‘Paddington 3’ to Begin Filming in Early 2022!!!

Everyone’s favorite polite young bear is returning to theaters for a third film. StudioCanal announced during the Cannes Film Festival that Paddington 3 has set an early 2022 filming date, for some time in the second quarter of the year. The highly anticipated third installment leads Studiocanal’s slate of films, with a story by Paul King, Simon Farnaby, and Mark Burton and a screenplay by … Continue reading ‘Paddington 3’ to Begin Filming in Early 2022!!!

‘Paddington 2’ Loses its 100% Rotten Tomatoes Rating!!

Paddington 2 has lost its 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, as The Hollywood Reporter states that the movie, like Citizen Kane, lost its perfect rating after a new bad review came in years later. He’s just a good bear trying to find a nice gift for his aunt and then he ends up in prison. In our hearts, it’s a perfect movie. The negative review … Continue reading ‘Paddington 2’ Loses its 100% Rotten Tomatoes Rating!!

‘Everyday Parenting Tips’: Ryan Reynolds to Star in Paul King’s Monster-Invasion Comedy!!

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 studio. But wait, it gets more wholesome: The film, based … Continue reading ‘Everyday Parenting Tips’: Ryan Reynolds to Star in Paul King’s Monster-Invasion Comedy!!

‘Fantastic Flitcrofts’: Mark Rylance to Star in Golfing Comedy From ‘Paddington 2’ Writer!!

Oscar and BAFTA winner Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies, Dunkirk, The BFG) is set to take the lead in comedy-drama The Fantastic Flitcrofts, to be directed by Craig Roberts (Just Jim, Eternal Beauty) and based on the adapted screenplay by Simon Farnaby (Paddington 2). Rylance will star as Maurice Flitcroft, a dreamer and unrelenting optimist, who managed to gain entry to The British Open Golf Championship … Continue reading ‘Fantastic Flitcrofts’: Mark Rylance to Star in Golfing Comedy From ‘Paddington 2’ Writer!!

‘Paddington 3’ Moves Ahead Without Director Paul King!!

Few thought that a children’s series about a marmalade-loving bear could earn the critical acclaim that Paddington has, but writer-director Paul King elevated a silly premise into some of the best and most heartwarming films of the decade. And in unprecedented times like these, we need Paddington more than ever. And we may be getting it, as King confirmed that Paddington 3 is still happening — … Continue reading ‘Paddington 3’ Moves Ahead Without Director Paul King!!

‘Pinocchio’: ‘Paddington’ Director Paul King Drops Out of Disney’s Remake!!

Back in February of last year it was announced that Disney had enlisted Paddington and Paddington 2 director Paul King to helm its live-action Pinocchio remake, but now comes word that King has exited the project, leaving the film’s status up in the air. “I don’t think it’s a secret anymore, but the film has been cancelled over the holidays, over Christmas,” cinematographer Seamus McGarvey … Continue reading ‘Pinocchio’: ‘Paddington’ Director Paul King Drops Out of Disney’s Remake!!

Warner Bros Wins Rights to $300 Million RatPac-Dune Film Library!!

Warner Bros. on Wednesday exercised its matching rights to buy the film library of RatPac-Dune, a studio spokesperson confirmed to TheWrap. The deal means Warner Bros. snaps up the library from media and entertainment industry asset management firm Vine Alternative Investments, which had all but locked up a deal worth a rumored $300 million. The RatPac-Dune library was attractive because it includes minority stakes in … Continue reading Warner Bros Wins Rights to $300 Million RatPac-Dune Film Library!!

‘Jumanji’ Takes Back #1 Spot as ‘Winchester’ Opens at #3 at the BO!!!

Super Bowl weekend 2017 is looking mostly as expected with Sony‘s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle returning to the weekend top spot after a one week hiatus with a domestic cume topping $350 million and a worldwide total over $855 million. Meanwhile, the weekend’s lone new wide release, the gothic thriller Winchester, delivered on expectations with a third place finish while several Oscar contenders continued … Continue reading ‘Jumanji’ Takes Back #1 Spot as ‘Winchester’ Opens at #3 at the BO!!!

‘Maze Runner’ Dethrones ‘Jumanji’ From #1, as ‘Showman’ Continues Strong at the BO!!!

Despite a 25% decline compared to the opening for its predecessor, Fox‘s Maze Runner: The Death Cure still managed a #1 finish at the weekend box office. Meanwhile, Entertainment Studios saw Hostiles deliver a solid performance as it expanded nationwide, Sony‘s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and The Greatest Showman continue to hold strong, The Shape of Water expands with strong numbers on the heels … Continue reading ‘Maze Runner’ Dethrones ‘Jumanji’ From #1, as ‘Showman’ Continues Strong at the BO!!!

‘Jumanji’ Repeats #1 Again as ’12 Strong’ and ‘Den of Thieves’ Open Strong at the BO!!!

The weekend’s new releases all outperformed expectations with both 12 Strong and Den of Thieves placing in the top three. However, neither was able to topple Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, which topped the weekend box office for the third straight weekend and in the process passed Skyfall to become Sony‘s fifth-highest grossing film ever. Sony‘s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle delivered a chart-topping $20 … Continue reading ‘Jumanji’ Repeats #1 Again as ’12 Strong’ and ‘Den of Thieves’ Open Strong at the BO!!!

‘Paddington 2’ Becomes Rotten Tomatoes’ Best-Reviewed Movie of All-Time!!!

Less than two months ago, Lady Bird scored the distinct honor of becoming Rotten Tomatoes’ best-reviewed movie of all-time, racking up 164 positive reviews for a 100% Fresh rating. Then some idiot who doesn’t understand how film criticism works came along and said that it was “Rotten” with a B- review, earning him the attention he sought. Lady Bird’s accomplishment of holding onto 100% at … Continue reading ‘Paddington 2’ Becomes Rotten Tomatoes’ Best-Reviewed Movie of All-Time!!!

‘Jumanji’ Stays #1 as ‘The Post’ and ‘The Commuter’ Open Strong at the BO!!!

For a second weekend in a row Sony‘s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle takes the weekend’s top spot, this time holding off three new wide releases over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend as well as Fox‘s nationwide expansion of Steven Spielberg‘s The Post, which finished in the runner-up position. As for the weekend’s three brand new releases, Lionsgate‘s The Commuter managed to exceed … Continue reading ‘Jumanji’ Stays #1 as ‘The Post’ and ‘The Commuter’ Open Strong at the BO!!!

‘Jumanji’ Tops Weekend as ‘Insidious 4’ Scares Up a Strong Debut at the BO!!!

Heading into the weekend Sony‘s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle ranked #7 on the list of movies that had never reached #1 at the weekend box office. After Friday’s estimates the film ranked fourth on the list, but as of today it no longer occupies a position after a stellar third weekend saw the action comedy lead the way at the weekend box office while … Continue reading ‘Jumanji’ Tops Weekend as ‘Insidious 4’ Scares Up a Strong Debut at the BO!!!

Paddington 2 (2017) Review!!!

Synopsis – Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, only for the gift to be stolen. My Take – As someone who has never read author Michael Bond‘s stories revolving around the delightful talking bear, I was hugely … Continue reading Paddington 2 (2017) Review!!!

‘Paddington 2’: New Trailer Finds the Cute and Cuddly Bear Picking Up Odd Jobs!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, only for the gift to be stolen. Directed – Paul King Starring – Hugh Grant, Brendan Gleeson, Jim Broadbent Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Paddington 2’: New Trailer Finds the Cute and Cuddly Bear Picking Up Odd Jobs!! Check It Out!!

‘Justice League’ Scores $185 Million Opening, Led by China at the International BO!!!

Warner Bros.-DC’s “Justice League” dominated the international box office in its opening weekend with $185.5 million at approximately 47,000 screens in 65 markets, led by $51.7 million in China. The costly superhero tentpole is ahead of the international opening weekends for Warner’s “Wonder Woman” and Disney-Marvel’s “Thor: Ragnarok.” In China, where “Justice League” screened at 20,500 screens, the film took in 65% of grosses from … Continue reading ‘Justice League’ Scores $185 Million Opening, Led by China at the International BO!!!

Harvey Weinstein Terminated from Weinstein Company!!!

For nearly four decades, Harvey Weinstein was the don of indie film, and a force of nature. Now he’s been ousted by his own company. In a move that would’ve been shocking a week ago, the mogul was terminated on Sunday as co-chairman of The Weinstein Co. after bombshell on-the-record sexual harassment allegations came to light in a New York Times report. “In light of … Continue reading Harvey Weinstein Terminated from Weinstein Company!!!

‘Paddington 2’: New Trailer Features an Incarcerated Bear and Hugh Grant as a Master of Disguise!!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, only for the gift to be stolen. Directed – Paul King Starring – Hugh Grant, Brendan Gleeson, Jim Broadbent Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Paddington 2’: New Trailer Features an Incarcerated Bear and Hugh Grant as a Master of Disguise!!! Check It Out!!

Michael Bond Passes Away: Paddington Bear Creator & Author Was 91!!!

Michael Bond, creator of Paddington, the marmalade-loving bear from deepest darkest Peru, has died. Publisher Harper Collins UK announced the news this afternoon, saying Bond passed away at home on Tuesday after a short illness. He was 91. The British author sold his first short story in 1945 and published his first Paddington book, A Bear Called Paddington, in 1958. He ultimately published over 200 … Continue reading Michael Bond Passes Away: Paddington Bear Creator & Author Was 91!!!

‘Paddington 2’ Trailer: The Adorable Bear Returns, Still Loves Marmalade!!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, only for the gift to be stolen. Directed – Paul King Starring – Hugh Grant, Brendan Gleeson, Jim Broadbent Check out the trailer:   Continue reading ‘Paddington 2’ Trailer: The Adorable Bear Returns, Still Loves Marmalade!!! Check It Out!!

Hugh Grant and Brendan Gleeson Join ‘Paddington 2’!! Filming Begins!!

One of the most pleasant movie surprises in recent memory is 2014’s Paddington. While the trailers made the film look fairly atrocious, it turned out to be anything but. It was a warm, charming, funny family film that I cheerfully recommended to anyone with kids. Thankfully, other critics and audiences found it equally delightful, and it powered the film to $270 million worldwide to become the … Continue reading Hugh Grant and Brendan Gleeson Join ‘Paddington 2’!! Filming Begins!!