Now playing Next Culture news Gasp! Stricter guidelines for film sex and nudity in the UK The UK film board is tightening guidance on sex scenes, and finds that sexual violence remains biggest area of concern. As such, nudity may no longer be rated 12A. What does it all mean, and are they going all “nanny state” compared to their EU neighbours? 19/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Have Jewish creatives willingly misunderstood Glazer's Oscar speech? Is this open letter just another sign that words, like films, wilfully taken out of context and willingly misunderstood, only serves to destroy free speech and quash calls for greater compassion? 19/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news We (may) have the next James Bond... Forget about the whereabouts of Kate Middleton and the conspiracy theories regarding Kensington Palace’s disinformation tactics – this is the only Royal Announcement we’re interested in... 19/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news The recovered 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers are going on a world tour Stolen nearly 20 years ago, Judy Garland's recovered ruby red slippers will tour the world before being auctioned later this year where they are expected to fetch at least €3 million. 19/03/2024
Now playing Next Lifestyle What is the awards season fashion trend that should define 2024? Gents, it’s time to pin up. 19/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news David Seidler: Oscar-winning 'The King's Speech' screenwriter dies Best known for his screenplay for the Oscar-winning film 'The King's Speech', Seidler - who grew up with a stammer - dedicated his 2011 Oscar to "all the stutterers around the world." 18/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Human Rights Film Festival: Winners hone in on Russia and Gaza The 22nd edition of the FIFDH Human Rights Film Festival awarded Mohamed Jalaby's 'Life is Beautiful', a story of a Palestinian stranded outside Gaza. 18/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Cultural Digest: Don’t miss these events in Europe this week Seaside exhibitions, lesbian crime capers, and new music from Justin Timberlake and Kacey Musgraves. 16/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Artists weigh in on controversial ‘The Zone of Interest’ Oscar speech Jonathan Glazer's words on Oscar night have been labelled “morally indefensible” and "reprehensible." Now, several Oscar-winning directors have weighed in - including 'Son of Saul' director László Nemes and 'Amy' director Asif Kapadia. 15/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Film of the Week: 'Drive-Away Dolls' Ethan Coen tries lesbian screwball - and despite the go-for-broke shenanigans, something feels off. 15/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news The 2024 GLAAD Media Awards: Who won? Oprah Winfrey and Reneé Rapp were among those awarded at this year's GLAAD Media Awards, a celebration of queer representation in media. 15/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Juliette Binoche named new President of European Film Academy The Oscar-winning French actress takes over from Polish director Agnieszka Holland, who was the first female president of the EFA. 15/03/2024
Now playing Next Cult Cartoon Movie brings the cream of European animation to Bordeaux Nearly 1,000 professionals, including producers, buyers, creators and broadcasters, gathered in Bordeaux for Cartoon Movie, where 55 projects from 16 European countries were presented. 14/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Did the Scream franchise just get saved? Neve Campbell’s Scream 7 return is definitely a step in the right direction for the franchise, but it has also renewed outrage over Melissa Barrera's firing from the series. 13/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Was Jonathan Glazer's Oscar speech really 'morally indefensible'? The US Holocaust Survivors Foundation has labelled Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech “morally indefensible”. The director of the Oscar-winning Holocaust drama 'The Zone of Interest' said those killed in both Israel and Gaza were victims of "dehumanisation". 13/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Roman Polanski to face trial in US on rape lawsuit in 2025 Director Roman Polanski is sued over more allegations of sexual assault. He will face a civil trial in Los Angeles in 2025 for allegedly raping a teenager in 1973. 13/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Al Pacino announces release of 'astonishingly revelatory' memoir Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino has announced the release of an "astonishingly revelatory" memoir ‘Sonny Boy’ after his rather anticlimactic performance at this year's Oscars. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki may not be retiring after all Following his Oscar win for his latest – and supposedly last – film ‘The Boy and The Heron’, Hayao Miyazaki may not be retiring just yet... 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Ukraine wins its first Oscar for war documentary '20 Days in Mariupol' Zelensky has praised Ukraine's first-ever Oscar won by 20 Days In Mariupol, a documentary about the siege on the city. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Oscars 2024: 'Oppenheimer' triumphs - Full results & viral moments In a rather predictable 96th edition of the Oscars, 'Oppenheimer' won Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor and four other awards. Here's the lowdown of the evening (scroll down for the five viral moments of the night and our full liveblog of the whole red carpet and ceremony). 10/03/2024