The Direct Press Kit

The Direct is where hardcore movie and TV fans go to find all the latest news about the franchises they love. An online authority in entertainment and gaming, The Direct covers the biggest franchises in the world, including: The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Star Wars, The DC Extended Universe (DCEU), Playstation 5 and Xbox.

The Direct has been independently owned by its two co-founders, Brian Grodzki and Jack McBryan, since its creation in 2020. The Direct has quickly become a very trusted brand in the comic book movie entertainment landscape, and has been featured and sourced by many authoritative news outlets, including but not limited to: The New York Times, USA Today, New York Post, CNet, IGN, Forbes, Independent, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Rotten Tomatoes, The Hill, Gizmodo, Tech Radar, VICE, Insider, People, Just Jared, Vanity Fair, Buzz Feed, Indie Wire, Tom's Guide, Screen Rant, and Comicbook.com.

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Reviews

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Editorials

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Interviews

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