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Jon Watts to Direct New 'Star Wars' Trilogy, Simon Kinberg Writes Script
Jon Watts, known for directing the Tom Holland 'Spider-Man' films, has been announced as the director for the first film in a new 'Star Wars' trilogy, with Simon Kinberg writing the script. The project's scope remains unclear, with reports suggesting it could either continue the Skywalker Saga or serve as a standalone series. Lucasfilm has not commented, and the film has not yet received a greenlight from Disney.
4 outletsMovies & TVSpider-Man: Brand New Day Becomes Highest-Grossing Domestic Movie, Surpassing Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has overtaken Star Wars: The Force Awakens to become the highest-grossing film in U.S. box office history, earning over $936 million in 47 days. The Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures film also holds the third-highest global gross at $2.45 billion, behind Avatar and Avengers: Endgame. Its success sets up future Marvel projects, including an X-Men movie in 2027 and potential ties to Avengers: Secret Wars.
3 outletsMovies & TVStreaming This Weekend: 'Mayday,' 'Silo' Finale, 'The Gentlemen' Return and More New Releases
Tom's Guide rounds up the top new movies and shows to stream this weekend, led by the '80s-style spy caper 'Mayday' on Apple TV, the season 3 finale of 'Silo,' 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' hitting Disney+, and Netflix's horror sequel 'Smile 2.'
1 outletGamesStar Wars: Zero Company Blends XCOM-Style Tactics With a Grounded, Economic Take on the Galaxy
Bit Reactor and EA's new tactics game, reportedly once pitched as part of the Titanfall universe, is drawing praise for its mercenary-focused storytelling and permadeath system, even as some players take issue with its alien character designs.
4 outletsGamesStar Wars Zero Company: How Bit Reactor's 'ZCOM' Blends XCOM-Style Tactics With Star Wars Storytelling
Coverage from PC Gamer, Polygon, and GamesRadar+ digs into Star Wars Zero Company, the new turn-based tactics game from Bit Reactor that pairs XCOM-inspired combat with a Clone Wars-era story, customizable menus, and a memorable guest appearance from Anakin Skywalker.
3 outletsGamesStar Wars: Zero Company Review Roundup: Critics Praise Bit Reactor's XCOM-Style Tactics Game
Reviews for Star Wars: Zero Company, the new tactics game from Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment, have landed with strong scores and praise for its story and combat systems, though some critics flagged technical issues and mixed opinions on the narrative.
4 outletsGamesCritics Preview Star Wars Zero Company Ahead of August Launch
Several outlets have published hands-on previews of Star Wars Zero Company, the turn-based tactics game from Bit Reactor set during the Clone Wars, offering a mixed but broadly positive picture of a game built on the foundations of XCOM and Marvel's Midnight Suns.
5 outletsMovies & TVAnime Series 'The Ninth Jedi' Offers a Bright Spot for Star Wars, Polygon Review Says
A Polygon review describes 'The Ninth Jedi,' a new Disney Plus anime series from Production I.G., as a creative high point for Star Wars amid recent struggles for the franchise's live-action projects.
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