Russ Milheim

Industry Relations Coordinator | Writer

Russ Milheim is the Industry Relations Coordinator at The Direct. On top of utilizing his expertise on the many corners of today’s entertainment to cover the latest news and theories, he establishes and maintains communication and relations between the outlet and the many studio and talent representatives.

Prior to his time here, Russ wrote for The Game of Nerds. From there, he then joined the team at The Direct in 2021 as a writer for the PlayStation side of the website. However, it didn’t take long for his reporting to expand quickly to everything the site covers.

You can follow Russ on Twitter (@RussMilheim) to stay up-to-date with his latest opinionated thoughts and ideas on Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Gaming, and everything in between.

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Civil War 2024 Director Addresses If the Movie Is 'Programming' Americans for Upcoming War

Is the latest A24 movie from Alex Garland a dire warning for all of America?

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Fallout Show's Timeline With Games Explained by Producer (Exclusive)

The showrunners of the Fallout series explain the relation between the games and show.

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Fallout TV Show: Official Vault-Tec Giveaway Announced by Amazon Prime

Fans of Fallout can enter to win two different prize packs heavily themed after the franchise.

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Colin Farrell's Sugar Producer Admits 1 Major Hurdle for Mystery Shows (Exclusive)

What makes Apple TV+'s Sugar so unique from other detective stories?

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Invincible Season 2 Finale's Spider-Man Cameo Explained by Showrunner (Exclusive)

Wait, was that Spider-Man in Invincible Season 2's finale?

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First Look at Kanan Jarrus' Live-Action Actor Revealed by New Star Wars Photos

Kanan Jarrus did not make a proper appearance in Ahsoka, but he was technically there.

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X-Men '97 Director Teases Marvel Cameos In Upcoming Episodes (Exclusive)

The director of Marvel Animation's X-Men '97 said fans should keep their eyes open when watching the revived Disney+ series.

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Resident Alien Season 4 Plans Revealed by Showrunner

Resident Alien Season 4 isn't confirmed, but there are already ideas behind the scenes.

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Ark: Scorched Earth Release Time Gets Exciting Update (Official)

The next update for Ark: Suirvival Ascended is coming in hot.

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Star Wars: Old Republic Vs. High Republic Differences Explained

The Old Republic and High Republic may sound similar, but there are some key differences.

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The Strangers Chapter 2 Movie Gets Official Release Window

The second film in the Strangers trilogy will be released not long after the first entry.

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Spiderwick Chronicles Season 1 Won't Adapt Just the First Book, Reveals Star

These two books will be taking center stage, but it probably isn't the two one would expect.

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Robert Pattinson's Batman Universe Recasts 1 Gotham Character (First Look)

Clancy Brown's villain makes a brief appearance in the latest trailer for The Penguin.

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Invincible Season 2: Why Is Mark So Weak Against Viltrumites?

Mark Grayson sure does lose easily against other Viltrumites.

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Marvel Studios Announces Its 2nd Show That Will Receive 3 Seasons

There are now two shows from Marvel Studios that will have the gift of three seasons.

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Alien: Romulus Gets Unsurprising Rating

Fans should prepare for another brutal adventure in the newest title featuring the Xenomorphs.

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Invincible Season 3 Gets Promising Release Update from Showrunner (Exclusive)

Thankfully, fans shouldn't need to worry about waiting too long for Season 3 to arrive.

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Bodies Bodies Bodies: Who Is the True Killer?

The reason for the death of Pete Davidson's David is not what most people suspected.

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School Spirits Season 2 Gets Promising Update: When Will It Release?

Peyton List promises Season 2 of School Spirits is on its way eventually.

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John Krasinski Reveals His March Madness Bracket With an IF Twist

The marketing for IF is taking a unique approach for March Madness.

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The Ones Who Live Season 2 Gets Hopeful Update from Creator

Rick Grimes and Michone Hawthorne's latest adventure may not be as limited as initially believed.

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Marvel Confirms What We All Suspected About MCU Tony Stark's Connection to Ironheart

Riri Williams may not know Tony Stark personally, but he definitely has an influence on her extracurricular activities.

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Late Night With the Devil Plot Explained: The True Meaning of the Movie

Be careful what you wish for, because it might just end up involving a demon from hell.

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Halo Season 2 Episode 8 Explained: The Meaning of the Story & Ending

Who are the flood, and what exactly was Master Chief talking to in the Season 2 finale of Halo?

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X-Men '97 Episode List on Disney+ (Confirmed)

Here are all the confirmed episodes of the X-Men's latest series, including a historic three-parter.

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Alien Romulus: First Plot Details Get Officially Revealed by Studio

Looks like the franchise is set to get cozy in a derilict space station.

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Will The Lego Movie 3 Happen? Franchise Director Responds (Exclusive)

Will audiences get another inventivestory focused on everyone's favorite building-blocks?

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Invincible Producer Teases Omni-Man's Upcoming Redemption Arc (Exclusive)

Can audiences forgive and forget what Nolan Grayson did on Earth?

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Why Is Godzilla Pink In New 2024 Movie?

Godzilla is sporting a vibrant, loud new design in his next upcoming appearance.

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Fallout: New Details on Ella Purnell's Lucy Revealed by Actress

Ella Purnell shared some new information about her vault dweller in Amazon Studios' upcoming Fallout adaptation.

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Arthur the King Director Talks the 'True Story' & Working With Mark Wahlberg

Director Simon Cellan Jones talked about working with mankind's best friend.

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Dream Scenario Plot Explained: The True Meaning of the Movie

Is there any deeper meaning to society collectively dreaming about a mundane Nicolas Cage?

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Kung Fu Panda 5 Gets Hopeful Update from Franchise Director (Exclusive)

Will the story of Jack Black's Kung Fu Panda franchise continue beyond its fourth film?

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Snack Shack: How the Movie Takes a Nostalgic Trip to the '90s, Explained by Director (Exclusive)

What is more '90s than taking over a Snack Shack at the local pool?

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Unthinkable Movie Ending Explained

Did law enforcement manage to find all of the nuclear bombs before they detonated?

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Invincible Season 2 Part 2 Release Date Delay Explained by Producer (Exclusive)

Invincible showrunner Simon Racioppa explained the big Season 2 delay.

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Avatar Netflix Season 2: Dallas Liu Reveals His Big Hopes for Upcoming Episodes (Exclusive)

Dallas Liu has a couple things he wants to see in a hypothetical Season 2 and beyond.

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Kung Fu Panda 4: Why the Furious Five Are Missing, Explained by Director (Exclusive)

There is a specific reason why the Furious Five was absent from the latest Kung Fu Panda movie.

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Avatar Star Dallas Liu Explains Zuko & Katara's Rivalry In Live-Action Show (Exclusive)

While Zuko might have some tunnel vision for the Avatar, that doesn't keep him from forming a budding rivalry with Katara.

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Is The Strangers a True Story? What's Real vs. Fake from Inspired Events

"Based on a true story" might not be accurate for the new 2024 The Strangers movie.

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