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    Jon Watts to Direct Next Star Wars Film▼‘Star Wars’: Jon Watts to Direct Next Movie for Lucasfilm✉newsCultureFilm2 d ago

    Lucasfilm has tapped Jon Watts to direct its next Star Wars movie. Watts is best known for helming Marvel's Spider-Man trilogy starring Tom Holland. Details on the film's plot and release timing have not been announced, and the news was reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

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    Jon Watts to Direct Next 'Star Wars' Movie▼Jon Watts to Direct Next ‘Star Wars’ Movie✉newsCultureFilm1 d ago

    Director Jon Watts, known for Marvel's Spider-Man films, will direct the next Star Wars movie, according to Variety. The announcement gives Lucasfilm's long-gestating film slate a concrete new name, though details on the plot, timeline and release date have not been disclosed. Fans and industry watchers are debating what the choice of Watts signals for the franchise's direction.

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    Jon Watts to Direct First Film in New Star Wars Trilogy▼Star Wars Nabs Spider-Man Director Jon Watts for First Movie in Disney's New Skywalker Saga Trilogy✉newsCultureFilm1 d ago

    Disney has hired Jon Watts, director of the Spider-Man: Homecoming trilogy, to helm the first film in a new Star Wars trilogy set in the Skywalker saga era. The announcement drew widespread coverage across entertainment outlets, with fans weighing in on whether Watts can repeat his Marvel success in the Star Wars universe.

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    Jon Watts reportedly set to direct next Star Wars film▼Jon Watts reportedly set to direct the next 'Star Wars' film✉newsCultureEntertainment19 h ago

    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.

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    Jon Watts to direct new Star Wars film●𝗝𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝗮𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘂𝘄𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝘀-𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻 Jon Watts is aangetrokken als regisseur van een nieuwe Star Wars-film, mMmastodonCultureFilm12 d ago

    Jon Watts has been hired to direct a new Star Wars film, according to American media reports. Watts, best known for directing the three Spider-Man films starring Tom Holland, will helm the first part of a planned series. The announcement is drawing attention from film fans curious about the director's take on the franchise.

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    Director Jon Watts, known for Marvel's Spider-Man trilogy, has been announced as the director of an upcoming Star Wars project. The news is generating discussion among fans of both franchises, with many curious about what Watts will bring to the galaxy far, far away. Details about the film's story and release date have not yet been shared.

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    Lucasfilm has reportedly chosen a director for the next film in the Star Wars Skywalker Saga. The news comes from Polygon, though no further details about the filmmaker or the project's plot, timeline, or release date are available. Fans of the franchise are discussing what the choice could mean for the future of the long-running space saga.

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    Gaza Destruction Documentary 'NAZA' Premieres at New York Film Festival▼‘NAZA’ Directors Bring Gaza Destruction Doc to NYFF: This Is ‘Being Done With Taxpayer Money From People Sitting Here’✉newsWarMiddle East2 d ago

    The directors of 'NAZA', a documentary documenting the destruction in Gaza, presented their film at the New York Film Festival. They argued that the devastation shown on screen is 'being done with taxpayer money from people sitting here', directing their message at American audiences. The film's premiere is drawing attention to US funding of the war and the civilian toll in Gaza.

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    Jon Watts to Direct New Star Wars Skywalker Saga Films●Star Wars Taps Spider-Man: No Way Home Director Jon Watts To Continue Skywalker Saga✉newsCultureFilm1 d ago

    Lucasfilm has hired Jon Watts, director of Marvel's Spider-Man: No Way Home, to take charge of new Star Wars projects continuing the Skywalker Saga. The move signals the studio's effort to revive the mainline film franchise after years without a theatrical release since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker. Fans and commentators are weighing what Watts's blockbuster experience means for the galaxy far, far away.

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    Lindsay Lohan to Star in Netflix Romance 'Return to You'▼Lindsay Lohan to Star in Netflix Romance ‘Return to You’ for ‘Mean Girls’ Director Mark Waters✉newsCultureFilm17 h ago

    Lindsay Lohan will star in 'Return to You', a new romantic film for Netflix directed by Mark Waters, who helmed 'Mean Girls'. The project reunites the actress and director two decades after the 2004 comedy became a cultural touchstone. Details on the plot, cast and release date have not yet been announced, but the reunion is already drawing attention from fans of the original film.

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    Dan Trachtenberg to Direct Disney's Sleeping Beauty-Inspired Film▼‘Prey’ Director Dan Trachtenberg to Direct Disney Movie Inspired by ‘Sleeping Beauty’✉newsCultureFilm1 d ago

    Dan Trachtenberg, the director behind 'Prey' and 'Predator: Badlands', will direct a new Disney film inspired by 'Sleeping Beauty'. The project marks another high-profile studio assignment for Trachtenberg, who has earned strong reviews for revitalising the Predator franchise. Details on the cast and story remain undisclosed, and it is not yet clear whether the film will be live-action or animated.

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    Jon Watts Set to Direct Next Star Wars Film, Possibly Episode X●Jon Watts tapped to direct the next Star Wars movie – and it might be Episode X✉newsCultureFilm2 d ago

    Director Jon Watts has been tapped to direct the next Star Wars movie, which may be Episode X in the main saga. The news, reported by Empire Online, marks a major franchise hire following Watts's work on Marvel's Spider-Man trilogy. Details on the story, cast and release date have not been announced, leaving fans to speculate about where the new film will take the series.

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    Jon Watts to Direct Next Star Wars Film for Lucasfilm▼Jon Watts to Direct the Next Star Wars Movie for Lucasfilm That Could Continue the Skywalker Saga✉newsCultureFilm2 d ago

    Jon Watts, director of the recent Spider-Man films, has been announced as the director of a new Star Wars movie for Lucasfilm. The project is reported to have the potential to continue the Skywalker Saga. Details on plot, cast and release timing have not yet been revealed, and fans are speculating about how the film might connect to the existing story.

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    Jon Watts to Direct Next Star Wars Film●'Spider-Man' Director Jon Watts to Direct Next 'Star Wars' Movie✉newsCultureFilm2 d ago

    Jon Watts, director of the recent 'Spider-Man' films starring Tom Holland, has been tapped to direct the next 'Star Wars' movie for Lucasfilm. Few details about the project have been announced yet, including its release date or story. The pairing links one of Marvel's most commercially successful filmmakers with Disney's flagship sci-fi franchise.

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    Jon Watts Eyed to Direct Next Star Wars Skywalker Saga Film▼‘Star Wars’ Wants Jon Watts to Direct the Next Skywalker Saga Movie✉newsCultureFilm2 d ago

    Reports say Lucasfilm wants Jon Watts, director of Marvel's Spider-Man trilogy, to helm the next film in the Star Wars Skywalker saga. If confirmed, it would mark Watts's move into the Star Wars franchise and signal Disney's continued reliance on filmmakers with Marvel ties to relaunch its space saga on the big screen.

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    Gaza documentary 'NAZA' wins award as director speaks in New York▼Gaza doc ‘NAZA’ wins award as director speaks to New York audience✉newsWarMiddle East20 h ago

    The Gaza documentary 'NAZA' has won an award, and its director spoke to an audience in New York about the film. Made amid the devastation of the Gaza Strip, the documentary has drawn attention for bringing Palestinian experiences before international viewers, with the New York appearance offering the director a platform to discuss the work and its background firsthand.

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    Jon Watts to Direct New Star Wars Skywalker Saga Film●Spider-Man Alum Jon Watts Picked to Direct First Installment in New Star Wars Skywalker Saga Trilogy for Disney✉newsCultureFilm3 d ago

    Disney and Lucasfilm have chosen Jon Watts, director of Marvel's Spider-Man trilogy starring Tom Holland, to direct the first film in a new trilogy continuing the Skywalker Saga. Watts takes on one of the biggest jobs in franchise filmmaking, moving from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the galaxy far, far away as Star Wars expands its theatrical slate.

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    Jon Watts to Direct First Film in New Star Wars Trilogy●Spider-Man Director Jon Watts Picked to Helm First Installment in New Star Wars Skywalker Saga Trilogy for Disney✉newsCultureFilm2 d ago

    Disney has chosen Jon Watts, director of the recent Spider-Man films, to helm the first installment in a new trilogy set in the Star Wars Skywalker Saga era. Watts takes on one of the most high-profile directing jobs in franchise filmmaking, and fans are debating what his action-driven blockbuster style could mean for the future of Star Wars on screen.

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    Madrid Sets Film Production Record as Woody Allen and Stars Shoot There▼Why Woody Allen and Other Big Names Shoot in Madrid and How Spain’s Capital Set a Record✉newsCultureFilm18 h ago

    Madrid has set a record for film and television production, attracting major directors such as Woody Allen and other big Hollywood names to shoot in the Spanish capital. The Hollywood Reports looks at why the city has become such a draw, citing its appeal as a filming location and the conditions that helped it reach this production milestone.

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    Jon Watts Tapped for Next Star Wars Skywalker Film●‘Star Wars’ Wants Jon Watts to Direct Next Skywalker Movie✉newsCultureFilm2 d ago

    Lucasfilm wants Jon Watts, director of the recent Spider-Man films, to helm the next Skywalker-saga Star Wars movie, according to a report from ScreenCrush. No deal has been confirmed, and details about the film's story or release date have not been announced. Watts is known for revitalising the Spider-Man franchise, and fans are debating whether he is the right choice to steer the next chapter of the core Star Wars story.

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    Godzilla Minus Zero Premiere: First R-Rated Film in Franchise▼‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Director Champions Franchise’s First R Rating as Sequel Rocks NYFF at World Premiere: ‘Censoring’ the Action ‘Was Not an Option’✉newsWorld2 d ago

    'Godzilla Minus Zero' premiered at the New York Film Festival, where director Takashi Yamazaki defended the decision to give the sequel the franchise's first R rating. He said censoring the film's destructive action 'was not an option', signalling a darker, more intense entry in the kaiju series following the success of 'Godzilla Minus One'.

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    Shawn Levy Signs Overall Deal With Disney's 20th Television▼Shawn Levy Inks Overall Deal With Disney’s 20th Television✉newsCultureTelevision1 d ago

    Filmmaker and producer Shawn Levy has signed an overall deal with Disney's 20th Television, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The agreement will see Levy's production company develop television projects for the studio. Levy is known for directing and producing major film and TV hits, and the deal strengthens Disney's roster of high-profile creative talent for its television slate.

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    Robert Eggers releases first trailer for Werwulf●Robert Eggers' Werwulf trailer released🦋blueskyCultureFilm2872 d ago

    The first trailer for Werwulf, the new film from director Robert Eggers, has been released. Eggers, known for The Witch, The Lighthouse and Nosferatu, is drawing attention for his return to period horror. Fans are sharing reactions to the footage and speculating about the film's tone and setting ahead of its release.

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    Gaza documentary 'NAZA' to be released free online▼⁠Gaza documentary ‘NAZA’ to be available online free: Israeli director✉newsWarMiddle East2 d ago

    An Israeli director has announced that the documentary 'NAZA', which focuses on Gaza, will be made available to watch online for free. The announcement was reported by Arab News. The move would allow audiences worldwide to view the film without payment, at a time when Gaza remains the subject of intense international attention and debate.

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    Dan Trachtenberg to develop Sleeping Beauty-inspired film for Disney▼Dan Trachtenberg Developing Original Pic Inspired By ‘Sleeping Beauty’ At Disney✉newsCultureFilm17 h ago

    Director Dan Trachtenberg is developing an original film inspired by 'Sleeping Beauty' for Disney, according to Deadline. The project marks another fairy tale-adjacent undertaking for the filmmaker, best known for 'Prey' and the 'Predator' franchise entries. No plot details, cast or release date have been announced, and the story is described as an original take rather than a direct remake of the 1959 animated classic.

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    Jon Watts to direct new Star Wars film●📰 Jon Watts gaat nieuwe Star Wars-film regisseren https:// nieuwsjunkies.nl/artikel/1SpL 🕓 16:04 | RTL Nieuws 🔸 # StarWaMmastodonCultureFilm12 d ago

    Jon Watts, the director known for the recent Spider-Man films, will direct a new Star Wars film, according to RTL Nieuws. The announcement is being picked up across film news outlets and social media, with fans discussing what the Marvel director could bring to the Star Wars universe and which era of the saga the project might cover.

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    Good News and Bad News on Jon Watts' Star Wars Episode X●Good News/Bad News About Jon Watts’ STAR WARS: EPISODE X https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerdist. com/article/what-is-gooMmastodonCultureFilm11 d ago

    News is circulating about Jon Watts directing Star Wars: Episode X, with reports framing the announcement as a mixed blessing. On the plus side, Watts is a proven blockbuster filmmaker after his Spider-Man trilogy; on the downside, fans are debating whether a new mainline Star Wars film so soon after the sequel trilogy is a wise move. Discussions cover casting, timing, and Lucasfilm's overall slate.

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    Disney Reimagining Classic Fairy Tale With Predator Director●Disney Officially Reimagining Classic Fairy Tale in New Movie From 'Predator' Director✉newsCultureFilm1 d ago

    Disney has officially greenlit a new take on a classic fairy tale, with the project set to be directed by the filmmaker behind the recent Predator films. The announcement has drawn attention because of the unlikely pairing of an action-focused director with Disney's fairy tale brand. Details on the cast, story changes, and release date have not yet been revealed.

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    Predator director Dan Trachtenberg to make Sleeping Beauty film▼Predator director Dan Trachtenberg is making a Sleeping Beauty movie✉newsCultureFilm17 h ago

    Dan Trachtenberg, the director behind the Predator franchise films, is developing a movie based on Sleeping Beauty. Details about the project, including the studio behind it, its cast, and a release date, have not yet been announced. The news is drawing attention because of the unexpected pairing of the action-focused filmmaker with a classic fairy tale property.

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    Jon Watts Reportedly Set To Direct Next Star Wars Film▼Star Wars: Jon Watts Reported To Direct Next Movie – And It Could Be Episode X✉newsCultureFilm2 d ago

    Reports say Jon Watts, known for directing the Spider-Man films, is in line to direct the next Star Wars movie, which could be Episode X in the main saga. The news is fueling speculation about where the franchise will go after the Skywalker storyline and when the new chapter will reach cinemas. Fans and film outlets are debating the choice and what it signals for Lucasfilm's plans.

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    Jon Watts tipped to direct new Star Wars film●Spider-Man director Jon Watts tipped to helm new Star Wars movie✉newsCultureFilm2 d ago

    Jon Watts, director of the recent Spider-Man trilogy starring Tom Holland, is reported to be in line to direct a new Star Wars film for Lucasfilm. No further details about the project's plot or release date have been confirmed, and fans are speculating about what the filmmaker would bring to the franchise.

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    Concept Artist Turns AI Filmmaker With First Film●He Helped Directors Imagine Their Films. Then AI Let Him Make One Himself✉newsTechnologyAI1 d ago

    A longtime film industry concept artist, who spent his career helping directors visualise their movies, has now directed a film of his own using artificial intelligence tools. The story highlights how generative AI is opening directing opportunities to behind-the-scenes artists, while also raising questions about the technology's growing role in filmmaking.

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    New Star Wars trilogy tipped with Jon Watts directing Skywalker story▼Star Wars tipped for new film trilogy with first instalment from Spider-Man: No Way Home director and with focus on SkywMmastodonCultureTelevision12 d ago

    Reports say Star Wars is lined up for a new film trilogy, with the first instalment to be directed by Jon Watts, the filmmaker behind Spider-Man: No Way Home. The story is said to focus on the Skywalker family, though Lucasfilm has not confirmed details. Fans are debating what a fresh Skywalker-centric saga could mean for the franchise's future.

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    Netflix developing a Sesame Street movie▼‘Sesame Street’ movie in the works at Netflix✉newsCultureFilm3 d ago

    Netflix is working on a Sesame Street movie, according to NBC News. The project would bring the long-running children's franchise to the streaming service in film form. No cast, director or release date has been announced yet, and further details about the production remain limited at this stage.

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    Brad Pitt Reprises Fan-Favorite Role in New Tarantino Film●Brad Pitt Returns as Fan-Favorite Action Hero in New Quentin Tarantino Movie✉newsCultureFilm2 d ago

    Brad Pitt is returning as one of his most beloved action characters in Quentin Tarantino's next movie, according to Men's Journal. The report has fans of the actor-director pairing excited, as the two previously collaborated on acclaimed films including Inglourious Basterds and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, for which Pitt won an Academy Award. Details about the plot and release remain limited so far.

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    Anna Kendrick to Direct 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo' Adaptation▼Anna Kendrick Is “Over the Moon” About Directing ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’✉newsCultureFilm2 d ago

    Anna Kendrick says she is "over the moon" about directing the film adaptation of 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.' According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actress is stepping behind the camera for the project, marking a significant directing role for her. Fans of the bestselling novel have long awaited news on the adaptation, and the confirmation of Kendrick's involvement has drawn attention across entertainment media.

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    Jon Watts Reportedly Directing Star Wars: Episode X●Jon Watts Is Our 'Star Wars: Episode X' Director https://gizmodo.com/jon-watts-is-our-star-wars-episode-x-director-20008MmastodonCultureFilm53 d ago

    Jon Watts, director of Marvel's Spider-Man trilogy, is reported to be attached to direct Star Wars: Episode X, a new installment in the main Skywalker saga. The news has drawn attention from sci-fi and movie fans, with reactions focusing on how Watts' blockbuster experience might shape the next chapter of the franchise.

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    Zach Cregger's New Horror Tops IMDb's Most-Popular Movies●Zach Cregger’s New Horror Is the Most-Popular Movie on IMDb This Week✉newsCultureFilm1 d ago

    Zach Cregger's latest horror film is currently the most-popular movie on IMDb for the week, placing it ahead of every other release on the site's rankings. The film, from the director of Barbarian, is drawing attention as one of the most-discussed new horror releases, though further details about its performance or reception are not included here.

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    The director of Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3 has confirmed the film will mark the end of the Hindi franchise, noting it will not follow the same path as the Mohanlal-starrer Malayalam version. The announcement has drawn strong interest in India, where the Drishyam series is among the most popular thriller franchises in recent Hindi cinema.

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    Lindsay Lohan reunites with Mean Girls director for new film●Lindsay Lohan officially reunites with “Mean Girls” director for new movie✉newsCultureFilm1 d ago

    Lindsay Lohan is officially teaming up again with Mark Waters, the director of the 2004 comedy classic Mean Girls, for a new movie. The reunion has stirred nostalgia among fans of the original film, with many eager to see whether the pairing can recapture the success of their earlier collaboration.