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Star Wars
Darth Vader. Luke Skywalker. Yoda. Princess Leia. Chewbacca. Obi-Wan Kenobi. Nearly everyone has a favourite Star Wars character, so ubiquitous has the American epic space opera franchise created by George Lucas become since the first film, Star Wars, was released in 1977. That film (later subtitled Episode IV: A New Hope) was followed by The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983), which together formed the original Star Wars trilogy. A prequel trilogy was released between 1999 and 2005 to mixed reception. The first of three new Star Wars films, Episode VII, entitled The Force Awakens, opens in December 2015. Apart from the films, the franchise has expanded into books, television series, computer and video games.
Sonámbulo: Mexican Stand-Off (2006) by Rafael Navarro. Photo: Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
Art

Must-see fall 2026 art exhibitions and a new museum on our radar

Explore a spaceship-like cultural centre co-founded by the Star Wars creator, the historic Bayeux Tapestry, designs by Geoffrey Bawa, and more.

Get to Know

Who is Amy Adams’ daughter, Aviana Le Gallo, and is she eyeing Hollywood?

What to do in Hong Kong

Wet weekend? Here are 5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong from May 22-24

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American cinema

Review | Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu plays like an extended TV episode

Star Wars fans may find The Mandalorian and Grogu an entertaining watch but it lacks real depth and feels more like a TV episode than a film.

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The Mandalorian (left, played by Pedro Pascal) and Grogu in a still from Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (category IIA), directed by Jon Favreau. Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White co-star. Photo: Lucasfilm Ltd
Donald Trump

White House calls actor Mark Hamill ‘sick’ over Trump grave image

‘Star Wars’ actor deletes social media post of the gravestone ‌image and sought to clarify his remarks.

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American cinema

12 new Hollywood movies to watch in spring 2026, from Toy Story 5 to Michael

The Mandalorian and Grogu, Mortal Kombat II and The Devil Wears Prada 2 join Toy Story 5 and others in our list of exciting coming releases.

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United States

US National Toy Hall of Fame announces 2025 finalists, from Catan to slime

The 12 contenders include Battleship, Catan, Connect Four, Trivial Pursuit, cornhole, Spirograph, lightsabers, Furby, slime – and snow.

Connect Four is one of the 12 finalists for the US National Toy Hall of Fame’s 2025 class. Photo: Shutterstock
Art

Filmmaker George Lucas makes Comic-Con debut for Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

The panel included director Guillermo del Toro and Taiwan-born Doug Chiang, vice-president of Disney’s Lucasfilm. Queen Latifah moderated.

Beauty

Brush up on your buns: from a chic chignon to an artfully tousled mess

From toga-toting ancient times to today, buns have reigned supreme, suited to a red carpet or a Zoom call, as the style offers room for easy elegance and personal expression.

American cinema

What’s next for Mark Hamill? Star Wars legend on movies, Maga and Malibu

Mark Hamill’s 2025 includes The Life of Chuck, The Long Walk and a SpongeBob sequel. But he really just wants a normal America again.

Mark Hamill attends the US premiere of The Life of Chuck at the Hollywood Legion Theatre in Los Angeles on June 2, 2025. The Star Wars legend’s upcoming movies include The Long Walk - another Stephen King adaptation - and The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Photo: AFP
Fame and celebrity

Who is Gracie Abrams’ mother – and J.J. Abrams’ wife – Katie McGrath?

Katie McGrath started out in politics working for Ted Kennedy, and the production company she shares with her husband was behind hits including Star Trek, Lost, Person of Interest and Westworld.

Gracie Abrams’ mother, Katie McGrath, produces films with her husband J.J. Abrams. Photo: @ktmcgrath, @gracieabrams/Instagram
American cinema

45 years ago, The Empire Strikes Back changed Star Wars forever

As the Star Wars sequel turns 45 we look at how it bolstered the franchise with its epic fights and plot twist and why it wasn’t fun to make.

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Celebrity children

Who is Zoe Jackson, producer daughter of actor Samuel L. Jackson?

The son of an ‘absentee’ father, Samuel ensured his daughter grew up knowing love from both parents – as well as attending Vassar College with Hathaway, Zoe studied at the French Culinary Institute.

Hong Kong society

A new hope for Hong Kong comics: artist lands dream Star Wars manga gig

Man Tsang beats artists from around the world to be chosen by Disney to adapt beloved novel about villain Grand Admiral Thrawn.

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Hong Kong artist Man Tsang has been chosen by Disney to adapt a novel about Star Wars villain Grand Admiral Thrawn into a manga series. Photo: Jelly Tse
Profile

Q&A | Tiny Island creative director Alexis Holm opens up to PostMag

The Swedish designer and driving force behind Tiny Island talks kebabs, Warhammer and wearing weird clothes.

Alexis Holm, the creative director at Tiny Island. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Tourism

Utah desert hotel where Star Wars fans live out Skywalker fantasies

OutpostX, a ‘post-apocalyptic sanctuary’, feels like it’s in a faraway galaxy. But with no staff, and cave dwellings, it’s not for everyone.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Adam Driver’s actress wife, Joanne Tucker

Bermuda-born Tucker met the Marriage Story star while both were studying drama at the famous New York performing arts institute; the couple share a son and a daughter.

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Germany

May the 4th be with you: church in Germany stages cosplay ‘Star Wars’ service

Star Wars Day has evolved over the years into an informal holiday celebrating the space epic.

Pastor Samuel Dorr, left, performs a lightsaber duel with a member of the congregation during a Star Wars-themed church service in Bensberg, Germany on Sunday. Photo: dpa via AP
TV shows and streaming video

‘I’ve never had this much freedom before,’ Andor creator says of season 2

Andor creator Tony Gilroy and Cassian Andor actor Diego Luna talk about the new season of the Star Wars spin-off, which premieres this week.

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Art

‘I can change my colours’: Takashi Murakami traverses the rainbow of culture

Self-confessed melancholic geek Murakami, famed for his blend of classical and pop art, and numerous collaborations with the likes of Louis Vuitton, is coming to Hong Kong for Art Basel and ComplexCon.

Celebrity children

Meet Forest Whitaker’s aspiring actress and writer daughter, True Whitaker

From being read Where the Wild Things Are to grappling with her father’s method acting, True Whitaker has grown up immersed in movies – now she’s poised to take the limelight herself.

Forest Whitaker and his aspiring actress daughter, True Whitaker, following him to Hollywood. Photo: Getty Images
Fame and celebrity

The Force is strong in this marriage: meet Mark Hamill’s wife of 46 years

Known for playing Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill met his future wife at the dentist’s – so what do we know about Marilou Hamill, who’s in a secret society and advises ‘staying out of Hollywood’?

Meet Star Wars legend Mark Hamill’s wife of 46 years, Marilou Hamill, as she reveals what it’s like being married to Luke Skywalker. Photo: EPA
Video gaming

Loved Star Wars: Bounty Hunter? Enjoy the new remastered version

Star Wars: Bounty Hunter Remastered lets fans experience an updated version of this 22-year-old video game adventure.

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Obituaries

James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dead at 93

The multi-award-winning actor was a dominating presence whether on stage, on screen or merely by sound.

Auctions

Princess Leia gold bikini costume from set of Star Wars sells at auction for US$175,000

Costume was made famous when Carrie Fisher wore it at the start of Return of the Jedi when Leia was captured by Jabba the Hutt on Tatooine.

Star Wars characters Jabba The Hutt and Princess Leia at Madame Tussauds museum in London.The gold bikini worn by Princess Leia actor Carrie Fisher has sold at auction for US$175,000. Photo: AFP
Celebrity children

Meet Billie Lourd, Star Wars leading lady Carrie Fisher’s only daughter

The Ticket to Paradise star takes no prisoners when it comes to honouring her late mother, not even when faced with attacks from her aunt and uncle

Billie Lourd looks just like her famous mum, late Star Wars leading lady Carrie Fisher. Photos: @praisethelourd/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Manny Jacinto, the Star Wars and Top Gun actor calling out Tom Cruise

Some will know Manny Jacinto as Jason Mendoza from The Good Place, while others have taken notice of his dashing character in The Acolyte – but what do we know about the actor himself?

Offbeat

Mexicans embrace the Force with lightsaber training

Mexico’s Jedi Knight Academy teaches fencing ‘with lightsabers in the style of Jedi teachings’.

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