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Classic Disney movies return to UK cinemas to celebrate 100th anniversary
And if all of that wasn't exciting enough as it is, Disney lovers who pre-book tickets to see one of the classic releases will also be entered into a prize draw to be in with a chance of winning pairs of tickets for Disney's upcoming film, Wish.
10 family favourites will be back on the big screen.
Some of Disney's best-loved films are to be shown on the big screen once again at cinemas across the UK over the next few months, reports The Manc.
And it's all to celebrate the important milestone of Walt Disney Studios' 100th anniversary.
With a century of classic cinematic experiences under their belts, it's fair to say that Walt Disney Studios has been "making dreams come true" for generations of people, and so to celebrate the centenary, Vue and Showcase cinemas across the UK will be screening some of Disney’s most beloved films over the coming months.
The celebrations are kicking off this Friday with a screening of Disney’s first fully-animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - which was released all the way back in 1937.
Classic Disney films to be screened in UK cinemas to celebrate 100th anniversary / Credit: Walt Disney Studios
With 10 classics to be screened in total right through until October, with both old favourites and newer but equally-beloved gems on the lineup, some of the other films you can head to your nearest Vue to watch include Snow White, Cinderella, Bambi, Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, 101 Dalmations, and The Jungle Book.
You can also catch screenings of Toy Story, Frozen, and The Princess and the Frog too.
And if all of that wasn't exciting enough as it is, Disney lovers who pre-book tickets to see one of the classic releases will also be entered into a prize draw to be in with a chance of winning pairs of tickets for Disney's upcoming film, Wish.
Wish follows Asha, who is a sharp-witted idealist, as she makes a wish so powerful that it's answered by a cosmic force.
Disney 100th Anniversary Season
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - 4 August
Bambi - 18 August
Cinderella - 25 August
Peter Pan - 1 September
101 Dalmatians - 8 September
The Jungle Book - 15 September
Beauty and the Beast - 22 September
Toy Story - 29 September
The Princess and the Frog - 6 October
Frozen - 13 October
"Disney has been bringing joy to children and adults alike for generations," said Robert Lea, who is Head of Screen Content at Vue [...] While we’re always excited to showcase the best new films heading to Vue, we’re particularly happy to celebrate these animated classics back on the big screen."
10 family favourites will be back on the big screen / Credit: Vue
Jon Dixon, UK Marketing Manager for Showcase Cinemas, said: “We can’t wait to welcome these Disney animated favourites back to the big screen. A recent survey we carried out shows that 97% of Brits love watching animated movies, so we know there is a huge appetite for reliving our childhood and re-watching our favourite films from years gone by.Â
The Disney 100th Anniversary Season is now showing at Vue cinemas all across Leeds and the UK until 13 October.
Ever-evolving Leeds music hotspot TESTBED is making its grand return to Leeds city centre with an impressive launch party lineup.
Recognised as a cultural venue for bringing people together via music, TESTBED has hosted a variety of club nights in its warehouse location since 2024.
Back in April, it was announced that the team behind this rave-centric club were transforming this space from it's 'Phase 1.3' to 'Phase 2.0'.
Now, TESTBED has released the full lineup for its upcoming launch party which will show off some of the venue's latest features like its 360-degree DJ booth, improved acoustics and 5,000 sq ft mezzanine and balcony area.
Annie Mac is headlining the TESTBED Leeds launch party joined by Horse Meat Disco / Credit: Press Shots (via supplied)
Previous performers include Liverpool dance music duo Camelphat, house music DJ Alisha, Netherlands-own Chris Stussy and more, so it will come as no surprise that this relaunch features an equally-stellar lineup.
Fronting the bill for the TESTBED Launch Party is none other than EDM connoisseur and influential figure Annie Mac, who's hosted a variety of radio shows across the BBC as well as curating a set or two herself.
Also in attendance is Horse Meat Disco, a group who put disco and queer culture at the forefront of each and every high-energy set.
Irish selector Shee is also showing off his music expertise and already having collaborations with the likes of A-trak and Karma Kid, expect to hear some tunes.
Shee and Junior Simba will be taking to the decks to wow the crowds over at TESTBED Leeds / Credit: Press Shots (via supplied)
Seasoned club DJ and presenter Marcia Carr, known for playing live sets with vinyl records, will also be soundtracking the night too, playing out everything from Afrohouse to dubstep.
Of course, it wouldn't be a Leeds-based party without some local talent courtesy of Junior Simba who's quickly become a key player in the house music scene.
And if that wasn't enough raving for you, TESTBED has already announced even more insane nights of music madness featuring ROSSI., Interplanetary Criminal and Obskür.
TESTBED's opening party is taking place on Saturday 3 October from 2pm til 12am and you can grab tickets from as little as £20 HERE.
Major plans announced for Leeds Christmas Markets 2026 – food, drinks, stalls and more
Thomas Melia
Leeds Christmas Markets is returning to the city centre in just two months' time and some major plans and changes have been announced.
Although Pop Princess Zara Larsson might want us to believe "Summer isn't over yet", it's safe to say that the recent downpours we've had across West Yorkshire disagree.
Leeds Christmas Markets are also ringing in the new season with a jam-packed video posted to social media announcing all the current plans and changes for its 2026 schedule.
This year, outdoor events company Thor’s Tipi are stepping up as the all-new operators of this Christmastime spectacular and are organising a celebration where 'even if you’re not from Yorkshire, you’re going to leave being from Yorkshire'.
Leeds Christmas Markets are returning to Leeds City Square from Thursday 19 November with plenty of Yorkshire-centric stalls / Credit: The Hoot Leeds
Although Leeds locals already know that Yorkshire is 'God's Own Country', the Leeds Christmas Markets team are making sure that the county is represented through its food, drinks and wider stalls.
In a video uploaded to its social accounts, foodie expert and Little Bao Boy Founder James 'Jimmy Chews' Ooi was given the honour of revealing all these exciting plans.
Informing everyone that "You best come hungry", Ooi noted that some of the phenomenal vendors taking part include La Grassa and The Savvy Baker.
Real Markets Yorkshire and Stump Cross Caverns are also getting into the Christmas spirit and setting up their own stalls at Leeds City Square this November.
La Grassa is just one of many familiar foodie faces returning to Leeds Christmas Markets / Credit: The Hoot Leeds
Rated restaurants and bars are contributing to the festive frenzy too, like Cabaret Thursdays at Italian restaurant Bibi's and beer garden destination Green Room are hosting singalongs at Leeds Christmas Markets.
There will be plenty of activities for families happening all around the unofficial capital of West Yorkshire like elf-themed scavenger hunts, various elves on various shelves and lots of live music.
If it wasn't apparent already, in the words of Jimmy Chews himself, there's about to be "So much Christmas that Mariah Carey is going to look like the Grinch".
Leeds Christmas Markets are returning to Leeds City Square from Thursday 19 November and there will be plenty of exciting announcements to the upcoming celebrations ahead of the big day.
The Hoot -
4th August 2023 
