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WandaVision Ep3 Review, Black Widow Concerns, ComicBook.com's Jim Viscardi Interview Jan 24, 2021

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Welcome back! Episode 17 is jam packed with news, reviews and interviews! First we walk through all of the recent schedule changes and rumors that we have unfortunately become much too used to. Then we dive into WandaVision! Episode 3 seems like it is going to be one we talk about for weeks to come. We talk about everything that happens and what it could mean. And finally we talk to Director of Comicbook.com Jim Viscardi! He walks us through what’s going on at Comicbook, the hi...

WandaVision Review, Chris Evans Marvel Return?, MCU Projects Draft (w/ Brandon Davis) Jan 17, 2021

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Strap In... Because this is a long one. And guess what... This is a full-blown MCU episode.This week is our first MCU review as we take a look at the first two episodes of WandaVision. We dive into the style, the tone, the story and what we can expect moving forward. We also welcome on a very special guest! Comicbook.com's own Brandon Davis joins us to talk about the Phase Zero podcast, the 2021 Slate and his thoughts on The Mandalorian Season 2. BD also joins us for our biggest dra...

Loki Updates, RDJ/Star Wars Rumors, MCU Scores Draft (w/ Friends From Work Podcast) Jan 10, 2021

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We had a full week of news and we break it all down!Oscar Isaac has been confirmed to be playing the titular character of the Disney+ Moon Knight series, set to release in 2022. This is not only a huge move for the MCU, but also a great chance for Oscar Isaac to get another shot in the comic book movie space.Robert Downey Jr. has been rumored to be in talks to join the Star Wars universe. What type of character can the MCU legend bring to the Star Wars universe? We talk about what it may look...

BONUS: WandaVision Primer Jan 08, 2021

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The MCU IS BACK!Today we are walking through everything you need to know heading into WandaVision, premiering on Disney+ on January 15th. We walk through release details, cast & crew, inspiration, promotion, and whole lot more. Where did we leave off with Wanda and The Vision? What can we tell from trailers and promotions we have seen so far? And what can we expect from this project and how it will alter the MCU moving forward. UPDATE: Since the time of record it has been releas...

The Direct Award Show, #RestoreTheSnyderVerse, Gordon-Levitt Joins MCU? Jan 03, 2021

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We did it! We made it through 2020!While the past year did not give us a lot to cheer about, 2020 was home to some stellar comic book movie news, castings, rumors, and trailers. To honor all the wild scoops and speculations of the past 365 days, we give out our first-ever Directies as part of the first annual The Direct Award Show, as voted on by YOU! Aside from all the fun award categories, nominees, and winners, we kick things off as always with our sizzle reel news stories. We chat ab...

BONUS: Wonder Woman 1984 Primer Dec 24, 2020

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We catch you up on everything you need to know ahead of the big release of Wonder Woman 1984. We go over the Wonder Woman character, production history, the promotional strategy of WW84, and what you can expect.

Mandalorian Ch. 16 Review, MCU Fantastic Four Fancast Dec 20, 2020

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Our biggest review episode yet!Things have never been better here at TheDirect.com. DCU content is less than a week away, the MCU hype is at full throttle, and Star Wars is as good as it has been in a long time. We cover all of this week's top news, review the Mandalorian Season 2 Finale and have a Fantastic Four Fancast. SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS! If you have not seen the final episode of The Mandalorian Season 2, go watch that first, and then come right back here. We talk about all th...

BONUS: The Future of the MCU Dec 13, 2020

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Kevin Fiege used roughly 45 minutes of time during the Disney Investor’s Meeting to blow everyone’s mind and excite unruly excitement for the next several years. New trailers, new projects, characters returning, casting announcements, and more! In this bonus episode of The Direct Podcast, we cover all of the recent news across the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We go through every single project and analyze the new details Fiege delivered during the year's biggest Disney event. Including new...

Christensen Returns as Vader, Mando Ch.15 Review, & All of Disney's Star Wars Announcements Dec 13, 2020

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What. A. Week.After getting barely any new content in 2020, Disney dropped a motherload of announcements during their Investor Day. From new Disney+ shows to confirmed theatrical releases, we will have new cosmic content for years to come. In this episode of The Direct Podcast, we break down everything surrounding the Star Wars announcements from this past week, and review Chapter 15 of The Mandalorian.Hayden Christensen is back in the Kenobi series! Patty Jenkins is directing a Star Wars fil...

EMERGENCY PODCAST: Andrew Garfield & Emma Stone Join Spider-Man 3! Dec 08, 2020

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WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3 just got a lot more interesting. Alfred Molina, Emma Stone, and Andrew Garfield have all reportedly joined the cast, and Tobey Maguire is in talks to sign on. In the first-ever emergency edition of The Direct Podcast, we break down exactly what this news means for Spidey's MCU future, where these returning characters fit into the plot, and if Sony can pull off this MAJOR crossover.Thank you for coming along this ride with The Direct. Please SUBSC...

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