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The latest addition to the heist franchise has been in the works since 2022, but an update finally arrived at CinemaCon 2026.

Ryan Gosling, who was previously attached to star in the film, was swapped out for Cooper. TheA Star Is Bornactor will both act in and direct the film alongside Robbie.

Producer Josey McNamara previouslysaidin 2023 that he couldn’t “say much” about the film, “but I think we’re just trying to do right by the franchise. I’m excited for people to experience it when it’s ready.”

As for what that experience will be like, here’s what to expect.

What is the film about?

Instead of centering the story around Danny Ocean, like in the original movies,Ocean’s 11will follow his parents.

“Before Danny Ocean ever stepped foot in Vegas, two masterminds taught him everything he knows—his parents,” Robbie teased during Warner Bros. 2027 slate atCinemaCon, according toVariety. “You’ll see them in their prime, and in our new movie, pulling off an epic heist at the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix.”

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The script is written by Carrie Solomon, who also penned the Netflix filmA Family Affairstarring Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron.

ThisOcean’sreboot follows several films in the franchise, including the originalOcean’s Elevenstarring the Rat Pack in 1960; Steven Soderbergh’s remake in 2001;Ocean’s Twelvein 2004;Ocean’s Thirteenin 2007; and the all-women-starringOcean’s 8in 2018.

When will it be released?

In April 2026,Varietyreported that the movie is slated to start filming this year and is scheduled to be released on June 25, 2027.

It comes after years of work on the project.Deadlinepreviously reported that the film had been in “active development” since 2022.

When reports of the projectfirst surfacedin May 2022, it had not yet been greenlit. The outletreportedin August 2022 that Warner Bros. was looking to start production in spring 2023, but those plans ended up being postponed.

Who else is in the cast?

Robbie and Cooper are the only confirmed cast members forOcean’s 11so far. As for who’s behind the scenes: Robbie will also produce with husband Tom Ackerly through their company LuckyChap Entertainment. Cooper will also direct. Michelle Graham, Gary Ross, Olivia Milch, and McNamara will executive produce with Village Roadshow, perDeadline.

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The "Heartattack" singer reunited with her "Princess Protection Program" costarSelena Gomezand "Camp Rock" costarJoe Jonasat an April 13 show at the Kia Center in Orlando.

Lovato and Jonas, who briefly dated in 2010, performed a surprise duet of their "Camp Rock" classic "This Is Me" for the first of 18 shows, part of her "It’s Not That Deep" tour. Lovato was previously a surprise guest at the opening concert for the "Jonas20"anniversary tourat New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on Aug. 10, where they also sang "This Is Me."

Though Gomez did not join the pair on stage, she was notably in attendance, singing Lovato's praises on social media.

"I am in tears,” Gomez wrote in herInstagram Storyon April 13, tagging Lovato. "This was hands down one of the best shows. Oh and the VOCALS? Psh *blown away."

The "Only Murders In The Building" actor then shared a photo of the pair embracing and posing backstage.

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Gomez also shared a photo of her in the audience, dancing and wearing an "It's Not That Deep" merchandise hoodie.

Demi Lovato andSelena Gomezfriendship

Before they were pop stars, Lovato and Gomez were costars at age 7 on "Barney and Friends" for two seasons.

Their paths crossed on Disney Channel, where Gomez starred in the show "Wizards of Waverly Place" while Lovato starred in the "Camp Rock" movie franchise and the "Sonny with the Chance" sitcom.

The pair costarred in "Princess Protection Program," a Disney Channel original movie, in 2009, the same year Gomez made a guest appearance on "Sonny With a Chance."

Though the duo seemed to have drifted apart as adults. In a 2014 episode of "Watch What Happens Live," Lovato explained to Andy Cohen why she chose to unfollow Gomez on X (known as Twitter at the time), saying, "I think it’s just one of those things where people changed and people grow apart."

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Demi Lovato reunites with Selena Gomez, Joe Jonas at tour's first show

Algeria Africa Pope

Leo’s visit to Annaba, the modern-day Hippo, is a spiritual homecoming for the American pope on his secondfull day in Algeria. He arrived Monday on the first-ever papal visit, against the backdrop of the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and his calls for peace that have sparked a feud with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Leo proclaimed himself a “son of St. Augustine” on the night of his election and has cited Augustine prolifically in his first year, making clear he is the guiding inspiration of Leo's pontificate. For this trip, where he is aiming to press a message of peace and Christian-Muslim coexistence, he is focusing on Augustine as a bridge-builder.

But the visit is also drawing attention to the North African origins of Augustine, who only spent five years in Italy but is often considered through a Eurocentric lens as one of the greatest Western thinkers of Christianity for his writings on truth, evil, creation and grace.

Leo'sAugustinian religious orderwas founded in Italy in the 13th century, inspired by the saint.

A life in North Africa, looking to Rome

St. Augustine was born in 354 to a Berber mother and Roman father in Thagaste, today the Algerian city of Souk Ahras near the border with Tunisia. At the time, the swath of North Africa was part of the Roman Empire, including Carthage in today’s Tunisia, where Augustine was educated and taught rhetoric.

He left North Africa for Rome in 383 and then Milan, where he converted to Christianity. He returned to his homeland soon thereafter, founded a monastery at Hippo, became a bishop and there wrote some of the most important works in the Western canon, including “Confessions” and “The City of God.”

A new book, “Augustine the African,” by Catherine Conybeare, an Augustine scholar at Bryn Mawr college in Pennsylvania, explores Augustine from his perspective: As a North African, looking to Rome as the center of his universe but feeling insecure there about his Punic-accented Latin.

“One of the most important thinkers in the Western intellectual tradition actually came from Africa, spent almost his whole life in Africa,” Conybeare told The Associated Press. “How does that change things?”

“Of course, because his successors — the people who carried on his heritage — were in Europe, they got to tell the story,” she said. And Europe got his body: After dying in Hippo, Augustine's body was taken eventually to Pavia, Italy, though a forearm remains in the basilica in Annaba.

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In welcoming Leo on the first-ever papal visit to Algeria, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune expressed the “immense pride” Algerians feel over St. Augustine. He called him “a cherished son of this land, which having been his first cradle, proudly became his initial resting place.”

A personal visit for Leo

Leo made clear en route to Algeria and even in his remarks to Algerian authorities how deeply personal and important this visit is to him, because of his spiritual connection to St. Augustine. He had visited twice before, while he was superior of the Augustinian order.

“This journey, which is very special for several reasons, was supposed to be the first of my pontificate,” Leo told reporters on the papal plane. “As early as last May, I had said that on my first journey, I would like to visit Africa. Several people immediately suggested Algeria because of St. Augustine.”

In the end, other trips intervened, but he kept the appointment.

The saint, he said, represents “a very important bridge in interreligious dialogue" that the world could use.

“We must always seek bridges to build peace and reconciliation," he said. "This journey, then, truly represents a valuable opportunity to continue with the same voice, with the same message, that we wish to convey: to promote peace, reconciliation, respect and consideration for all peoples.”

While in Annaba, Leo was to visit the archaeological ruins of the ancient Roman city of Hippo, including its theatre, market and thermal baths. The Vatican said the site includes the ruins of the basilica where Augustine preached and the adjoining baptistry.

Leo was also to visit an order of nuns and the small community of Augustinians in Annaba. He was finishing the day by celebrating Mass at the Basilica of St. Augustine, built in the late 1800s, which contains the relic of the saint. Thousands of pilgrims visit the basilica each year, including Muslims.

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"I apologize on that one," Ball told reporters after the game. "I got hit in the head and didn’t really know where I was, but I’m going to check in on him to see if he’s OK and everything."

Adebayo was attempting to save a ball from going out of bounds when Ball took his foot out from underneath him. Adebayo fell, landed on his tailbone and remained down for about a minute before walking to the locker room under his own power, albeit carefully.

Adebayo was initially deemed questionable to return with a lower back injury,according to the Heat, but did not return to the court when the second half started. He was eventually officially ruled out before the third quarter was complete.

Who won the Charlotte Hornets-Miami Heatgame last night?

The Miami Heat lost in overtime,127-126, to the Charlotte Hornets. Their season is over.

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Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra spoke to reporters about Adebayo’s injury

“I didn’t see it, but I don’t think it’s cute — I don’t think it’s funny — I think it’s a stupid play,” Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters after the game. “It’s a dangerous play, obviously, our best player was out.

"I’m not making any excuse: the Hornets played great. They made those plays down the stretch. We had our opportunities to win. That’s a shame, to be penalized for that. I don’t think that belongs in the game, tripping guys and shenanigans.”

Spoelstra added that he felt an official should’ve made a call to eject LaMelo Ball.

“Somebody has got to see that, and he should’ve been thrown out of the game for that,” Spoelstra said.

Sarah Perkel is a South Florida Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network's Florida Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter,Florida TODAY.

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Immediately after Tuesday's regular season finale, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer sounded open to scoring more goals and coming back for a 22nd season.

"I hope it’s not my last game,"Ovechkin told reportersafter theCapitals' 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, April 14.

Feb. 28: Referee Cody Beach stops the fight between the Washington Capitals' Connor McMichael and Montreal Canadiens' Kaiden Guhle (21) during the third period at the Bell Centre.

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Feb. 28: Referee Cody Beach stops the fight between the Washington Capitals' Connor McMichael and Montreal Canadiens' Kaiden Guhle (21) during the third period at the Bell Centre.

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Ovechkin, 40, reiterated his ultimate decision to continue playing in the NHL will occur this offseason, beginning with meetings after the season with coach Spencer Carbury, the Capitals' front office and owner Ted Leonsis. Ovechkin just completed the final season of a five-year, $47.5-million contract that he signed in 2021.

He told former Capitals teammate, T.J. Oshieduring an ESPN interview before Tuesday's game, "It's going to be not an easy decision. Sometimes you want it, sometimes you don't."

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This is the first time since 2023, and just the fifth time in Ovechkin's career, that the Capitals did not qualify for the NHL's postseason. Though Tuesday's finale had no playoff implications by the time the puck was dropped, Capitals fans in attendance in Columbus, Ohio in case it was Ovechkin's final game chanted, "One more year," and "O-Vi."

Ovechkin waved off the Pittsburgh Penguinswhen they attempted to do a postgame handshake line to honor their rival after the Capitals' home finale on Sunday, April 12.

"I don’t know what’s going to happen," Ovechkin told reporters on Tuesday,according to NHL.com. "The fans that came here from D.C. and from different spots to watch the game, it was very nice. I can hear their cheering for me and scream 'One more year!' So, that’s important, too. It shows lots of respect. So, thanks for the support."

Ovechkin appeared in all 82 games this season and once again led Washington with 32 goals and 64 points.

Carbury said there was a discussion in the Capitals' locker room Tuesday after the game about Ovechkin's uncertain future, but declined to discuss the details. Longtime teammate Tom Wilson got emotional while explaining Ovechkin has kept everyone in the dark at this point.

"He's doing his best job just to keep it normal," Wilson said. "He definitely doesn't want any extra attention. I mean, he's the man. However he wants to do it, I think he's going to let it go down. But right now, he's not tipping us. He's not telling us what's going on."

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Alex Ovechkin unsure about NHL retirement after Capitals finale