Chris Robinson, one of the most prominent directors in the hip-hop music video world, is making the leap to feature films. Robinson has signed on to make his movie debut on an untitled musical ensemble comedy set in an Atlanta hip-hop roller-skating rink. Dallas Austin, Jody Gerson and T-Boz, a member of the pop group TLC, also will take producer credits.

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