Tag: Paddington 2
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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 2 Is Film’s Beacon of Kindness
The discourse around the idea of a “perfect film” is rife with your Citizen Kane’s, Godfather’s, and other complex explorations of the grit and darkness in humanity…and then there’s Paddington 2. In 2017, this unlikely addition to the “perfect film” discourse arrived on the scene. Paddington 2 follows its titular bear in a red bucket…
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The Muppets Christmas Carol Delivers the Goat Scrooge Performance
Thanks to a combination of Millennial nostalgia and a soundtrack stocking-stuffed with one banger after another, The Muppet Christmas Carol has become a revered holiday classic. In a sense, it was almost like a precursor to Paddington 2, a film that should be silly and forgettable and has absolutely no business being as good as…
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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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‘Paddington 2’ Is No Longer the Top Movie on Rotten Tomatoes Because of One Bad Review
The 2017 sequel “Paddington 2” is one of the most adored films of the 21st century, with fans among adults and kids alike. Director Paul King’s beloved story of the joy-spreading bear was also considered to be the top-rated film of all time on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, with a whopping 100-percent score. Well,…
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‘Paddington 2’ is No Longer the Best Reviewed Movie of All Time on Rotten Tomatoes
Back in January of 2018, the family film sequel Paddington 2 became the best reviewed movie of all time on Rotten Tomatoes. With 163 reviews from critics (at the time), the movie managed to maintain a 100% score. Even in the years since then, the movie reached over 240 reviews and kept a perfect rating.…
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Timothée Chalamet Set to Star as Willy Wonka in Origin Story from ‘Paddington’ Director
Timothée Chalamet is headed to the land of pure imagination, as the Academy Award-nominated actor has just been cast as a young Willy Wonka in a new origin story film from Warner Bros. and the Roald Dahl Company. According to Deadline, while the film is based upon the characters originally created by Roald Dahl in…
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Ryan Reynolds to Star in Monster-Invasion Comedy from ‘Paddington’ Director Paul King
Hot off the release of his critically-acclaimed cut of Green Lantern, Ryan Reynolds has found yet another project. THR reports that the Deadpool star is signed on to lead Everyday Parenting Tips, a family comedy set up at Universal by dynamic duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller as part of their overall deal at the…
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Paramount signs home entertainment deal with UK’s Elevation
Agreement commences in January 2021.Paramount Home Entertainment has secured a new distribution agreement with Lionsgate and Studiocanal-owned Elevation Sales, covering the UK and Ireland.The pact, which begins January 2021, will see Elevation handle supply chain and sales for Paramount’s physical disc releases to retailers throughout the territory.David Elliott, senior vice president of home media international…
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Jeff Daniels to Play James Comey — with Brendan Gleeson as Donald Trump — in CBS Limited Series
Following his iconic role as Knuckles McGinty in “nicecore” phenomenon “Paddington 2” (and proving he’s a fan of IndieWire), Brendan Gleeson will flex his acting range by portraying one of the worst individuals on the planet. Gleeson has been cast as sitting president Donald Trump in a CBS adaptation of James Comey’s bestselling book, “A…