Front Row Jared Bush, head of Walt Disney Animation Studios, on his record-breaking film Zootropolis 2
Feb 3, 2026
Debris Stevenson, playwright and grime poet who co-adapted an RSC Cyrano, discusses neurodivergence, grime rhythms and class barriers. Oliver Royds, co-founder of Troubadour Theatres, outlines plans for a 3,000-seat flexible, immersive venue on the Greenwich Peninsula. Jared Bush, chief creative officer at Walt Disney Animation, talks Zootropolis 2’s spectacle, its odd-couple duo, cinematic influences and the future of theatrical cinema.
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Cross-Studio Feedback Sharpens Stories
- Disney Animation and Pixar routinely exchange feedback to pressure-test stories.
- Bush reframes the old 'what if' vs 'once upon a time' distinction as both studios now pursue resonant storytelling.
Why A Cassette Shop Was Born
- Alex Tadros explains Mars Tapes was born from a record label needing cheap physical releases for local bands.
- He tells how cassettes were the easiest, most affordable format for small runs and merch at gigs.
Cassette Revival Taps Slow-Living Desire
- Cassette sales are rising across ages, driven by both nostalgia and younger listeners seeking slower, tactile formats.
- Sian Pattenden links the trend to 'slow living' and a desire for intentional, effortful music experiences.