How well did the pop culture of the past predict the future?
Space travel, totalitarianism and self-lacing trainers – what the films, TV shows, songs and books of yore got right. And also very wrong
The future of pop culture: robot performers, an avatar Drake and a Kanye West superstore
AI, VR and smartphones are changing the way we consume culture, but what comes next? From film to visual arts, we explore entertainment’s new frontiers
On my radar: Jane Goldman’s cultural highlights
The screenwriter on a great festival, shock horror Train to Busan, hacking TV drama Mr Robot and immersive theatre to die for
Culture hacks: the ultimate guide to going out and staying in on the cheap
Like free stuff? Of course you do, you’re reading the online version of our student guide. Whether it’s opera or gaming, here are more cash-saving culture hacks
Jesus VR: The Story of Christ review – virtual reality cinema gains disciples
Bad acting, clunky camerawork and overheating headsets … VR’s first feature-length 360-degree movie is no miracle – but the medium might yet live on
Björk on her inspirations: a drag queen, a videogame, a knitwear prodigy and more
In this exclusive interview, as her exhibition Björk Digital opens in London, Björk reveals the artists making an impression on her
Virtual reality gets starring role at Venice film festival
There will be a special salon at the event for viewing increasingly ambitious productions in the new immersive format
Homeland Security has ‘open investigation’ into Leslie Jones hacking
The federal agency is investigating the cyberattack against the Ghostbusters actor after her personal information and explicit images were leaked online
Apps, Gwyneth Paltrow and $10m: what’s up with Apple’s new TV show?
The reaction to Planet of the Apps, in which app developers compete for investment under the guidance of Paltrow and will.i.am, has been lukewarm
No Man’s Sky’s cultural influences, from Dune to post-rock
Hello Games’ title is one of the most visually interesting games of the past decade. But where does its approach to sci-fi come from?
From Nollywood to Shujaaz: how the internet is shaking up African entertainment
From low-budget action movies to ‘Africa’s Netflix’, smartphones and the internet are kickstarting innovation in film and TV
Viral video: Pokémon Go, Justin Timberlake and Cumberbatch’s Sherlock
A cheeky look at the Pikachu phenomenon, JT meets his match on the golf course and the BBC detective returns
Technology killed the video star: the end of the VCR
After 45 years, the production of video casette recorders is to be ceased, closing the chapter on the era of video shops, format wars and divinely wobbly VHS
Leslie Jones’s Twitter abuse proves relying on users to report bullies isn’t enough
The platform has banned a high-profile user – but it still needs to find more effective ways to combat racist and misogynistic bullies
Detective Pikachu to launch Pokémon movie franchise
Legendary Entertainment confirmed as studio set to bring Nintendo mystery-solving game to the big screen