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Twisted Metal Season 2 Finale's Calypso & Sweet Tooth Twists Explained by Showrunner and Cast

The Twisted Metal Season 2 finale was quite the spectacle, and there’s a lot to talk about.

By Russ Milheim -


Ahsoka Season 2 Will Reunite 2 Major Star Wars Villains (Confirmed)

Fans of this dynamic Star Wars duo will get their fix in Ahsoka Season 2.

By Klein Felt -


The Cut Movie Star Caitríona Balfe on Creating Her Character's Backstory & Exploring Important Themes

The Cut may follow Orlando Bloom's Boxer, but Caitríona Balfe's Caitlin is the real star.

By Russ Milheim -


Transformers Star Finally Speaks Out on Michael Bay's Upcoming Sequel (Exclusive)

Transformers fans now have an update on where Michael Bay stands with his return to the hit franchise.

By Richard Nebens -


Eli Roth Reveals How Building Miniatures Helped Tell the Disturbing True Story of 'Let the Devil In'

In order to tell this incredibly dark story, Eli Roth and the team had to lean into creativity.

By Russ Milheim -


From Conquistadors to Capes: The Cultural Revolution Behind Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires (Exclusive)

Hear from the cast and crew of Aztec Batman on how the Elseworlds story was created.

By David Thompson -


Toxic Avenger Director Clarifies Rumors About the Movie Being Unreleasable Due to Gore

Rumors claimed that Toxic Avenger's release was impacted by its heavy violence and gore, but here's the truth.

By Russ Milheim -


A Hazbin Hotel & Helluva Boss Crossover Is Officially Happening (Exclusive)

The Hellaverse is coming together in a major way sometime in the future.

By Klein Felt -


Trust Movie Producers Reveal Why Sophie Turner Was the Perfect Actress for the Part

Sophie Turner is not only an amazing actress, but she also has key personal experiences relevant to the film.

By Russ Milheim -


Peacemaker Season 2 Star Teases Epic Dance Opening That Took Twice as Long to Film

Season 1's dance was a big deal, so Season 2 has some hefty expectations to live up to.

By Russ Milheim -


Loungefly Executive Goes Behind the Scenes of Their Creative Process (Exclusive) | SDCC 2025

The Direct spoke with the Vice President of Marketing for Loungefly, diving into the company at SDCC 2025.

By David Thompson -


Invasion Season 3 Producer Simon Kinberg Explains Why They Started With a Two-Year Time Jump

Season 2's cliffhanger remains a mystery, and Season 3 begins two years after it all went down.

By Russ Milheim -


Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2 Will Be 'More Tragic' (Exclusive)

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2 will be a "tragic" affair.

By Richard Nebens -


Night Always Comes Director Reveals Why Vanessa Kirby was the Perfect Actress for His New Netflix Film

Vanessa Kirby seamlessly blended in with the Fantastic Four, and that capability doesn't stop there.

By Russ Milheim -


Avatar: The Last Airbender Original Stars Reveal Their Hopes For the Future of the Franchise

Zach Tyler Eisen and Dante Basco share their memories of Avatar: The Last Airbender and look to the franchise's future.

By Lauren Rouse -


Nobody 2 Director Explains How Bob Odenkirk's Hutch Mansell Differs From John Wick

Many will quickly compare Hutch Mansell to John Wick, but there's a key difference between the two.

By Russ Milheim -


Fixed Director Genndy Tartakovsky Reveals His Cut Cameo In New Raunchy Animated Netflix Film

Fixed goes deep with its jokes, but not everything made it into the final cut.

By Russ Milheim -


Apple TV+ Smoke Season 1 Finale Exclusive Clip Teases a Big Confrontation Between Michelle & Dave

Michelle knows what Dave is, and Dave knows she knows, but he's not giving up.

By Russ Milheim -


Superman 2025's Ending Almost Cut This Heartfelt Moment

Alan Tudyk gave The Direct an inside look at his time on the set of James Gunn's Superman.

By David Thompson -


Riverdale's Madelaine Petsch Is Ready to Play This X-Men Hero (Exclusive)

Madelaine Petsch spoke to The Direct about her hopes for joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

By Lauren Rouse -


Butterfly Cast on How Its Parental Relationships Make This Spy-Thriller Different

Daniel Dae Kim and Reina Hardesty's father-daughter relationship is truly unique in this series.

By Russ Milheim -


Dexter: Resurrection Episode 6 Star Explains That Insane Twin Serial Killer Twist

Gareth had quite the revelation hiding just around the corner, and Dexter wasn't expecting it.

By Russ Milheim -


Shin Godzilla Director Breaks Silence on Possible Sequel (Exclusive)

Shin Godzilla director Shinji Higuchi told The Direct his thoughts on helming a sequel.

By David Thompson -


Legendary Disney Villain Animator Reveals That Gaston Was Inspired By LA Gym Bodybuilder Bros

Yes, Gaston is based on exactly what you would think, and it's something people still see daily.

By Russ Milheim -


Smoke Showrunner Explains That Shocking Episode 8 Death

Somebody bit the dust in the latest episode of Smoke, but no one saw it coming.

By Russ Milheim -


Lilo & Stitch Cast Address Those Big Changes to Nani In Live-Action Adaptation

Nani had significant changes made to her character, which some audiences loved and others hated.

By Russ Milheim -


Ne Zha 2: Michelle Yeoh and Cast Explain How the Film Makes It's Unique Mark on Animation

Ne Zha II is a massive film, and it's unlike most of what Western audiences usually experience.

By Russ Milheim -


Twisted Metal Showrunner Says 'Fans Will Lose Their Minds' When They Learn His Idea for Season 4

Twisted Metal might only be on Season 2, but fans have no idea what's coming down the line.

By Russ Milheim -


Disney's Encanto Star Confirms When She'll Return as Mirabel Amid Sequel Wait (Exclusive)

Mirabel is coming back into the Disney fray sooner than some fans may have expected.

By Klein Felt -


The Chosen Creator Explains the Meaning Behind Season 5's Most Emotional Scene (Exclusive)

Dallas Jenkins revealed why Jesus had those specific visions in the Garden of Gethsemane.

By Nathan Johnson -


The Strangers: Chapter 2 Made Big Changes After the First Movie's Mixed Reviews

Audiences weren't the biggest fans of the first movie in the trilogy, and the creatives heard.

By Russ Milheim -


Friday the 13th "Sweet Revenge" Director on How His Short Is Inspired By "The Final Chapter"

Jason finally killed the rights issues troubling him, and he's coming back for more carnage.

By Russ Milheim -


The Naked Gun Actress Reveals the Funniest Scene In the Movie Was Cut Short

Liam Neeson's Frank and Liza Koshy's Detective Barnes' big scene originally had a few more walls.

By Russ Milheim -


Hazbin Hotel Creator Confirms There Have Been Conversations About a Broadway Adaptation

The music in Hazbin Hotel is so catchy and performative that it's perfect for the stage, but will it ever make it there?

By Russ Milheim -


Winnie the Pooh Voice Actor Speaks Out Against R-Rated Horror Remake (Exclusive)

According to the voice actor behind Winnie the Pooh, the R-rated horror remakes may not be the best idea.

By Richard Nebens -


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

Good news: Inferno Squad fans never have to feel unseen again.

By Russ Milheim -


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 -