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Jon Watts, known for directing the recent Spider-Man films, is reported to be in line to direct the next Star Wars movie for Lucasfilm. Details about the project's story, cast and release date have not been confirmed, and neither Watts nor the studio has publicly commented on the report so far.

DC's upcoming Robin film has officially been delayed, with the studio also unveiling an all-star cast for the project. Details on the new release date and the full lineup of cast members are drawing attention from fans tracking the reshaping of the DC film slate.

Andrew Garfield's Robin Hood film, which reached theaters with little advance promotion, is already set for a digital release. The quick turnaround has drawn attention from film outlets and fans, who note the unusually short theatrical window for a big-budget adventure movie starring Garfield in the iconic outlaw role.

Comedian Andrew Schulz has joined the cast of Universal's 'Miami Vice '85', directed by Joseph Kosinski. The film stars Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler, with a supporting cast that includes Whitney Peak, Alden Ehrenreich, Camila Morrone and John Leguizamo. The casting news is drawing attention for pairing the stand-up comic with a major studio production.

Sony Pictures is reportedly in negotiations to acquire a film adaptation of the video game Battlefield, with Michael B. Jordan attached. The project would add to the growing list of big-budget video game adaptations being developed by major studios, and news of the potential deal is drawing attention from both gaming and film audiences.

Television presenter and historian Tony Robinson is launching Radar Studios with a new project titled 'Rewrites History'. The venture marks the formation of the new production company, fronted by the 'Blackadder' and 'Time Team' star, according to Deadline.

RoseBerry is recutting Margot Robbie's early episodes of the Australian soap 'Neighbours' into a microdrama format for its Epis platform, Variety reports. Robbie appeared on the long-running series before her Hollywood breakthrough, and the re-edited episodes will reintroduce her early work to audiences in a short-form, mobile-friendly format. The deal highlights growing studio interest in repackaging classic TV content as microdramas.

Ubisoft studio Massive Entertainment has published an announcement titled 'Massive Entertainment: The Next Chapter Begins'. The message appears on Ubisoft's own channels, but the available coverage offers no details on what the new chapter involves. Fans of the Swedish studio, known for the Division series and its work on Avatar Frontiers of Pandora and Star Wars Outlaws, are watching for news about upcoming projects or studio changes.

Ed Helms has signed on to star in 'The Streak', a new project from Lion Forge Entertainment. The announcement, reported by Deadline, adds another title to the actor's slate following his comedy work on projects like 'The Hangover' and 'The Office'. Details about the film's plot, supporting cast and release timing have not yet been disclosed.

Actress Chase Infiniti has been cast as the lead in 'Portrait of God', a horror movie produced by Dylan Clark and set up at Lionsgate. The project pairs a rising young star with one of Hollywood's prominent genre producers, and industry coverage of the casting is drawing attention to the film's development.

Google is reported to be partnering with Henry Cavill, star of The Witcher and a well-known gaming enthusiast, to create a video game for its new Googlebook laptops. Details about the game's genre, release date or development studio have not been disclosed. The report has drawn attention because of Cavill's high profile in gaming culture.

A new trailer for 'Ebenezer' shows Johnny Depp starring in a reimagining of 'A Christmas Carol', marking his first Hollywood studio movie in eight years. Coverage of the trailer launch is drawing attention to Depp's comeback to major studio cinema after a long hiatus from Hollywood productions, and to how the classic Dickens tale has been reworked for the film.

Kid Rock's new album 'Halfway 2 Jesus' includes a featured appearance from fellow Detroit rapper Eminem, an unexpected pairing of the rock-rap artist with one of hip-hop's biggest names. The two Michigan natives have crossed paths before, but a studio collaboration on a new Kid Rock record is drawing attention from fans of both artists.

Clayton Kershaw, Anthony Rizzo, Joey Votto and Adam Ottavino have moved into broadcast and studio roles covering the MLB Wild Card round, and The Athletic is asking readers which former player has been most impressive in the new job. The pieces review their debuts analyzing postseason baseball after long playing careers.

Warner Bros. has issued an unusual response to negative critical reviews of 'Digger', its new film starring Tom Cruise, urging audiences to 'decide for yourself'. The studio's message pushes back against poor reviews and encourages moviegoers to judge the film on their own rather than rely on critics, a move drawing attention and debate online about studio pressure on film criticism.

Director Guillermo del Toro says Wesley Snipes deserves '100%' of the credit for Blade's iconic movie-star persona, calling him 'a movie star'. His comments come after Marvel Studios canceled its long-gestating Blade reboot starring Mahershala Ali, which had been stuck in development for years. Fans are debating Snipes' legacy in the role and what the cancellation means for the character's future at Marvel.