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Henry Cavill was first announced in the role of Superman back in 2011, and to date he has appeared in three DC movies–Man of Steel, Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Justice League. However, it has now been reported that he is set to leave the DC Universe and will not play the character again.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, DC was looking to include a Superman cameo in next year’s Shazam. However, negotiations with Cavill broke down, and with the studio increasingly moving away from the current version of their superhero universe, the actor is unlikely to reprise the role.

THR’s sources state that negotiations failed due to scheduling issues, potentially with the Netflix adaptation of The Witcher that Cavill was recently cast in. However, there is also a suggestion that he took the Witcher job after failing to reach an agreement with DC. The site also states that there is a Supergirl movie in the works, which will be an origin story featuring a “teen superheroine,” a storyline that is unlikely to have a place for an adult Superman.

In any case, it seems that the DC Universe is undergoing yet another shake-up. While Shazam, the upcoming Aquaman, and next year’s Wonder Woman 1984 are technically part of the existing universe, the Joker origin movie that is about to start production is not. In addition, Ben Affleck is not expected to play Batman again, and the standalone Batman movie that is currently in development is likely to star another actor as the Caped Crusader.

Cavill’s involvement with The Witcher TV show was confirmed last week, after the actor hinted about it last month. He will play Geralt in the Netflix show, which is expected to premiere in 2020. The eight-part show will be based on the fantasy novel series written by Andrzej Sapkowski, on which the games are also based.

Apple’s much-anticipated iPhone event is happening today, September 12, and based on the (rather convincing) rumors out there, it could be one of the biggest launches for the company’s mobile offerings yet. Top of mind is, of course, the successor to the iPhone X, reportedly called the iPhone XS. The rumors indicate there will be at least two versions: the iPhone XS, which will be 6.1 inches and will be the more affordable model, and the iPhone XS Max, which will be a whopping 6.5 inches (the biggest iPhone yet). [Update: Apple has leaked the names of its new iPhone products, ahead of the event.]

GameSpot’s sister website, CNET, will have full coverage of the event, featuring several longtime Apple watchers and coming to you live from the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California. The pre-show begins at 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 5PM BST, with the main event kicking off at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM BST. You can watch the livestream of CNET’s coverage here, where they’ll also have a liveblog of all the big announcements.

Nothing has been confirmed by Apple, but 9to5Mac has shared tons of details about the new iPhones, including a new second-gen 5.8-inch model and rumors of an updated Face ID and improved rear camera. We may also learn about a new generation of Apple Watches, iPad Pros, and possibly get a first look at the successor to the Macbook Air. Here’s what Apple is rumored to be announcing:

We could also see the below products announced on September 12, but they could easily make an appearance in October or even later:

For more on everything we’re hoping for and everything that’s expected, check out CNET’s full preview of Apple’s upcoming iPhone event.

Epic Games has released the patch notes for Fortnite‘s 5.40 content update, confirming everything that is being tweaked, changed, and added to the game’s Battle Royale and Save the World modes on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile. The most notable part of the update is the introduction of the Suppressed Assault Rifle.

The new Suppressed Assault Rifle will let Battle Royale players take out enemies quietly. On Epic’s official Fortnite website, the weapon is said to reward precision over rapid fire. It can be found in Vending Machines, floor loot, Treasure Chests, and Supply Drops, and is also available in Epic and Legendary variants. If you manage to score one of these versions, you’ll do 32/33 damage per shot.

To make way for the Suppressed Assault Rifle, the Drum Gun has been vaulted, which means it is no longer available to use.

In Save the World, meanwhile, Field Agent Rio joins the battle, and there’s also a new set of Weekly Horde Challenges. For these, shields are considerably less useful as Husks are more aggressive. You can see the full patch notes for Save the World here and take a look at the Battle Royale notes below.

LTM: The Getaway

Bug Fixes

• Players in the Getaway LTM can no longer land on the van without building.
• Reduced the Victory music at the end of a match.
• Jewel will no longer appear in inventory hotbar after being put in the Down-But-Not-Out state.
• Player models will no longer get stuck under the van after winning a match.
• Player models and items will no longer fall to the ground after winning a match.
• Enforcer Outfit no longer appears distorted to other clients from certain distances.

Weapons And Items

• Suppressed Assault Rifle Added.
  • Sneaky weapon that rewards trigger discipline with precision.
  • Can be found in Vending Machines, floor loot, Treasure Chests, and Supply Drops.
    • Available in Epic and Legendary Variants.
      • 32/33 damage per shot.
• Vaulted Drum Gun

Performance

Sub-Region Matchmaking added for Southeast Asia.

Earlier today Epic launched a separate client update for Fortnite which addressed a number of unspecified issues. The downtime started at 11 PM PT (2 AM ET / 7 AM BST on September 11) and finished an hour later, providing minimal disruption for players.

This week will also see the launch of Fortnite’s Week 10 challenges, barring any unforeseen delays. This will be the last batch of weekly challenges for Season 5, so if you haven’t done previous week’s challenges, you don’t have much longer left to complete them. To speed things up, you can use our guides in our complete Fortnite Season 5 challenge roundup.