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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Will Launch Head-to-Head With GTA 6 in November, Nintendo Fans Believe, After Amiibo Release Date Revealed
Nintendo fans believe The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s Switch 2 remake may launch on 11 November 2026, placing it shortly before Grand Theft Auto 6’s scheduled 19 November release. The theory matters because most publishers appear to be avoiding GTA 6’s launch window, while Nintendo could target a different audience and faces no…
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Boy George pulls out of Jesus Christ Superstar after releasing pro-Israel song
Boy George has withdrawn from a forthcoming London Palladium production of Jesus Christ Superstar after releasing a song supporting Israel’s military action in Palestine, which prompted widespread criticism and planned protests. His manager said the decision was intended to allow the production to remain the focus while respecting those involved. The song, We Will Dance…
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50 years ago, Chicago ripped up their own rulebook with ‘If You Leave Me Now’
Chicago’s 1976 hit ‘If You Leave Me Now’ marked a major departure from the band’s established brass-heavy rock sound, embracing a softer, orchestral ballad style. The song became their first US number one and demonstrated that the group could succeed by changing direction rather than repeating their earlier formula. Written and sung by bassist Peter…
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Star Wars is coming to D&D, and perhaps to Magic: The Gathering too
Dungeons & Dragons will launch a Star Wars crossover in 2027, announced during the D&D Vision Keynote at Gen Con 2026. It marks D&D’s adoption of Wizards of the Coast’s Universes Beyond crossover strategy and could bring lightsabers, the Force and Star Wars settings into the fantasy role-playing game. Few details have been confirmed, but…
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Anya Taylor-Joy’s Billion Dollar Sci-Fi Sequel Officially Hits Streaming This Week
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, featuring Anya Taylor-Joy returning as Princess Peach alongside Chris Pratt as Mario, began streaming on Peacock on 30 July. The move brings one of 2026’s largest cinema releases to a subscription platform after a successful theatrical run, while also highlighting Taylor-Joy’s increasingly prominent year across film and television. The sequel…
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Jacqueline Crooks: ‘Toni Morrison’s voice made me want to find my own’
Novelist Jacqueline Crooks reflects on the books and writers that have shaped her reading life and her own work, from childhood experiences of displacement to a commitment to centring marginalised voices. She says Toni Morrison’s imaginative, Black-centred fiction particularly encouraged her to develop her own voice, while writers including Dickens, Brontë and Shakespeare influenced her…
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My family is coming apart – so it’s time for one last video game session | Dominik Diamond
Dominik Diamond reflects on his family’s final games night before its members move into separate homes, ending two decades of living together. Despite frequent conflict, illness and mental-health difficulties, video games have provided a shared space for humour, conversation and reconciliation, making the occasion emotionally significant. He chooses Quiplash, a phone-controlled comedy party game that…
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New solar panels in Great Britain at 15-year high as fossil fuel costs soar
Great Britain installed 142,536 solar systems in the first half of 2026, its strongest six-month period since 2011, as high fossil-fuel prices prompted more households to seek cheaper, self-generated electricity. The increase matters because it could surpass last year’s record for new solar additions and signals growing consumer interest in reducing exposure to volatile energy…
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Wonder Man star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II addresses surprise Marvel cancelation: “The show worked”
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has said the cancelled Marvel series *Wonder Man* was successful creatively, arguing that “the show worked” despite its unexpected cancellation. His comments suggest the decision was not necessarily driven by the programme’s quality, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding Marvel’s television strategy. Abdul-Mateen II was set to lead the series as Simon Williams, a…
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Oscar-Qualifying Bengaluru International Short Film Festival Expands to 10 Arenas, Adds AI and Dance Competitions (EXCLUSIVE)
Bengaluru International Short Film Festival will expand its 2026 edition to 10 competition areas, introducing categories for AI-made films and screendance. The Oscar-qualifying festival’s growth reflects both rising global interest in short films and a willingness to recognise emerging forms of filmmaking that combine technology, choreography and cinema. Organisers received a record 3,340 submissions from…