"Paddington" is 10 years old, but the bear's lessons of kindness and curiosity are timeless
2 months, 1 week ago

"Paddington" is 10 years old, but the bear's lessons of kindness and curiosity are timeless

Salon  

Ten years ago, a curious, marmalade-loving bear named Paddington tumbled his way into theaters, and in turn, our hearts. I am at once celebrating the tenth anniversary of “Paddington” releasing in theaters stateside and dreading the inauguration ceremony for Trump’s second term. We need your help to stay independent Subscribe today to support Salon's progressive journalism If you’re somehow unfamiliar with Paddington Bear, voiced by Ben Whishaw in the series, “Paddington” kicks off with a delightful crash course in his history. After some nudging, Henry allows her to bring Paddington home for one night, after which they’ll either find him a willing home or, if Henry has his way, drop the bear at an orphanage. By reminding ourselves of the virtues that this sweet little bear embraces — even if they come in the form of brightly colored cinematic candy, like “Paddington” — we’ll be more likely to notice opportunities to bring those values into our daily lives.

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'Paddington in Peru' puts a mild bear in the wild jungle : Pop Culture Happy Hour
1 month, 1 week ago

'Paddington in Peru' puts a mild bear in the wild jungle : Pop Culture Happy Hour

NPR  

'Paddington in Peru' puts a mild bear in the wild jungle Enlarge this image toggle caption Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. In the new movie Paddington In Peru, Paddington Bear and the Brown family fly across the globe, into the wilds of Peru, in search of Paddington's Aunt Lucy. In the run-up to the Oscars, Pop Culture …

Paddington in Peru: New movie is smarter than your average bear.
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55 years, 3 months ago

Paddington in Peru: New movie is smarter than your average bear.

Slate  

The past decade has brought the world a lot of political and economic chaos, but in its defense, that same span of time has also given us the Paddington Bear movies. 2015’s Paddington and 2018’s Paddington 2, adaptations of the beloved children’s book series first introduced by British author Michael Bond in 1958, set a newly high bar for family …

Review: ‘Paddington in Peru’ isn’t hard to bear, but it shows the franchise coasting
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Review: ‘Paddington in Peru’ isn’t hard to bear, but it shows the franchise coasting

LA Times  

As delicious as a marmalade sandwich can be, too many of them can be too much, especially when they aren’t made by someone who knows how to spread the jam just right. Director Paul King has been replaced by Dougal Wilson, making his feature film debut, and original co-star Sally Hawkins has been replaced by Emily Mortimer as Mary, the …

Paddington in Peru: Is this bear cutewashing the U.K.?
55 years, 3 months ago

Paddington in Peru: Is this bear cutewashing the U.K.?

Slate  

I need to talk to someone about Paddington Bear. Prior to the release of the 2014 film Paddington, I had no feelings toward Paddington Bear, a character invented by the author Michael Bond in the 1950s who is found on a train platform at Paddington station having arrived in London from “darkest Peru.” Like many children in Britain, I had …

Paddington in Peru sees beloved bear and Brown family head to the Amazon in search of Aunt Lucy
3 months ago

Paddington in Peru sees beloved bear and Brown family head to the Amazon in search of Aunt Lucy

ABC  

At the risk of courting controversy, Paddington 2 is not a perfect film — but it was, undoubtedly, the perfect film for the cultural moment of 2017. Fast facts about Paddington in Peru What: Paddington and the Brown family search the Amazon for a missing Aunt Lucy, and are quickly pulled into a quest for ancient treasure Starring: Ben Whishaw, …

Helen Flanagan treats children Delilah, 6, and Charlie, 3, to a day on the red carpet as they attend The Paddington Bear Experience in London
4 months, 1 week ago

Helen Flanagan treats children Delilah, 6, and Charlie, 3, to a day on the red carpet as they attend The Paddington Bear Experience in London

Daily Mail  

Helen Flanagan looked every inch the doting mother as she posed with her two children at The Paddington Bear Experience at London County Hall on Sunday. Helen Flanagan looked every inch the doting mother as she posed with her two children at The Paddington Bear Experience at London County Hall on Sunday The former soap star, 34, who shares Matilda, …

Paddington in Peru is the worst in the franchise
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Paddington in Peru is the worst in the franchise

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Paddington in Peru is lovely in the lowercase, being the awfully …

Paddington Bear given UK passport by Home Office
5 months, 1 week ago

Paddington Bear given UK passport by Home Office

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We wrote to the Home Office asking if we could get …

Special stamps mark 65th birthday of Paddington bear
1 year, 7 months ago

Special stamps mark 65th birthday of Paddington bear

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Special stamps are being issued …

Paddington Bear immersive experience to open in London
2 years ago

Paddington Bear immersive experience to open in London

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Paddington Bear has inspired a new large-scale interactive experience in …

Kate Garraway discovers she is related to Paddington Bear creator Michael Bond on DNA Journey
2 years, 5 months ago

Kate Garraway discovers she is related to Paddington Bear creator Michael Bond on DNA Journey

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kate Garraway has discovered that she is a relative of Paddington …

Paddington Bear stars in fake deportation notices created by Home Office staff
2 years, 9 months ago

Paddington Bear stars in fake deportation notices created by Home Office staff

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Deportation notices for Paddington Bear have been put up by staff …

Daughter of Paddington creator Michael Bond speaks of family pride at sketch
2 years, 9 months ago

Daughter of Paddington creator Michael Bond speaks of family pride at sketch

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The family of Paddington Bear creator Michael Bond have spoken …

The Queen enjoys tea and marmalade sandwiches with iconic fictional bear Paddington in sketch
2 years, 9 months ago

The Queen enjoys tea and marmalade sandwiches with iconic fictional bear Paddington in sketch

Daily Mail  

The Queen has delighted millions of viewers by appearing in a surprise comic sketch with Paddington Bear to kick-start the Party In The Palace Platinum Jubilee concert on Saturday. Beaming: The Queen has delighted millions of viewers by appearing in a surprise comic sketch with Paddington Bear to kick-start the Party In The Palace Platinum Jubilee concert on Saturday The …

Barbour’s heartwarming Paddington Bear Christmas advert is all about sustainability
3 years, 4 months ago

Barbour’s heartwarming Paddington Bear Christmas advert is all about sustainability

The Independent  

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Paddington 2 loses perfect Rotten Tomatoes score after bad review calls the character ‘snide and sullen’
3 years, 10 months ago

Paddington 2 loses perfect Rotten Tomatoes score after bad review calls the character ‘snide and sullen’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Paddington 2 no longer has a 100 per cent rating on …

Hugh Grant jokes that ex Elizabeth Hurley is starring in Paddington 3 after sharing marmalade photo
4 years, 2 months ago

Hugh Grant jokes that ex Elizabeth Hurley is starring in Paddington 3 after sharing marmalade photo

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hugh Grant has joked that his former partner Elizabeth Hurley should …

Florence Pugh Has Sweet Twitter Chat With Paddington Bear Over Marmalade
5 years, 1 month ago

Florence Pugh Has Sweet Twitter Chat With Paddington Bear Over Marmalade

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Florence Pugh’s orange marmalade made her the apple of Paddington Bear’s eye. Pugh posted the clip to her Instagram Story over the weekend: If you don’t think I’m immediately gonna make “Florence Pugh’s Naughty Instagram Marmalade” this week, you’re a fool pic.twitter.com/rsozOeekr9 — Jacob deNobel February 24, 2020 And it didn’t take long for Paddington to get …

Paddington 2 movie review: Paws up and hats off for the polite English bear and this perfect sequel
7 years, 2 months ago

Paddington 2 movie review: Paws up and hats off for the polite English bear and this perfect sequel

Hindustan Times  

Paddington 2 Director: Paul King Cast: Hugh Grant, Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Ben Whishaw Rating: 4/5 Ben Whishaw voices Paddington the Bear. It’s been three years since Paddington but director Paul King’s love for London has not wavered even the slightest, Brexit or not. After Cloud Atlas and Paddington 2, it leaves me with no doubt that he actually always …

Review: With Hugh Grant, ‘Paddington 2' is simply wonderful
7 years, 2 months ago

Review: With Hugh Grant, ‘Paddington 2' is simply wonderful

Associated Press  

“Paddington 2 " is that rare creation that somehow improves on its already charming predecessor. Maybe it’s the addition of Hugh Grant as a lunatic faded star desperate for some cash to get his one man show going, Brendan Gleeson as a moody prison chef named Knuckles McGinty, a totally random dance routine during the credits, or just the sheer …

Paddington 2 movie review: A charming children's film that promotes empathy in a cynical world
7 years, 2 months ago

Paddington 2 movie review: A charming children's film that promotes empathy in a cynical world

Firstpost  

During these increasingly cynical times it’s nice to sit back and enjoy a film like Paddington 2 with people who are nice to each other, and to you. Paddington 2 is not only more charming, more effective and more memorable than the first film, it’s also a wonderfully hopeful way to start off the cinematic new year. There is no …

Ben Whishaw on whether ‘Paddington 2’ sends a message about immigration and Brexit
7 years, 2 months ago

Ben Whishaw on whether ‘Paddington 2’ sends a message about immigration and Brexit

LA Times  

It may seem surprising now, but Ben Whishaw wasn’t supposed to play Paddington. In fact, Whishaw didn’t come onboard the 2014 “Paddington” movie until filming and partial animation had been completed and director Paul King decided he wanted a more youthful voice. In the midst of recording sessions for “Paddington 2,” Whishaw starred in a London production of “Against” at …

Paddington 2 review: Superior sequel full of charm and humour
7 years, 5 months ago

Paddington 2 review: Superior sequel full of charm and humour

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Paul King, 95 mins, voiced by/starring: Ben Whishaw, Hugh Grant, Brendan …

Paddington Bear: The story of the refugee and a message of kindness
7 years, 8 months ago

Paddington Bear: The story of the refugee and a message of kindness

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. For although he sets his Paddington stories in a safe middle-class house in west London, …

Michael Bond, Paddington Bear Creator, Dead At 91
7 years, 9 months ago

Michael Bond, Paddington Bear Creator, Dead At 91

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Michael Bond ― creator of the beloved fictional character Paddington Bear ― has died at 91, according to his publisher, HarperCollins. He was as kindly, dignified, charming & lovable as the immortal Paddington Bear he gave us.” So sorry to hear that Michael Bond has departed. pic.twitter.com/4jX339vY4D — Adam Ramsay June 28, 2017 “I feel privileged to …

The Teaser for Paddington 2 Promises a Sequel As Delightfully Funny As the First
7 years, 10 months ago

The Teaser for Paddington 2 Promises a Sequel As Delightfully Funny As the First

Slate  

Paul King’s beloved 2015 take on Paddington is coming back for what we hope is a very rare sort of sequel—that is, a worthy follow-up. The upcoming film, which features Ben Whishaw reprising his role as the marmalade-loving bear, isn’t set for U.S. release until next year, but fans of the first film know that the wait may well be …

Paddington movie reviewed: Adaptation of children’s book is surprisingly good.
10 years, 2 months ago

Paddington movie reviewed: Adaptation of children’s book is surprisingly good.

Slate  

These chilly winter months, my general feeling about children’s movies can be expressed in four simple words: make more of them! Directed by Paul King, best known for helming the cult-favorite British television series The Mighty Boosh, Paddington is also visually stylish and inventive in a way that many live-action children’s movies don’t bother to be. The screenplay, by King …

Paddington review: he's small, furry, has a marmalade addiction and the star of a must-watch film
10 years, 2 months ago

Paddington review: he's small, furry, has a marmalade addiction and the star of a must-watch film

Firstpost  

He’s 3'6", has a worrying marmalade habit, wears a red hat, speaks Bear and English fluently, is scrupulously polite and can be trusted to create a fabulous mess wherever he goes. A hit TV series was created, based on these books but on the silver screen, Paul King’s Paddington marks this small bear’s debut, and the film is just as …

Review: Sweet, clever and cuddly, ‘Paddington’ is just right
10 years, 2 months ago

Review: Sweet, clever and cuddly, ‘Paddington’ is just right

Associated Press  

How well we know him. For parents looking for a film that’ll please them and their kids in equal measure, “Paddington” is — as Goldilocks would say in that other bear story — just right. He brings with him only a suitcase filled with jars of marmalade, the hat the explorer left behind, and a tag around his neck: “Please …

Paddington Bear creator shocked as film censor deems movie's sex and violence unsuitable for young children
10 years, 4 months ago

Paddington Bear creator shocked as film censor deems movie's sex and violence unsuitable for young children

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Michael Bond said he was “very upset” after the British Board of Film Classification warned …

Paddington, film review: Choppy and episodic
10 years, 4 months ago

Paddington, film review: Choppy and episodic

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The film arrives trailing far more controversy in its wake than …

A Short History Of Paddington Bear, From 'Darkest Peru' To Present Day London
10 years, 4 months ago

A Short History Of Paddington Bear, From 'Darkest Peru' To Present Day London

Huff Post  

There are several quirks to Paddington Bear that set him apart from the rest of the furry cartoon pantheon. As the world anxiously gears up for the live action movie, the Museum of London is hopping on the bear's bandwagon with an exhibition dedicated to Paddington's life. Paddington was effectively born in 1956, when BBC cameraman Michael Bond bought a …

Ben Whishaw as Paddington Bear with Hugh Bonneville and Nicole Kidman in trailer
10 years, 5 months ago

Ben Whishaw as Paddington Bear with Hugh Bonneville and Nicole Kidman in trailer

Daily Mail  

Ben Whishaw has made his first voice debut as the iconic Paddington Bear in the latest full length trailer of the upcoming movie. Scroll down for video Making his mark: Ben Whishaw has made his first voice debut as the iconic Paddington Bear in the latest full length trailer of the upcoming movie Once he joined the cast Whishaw was …

Colin Firth leaves Paddington Bear movie claiming his voice 'did not fit'
10 years, 9 months ago

Colin Firth leaves Paddington Bear movie claiming his voice 'did not fit'

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It subsequently emerged that the actor had pulled out of the film because Paddington “doesn’t …

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