Tag: Paddington
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‘Wonka’ Director Praises Timothée Chalamet’s “Beautiful Singing Voice”
All eyes are on Timothée Chalamet’s upcoming feature Wonka. With the actor’s other tentpole release Dune 2 being delayed, his fans will only see him in the upcoming Charlie and the Chocolate Factory prequel this year. The movie is helmed by Paddington director Paul King and will explore the origins of the eccentric chocolatier. As…
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‘Wonka’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet Sings, Dances, and Chows Down on Chocolate as the Iconic Candymaker
Timothée Chalamet is crafting the ultimate chocolate escape.The Oscar nominee portrays Willy Wonka in prequel musical film “Wonka,” directed by “Paddington” filmmaker Paul King. Chalamet leads the origin story that is produced in part by the Roald Dahl Company which was behind the novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”“Wonka” comes on the heels of the…
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‘Paddington’ Filmmaker Paul King To Direct Tom Holland In Upcoming Fred Astaire Biopic
Well before he was Spider-Man, Tom Holland was best known for his acclaimed role in the musical, “Billy Elliott: The Musical,” where the actor could be found jumping and dancing around. Now, years later, it appears Holland is about to break out his dancing shoes once again for a Fred Astaire biopic, and he’s found…
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Paddington 3 Might Not Be Happening, According To Ben Whishaw
It’s a potentially sad day for movie fans. While comic book fans are celebrating or fighting (or likely both) about the news of the next iteration of the DC Universe being announced, fans of the single best-reviewed movie ever released are in mourning for what appears to be potentially devastating news in the world of…
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The Production Size Of Dune ‘Blindsided’ Star Timothee Chalamet
“Call Me By Your Name,” “Little Women,” “Dune,” and this year’s upcoming Luca Guadagnino film, “Bones and All.” It’s Timothée Chalamet’s world, we’re just living in it.At just 26 years old, the young actor has already fostered an eclectic and vast career for himself. Even though he put himself on the map as an indie…
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Paddington In Peru: Everything We Know So Far
Our favorite kind and polite bear is coming back. To say that the “Paddington” films have become instant family film classics that warm our hearts, make us laugh, and truly teach us how to be better human beings to one another better than almost another film of their ilk. “Paddington 2,” in particular, has become…
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Studiocanal, Heyday Films set Dougal Wilson to direct ‘Paddington In Peru’
Production earmarked for 2023 in London and Peru.Studiocanal and Heyday Films have set Dougal Wilson to direct Paddington In Peru, the third entry in the family franchise.Studiocanal is fully financing the feature and principal photography is anticipated to start in 2023 on location in London and Peru on the Studiocanal and Heyday Films production.Wilson is…
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Zelensky Invokes ‘The Great Dictator’ in Cannes Speech: ‘The World Needs a New Chaplin’
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky made a special appearance during Cannes’ opening night.Zelensky gave an impassioned speech about the responsibility of filmmaking in the midst of war via a live video call from Kyiv. Zelensky, who was a satirical actor and the voice of “Paddington” before being elected president, cited Charlie Chaplin’s “The Great Dictator” among…
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‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: John Williams Wrote ‘Perfect’ Theme for Disney+ Show in Two Weeks
The world of “Star Wars” returns in a big way this month with “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” a Disney+ series that sees Ewan McGregor reprising his role from George Lucas’ prequel trilogy. But for many, it just wouldn’t be “Star Wars” without John Williams.The Oscar winner’s iconic music still defines the massive science fiction franchise, and even…
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The Paddington Movies Are A (Very Polite) Takedown Of British Colonialism And Xenophobia
Ah, Paddington — the little Peruvian-British bear who single-handedly distributes serotonin to the masses every few years. Thankfully, it’s been confirmed that the hotly anticipated “Paddington 3” will begin shooting by the end of 2022, meaning that the charming little bear is effectively en-route to warm our hearts (and stimulate our tear ducts) once more.Though…