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Exclusive: The murder mystery TV series resurgence continues. In a competitive situation, Amazon MGM Studios has landed for development Murdle, a scripted adaptation of G. T. Karber’s multi-volume collection of murder mystery puzzles, from Legendary Television.

Written by Jon Croker (Paddington) based on a story by Karber, Murdle is a quirky, voice-driven series in the vein of Knives Out and The Gentlemen about two rival members of a London-based detective club, who are forced to work together despite their very different approaches to solving murders.

The project originated with Jessica Rhoades’ Pacesetter which took the pitch to Legendary Television last fall. Amazon MGM Studios will now co-develop and co-produce the series with Legendary and Pacesetter for Prime Video.

Executive producing Murdle are Croker, Karber as well as Rhoades and Alison Mo Massey for Pacesetter.

This marks the latest high-profile murder mystery series project with a comedic bent as the...

Producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman have come aboard to produce Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming James Bond film, the company announced Tuesday.

Pascal will produce via Pascal Pictures, and Heyman will produce via Heyday Films. Amazon officially closed the deal for the James Bond rights on Monday.

“We are approaching every creative decision with James Bond, which Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have so masterfully steered, with the greatest sense of responsibility,” Courtenay Valenti, Amazon MGM Studios’ Head of Film, said in a statement. “Part of an elite group of producers who have developed and managed massive film franchises to box office success and critical acclaim, Amy Pascal and David Heyman are two of the most accomplished, experienced, and respected film producers in our industry. We are honored to be working with them on James Bond’s next chapter and are excited to deliver to global audiences storytelling that...

Amazon MGM Studios have officially confirmed that Amy Pascal and David Heyman have come aboard to produce the studio’s upcoming James Bond film.

Pascal will produce the filmvia Pascal Pictures, and Heyman will produce via Heyday Films. Last week, rumors emerged that two were both in talks to board the next 007 feature.

“We are approaching every creative decision with James Bond, which Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have so masterfully steered, with the greatest sense of responsibility,” said Amazon MGM Studios’ Head of Film, Courtenay Valenti.

“Part of an elite group of producers who have developed and managed massive film franchises to box office success and critical acclaim, Amy Pascal and David Heyman are two of the most accomplished, experienced, and respected film producers in our industry. We are honored to be working with them on James Bond’s next chapter and are excited to deliver to...

Today, Amazon MGM Studios confirmed that producers Amy Pascal (best known for her work on the Spider-Man franchise) and David Heyman (who produced all eight Harry Potter films) have come aboard to produce the studio’s upcoming James Bond film.

“We are approaching every creative decision with James Bond, which Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have so masterfully steered, with the greatest sense of responsibility,” said Amazon MGM Studios’ Head of Film, Courtenay Valenti.

Valenti added: “Part of an elite group of producers who have developed and managed massive film franchises to box office success and critical acclaim, Amy Pascal and David Heyman are two of the most accomplished, experienced, and respected film producers in our industry.

“We are honoured to be working with them on James Bond’s next chapter and are excited to deliver to global audiences storytelling that upholds the impeccable legacy of this beloved character.

Casting can be a frenzied game of musical chairs fueled by whims and cocaine right up until filming, at which point you’d better be certain because replacing an actor will probably mean extensive (and expensive) reshoots. The same isn’t necessarily true of a voice actor, however. You can let those guys record entire movies and then let someone else do it all again — and they have.

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Samantha Morton didn’t just record an entire performance as Joaquin Phoenix’s A.I. girlfriend in Her. They were actually on set together, acting in real time, albeit with Morton hidden away in a four-by-four plywood box so as not to ruin the illusion of being a computer. “It was only in post production,” director Spike Jonze later said, “that we realized that what the character/movie needed was different from what Samantha and I had created together.” He then...

Gwyneth Paltrow has opened up about the decision not to use an intimacy coordinator while filming sex scenes with Timothée Chalamet in A24's Marty Supreme, a ping-pong movie that is directed by Josh Safdie. The Oscar-winning actress told Vanity Fair that there is "a lot of sex" in the seemingly steamy sports movie, but having acted out intimate scenes many times during her long and successful career in the industry, she didn't feel the need for extra assistance when it came to getting physical with her co-star. She admitted that she would feel "stifled" by the input.

"We said, 'I think we're good. You can step a little bit back. I don't know how it is for kids who are starting out, but… if someone is like, 'Okay, and then he's going to put his hand here.' I would feel, as an artist, very stifled by that."

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The impressive critical heights of Paddington and Paddington 2 were always going to be improbable to follow for Paddington in Peru, especially considering the influential change at the heart of the film, with Emily Mortimer replacing Sally Hawkins as Mrs Brown and Douglas Wilson taking over head duties from Paul King on his directorial debut. With Paddington receiving an impressive 96% from critics on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes and the beloved second outing earning an even-better near-perfect 99%, Paddington in Peru was always going to struggle to compete, with a critical total of just 93% marking a short drop for the franchise, but still showcasing a score high enough to rival some of the very best.

Five years after making history with his Oscar triumph for “Parasite,” Bong Joon-ho has returned to Hollywood filmmaking with Warner Bros.’ “Mickey 17,” a star-studded sci-fi satire about how capitalism can create demagogues and cheapen human life.

But despite strong reviews, it faces an uphill battle to turn a profit against its reported $118 million budget. While not an original film — it is an adaptation of the 2022 Edward Ashton novel “Mickey 7” — it’s a film trying to win over adult audiences with a marketing campaign based around its darkly humorous concept and a go-for-broke lead performance by Robert Pattinson.

While not as acclaimed as “Parasite,” reviews for “Mickey 17” have been very positive, currently standing at 88% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film has also earned a $9 million 4-day opening weekend in Bong’s home country of South Korea, the best for a Warner release in six years.

But projections for the film...

Douglas Wilson’s Paddington in Peruis the latest installment in the Paddingtonfilm series starring Ben Whishaw as the titular bear. The film series is based on the picture books by Michael Bond. Since the first Paddington book, titled A Bear Called Paddington, was published in 1958, the series has been adapted for the screen many times. The recent live action trilogy is the most acclaimed. In 2018, the second installment in the series, Paddington 2, directed by Paul King, achieved a record previously held by Toy Story 2 as the most-reviewed film to maintain a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. If the movies have you hooked, and you've already seen Paddington in Peru, you don't have to wait for the fourth film installment for more Paddington. You can fill the void by watching the 1997 French-Canadian series The Adventures of Paddington Bear which is free to watch on Tubi. The series, directed by Marcos DaSilva and Francois Perrault,...

The British Film Institute (BFI) has thrown its weight behind a strengthened copyright framework for creative works in response to the government’s consultation on plans that would automatically include UK creative assets in generative AI modelling.

“Copyright is the lifeblood of the creative sector; it underpins its economic growth and our screen culture. We support strengthening the copyright framework to require licensing in all cases, alongside a commitment to transparency measures, so that UK producers, writers, directors, and performers can fully exploit their copyrighted works and catalogues,” said Harriet Finney, BFI director of external affairs and deputy CEO.

The government’s consultation closed yesterday,...

Key figures from the UK creative sector have urged the government to rethink plans that would automatically include UK creative assets in generative AI modelling.

Former Bafta chair and producer Pippa Harris, Eon’s Barbara Broccoli and directors Paul King and Martin McDonagh are among those who signed a letter to The Times saying that proposed changes “represent a wholesale giveaway of rights and income from the UK creative sectors to big tech”.

The government’s AI and Copyright Consultationproposes introducing a new exemption in copyright law that would allow tech companies to train their AI models on creative works including films,...

Gene Wilder's impressive career boasts starring roles in Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, and The Little Prince. He was also iconic in the cult classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, soon streaming on Tubi.

Tubi will stream Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory for free starting Mar. 1. The 1971 movie adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is now a beloved classic, all thanks to Gene Wilder's version of the main antagonist. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was a box office disappointment when it was released, grossing $4 million against its $3 million budget; interest for the film waned until the 1980s, when repeated TV broadcasts fueled a resurgence. The film made a successful comeback in 1996, earning $21 million from its 25th anniversary theatrical re-release.

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The following contains spoilers for Paddington in Peru.

He might be locked up, but Paddington in Peru couldn't resist a surprise appearance from an old foe. Following the movie's release, director Dougal Wilson explained how its mid-credits scene came together, briefly reuniting Paddington Bear with Paddington 2 villain Phoenix Buchanan (Hugh Grant) after his latest adventure concluded.

While Buchanan's incarceration made linking him to Paddington in Peru tricky, the screenwriters found a way through the film's ending where Paddington introduces the bears he met in Peru to London's sights, creating an opening to see him again in prison. "I thought it was a very Paddington reconciliatory thing to do to go. Meet his nemesis from the second film," Wilson told Entertainment Weekly. "Wouldn't it be fun if Paddington was the one visiting with his bear tribe, and they were visiting Phoenix because Paddington's forgiven Phoenix?"

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Following its London premiere in November 2024, Paddington in Perurecently opened in limited U.S. theaters on February 14, 2025. As the lovable teddy bear travels to South America for a new adventure, the elephant in the room is the absence of star Sally Hawkins, who starred in the first two Paddington films under the direction of Paul King.

With Paul King also removed and replaced with Dougal Wilson, Paddington in Peru may lack the tear-jerking charms of the last franchise entry. Paddington 2 was received so well and viewed as such an improvement on the original that fans wonder why Hawkins and King left the franchise after delivering such a magical touch with the second film.

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“Paddington in Peru” is here.

The third installment of the franchise based on the character Paddington Bear and created by Michael Bond is in theaters now. This time, the lovable bear (voiced by Ben Whishaw) and his family, led by Hugh Bonneville and Emily Mortimer (taking over for Sally Hawkins) travel deep into the jungles of Peru. That’s where they fend off duplicitous nuns and a riverboat captain with secrets (played deliciously by Antonio Banderas).

TheWrap spoke to Bonneville and Mortimer about what it was like embarking on the latest adventure in the beloved franchise, whether Mortimer was a fan of the series before signing up and if Bonneville thought, while making the first film, that he’d still be here all these years later.

When we asked about Mortimer joining the franchise, Bonneville joked, “Well, there are certain things you can and can’t do in front of the bear.

Some things in life are simply too wholesome to disparage. Mr. Rogers is one, “Wallace & Gromit” is another, and if one were to pick a third example, it would be all too easy to turn towards just one of Britain’s seemingly abundant animated bears. For our purposes, the bear in question is none other than Paddington Brown, whose status as a symbol of friendliness par excellence had been firmly cemented into the new millennium thanks to Paul King’s duology of live-action films.

Naturally, any filmmaker scaling such unparalleled heights as “Paddington 2” would see fit to close the chapter on this pop-up book and leave things on the highest of notes, and technically speaking, King has; now, it’s first-time director Dougal Wilson who’s been selected to close out this trilogy with “Paddington in Peru.” As you’ve probably surmised from the title, this newest film promises...

Many may complain that the third installment of the Paddington franchise, Paddington in Peru, pulls at the heartstrings so blatantly that it feels manipulative. However, I contend that this is precisely why we love this Andean Spectacled Bear so much. Our affection has only grown from these moments and is in full bloom.

This franchise is so positive that one might argue it’s stickier and sweeter than a citrus preserve. Yet, Paddington in Peru maintains the love and levity that has become the trilogy’s signature. It’s a fun family film that knows its audience and keeps them coming back for more.

Paddington in Peru Review and Synopsis

Paddington in Peru’s story is relatable, as Paddington (Skyfall’s Ben Whishaw) receives word that his relative is acting strangely. That relative is his Aunt Lucy (Vera Drake’s Imelda Staunton), the sweet woman who raised him in the Peruvian Amazon.

This Valentine's Day isn't just for lovers -- it's for fans of a couple of very different franchises. While the big-name title of the weekend is "Captain America: Brave New World," in which Anthony Mackie takes over the shield and mantle from Chris Evans, the notable counterprogramming comes in the form of a very good bear indeed: Paddington. Arriving Stateside after being released in the United Kingdom over the holidays, "Paddington in Peru" (read our review here) is the long-awaited third entry in the adaptation of Michael Bond's stories about an upbeat and friendly bear who travels from Darkest Peru to London and is adopted by the Brown family and gets into all sorts of adventures. The rousing success of the 2018 film "Paddington 2" not only helped revive Hugh Grant's career with his charming and flamboyant performance as a devious actor; it sent director Paul King to bigger titles like "Wonka,...

This weekend, all eyes at the box office are on Captain America: Brave New World, as it’s being seen by many as a barometer against whether or not audiences are getting sick of superhero fare. Indeed, the failure of The Marvels must have sent a chill down the spine of many Disney execs, with it once assumed that any movie being the Marvel banner was guaranteed to open well. That proved not to be the case, although the smash success of Deadpool & Wolverine proved that audiences would still turn out in droves if they had a good reason to.

As such, if Captain America: Brave New World manages to open to over $100 million this weekend, any talk of “superhero fatigue” will likely fall by the wayside. Industry estimates have it opening around $90 million, but I actually think it will open in the range of Black Widow, which had...

Paddington in Paddington In Peru.

Although there are still a few weeks before most kids get their much anticipated Spring breaks, another “family-friendly” franchise flick arrives which hopes to give a bit of warmth to the chilly last weeks of Winter. Now December, and 2024, finished up with two such films, Mufasa: The Lion King which is a rare sequel/prequel in Disney’s series, and another adventure of the video game superstar, Sonic The Hedgehog 3. Like the latter, this new release is the third outing, and it also mixes a CGI-animated character in a live-action world. However, it also shares its origins with the current (for the last two weeks) box office champ Dog Man, which is based on a beloved series of children’s books. Now can the filmmakers score a rare “hat trick’ as the first sequel is so admired that it was ‘name-checked” at the end...

Paddington in Peru, the third film in the Paddington series due for release on February 14th, won't be the last adventure for the lovable bear. As revealed in a new piece published by Deadline, StudioCanal has plans to continue to expand the world based on the series of popular children's books written by Michael Bond. The franchise has found plenty of success with it's first two movies, and with a whole host of positive reviews for the newest film, it's no surprise that the studio is looking to continue Paddington's story on the big screen, while also making the transition to other forms of media.

In this new interview with Studiocanal CEO Anna Marsh, the executive talked about the various strides that the production company and distributor has made this past year with its feature films. When the topic of the Paddington franchise was brought up, Marsh dropped exciting...

Paging Sam Wilson! “Captain America: Brave New World” flies to cinemas over the weekend, and Marvel’s latest adventure hopes to thaw an icy box office.

“Captain America: Brave New World,” in which Anthony Mackie’s Avenger takes over the star-spangled shield from Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers, is targeting $80 million to $85 million over the traditional weekend and $90 million to $95 million through the Presidents Day holiday. The tentpole, which cost north of $180 million before marketing, is landing in roughly 4,100 North American theaters.

The film is expected to add another $110 million at the international box office, though it’ll contend in China with “Ne Zha 2,” which has become the highest-grossing release in the country’s history with $1.1 billion and counting, and “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” which is going straight to Peacock in the U.S. but playing theatrically in the rest of the world.

Considering there’s been no stateside competition,...

Whether watching solo, with friends, or with a partner, there's a movie worth watching for every occasion. Many streaming services offer immediate satisfaction, not only from Disney or DreamWorks. For those who like to view things with the entire family, there's an abundance of movies that have come out recently that are sure to win the hearts of everyone, from the kids to the parents, and possibly even the pets.

From stop-motion to iconic musicals, like Wicked, family movies can be visually stunning, appealing to older audiences for whom kid-friendly stories might be old hat. Other films, like Flow, can wow just about anyone at any age. This modern era of family-friendly films pushes the genre into exciting new directions.

Updated by Arthur Goyaz on February 11, 2025: It's still February and there are great 2025 movies for the entire family to check out. Fan-favorite characters like Paddington and Captain America are...

He’s small, he’s brown, he’s furry and rocks a blue duffel coat and a red hat (no, not that kind of red hat) like nobody’s business. His name is Paddington, and for close to seven decades, this tiny London-based bear has delighted discerning young readers with his extreme politeness, his propensity for getting into misadventures and his loyalty to family and friends.

Arguably the most beloved ursine hero in children’s literature — suck it, Winnie the Pooh! — writer Michael Bond’s creation has gone on to become a star of stage,...

Tubi is about to get a major boost as the streaming home of Super Bowl Lix — and a hotly-anticipated half-time show by Kendrick Lamar. Fox’s ad-supported streaming service has gained popularity in recent years as a subscription-free alternative to the ever more-expensive streaming giants, and this month, it’s not just your streaming destination for the big game, it’s got also got a library full of great movies you can stream for free.

From iconic ’90s dramas to one of the best — and one of the freakiest — sci-fi movies of the 2020s so far, here are the best movies on Tubi in February.

New Line Cinema “Set It Off” (1996)

If you’ve seen GloRilla and Latto‘s latest collab, you might be in the mood to revisit the 1990s gem “Set It Off.” And if you’ve never seen it before, now’s the perfect time to rectify that.

The biggest movie coming to Peacock in February is arguably “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” which is set to start streaming exclusively on the platform on Valentine’s Day. As of this writing, though, the jury’s still out on whether or not that film can make up for the mistakes of 2016’s “Bridget Jones’s Baby” and take the popular rom-com franchise back to its former heights. Fortunately, you don’t have to wonder about the quality of some of the other movies that are freshly available to stream on Peacock this month.

Here are the seven best movies coming to the platform in February.

“Gone Baby Gone” (Miramax Films) “Gone Baby Gone” (2007)

Ben Affleck’s directorial career may have gone quiet in recent years, but his first effort as a director, 2007’s “Gone Baby Gone,” remains one of the more impressive debuts we’ve seen over the past 20 years.

With Sundance wrapped up, much of February’s attention toward the world of cinema will be on Berlinale. This month certainly isn’t stacked for new releases, but there’s a handful of gems and highlights worth having on your radar.

11. Bring Them Down (Christopher Andrews; Feb. 7)

Premiering at TIFF last fall, the Barry Keoghan- and Christopher Abbott-led gritty revenge thriller Bring Them Down marks the directorial debut from Christopher Andrews. Christopher Schobert said in his TIFF review, “It’s occasionally compelling thanks to its haunting, almost otherworldly locations in Ireland. Mainly, though, what stands out are performances of the ever-intense Christopher Abbott, Nora-Jane Noone, and, most notably, Barry Keoghan. But the actors serve a drama that is relentlessly violent and thoroughly unpleasant. It’s a testament to these performers that they make so much of so little.”

10. Jazzy (Morrisa Maltz; Feb. 7)

Expanding the cinematic universe of her debut The Unknown Country,...

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This February, Peacock is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated Suits spin-off series to a much-awaited Bridget Jones sequel. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Peacock this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the five best films that are coming to Peacock in February 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Dazed and Confused (February 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93% Credit – Gramercy Pictures

Dazed and Confused is an independent coming-of-age comedy film written and directed by Richard Linklater. The 1993 film is set in 1976, Texas, and it revolves around a group of teenagers who are in their last days of high school. Dazed and Confused stars Jason London, Joey Lauren Adams, Milla Jovovich, Shawn Anders, Rory Cochrane, Adam Goldberg, Anthony Rapp,...

was Timothée Chalamet literally just chosen to play Wonka? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Well, it turns out Lil Timmy Tim (as his fans lovingly call him) had already won over director Paul King long before the cameras rolled. It all goes back to Chalamet’s viral high school rap videos, which showed off his unexpected triple-threat talent. Forget the traditional audition process; for King, casting Chalamet was a no-brainer.

“I knew from stanning for Timmy Chalamet that he could sing and dance really well,” King shared in an interview with Rolling Stone. Chalamet’s high school musical performances, which were captured on YouTube and amassed hundreds of thousands of views, proved to King that the actor could pull off a musical role with ease. King didn’t even think twice: “It was a straight offer because he’s great and he was the only person in my mind who could do it.

Mufasa: The Lion King North America Box Office: On Track To Beat Wonka ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Mufasa: The Lion King is trying its best to hold its ground at the box office in North America. The movie finally became the 10th 2024 release to cross the $200 million mark in the United States and is now on its way to surpassing Wonka’s domestic run. Barry Jenkins’ movie failed to get nominated for the 2025 Oscars, unlike the 2019 blockbuster The Lion King. Scroll below for the deets.

Wonka is a 2023 musical fantasy movie by Paul King. It features Timothee Chalamet in the titular role along with Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Olivia Colman, and Hugh Grant in supporting roles. It received positive reviews and became a box office success.

Timothee Chalamet’s film had a reported budget of $125 million and collected 407.6% more than the making cost,...

Disney is still committed to adapting their most beloved animated films into live-action movies, despite their past attempts receiving mixed reviews at best. Cinderella, which they already remade in 2015, is next on the chopping block. However, according to a new report, the film will potentially be the most unfaithful adaptation thus far. In fact, it won't even include Cinderella. The new live-action Prince Charming movie was announced last October, with Paddington's Paul King developing the film. Chris Hemsworth was also in talks to play the titular Prince, although, that appears to have fallen through. Since then, Twisters star Daisy Edgar-Jones has reportedly been cast in the movie, and her role has just been revealed.

Disney's live-action Prince Charming is reportedly moving ahead, according to Hollywood scooper Daniel Richtman. According to the report, the film will follow an unnamed animator (Edgar-Jones) who sketches drawings of Prince Charming from Cinderella. One day her drawing comes to life.

It looks like Disney's Prince Charming is officially moving forward. Insider Daniel Richtman has just offered up some new details about the latest live-action movie based on one of the studio's animated classics.

According to Richtman's Patreon, Prince Charming will follow an animator, played by Twisters' Daisy Edgar-Jones, whose Prince Charming drawing comes to life. These rumored plot details might bring to mind two popular movies with similar narratives: Life-Size (2000), about a fashion doll coming to life; and Barbie (2023), a self-referential take on the Mattel toyline that has the titular doll venturing into the real world. Edgar-Jones playing an animator, who possibly works for Disney (although that's purely speculative at this time), dealing with her creation coming to life would be a fresh take on the Prince Charming narrative, especially from Disney, who typically doesn't spend much time fleshing out the love interests of its popular Princesses. As for when production might kick off,...

As you might have heard, Disney is developing a new live-action film centered on Prince Charming, with Chris Hemsworth appearing in the titular role. As per the known information, the film will be directed by Paul King, known for Paddington and Wonka.

Some recent reports suggested that Daisy Edgar-Jones, best known for Twisters and Normal People, was being considered for the main female role in the movie. This casting could spark discussions due to the 15-year age difference between Hemsworth, 41, and Edgar-Jones, 26.

In light of that, DanielRPK, a popular and generally reliable Hollywood insider, has recently released a rumor on his Patreon, confirming that Edgar-Jones and Hemsworth are going to be the main characters, also revealing some new plot details.

Specific plot details remain under wraps, but DanielRPK has revealed that the Prince Charming movie will focus on an animator, played by Edgar-Jones, whose drawing of Prince Charming, played by Hemsworth,...

According to an insider, a movie adaptation of hit BBC sitcom Ghosts could be going before the cameras this year.

One of the BBC’s most successful children’s shows of recent years is Horrible Histories, which presented sketches about historical events in a superbly silly fashion. The writers and performers soon took the show to the big screen in the wonderful Bill, which tells the fictionalised story of Shakespeare – it’s one of the most delightful family films of the last decade and a bit, and is available to watch via Amazon Prime.

The crew then went on to create Yonderland, a surreal sitcom about a magical kingdom hidden in a woman’s kitchen cupboard.

However, Ghosts is the show that has arguably made the most impact. Starring Charlotte Ritchie and Kiell Smith-Bynoe as a couple who inherit a huge mansion, Ritchie soon discovers that she, and only she,...

It's been more than a year since Hugh Grant played Lofty the Oompa-Loompa in the musical fantasy Wonka. However, the actor still finds himself haunted by comments he made about the movie during its press tour.

In an interview with Variety, Grant explained that comments made in jest are often taken out of context and reported as fact. "Everyone said, 'Yes, we loved it. We loved it. We loved it," the actor recalled, referring to when the cast of Wonka was asked if they enjoyed making the movie during the press tour. "And when they got to me, just for a comedy moment at the end, I said, 'I hated it.'"

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The Wonka movie starring Timothée Chalamet as the titular character pays immense, endearing tribute to the Willy Wonka movies that came before.

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Pop star Ronan Keating sang that life is a rollercoaster, and he wasn't lying -- but how does one get through the rough troughs to rise back up to the highest peaks? It's a complicated answer, but cinema holds the magical quality to turn any sad day around; all it takes is picking out one of the best feel-good movies and savoring the moment. In some instances, these motion pictures aren't considered the greatest films of all time -- except for "Paddington" because that little bear makes Daniel Day-Lewis look like Jamie Kennedy in comparison and deserves a lifetime supply of marmalade for his contributions to the arts -- but they know how to hit the right spot. Sort of like a warm toasted sandwich at any meal.

What's remarkable about these films is their rewatchability factor. No matter when or why, there's never a bad time to see them...

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This January, Hulu is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated release of the mystery crime thriller Paradise to the multiple new comedy shows like Going Dutch and Shifting Gears. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Hulu this month and have an 80% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the eight best movies that are coming to Hulu in January 2025 with an 80% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Paddington (January 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 97% Credit – StudioCanal

Paddington is a live-action, animated, feel-good comedy film written and directed by Paul King. The 2014 film follows Paddington, a talking bear who migrates from the jungles of Peru to the Streets of London, where he begins living with the Brown family. Paddington stars Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walter,...

Wicked Box Office (Worldwide): Beats Wonka (Photo Credit – Instagram/YouTube)

The Jon M Chu-helmed Wicked has been in the news since before it hit the screens and no wonder it has been performing so well at the box office. It has lived up to its expectations, and a big credit goes to its ensemble cast. The film has now surpassed Timothee Chalamet’s starrer Wonka’s global haul. Scroll below for the deets.

The musical fantasy led by Timothee was released in 2023, and it was directed by Paul King. The Dune 2 star earned praise for his performance as Willy Wonka. The movie featured an ensemble cast of Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Olivia Colman, and Hugh Grant. Although there were doubts about Timothee being cast in that role, which the iconic Johnny Depp previously played, he aced it,...

From Dune: Part Two to Inside Out 2 to the long-awaited Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, 2024 has delivered some truly great sequels that managed to live up to their classic predecessors. As Hollywood increasingly relies on familiar franchises to ensure audiences will come out to movie theaters, sequels are becoming even more common. And those audiences are turning up to prove the studios right — eight of the top 10 highest-grossing movies of 2024 were sequels — so sequels will probably continue to dominate multiplexes for years to come.

There have been some great prequels in 2024, too. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is an explosive new chapter in George Miller’s post-apocalyptic epic, The First Omen is a terrifying portrayal of the birth of Damien Thorn, and A Quiet Place: Day One went back to the day the sound-sensitive aliens landed. This year brought some sequels that divided fans and critics, like Joker: Folie à Deux and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,...

Paddington 3 is arriving in 2025, and Paddington In Peru will bring the bear with the big red hat's movie franchise into a globe-trotting trilogy. The Paddington films have rapidly become one of the most beloved family movie franchises of the 21st century. Based on a series of books by Michael Bond, the screen adventures of the marmalade-loving bear who gently espouses decency and kindness while dealing with a harsh world have been a balm for tough times over the past decade. Now, a third adventure is on the way with Paddington in Peru.

The original Paddington was released in 2014 to an unsuspecting public, quickly becoming a critical darling and a global box office hit. The sequel that followed in 2018 became famous for dethroning Citizen Kane on Rotten Tomatoes. Through several delays and news that director Paul King would not be returning to the franchise, Paddington in Peru was finally announced with...

Experience Spirited Away in All of Its Magical Beauty on the Big Screen This Christmas on Boxing Day Re-release

London, 10 December 2024 – Elysian Film Group and Anonymous Content are thrilled to unveil the official trailer and poster for the highly anticipated UK and Roi re-release of Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award®-winning animated masterpiece, Spirited Away. Longtime fans and new viewers of Studio Ghibli alike can experience the fantastical film on the big screen once again on 26th December 2024.

The Standard call it “Awe-inspiring”, and Financial Times wanted to award it “Six stars out of five” for a treasure that lives and breathes on the big screen. To experience Spirited Away back in the cinema since its 2003 release means all audiences will once again get to have that “magical experience” (Empire).

Winner of the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature, Spirited Away is a “must see masterpiece” (Digital Spy) that follows...

Greta Gerwig thrilled C.S. Lewis fans after promising to helm Netflix's upcoming The Chronicles of Narnia remake, and one actor could make the movies even more exciting. Directing Barbie in 2023, Gerwig brought her name to a global audience and proved her ability to lead a high-budget production. Gerwig's directorial debut was in 2017's comedy-drama Lady Bird. Humor, drama, satire, and a contemporary, feminist brand of romance are Gerwig's specialties, promising a novel approach to the world of Narnia. Combined with the perfect casting, this could be a recipe for a successful Chronicles of Narnia remake.

Gerwig should definitely leverage her experience with the new adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia books to ensure that they bring something new to the table. Gerwig's knowing and worldly romanticism could be key to the new movies setting themselves apart from the albeit brilliant old ones. The cast of the new movies has not yet been announced,...

Sony has moved back the US release of Paddington In Peru from January 17 to February 14, 2025, pitching Studiocanal’s family film against Captain America: Brave New World.

While opening on the same day as a Marvel Studios release sounds daunting, it is likely Sony executives were more eager to avoid clashing with holdover business from Wicked, Sonic The Hedgehog 3, and Mufasa: The Lion King.

Paddington In Peru has already earned more than $30m after three weekends in the UK.Studiocanal developed and fully financed the family adventure and distributes directly in the UK, France, Germany, Benelux, Poland, Australia and New Zealand,...

Paddington in Peru was released in the UK earlier this month, with a US release set for the new year. However, fans will have to wait a little longer as Sony Pictures has pushed the release back by a month.

The film was set to hit US theaters on January 17, 2025, but will now debut on February 14, 2025. The Paddington sequel has given StudioCanal its biggest-ever opening with a 3-day total of £9.65 million. The first film opened to £5.1 million, and the sequel grossed £8.2 million in its debut. Seems that audiences can’t get enough of that marmalade-loving bastard. While the reactions to the sequel weren’t nearly as glowing as the first two films (which are damn-near perfect), there’s still a lot of fun to be had. StudioCanal is already developing Paddington 4 as well as a new TV series.

Paddington in Peru “follows Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru.

Finally, proof positive of what we all knew to be true—America is being oppressed. The United Kingdom already got Paddington In Peru, but U.S. audiences have to wait even longer. Originally set to release stateside on January 17, the film has been pushed back ever so slightly and will...

Critically, European films are having a hell of a year. Euro cinema is well represented in this season’s Oscar race, with the likes of Jacques Audiard’s transgender crime musical Emilia Pérez, Edward Berger’s papal thriller Conclave, Coralie Fargeat’s body horror satire The Substance, Steve McQueen’s WW2 drama Blitz, Tim Fehlbaum’s historic thriller September 5, and Pablo Almodovar’s end-of-life drama The Room Next Door, are among the award frontrunners.

Commercially, it’s another story. On Thursday, the European Audiovisual Observatory (Eao), a research body, published its annual report on the theatrical performance of European movies worldwide. It’s not a pretty picture.

According to Eao, European films accounted for just 6 percent of worldwide ticket sales in 2023, compared to 56 percent for U.S. productions and 26 percent for Chinese films. Japan, thanks to the global success of anime, is close on Europe’s heels, with Japanese releases...

Timothée Chalamet and James Mangold will be honored with a Visionary Tribute at the upcoming Gotham Awards for their work on A Complete Unknown, the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic from Searchlight Pictures — a distinction recognizing “groundbreaking collaborations that push the boundaries of storytelling in film.”

“In A Complete Unknown, Timothée Chalamet and James Mangold have beautifully captured Dylan’s emergence in 1960s New York not just as an artistic evolution, but as a meditation on the necessity of change,” said Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of event’s parent org The Gotham Film & Media Institute.

“Through Chalamet’s breathtakingly authentic performance and Mangold’s masterful direction, we witness Dylan’s transformation from folk prophet to electric rebel, showing how growth often requires letting go of the very relationships and identities that shaped us. Together, they have created a work that will not only resonate with longtime Dylan admirers but also...

The Paddington films have always been about learning to feel at home. In the first film, Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw) adapts to life in London while his adoptive family, the Browns, figure out how to integrate the bear into their household. And in the second film, Paddington even turns a prison into a kind of domestic paradise using nothing but good manners and some fine marmalade. Now, Paddington in Peru presents the series with its biggest challenge, catapulting its characters to the other side of the planet as Dougal Wilson, making his feature directorial debut, takes over from Paul King. And yet, in spite of all these changes, the series has never felt more at home in its own furry skin than it does here.

The film begins with the exciting arrival of Paddington’s first British passport. But the young bear has barely had time to celebrate this...

The first "Paddington" movie arrived with low expectations, first after Colin Firth departed the titular role, and later when the first trailers threatened a "Sonic the Hedgehog" level CGI monstrosity. And yet, that movie won audiences over, before director Paul King delivered a sequel that is a perfect movie by every metric as subjective as a Rotten Tomatoes score, or as objective as the word of Nicolas Cage.

Unfortunately, it seems that when King decided to make "Wonka" instead of another "Paddington" movie, he took all the magic with him, leaving only a "story by" credit for newcomer Dougal Wilson (in his feature directorial debut) and his cohort of writers to pick up. Wilson's task of following a masterpiece despite the loss of the original creator and one of the main stars of the film, was impossible. Sadly, the result is the "worst" of the three movies so far, a...

The streets are paved with golden-orange marmalade for Paddington In Peru – is the bear poised to be the UK’s next box office phenomenon?

Paddington In Peru has led an otherwise quiet weekend at the UK and Ireland box office, taking £9.65m to make it the third-largest opening of the year – and the biggest take-home from a British production since No Time To Die in 2021.

It’s some way behind Bond’s £25.9m, of course, and Deadpool & Wolverine (£17.2m) and Inside Out 2 (£11.3m) outstrip poor Paddington in 2024. But with the departure of the Wizarding World franchise from the big screen after the muted reception for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore, and with 007 himself still on an extended vacation, anything approaching a genuine financial hit from home-grown talent is welcome news.

The series’ third instalment also propels the franchise in the right direction, economically speaking, earning more in...