David Thompson

1 week ago | thedirect.com | David Thompson

Only a handful of Marvel Studios' series have managed to stick around past their sophomore season, proving their staying power in the ever-expanding MCU. While most Marvel shows wrap up after just one or two outings, a select few have broken the mold and secured a third season or beyond. Marvel Television's journey to today's Disney+ stream of content began more than a decade ago, with its earliest efforts led by Jeph Loeb under the Marvel Entertainment umbrella.

1 week ago | thedirect.com | David Thompson

In a newly released image, Star Wars may have just unveiled a potential glimpse at Ahsoka Tano's Force ghost. The mysterious comic book image has sparked speculation that it depicts the beloved Jedi's spiritual form long after the events of the Disney+ series Ahsoka. Ahsoka Tano may finally have been shown as a Force ghost, thanks to a striking new panel from the comic book adaptation of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

1 week ago | thedirect.com | David Thompson

The final season of Stranger Things just gave fans a first glimpse at its newest antagonist. As the hit Netflix series prepares to wrap up with Season 5, a fresh marketing image has unveiled the latest character to stir up trouble in Hawkins, a brand-new bully whose presence promises to be a wild card for our core group. Netflix's new Stranger Things Season 5 Announcement Date trailer offered fans their first look at Derek Turnbow, a new character set to shake things up in Hawkins.

1 week ago | thedirect.com | David Thompson

The time jump between Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Marvel Studios' upcoming series Ironheart has been addressed by its leading star. Despite a significant gap between releases (from November 2022 to June 2025), these two projects are tightly woven together. In an exclusive interview with The Direct's David Thompson, Ironheart star Dominique Thorne, who debuted as Riri Williams in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, was asked how the character has evolved since then.

2 weeks ago | thedirect.com | David Thompson

Hugh Jackman's latest social media post has sparked speculation that he's gearing up for another return as Wolverine in the MCU. Fans are reading into the new clip, leading many to believe he'll appear in Avengers: Doomsday, the highly anticipated crossover that's currently filming. Hugh Jackman recently posted a captionless Instagram video of himself deadlifting roughly 275 pounds, instantly fueling rumors of his return as Wolverine, this time in Avengers: Doomsday.