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What’s the deal with kids in suits seeing Minions: Rise of Gru?
A combination of multiple Gen Z memes has led to the birth of the #gentleminions, and some cinemas don’t like it.


Rabbit Academy is now playing in Australian cinemas
Bunnies, chickens, and devious foxes clash in this family film, perfect to watch over Easter.


Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is bigger and better than the original
This respectably improved sequel makes the original look like a proof-of-concept.


The 25 best animated movies on Netflix Australia
Our list of the best has a tonne of Studio Ghibli, some Dreamworks hits, and a sprinkling of sophisticated adult stories.


Animated animal singalong Sing 2 is now rocking out in cinemas
There’s an all-star voice cast behind this sequel to the 2016 family hit—including U2 frontman Bono.


Wizarding World good guys unite in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore trailer
Jude Law is a hot young bb Dumbledore in the third entry of the Harry Potter world’s prequel series.


Original holiday fairytale A Boy Called Christmas is now playing in cinemas
An all-star cast of UK talent (including three Harry Potter faves) bring to life the real reason for the season.


Offbeat, offline family film Ron’s Gone Wrong has arrived in cinemas
Your family might really connect with this animated adventure-comedy, starring Zach Galifianakis as a rogue robotic buddy.


Who let the gargantuan dogs out? Trailer and release date for Clifford the Big Red Dog
What if you had a dog that was red? And, if you’ll indulge me a little further, imagine if said dog was also…very big?


The 25 best family movies on Netflix
Revisit some faves you grew up with, or try something new that the whole clan will love.


The 25 best family movies on Disney+
When you wish upon a star, you might find the perfect movie for your whole fam to enjoy over the school holidays.


Let kids experience a bit of fear with spooky Netflix horror Nightbooks
Krysten Ritter’s performance is so hammy it belongs on the deli menu.


The 25 best animated movies on Stan
These fantastic films are anything but two-dimensional, whether they’re made for kids or older fans of animation.


Trailer and release date for Encanto, Disney’s new Colombian fairytale
Stephanie Beatriz voices the only member of the Madrigal family without some kind of magical gift.


Pixar’s summertime fantasy Luca is now streaming on Disney+
Your new favourite story of boy-meets-fish friendship, in classically detailed and realistic Pixar style.


How much does a Disney+ subscription cost in Australia?
Disney’s streaming platform is all grown up and dominating Australia’s small screens; here’s how much it’ll set you back.


Disney+ drive-in cinemas are coming to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
The Disney + Drive-In series could be your most exciting (and social-distancing friendly!) family outing in ages.


The meaning of Fantasia, Disney’s beloved psychedelic masterpiece
On its 80th birthday we do the unthinkable—and explain what this trippy classic is actually about.


The brilliant Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon is a rare breed of filmmaking
The geniuses at Aardman Animations have done it again.


Sony wants to remake The Princess Bride? Inconceivable!
My name is Inigo Montoya. You rebooted my childhood classic. Prepare to die.


Dora and the Lost City of Gold is inventive, amusing and hallucinatory
Part children’s entertainment, part Indiana Jones and part Tomb Raider. Sweet!


5 times when the cast of Pokémon: Detective Pikachu took this movie way too seriously
We couldn’t help but notice that everybody involved in the making of this movie seems to be taking it really, really seriously.
