Star Wars
The Oscars are over. Here are the 12 big movies we can’t wait to see next
Family franchise sequels, buzzy horror counter-programming, stars getting their arthouse groove on, and blockbusters expected to gross $1 billion are all on the schedule.
- Craig Mathieson
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Lego’s ‘biggest innovation ever’: Here’s what you need to know
How does Smart Play work? What are the new sets like? And is adding tech to Lego even a good idea?
- Tim Biggs
Everything we learnt from The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer
From a Death Star-shaking cameo by Martin Scorsese, to Baby Yoda’s new turbo-powered crib, we unpack every frame of the chaotic, thrilling first look at the new Star Wars movie.
- Michael Idato
SpaceX seeks approval for million-plus satellites in space data-centre complex
Elon Musk says the lowest cost place to put AI will be space, and that it will be true “within two years, maybe three at the latest”.
- Sana Pashankar and Loren Grush
Star Wars boss caught in culture wars unleashed by toxic fans steps down after 14 years
Kathleen Kennedy steered the franchise to multibillion-dollar successes but was subject to vicious campaigns by largely white, male fans upset by diversity in casting under her watch.
- Brooks Barnes
Surprises, franchises and sequels: 10 new films that prove cinema is not dead
Think streaming has killed off movies? You might be surprised at what’s coming to the big screen in 2026.
- Michael Idato
‘Through-the-fingers-TV’: The best episodes of 2025
While some of our critics’ picks come from programs on our best TV of the year list, quite a few are new entries.
- Meg Watson, Louise Rugendyke, Karl Quinn, Craig Mathieson and Debi Enker
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It’s meant to be the happiest place on earth. So why is Disneyland shutting people out?
Left-wing types sneer at those who used to take holidays at the theme park, while right-wing warriors fear Star Wars has gone woke. But both ignore the real issue.
- Shane Wright
Full list of nominees and winners at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards 2025
Severance, The Penguin, The Studio and The White Lotus swept this year’s nominations, with almost 100 nods between them.
- Michael Idato and Louise Rugendyke