The Direct Exclusive News & Interviews

Heroes & Villains Creative Director on Filling a Hole in Star Wars Merchandise and Utilizing Fantastic Four's World

Good news: Inferno Squad fans don't ever have to feel unseen ever again

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Funko Executive Reveals Why Superman Villain Ultraman Was a Chase and Not His Own Figure

The Hammer of Boravia was in the main line of the Superman Funkos, with Ultraman being his Chase.

By Russ Milheim -


M3GAN 2.0 Star Ivanna Sakhno Reveals How AMELIA Would Handle a Rom-Com Genre Twist

If there were ever a M3GAN rom-com, Amelia might not be seeking love like her android counterpart.

By Russ Milheim -


Twisted Metal Season 2 Star Stephanie Beatriz and Cast Tease Their Crazy Tournament Contestants

Twisted Metal Season 2 finally brings the tournament to the forefront of the story.

By Russ Milheim -


M3GAN 3 Movie Story Hopes Addressed by Franchise Star: A Robot Rom-Com (Exclusive)

From horror to action sci-fi, rom-com could be the next best destination for the M3GAN franchise.

By Russ Milheim -


Guns Up Movie Stars Kevin James and Christina Ricci on John Wick Comparisons & the Jobs They Hated

According to its stars, Guns Up is similar to John Wick but with a warmer heart and focus on family.

By Russ Milheim -


Abraham's Boys' Tragic Ending and the Horror of Van Helsing's Legacy Explained By Cast (Exclusive)

During exclusive interviews with The Direct, the cast of Abraham's Boys dove into major spoilers of the film.

By David Thompson -


Happy Gilmore 2 Director on How They Balanced Easter Eggs & References to the Original

Happy Gilmore's return is filled with fun nods to the classic golf movie.

By Russ Milheim -


The Institute Showrunners Confirm Plans for More Seasons (Exclusive)

While more seasons aren't greenlit yet, the plan is to let the story of The Institute continue to unfold.

By Russ Milheim -


Yellowjackets Season 4 Gets Major Filming Update from Christina Ricci

Following a Season 4 renewal, one of the stars of Yellowjackets highlighted when filming is likely to begin.

By Lauren Rouse -


Grown Ups 3 Movie Gets Teased by Kevin James: 'Something's Happening' (Exclusive)

According to Kevin James, there may still be hope for Grown Ups 3 to become a reality.

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Weeds Reboot Is Officially Cancelled: 'It Was a Great Idea' (Exclusive)

The original Showtime series has long been a fan favorite among TV viewers.

By Klein Felt -


Dexter: Resurrection Cast Teases Complicated Father-Son Reunion, Batista's Hunt, and Competent Cops

Dexter: Resurrection has plenty in store for its titular serial killer, least of which is a cult.

By Russ Milheim -


Ironheart Producer Explains Why Her Pink Suit Was Never an Option for MCU Show (Exclusive)

According to Ironheart's producer, the character's pink suit was never on the table for the heroine's Disney+ show.

By Richard Nebens -


How Abraham's Boys Reinvents Dracula's Legacy (Exclusive)

Take a look at how this modern story is re-framing classic Dracula characters.

By David Thompson -


First-Time Director Michael Diliberti on Working With Seann William Scott & Chance Perdomo for New Movie Bad Man

Following Hemlock Circle Productions' horror movie Marshmallow, the studio's next film is Bad Man.

By Russ Milheim -


GLOW Season 4 Story Plans Revealed (Exclusive)

One of GLOW's stars revealed what would have happened in Season 4 of the show.

By Nathan Johnson -


Scott Porter Explains Why Paul Is Not A Villain in Ginny & Georgia Season 3: ‘He’s Just a Guy Who Made a Very Large Mistake’

Scott Porter talks about Mayor Paul Randolph's complex journey and decisions in Ginny and Georgia Season 3.

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The Institute Stars Ben Barnes and Joe Freeman Explain Why Their New Show Isn't Marvel's X-Men

It would be easy to look at The Institute and quickly compare it to X-Men—but they aren't the same.

By Russ Milheim -


The Foundation Season 3 Cast Explain Why The Mule Is a Dangerous Threat

These new episodes give the Foundation and the Empire a common enemy in the Mule.

By Russ Milheim -


Duster Season 2 Possibilities Addressed by Royce Saxton Star Benjamin Charles Watson

Royce Saxton has quite an interesting future ahead of him if Duster's story continues.

By Russ Milheim -


The Old Guard 2 Director Explains The Tragedy of That 'Delicious' Death Scene

The long-awaited Netflix sequel killed off one key character in dramatic fashion.

By Russ Milheim -


Ironheart Producers Reveal the 1 Thing They Didn't Want to Do With Mephisto's Introduction

Ironheart finally did what WandaVision never accomplished: brought the devil to the table.

By Russ Milheim -


The Old Guard 2 Director Reveals Why the Sequel Took So Long to Release on Netflix

The Old Guard fans have been waiting over five years for the Netflix sequel.

By Klein Felt -


Sherlock Holmes 3 Hasn't Even Been Discussed With 1 Star from Original Movies (Exclusive)

For those looking to see a third Sherlock Holmes movie, it may not be coming anytime soon.

By Richard Nebens -


The Old Guard 3 Won't Bring Back 1 Franchise Player If the Sequel Happens

The Old Guard 2 director, Victoria Mahoney, revealed whether she will return in potential future franchise installments.

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The Old Guard 2 Cast on Immortality and Their Characters' Changes In Netflix Sequel

The immortals that everyone loves have gone through some changes since audiences last saw them.

By Russ Milheim -


Peacemaker Star Clarifies Season 2's Batman Connection (Exclusive)

It turns out this DC character will not be tying to the Dark Knight of Gotham after all.

By Klein Felt -


1 Guardians of the Galaxy Actor Has 'No Confidence' In Avengers Doomsday Appearance (Exclusive)

A character from the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise may never return.

By David Thompson -


Heads of State Director Ilya Naishuller Comments on Sequel Chances

Ilya Naishuller already knows what a sequel might look like, and its premise is simple.

By Russ Milheim -


When 'Ironheart' Takes Place In the MCU Timeline, Confirmed by Marvel Show Producer

Disney+'s Ironheart isn't all that long after Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

By Russ Milheim -


Elio 2 Sequel Hopes Shared by Pixar Movie Star Yonas Kibreab

After his debut, Elio could have many more journeys, and Yonas Kibreab knows what he wants next.

By Russ Milheim -


The Amateur 2 Sequel Movie Setting Ideas Revealed by Director

Rami Malek's Heller went to all sorts of interesting places—here's where he could go next.

By Russ Milheim -


The Floaters Stars Jackie Tohn & Seth Green on Tackling Judaism and the Theme of Being an Outcast

The Floaters is a new film following a group of outcasts at their yearly Jewish summer camp.

By Russ Milheim -


Smoke Star Jurnee Smollett and Cast Breaks Down Their Flawed Characters In New Apple TV+ Show

Jurnee Smollett may play a protagonist on Smoke, but that doesn't mean she's a perfect human being.

By Russ Milheim -


Pixar's Elio Actor Brad Garrett Admits Getting Bullied as a Child Influenced His Villain (Exclusive)

Lord Grigon represents a lot and has heavy thematic ties to the story Pixar is telling.

By Russ Milheim -


Smoke Season 2 & Series Future Addressed by Apple TV+ Showrunner

Dennis Lehane wants his new show to run for three seasons and has a clear ending in mind.

By Russ Milheim -


Ironheart's MCU Timeline Gap After Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Addressed by Star (Exclusive)

A major question from MCU fans was addressed by Ironheart's Dominique Thorne.

By David Thompson -


The Mandalorian Director Clarifies Those Mace Windu Resurrection Comments

Samuel L. Jackson's force-wielding Jedi has been top of mind for many since Episode III.

By Klein Felt -


The Chosen Season 5 Sets Epic New Milestone for TV Franchise (Exclusive)

Dallas Jenkins explained just how different making The Chosen Season 5 was from Season 1.

By Nathan Johnson -