![Twelve rescued from rollercoaster at Hong Kong Disneyland Twelve rescued from rollercoaster at Hong Kong Disneyland](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707299918_TBHongKongDisney.jpg)
Twelve rescued from rollercoaster at Hong Kong Disneyland
The Hyperspace Mountain ride is described on Disney's website as rocketing into a Star Wars battle.
Wed Feb 07 2024
![Baby Yoda heads to big screen in new 'Star Wars' movie Baby Yoda heads to big screen in new 'Star Wars' movie](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51705044197_TBStarwarsjpg.jpg)
Baby Yoda heads to big screen in new 'Star Wars' movie
The first feature film inspired by "The Mandalorian" series will start production this year, Walt Disney's Lucasfilm said.
Sun Jan 14 2024
![The uneasy state of screen media The uneasy state of screen media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61697779879_screenmedia.jpg)
The uneasy state of screen media
Disney is celebrating 100 years, but the future of the entertainment industry is up in the air.
Sat Oct 21 2023
![C-3PO's head, 'Titanic' costumes for sale at Propstore film auction C-3PO's head, 'Titanic' costumes for sale at Propstore film auction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71696410106_AnthonyDaniels.jpg)
C-3PO's head, 'Titanic' costumes for sale at Propstore film auction
Items for sale include a shirt, waistcoat and trousers DiCaprio wore in "Titanic" and Tom Hanks' sneakers from "Forrest Gump"
Wed Oct 04 2023
![Disney to close Star Wars hotel that opened in Florida last year Disney to close Star Wars hotel that opened in Florida last year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71684485385_Starwars.jpg)
Disney to close Star Wars hotel that opened in Florida last year
Walt Disney Co DIS.N will shutter its immersive Star Wars-themed luxury hotel in Orlando this September, less than two years after it opened.
Fri May 19 2023
![Star Wars, Harry Potter actor Paul Grant dies at 56 Star Wars, Harry Potter actor Paul Grant dies at 56](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61679385029_PaulGrant.jpg)
Star Wars, Harry Potter actor Paul Grant dies at 56
Grant was found collapsed outside King's Cross station in London.
Tue Mar 21 2023
![John Williams: Hollywood's maestro goes for more Oscars history John Williams: Hollywood's maestro goes for more Oscars history](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81678359005_OSCARS.jpg)
John Williams: Hollywood's maestro goes for more Oscars history
With 53 total nods, Williams has more Academy Award nominations than any other living person, and is second only to Walt Disney, who had 59.
Thu Mar 09 2023
![Humans are still hunting for aliens. Here's how astronomers are looking for life beyond Earth Humans are still hunting for aliens. Here's how astronomers are looking for life beyond Earth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81677833164_ALIEN.jpg)
Humans are still hunting for aliens. Here's how astronomers are looking for life beyond Earth
A detection of intelligent life would fundamentally change how we see ourselves in the Universe.
Fri Mar 03 2023
!['Superman' and superstar memorabilia worth 11 million pounds up for auction 'Superman' and superstar memorabilia worth 11 million pounds up for auction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71664925967_ChristopherReeve.jpg)
'Superman' and superstar memorabilia worth 11 million pounds up for auction
Darth Vader's gloves will be among the famous and familiar items from films, television and the world of music up for grabs.
Wed Oct 05 2022
![Star Wars: How Darth Vader could now be voiced by AI Star Wars: How Darth Vader could now be voiced by AI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51664270849_DarthVader.jpg)
Star Wars: How Darth Vader could now be voiced by AI
James Earl Jones has lent his voice to one of the most cult characters in cinema for 45 years: Darth Vader.
Tue Sep 27 2022
![Marvel antiheroes steal the show at Disney's D23 fan convention Marvel antiheroes steal the show at Disney's D23 fan convention](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81662959950_DISNEY.jpg)
Marvel antiheroes steal the show at Disney's D23 fan convention
"Thunderbolts" was one of some 20 forthcoming Star Wars and Marvel films and series that Disney showcased in a three-hour presentation.
Mon Sep 12 2022
!['Star Wars' spy thriller 'Andor' explores galaxy's murky underworld 'Star Wars' spy thriller 'Andor' explores galaxy's murky underworld](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61661498319_ANDOR.jpg)
'Star Wars' spy thriller 'Andor' explores galaxy's murky underworld
While future "Star Wars" movies have been pushed back or placed on hold, the franchise's small-screen offerings continue to rapidly expand.
Fri Aug 26 2022
!['Star Wars' series 'Andor' explores dark days in the galaxy's revolution 'Star Wars' series 'Andor' explores dark days in the galaxy's revolution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71659672540_DiegoLuna.jpg)
'Star Wars' series 'Andor' explores dark days in the galaxy's revolution
The newest "Star Wars" television series will tell the story of a dark period in the life of future "Rogue One" hero Cassian Andor.
Fri Aug 05 2022
![New 'Star Wars' series with Jude Law in works as Disney targets streaming New 'Star Wars' series with Jude Law in works as Disney targets streaming](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41653642065_JudeLaw.jpg)
New 'Star Wars' series with Jude Law in works as Disney targets streaming
Jude Law has joined the cast of 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew'.
Fri May 27 2022
![Obi-Wan hides the Force in new 'Star Wars' TV series, says Ewan McGregor Obi-Wan hides the Force in new 'Star Wars' TV series, says Ewan McGregor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51653278909_EwanMcGregor.jpg)
Obi-Wan hides the Force in new 'Star Wars' TV series, says Ewan McGregor
Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi is back for a six-part television series and so is Ewan McGregor.
Mon May 23 2022
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025