgard Set Photos Tease Rollercoaster-Like Attractions, Submerged Houses

Set photos for Thor: Love and Thunder show off theme park attractions and oddly submerged houses in New Asgard.

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Robert Pattinson's The Batman: Creepy New Look at The Riddler Villain Revealed

A promotional image for The Batman shows Paul Dano's creepy new Riddler costume.

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Marvel's Kevin Feige Reflects on Whitewashing Controversy of Doctor Strange's Ancient One

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige discusses some of the MCU's previous whitewashing controversies and how they aim to rectify this going forward.

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Superman: First Look at New DC Animated Show Starring The Boys' Jack Quaid Revealed

A new animated Superman series has been announced for HBO Max starring The Boys' Jack Quaid.

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