It's hard to say. If they stay true to the core of the story and bring their own creative touch, it has a good chance. But if they deviate too much, it might not be well - received.
Definitely not. The Never-Ending Story has no connection to Disney. It has its own independent production background and is not part of the Disney franchise.
It depends. Sometimes 'The Never Ending Story' is part of Disney's content library, but availability can change over time and vary by country or platform.
While it's not completely out of the realm of possibility, it seems rather improbable that Tom Cruise would be in a remake of 'The Never Ending Story'. Tom Cruise has carved out a niche for himself in action - adventure and thriller movies. 'The Never Ending Story' has a very specific, somewhat whimsical and child - like fantasy feel to it. For Cruise to be part of it, the remake would likely have to be reimagined in a way that dilutes the original essence of the story. Also, Cruise's busy schedule and the fact that he might not be interested in taking on such a different kind of role compared to his usual ones make it an unlikely scenario.
One possible inspiration for a remake of 'Never Ending Story' could be to expand on the backstories of the characters. In the original, some characters had interesting but not fully explored backgrounds. By delving deeper into these, a remake could add more layers to the story. Also, looking at current trends in fantasy literature and film, elements like more complex magic systems or different interpretations of the relationship between the real world and Fantasia could be incorporated.
It could signify the way Disney stories often have sequels, spin - offs, and remakes. For example, a classic like Cinderella has been remade multiple times, and the story just keeps evolving and reaching new audiences. It's as if the story is on an unending journey, constantly being reimagined and staying relevant in different eras.