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

WandaVision: Elizabeth Olsen 'Fought' For Scarlet Witch's Comic-Accurate Costume

Elizabeth Olsen discusses Scarlet Witch's more comic-accurate costume in WandaVision.

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WandaVision: Elizabeth Olsen Calls Series 'Therapy' For Scarlet Witch

WandaVision star Elizabeth Olsen compares the events of the show to therapy for Wanda Maximoff.

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WandaVision Easter Egg: Paul Rudd's Scott Lang Gets Clever Callback In New Episode

The fourth episode of WandaVision contains a sly callback to Ant-Man and The Wasp.

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WandaVision: New Scene Hints at Spaceship Action

A new teaser for WandaVision includes a peculiar shot of a fighter pilot.

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The Suicide Squad: James Gunn Joins Cast to Reveal Who's Playing Who, Other Details

James Gunn hosts The Suicide Squad panel at DC FanDome, joined by the film's cast for new details and sneak previews

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WandaVision: Paul Bettany Teases Massive Surprise Ending of Marvel Show

Paul Bettany hints towards a major surprise for WandaVision's ending.

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WandaVision: Marvel's Agents of SHIELD Connection Revealed In HYDRA Commercial

WandaVision's third commercial may seem a bit obtuse at first, but could hinting at something more sinister down the road.

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WandaVision Showrunner Comments on Accuracy of Fan Theories

WandaVision showrunner Jac Schaeffer comments on fan theories, saying many are "very amusing."

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WandaVision Episode 3 Ending Explained: Ultron & Quicksilver Connections Revealed

"Episode 3" of WandaVision ended on a major bombshell, so The Direct is here to break down what this means for the show and the entirety of the MCU.

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The Mandalorian Season 3: Din Djarin Actor Teases More No-Helmet Scenes

Pedro Pascal teases more scenes featuring Din Djarin without his helmet in the upcoming third season of The Mandalorian.

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Thor 4: Chris Hemsworth's Stylist Teases Long Hair In Marvel Sequel

Comments from a hair stylist working on Thor: Love and Thunder could indicate that Jane Foster's hair may match her comic book look.

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MCU Star Teases How Time Gap After Captain Marvel Will Be Explored In WandaVision

Teyonah Parris reveals that WandaVision will explore the time gap between Captain Marvel and the MCU's present day.

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WandaVision Director Reveals Some of MCU's Biggest Set Pieces Are In Marvel Show

WandaVision director Matt Shakman talks about the large-scale sequences in the show, which are set to be some of Marvel's biggest yet.

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Disney's Bob Iger Admits Marvel Studios Exceeded His High Expectations

Bob Iger discusses the unexpected success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe following Disney's acquisition of the franchise in 2009.

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Star Wars Releases New Looks at Grand Admiral Thrawn With Book Covers

Star Wars has released new books to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Grand Admiral Thrawn.

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Star Wars: Boba Fett Spin-Off Show - Plot, Rumors, Release Date & More

A new spinoff from The Mandalorian has been revealed, so The Direct is here to break down everything we know about this new series.

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The Mandalorian Season 3 Confirmed To Film After Boba Fett Spinoff

The Mandalorian showrunner Jon Favreau has confirmed that Season 3 will release after The Book of Boba Fett.

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Marvel's WandaVision Will Recreate Iconic Brady Bunch Opening Sequence

WandaVision will recreate the iconic Brady Bunch opening titles.

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The Mandalorian Director Reveals Backyard Footage Shot For Boba Fett Episode

Robert Rodriguez talks about using Star Wars action figures to figure out scenes in The Mandalorian.

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The Mandalorian Producer Releases New Sketch of Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka With Baby Yoda

Dave Filoni shares a sketch of The Mandalorian's Ahsoka and Baby Yoda.

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Tom Hiddleston's Loki Trailer Hints at Marvel Supervillain Kang the Conqueror

The Loki Disney+ trailer features a large statue that bears a resemblance to Kang the Conqueror.

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Batwoman Season 2: New Poster Shows Javicia Leslie's Hero Ready for Action

A new poster from the CW's Batwoman has been released by DC.

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The Mandalorian Season 3: Disney Listing Implies 2022 Premiere

A Disney preview kit for 2021 omits The Mandalorian Season 3, seemingly confirming that the series will return in 2022 or later.

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Star Wars Celebrates the Holidays With Official The Mandalorian & Baby Yoda Festive Artwork

Star Wars celebrates the holiday season with new Christmas-themed artwork of Mando and the Child.

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Spoiler Review - The Mandalorian: Season 2 Finale: A Satisfying Conclusion?

The Direct breaks down all the biggest reveals and hidden references in "Chapter 16" of The Mandalorian, as well as assessing the finale's story, acting, production, and more.

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Spoiler Review - The Mandalorian: Season 2, Chapter 15: A Question of Faith

The Direct breaks down the plot, acting, production, and more of "Chapter 15" of The Mandalorian Season 2 with our spoiler-heavy review.

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The Mandalorian Star Accidently Reveals Ant-Man's Peyton Reed as Season 2 Finale Director

In a new interview, Pedro Pascal confirmed that Peyton Reed will be directing the final episode of The Mandalorian Season 2.

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The Mandalorian Leak Hints at Plot Details of Final Episode of Season 2

Leaked track listings from Shazam hint at the plot of The Mandalorian Season 2 finale.

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The Mandalorian Season 2: Disney Announces New Episode of Star Wars Documentary

A new special episode of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian focused on the show's second season has been announced.

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The Mandalorian Easter Egg Reveals Duplicate of Device From Star Wars' Original Trilogy

"Chapter 15" of The Mandalorian features Easter eggs regarding Boba Fett's jetpack, calling back to The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

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Marvel's Loki Trailer Features Callback To Robert Downey Jr.'s First Iron Man Movie

The Loki trailer features a subtle nod to the first Iron Man.

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Why Thor & Heimdall Were Referenced In Marvel's Loki Footage

Loki calls out Thor and Heimdall in the latest trailer for the Disney+ series.

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MCU's Loki Trailer Hints at Ghost Rider Villain Mephisto

The Loki series features a potential hint towards the comic book villain Mephisto, possibly teasing his inclusion in the series.

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Marvel's Doctor Strange 2: Rachel McAdams Rejoins Benedict Cumberbatch For MCU Sequel

Rachel McAdams will reprise her role as Christine Palmer in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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The Canceled Star Wars: Battlefront Reboot Was Apparently Close To Being Shipped

Former LucasArts Employee Celia Hodent reveals that a Star Wars: Battlefront reboot was in development at the studio.

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Star Wars: Rian Johnson Reveals Anakin Skywalker's Force Ghost Was Considered For The Last Jedi

The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson states that he briefly considered using Anakin's force ghost in the film, but opted for Yoda instead due to the Jedi Master's relationship with Luke.

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Release Rumored to Be Delayed to 2021

A rumored production update for the Disney+ MCU series suggests that The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will be delayed, with WandaVision still set to release in December

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The Mandalorian: Dave Filoni Reveals the Challenges of Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Design

Rosario Dawson and Dave Filoni discuss the process of adapting Ahsoka Tano to live-action for The Mandalorian.

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The Mandalorian's Rosario Dawson Speaks Out on Allegations While Addressing Star Wars Fan Concerns

Rosario Dawson addresses a recent controversy regarding herself and her family, which led to some backlash following her casting and appearance as Ahsoka Tano in The Mandalorian.

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Disney+ Changes Black Panther's Opening To Honor Chadwick Boseman

Marvel Studios celebrates Chadwick Boseman in a new tribute in front of Black Panther on Disney+.

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