Now playing Next Culture news Sourpuss or paw-sitive? 'The Aristocats' gets live-action remake Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson has lined up his next directing project: a remake of the Disney classic (and, let’s face it, one of the greatest Disneys) 'The Aristocats'. Here's why you shouldn't be that concerned for your childhood favourite... 28/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just took control of Walt Disney World "There's a new sheriff in town." Until this week, Walt Disney World had a self-governing district in Florida. Unhappy with their progressive politics, Ron DeSantis has wrestled control away. 28/02/2023
Now playing Next Culture news More ‘Frozen’ and ‘Toy Story’ sequels as Disney axes 7,000 jobs Disney CEO Bob Iger has announced multi-billion dollar cost saving restructuring and sequels to some of the company's biggest animated franchises 09/02/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history On this day in 1940, Disney introduced us to a little Italian puppet who just wanted to be a real boy. 07/02/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Why you should be watching new Disney+ show 'Extraordinary' No matter how impressive or next-to-useless the superpower is, everybody gets an ability. Except for Jen. 02/02/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Staying on top: What challenges lie ahead as Disney turns 100? How did Disney go from a small family animation studio to a multinational media monolith? We look at Disney's past, present and future on its 100th birthday. 31/01/2023
Now playing Next Culture news The Marvel movie ban in China has officially been lifted Marvel and Disney can breathe a sigh of relief, as China has ended its three-and-a-half year ban on all Marvel movie releases 18/01/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Hollywood gears up for a potential writers strike this spring It would be the first of its kind since 2008, but what's got writer's unions all riled up? 04/01/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Jeremy Renner is 'too messed up to type' after snow plough accident Police say the two-time Oscar nominee and Marvel Avengers star appears to have been run over by his tractor after helping free a family member who got stuck in nearly a metre of snow. 02/01/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Euroviews. Best of Culture 2022: Day 28 - Highs & Lows of the Year Day 28 of our Cultural Advent Calendar. Was 2022 the year that Scorsese's scathing comments against superhero films finally seen as prophetic statements? 28/12/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history Culture Re-View: The first crossword puzzle is published. Plus: the premiere of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Sir Elton John ties the knot with long-term partner David Furnish 21/12/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Move over Mickey, the true original Disney cartoon star is back! Oswald the Lucky Rabbit has a new starring role in a short film celebrating 100 years of the Disney company. 09/12/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Why is Bob Iger back at the helm of Disney? Bob Iger to return as Disney boss amid financial woes for entertainment company. Iger ran the company for 15 years and oversaw huge takeovers and massive profits. 21/11/2022
Now playing Next Culture news EU musicians are being exploited by US streamer contracts Despite EU laws protecting author copyrights, many EU songwriters are facing exploitative US contracts from streaming giants. 08/11/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Euroviews. Disney superfans: danger or delight to the multi-billion dollar firm? Disney is trying to keep its most loyal adult customers happy while opening the doors of its theme parks to newcomers and occasional visitors. 03/11/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Mexican town believes late grandmother is inspiration for Pixar's Coco On the eve of the Day of the Dead, a group of visitors from abroad and all over Mexico visit the house of late Maria Salud Ramirez, who they are certain was the inspiration for the famous Pixar animated film Coco (2017). 02/11/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Disney vs France: Future films could bypass French cinemas altogether The sequel to Blank Panther, Wakanda Forever, makes its way to cinemas next month. But Disney warns that future films could bypass French cinemas altogether unless distribution rules are fundamentally reformed. 19/10/2022
Now playing Next Culture news David Beckham mentors underdog football team in upcoming series A new trailer for an upcoming Disney+ mini series, 'Save Our Squad' has been released. The series follows David Beckham as a he mentors an underdog football youth team in East London. 17/10/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Netflix joins independent ratings body for the first time Netflix is set to join Barb, the independent ratings body in the UK, from November. It is the first time the popular streaming service will allow measurement of its audience numbers. 12/10/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Is Bollywood going bust? India's Bollywood facing its biggest-ever crisis as streaming services and non-Hindi language rivals steal its sparkle. 11/10/2022