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
Will The Batman Suffer Another Delay? Warner Exec Responds
A WarnerMedia executive addressed the possibility of The Batman receiving a delay amidst COVID-19 concerns.
Watch: Eternals Deleted Scene Highlights Thanos' Defeat
A new deleted scene from Eternals focused on two team members reminiscing on Thanos' defeat.
Is Green Goblin's Formula Stronger Than MCU's Super Soldier Serum?
Which is stronger: Norman Osborn's Green Goblin formula or Captain America's Super Soldier Serum?
Marvel Cut a Beautiful Scene From Eternals
A VFX supervisor on Eternals revealed a scrapped scene involving a Celestial's creation of a planet.
Loki Director Reveals Which Episode Changed the Most During Editing
Loki director Kate Herron revealed which episode of the Disney+ show changed the most during the post-production editing process.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Fans Spot Annoying Plot Hole: 4 Ways to Explain the Mistake
Spider-Man: No Way Home has one glaring plot hole, but there may be an explanation.
Doctor Strange 2 Trailer Theory Explains Elizabeth Olsen's New Look
The new trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness provided new looks at Wanda Maximoff and her new Scarlet Witch outfit.
Warner Bros. Just Confirmed Which Batman Actor Appears In HBO Max's Batgirl
A new description for Batgirl reveals a familiar face that will be appearing in the film.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Photos Reveal Best Looks at Maguire & Garfield Villains
Marvel released official images of the villains from Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Beats Avengers & Disney Star Wars With Mind-Blowing Opening
Spider-Man: No Way Home has offically earned the second highest opening weekend ever at the domestic box office.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Theory Explains Confusing Peter Parker Ending
Spider-Man: No Way Home's ending opened up several questions about Peter Parker's history in the MCU.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Ending Explained: Avengers & Iron Man Consequences Revealed
Spider-Man: No Way Home's ending had major implications for how Peter Parker progresses in the MCU.
WandaVision Nexus Commercial: Avengers Age of Ultron & Doctor Strange Connections Explained
WandaVision's sixth commercial features Nexus-branded antidepressants, so what does that mean for the MCU going forward?
Every Marvel Character Who Appears In Spider-Man: No Way Home
Here's every Marvel character that appears in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Hawkeye Leak Reveals Record-Breaking Runtime for Season Finale
Hawkeye's finale will have the longest runtime of any of the MCU's Disney+ shows to date.
Chadwick Boseman Would've Wanted Black Panther Recast, Says Brother
Chadwick Boseman's brother claimed that the late actor would want the role of T'Challa to be recast.
Why Tom Holland Wants a Marvel Team-Up With Hawkeye's Florence Pugh
Spider-Man: No Way Home's Tom Holland wants a team-up between Peter Parker and Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova.
Spider-Man Actors React to Trailer Mistake that Edited Out Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield
The Spider-Man: No Way Home cast commented on the infamous Spider-Man trailer mistake that fans think edited out either Tobey Maguire or Andrew Garfield.
Benedict Cumberbatch Looks Cooler Than You Skateboarding on Spider-Man Set (Photo)
A behind-the-scenes image from Spider-Man: No Way Home revealed Benedict Cumberbatch skateboarding on set.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Scenes Reportedly Cause Avengers: Endgame-Type Crowd Reaction
The crowd cheers for Spider-Man: No Way Home have been compared to the likes of Avengers: Endgame.
Spider-Man 4: J.K. Simmons Gets Candid about 'Heartbreaking' Cancelation
J.K. Simmons revealed that he was heartbroken by the cancelation of Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 4.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Merch Reveals Weird New Gadget for Peter Parker
A piece of Spider-Man: No Way Home merchandise depicts Peter Parker with an odd looking device: what is it?
Spider-Man: No Way Home Smashes Ticket Pre-Sales Records
Spider-Man: No Way Home has achieved the biggest pre-sales ticketing launch ever for Canada's theater chain Cineplex, as well as another impressive record.
Spider-Man: No Way Home: Hidden Detail Teases Green Goblin's Attack on Aunt May
A hidden detail in the second Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer may hint towards an encounter between the Green Goblin and Aunt May.
Sandra Bullock Breaks Silence on Marvel Cast Rumors
Academy Award-winning actress Sandra Bullock responded to the rumors of her appearing in Spider-Man: No Way Home and a Madame Web project.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals 5 Major Improvements to Green Goblin's Costume
Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin made his return in the second Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer with a few upgrades to his iconic Sam Raimi costume.
Batman Fights Bugs Bunny In Official Trailer for Smash Bros.-Type MultiVersus
Warner Bros. released the official gameplay trailer for MultiVersus, a free-to-play fighting game bringing together the studio's biggest franchises.
Marvel Boss Responds to Critics Amid Eternals' Poor Reviews
Marvel Studios executive Victoria Alonso responded to the divisive critical response to Eternals.
Marvel's Avengers Reveals Best Look at Spider-Man Alongside Thor & Iron Man
Crystal Dynamics revealed the first official look at Spider-Man for Marvel's Avengers.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Casts DC Peacemaker Actor Chukwudi Iwuji
Director James Gunn revealed that Peacemaker's Chukwudi Iwuji has been cast in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Black Panther 2 Rumored to Feature Child of Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will reportedly introduce T'Challa and Nakia's son.
Marvel Delays Release of Doctor Strange & Iron Man-Starring Midnight Suns RPG
Take Two announced that Marvel's Midnight Suns has been delayed to the second half of 2022.
Star Wars: Matt Smith Reveals His Axed Rise of Skywalker Character Was Major Game-Changer
Doctor Who actor Matt Smith spoke about his rumored Star Wars role in The Rise of Skywalker.
GTA Trilogy: Cartoon-y New Gameplay Trailer Revealed for Grand Theft Auto Remaster
The release date for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition has been revealed alongside several new details and additions.
Harley Quinn Calls Out Ben Affleck In Hilarious New Trailer
Harley Quinn received a new trailer at DC FanDome, where she called out Ben Affleck's Batman.
HBO Max's Blue Beetle Looks A Lot Like Iron Man In New Concept Art
DC FanDome revealed the first look at HBO Max's Blue Beetle, who seems to bear a lot of resemblance to the MCU's Iron Man.
Star Wars: New Evidence Points to Video Game Debut News Later This Year
Disney and Lucasfilm teased a new Star Wars video game announcement for December 14, 2021.
GTA: Rockstar Reveals First Trailer for Grand Theft Auto Trilogy
Rockstar Games has announced the Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, which includes GTA III, Vice City and San Andreas.
Shang-Chi Director Addresses Romance Potential of Awkwafina's Katy & Xialing
Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton weighed in on whether he could see a potential relationship forming between Xialing and Katy.
Did Marvel Just Spoil Eternals' MCU Settings With a New Monopoly Board?
The classic boardgames, which has now been licensed with an Eternals theme, may have given away some of the film's locations.