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.

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Tom Drew's Latest Stories

11 Shang-Chi Deleted Scenes Revealed by Marvel With New Descriptions

Marvel Studios revealed when Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings hits retail and digital platforms, in addition to the film's many deleted scenes.

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Venom 2 Post-Credits Scene Causes Major Excitement on Social Media Following Fan Screening

Fan reactions to the upcoming Venom: Let There Be Carnage are urging viewers to stick around for the exciting post-credits sequence.

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Marvel Officially Declares Shang-Chi an Avenger: What's Next for Simu Liu's Hero?

Marvel Studios has officially given Shang-Chi the status of an Avenger. What does that mean for his MCU future?

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Moon Knight Director Teases Humor & 'Heavy' Themes of Oscar Isaac's Disney+ Show

Moon Knight director Mohamed Diab has teased that the Disney+ series will strike a balance between humorous and heavier elements.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier Teases New Direction For US Agent

John Walker's future in the MCU is bright, but perhaps he doesn't have to become an all-out villain in his next appearance.

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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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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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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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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 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 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 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: 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 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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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: 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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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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Marvel "Loves" The Eternals Star Richard Madden, According to Marvel Insider

The Eternals Actor Richard Madden is rumored to have impressed Marvel executives, according to a Marvel insider

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Marvel's Eternals Star Salma Hayek Explains Why MCU Movie Is So Different

Salma Hayek reveals some of the differences between Eternals and other entries in the MCU.

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MCU: Netflix's Marvel Character Rights Are Finally Making Their Way Back to Disney

The rights for Iron Fist have now expired at Netflix after two years, allowing Disney to begin development of properties using Danny Rand and related characters at Marvel Studios.

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Blade: Mahershala Ali Shares Excitement For 'Darker' Character in MCU After Luke Cage

Mahershala Ali discusses how his role on Netflix's Luke Cage and his admiration of Wesley Snipes led to his upcoming appearance as Blade.

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Thor: Love and Thunder: Natalie Portman Teases Jane's Powers Differing From Chris Hemsworth's Thor's

Natalie Portman's Jane Foster will have her "own version" of Thor's powers in 2022's Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Falcon and the Winter Soldier Makes Zemo's Thunderbolts Team A Real Possibility

Baron Zemo's appearance in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier could signal the formation of the Thunderbolts.

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Marvel's Hawkeye: Hailee Steinfeld Shares Selfie In Kate Bishop Costume

Hailee Steinfeld posts a picture in her Kate Bishop costume from the set of Hawkeye.

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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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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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WandaVision Reveals Official Poster For Kathryn Hahn's Agnes

Marvel Studios has released a new WandaVision poster of Kathryn Hahn's Agnes.

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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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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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Avengers: Endgame: Leaked LEGO Set Shows Scarlet Witch, Thanos & More at Avengers Compound

New images have surfaced for an upcoming LEGO set depicting Avengers: Endgame's final battle against Thanos.

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Star Wars Celebration: 2022 Event Happening Sooner Than Planned

Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 has moved its dates forward to May 26 to 29.

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Spider-Man 3: Andrew Garfield Strongly Denies Involvement In Tom Holland Sequel

The Amazing Spider-Man actor Andrew Garfield denied him being in Spider-Man: No Way Home during a recent podcast appearance.

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