Tag Archives: Paddington

Entertainment

Paddington Fourth Movie, TV Series in the Works, StudioCanal Execs Say

Leave a comment

Paddington just isn’t solely a globally beloved bear and household model but in addition good enterprise, shows by executives of Canal+ group’s StudioCanal unit on the Model Licensing Europe 2024 conference in London on Wednesday made clear.

Françoise Guyonnet, CEO of StudioCanal, youngsters & household, and Sissel Henno, head of worldwide gross sales – licensing & retail at StudioCanal, spoke throughout a keynote occasion entitled “Turning a Heritage Model right into a World Phenomenon.” Its description promised a more in-depth take a look at the “ongoing journey of Paddington from a basic character to a worldwide cultural phenomenon” forward of the November launch of the third movie within the franchise, Paddington in Peru.

And whereas they emphasised issues are nonetheless in too early a stage for particulars, in addition they had extra excellent news for Paddington’s legions of followers. “We’re additionally engaged on a brand new TV sequence and a brand new film to return in 2027, ’28,” the latter of which is able to mark the seventieth anniversary of the franchise, Guyonnet mentioned.

However let’s not get forward of ourselves. For Paddington globally, “this yr has been actually targeted round content material, experiential and digital technique to present one of the best publicity we are able to to Paddington,” the chief instructed her viewers. Amongst that has been the April launch of a web page on TikTok and the opening of The Paddington Bear Expertise in London. “To come back in November, two very thrilling occasions. To start with, the launch of latest Roblox recreation,” she continued. “However after all, we’re [dealing] with Paddington, so it’s not about cash, it’s about kindness. So you might be successful prizes the extra marmalade you prepare dinner.”

Lastly, there’s the brand new and third film. “After all, the large occasion for the StudioCanal household is the discharge of Paddington in Peru,” Guyonnet mentioned.

The characteristic debut of Dougal Wilson, the award-winning business and music video director, sees Paddington journey from his house in London to his native house of “darkest Peru.” Ben Whishaw has lengthy voiced the titular bear, who in previous movies was seen moving into adventures with the Brown household, whose father is performed by Hugh Bonneville. The brand new film additionally stars Olivia Colman, Emily Mortimer, Antonio Banderas and Jim Broadbent, amongst others.

It’s produced by StudioCanal and David Heyman‘s Heyday Movies. StudioCanal, which absolutely backed the film, will launch Paddington in Peru within the U.Okay. on Nov. 8, adopted by different territories. StudioCanal additionally releases the movie in France, Germany, Benelux, Australia/New Zealand, and Poland. Sony Footage holds rights for the remainder of the world, excluding Russia, China and Japan. The U.S. launch is about for Jan. 17, 2025.

The upcoming film sees Paddington return to his homeland “to go to his beloved aunt Lucy,” defined Henno who promised plenty of Paddington-style enjoyable. She additionally touted the field workplace success of the primary two movies, from 2014 and 2017, which makes Paddington “the most important impartial movie household franchise,” the exec highlighted.

The Paddington leisure practice will preserve rolling within the coming years, in accordance with the executives. Highlighted Guyonnet: “On the finish of subsequent yr, huge deal, we’re launching a musical within the West Finish with Sonia Freeman, probably the greatest producers.” Paddington: The Musical will characteristic music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher, with Jessica Swale as author and Luke Sheppard as director.

Paddington in Peru at Model Licensing Europe in London.

Courtesy of Georg Szalai

Entertainment

‘Supacell,’ ‘Wonka,’ ‘Barbie’ Producer Among PGGB Awards Winners

Leave a comment

The Manufacturing Guild of Nice Britain (PGGB) celebrated the likes of Warner Bros. movie Wonka, Netflix sequence Supacell, and Barbie, Paddington and Harry Potter franchise producer David Heyman at its awards ceremony on Saturday evening.

Hosted by comic, presenter and actor Patrick Kielty from Northern Eire at The Grove Resort in Watford, close to London, Heyman acquired the Contribution to the Business honor. “I actually consider that right here within the U.Ok., we’ve one of the best of one of the best.   Now we have unimaginable actors, administrators, writers, folks in manufacturing, areas, visible results, finance and we’ve the world’s greatest crews typically,” Heyman stated. “Every division is integral to creating any movie profitable, and I might not be receiving this award with out the assistance and assist of all of the outstanding and provoking folks behind the digital camera who I’ve had the nice fortune to work with.”

Heyman additionally highlighted: “This has been a very difficult interval for the movie and tv industries within the U.Ok. – we’ve had COVID, we’ve had the strikes, and the financial system typically has been struggling, to place it mildly. However I really feel we’re turning the nook.”

He concluded: “Within the subsequent yr, I believe extra productions will begin up, extra productions will come to the U.Ok. as a result of it’s one of the best place on this planet to make movies and TV exhibits.”

Among the many folks featured in a winner’s tribute video for Heyman had been actress and producer Margot Robbie and her producer husband Tom Ackerley who’ve collaborated with Heyman. “Even for those who lived underneath a rock and hated motion pictures, I assure you may have seen a David Heyman produced movie,” joked Robbie. “David, your impeccable style, your work ethic, and your unwavering religion in filmmakers is unparalleled, and after we ask ourselves what sort of producers we wish to be, you may have all the time been our shining instance.”

Added Ackerley: “Watching you, studying from you, working alongside you on Barbie, was the best privilege of our producing careers.” Robbie and Ackerley wrapped up collectively. “So, to our accomplice, our mentor and most significantly, our good friend…,” she stated earlier than the 2 stated: “Congratulations!”

Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden is the headline sponsor of the awards.

“Our PGGB members are greatest in school. This wealth of below-the-line expertise is the bedrock of our movie and tv business, and it’s their exhausting work and talent that creates the first-class status the U.Ok. has garnered,” stated Lyndsay Duthie, CEO of the PGGB.

Added PGGB chair Bianca Gavin: “Our business is constructed on collaboration, and all of us profit from the distinctive work of those people.”

See the total winners of the PGGB Awards beneath.

Manufacturing Workforce of the 12 months – Movie Award
Sponsored by Panavision
Winner: Wonka (Warner Bros / Village Roadshow Footage / Roald Dahl Story Firm).
PGGB members Alex Derbyshire (producer), Tim Wellspring (govt producer/UPM) and Adam Hughes (manufacturing supervisor) collected the award on behalf of “a largely U.Ok. crew which included 16 PGGB members, whose ardour to ship an distinctive mission was evident,” the guild stated.

PGGB members acknowledged:
Alexandra Ferguson Derbyshire – Producer
Tim Wellspring – Govt Producer/UPM
Adam Hughes – Manufacturing Supervisor
Emma Mallett – Manufacturing Supervisor (Extra Images)
Oliver Crawford – Assistant Location Supervisor
Gemma Todd (Smithers) – Submit Manufacturing Accountant
Cristina Zanoletti – AP Supervisor
Kirsty Lea – Payroll Supervisor
Owen Keys – 1st Assistant Accountant
Andrew Durbin – Assistant Payroll Accountant
Karen Bicknell – Submit 1st Assistant Accountant
Tom Ormerod – Manufacturing Coordinator
Liam Shorrock – Assistant Manufacturing Coordinator

Manufacturing Workforce of the 12 months – Excessive-Finish TV Award
Sponsored by Netflix
Winner: Supacell
“The PGGB Excessive-Finish TV Manufacturing Workforce of the 12 months Award sponsored by Netflix is introduced to the manufacturing crew behind season 1 of Supacell, an revolutionary superhero story created, written and directed by rapper and first-time TV director Rapman. Taking audiences by storm, attaining a prime 10 putting on Netflix, Supacell stars Tosin Cole, Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Calvin Demba and Josh Tedeku because the 5 superheroes pursued by Eddie Marsan and his group.”

PGGB members acknowledged:
Nessa King – Monetary Controller
Cecily Colahan – Manufacturing Supervisor
Artur Surma – Netflix VFX Finance Guide Submit Manufacturing
Marjan Zolghadr – Payroll Accountant

Inspiration Award
Sponsored by BCD Media & Leisure and Virgin Atlantic Delta Air Strains 
Winner: Georgette Turner
“A tireless operator, Georgette Turner delivers unimaginable outcomes for productions and crews throughout the business in her key roles as a Unit Manufacturing Supervisor and Supervising Location Supervisor, and most just lately as a Line Producer. Her credit embody Surprise Lady, The Little Mermaid, Implausible Beasts: The Secrets and techniques of Dumbledore, The Boys within the Boat, Fringe of Tomorrow, and Austin, in addition to numerous different productions.”

Range & Inclusion Champion Award
Sponsored by EON Productions
Winner: Valeria Bullo
The award is introduced to Valeria Bullo “for her tireless work in making the business a kinder, extra inclusive and more healthy place for everybody. Her dedication to psychological well being assist, to look assist, and to tackling business stigma has been transformative and unfaltering, whether or not in-house or in a consultancy position.”

Highlight on New Expertise Award
Sponsored by MBS Tools Co
Winner: Marc Ronnie
“The PGGB Highlight on New Expertise Award sponsored by MBS Tools Co. is introduced to Marc Ronnie for the diligence and enthusiasm he has proven in his roles in each the manufacturing and accounting departments.
A member of PGGB since 2019 when he was accepted on to the APATS course, Marc has thrown himself into work, and has gathered some spectacular credit together with The Sandman (2020-21), When Paddington Met the Queen (2022) and The Acolyte (2022-23), working his approach as much as payroll supervisor on his most up-to-date manufacturing, Bridget Jones: Mad In regards to the Boy (2024).”

Particular Point out: Sarah Boyks
“A Particular Point out on this class goes to Sarah Boyks for demonstrating her dedication to her personal private improvement within the business as she labored her approach up from a COVID division to the manufacturing division. Credit: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story – 2nd Unit Manufacturing Coordinator, Stampede Ventures (2022).”

The PGGB Contribution to the Business Award
Sponsored by Common Manufacturing Providers Set Lighting and Rigging
Winner: David Heyman
“Acclaimed U.Ok. producer David Heyman of Heyday Movies, whose glittering credit embody the Harry Potter franchise and extra just lately Wonka, Barbie and the Paddington motion pictures has constructed a worldwide status for excellence and that observe document prompted the PGGB jury to call him recipient of the PGGB Contribution to Business award for 2024.
Icon is an overused phrase, however David’s work is filled with icons, it brings them to life, places a brand new spin on them. As soon as Upon a Time… in Hollywood used display icons Brad Pitt and Leonardo di Caprio, and Quentin Tarantino himself to create a piece that’s about icons and movie legacy. Paddington and Wonka are icons revived, and Barbie the enduring doll now became a freshly iconic, record-breaking film.
As these blockbusters attest, David Heyman has a suave capacity to identify successful film and, extra crucially, to search out its coronary heart. With an indie spirit however a limitless eye for potential, David has made the job of the British movie producer a proud, good and inventive one.”