Based on the stories of the character paddington bear created by michael bond, the film stars ben whishaw as the voice of the. The film paddington begins with an explorer from london going to darkest peru and finding an extremely intelligent species of bear. However, when thieves steal the hardearned present right out of his paws, he and the browns must work together to. Jan 16, 2015 paddingtons namesake isnt the most convincing cgi character to ever appear on the big screen, but hes certainly one of the most likable and endearing.
Paddington brings a beloved childrens character into the 21st century without sacrificing his essential charm, delivering a familyfriendly adventure as irresistibly cuddly as its star. The note implores any passersby to please look after this bear. Colin firth provides the voice of paddington in this adaptation of the hugely popular childrens book about a lovable peruvian bear. Beloved bear paddington gets the bigscreen treatment in this family film adapted from michael bonds enduring childrens book series. There was neither a need for him to show off his lean physique nor boynextdoor looks because all this produc. Settled in with the brown family, paddington the bear is a popular member of the community who spreads joy and marmalade wherever he goes. Best british feature film writing paul king director. Keep up to date with all of the latest news about paddington. Rather, she receives a general thanks in the end credits of the movie. From the beloved novels by michael bond and producer david heyman harry potter, paddington tells the story of the comic misadventures of a young peruvian bear who travels to the city in search of a. Jan 16, 2015 beloved bear paddington gets the bigscreen treatment in this family film adapted from michael bonds enduring childrens book series. However, when thieves steal the hardearned present right out of his paws, he and the browns must work.
When aunt lucys 100th birthday draws close, he works a series of odd jobs to earn money for the perfect gift. As the story opens, peruvian bear paddington voice of ben whishaw makes his way to the big city, where he quickly gets lost until being taken in by the benevolent brown family. Paddington, based on the beloved illustrated childrens book series by michael bond about a young and very civilized bear from deepest peru who comes to live in london, is the kind of movie that. Paddington 2 2017 m any people remember reading the fun stories of paddington, as children. With ben whishaw as the voice of paddington bear, the films allstar cast includes hugh bonneville, nicole kidman, sally hawkins, jim broadbent, peter capaldi and julie walters. Then i saw the first poster for the movie, and i was horrified by the sight of the bear. Paddington 2015 movie paddington bear ben whishaw show nonenglish actors hide nonenglish actors tori matsuzaka. Given this is the paddington movie bear we expected a paddington movie voice to come with it, but its not ben whishaw. Which, obviously, is what you want in a kids movie. Paddington tells the story of the comic misadventures of a young peruvian bear voiced by firth who travels to the city in search of a home. This is a movie in which the gps instructs a driver to bear left during a car chase, and whaddya know theres a bear on the left.
Emma thompson did final polishing on the paddington script, but is not listed as a scriptwriter. Jun 12, 2014 emma thompson did final polishing on the paddington script, but is not listed as a scriptwriter. A young peruvian bear travels to london in search of a home. There is a main part of the movie where a taxidermist is trying to shoot paddington with a tranquilizer gun to kill him. From the beloved novels by michael bond and producer david heyman harry potter franchise, paddington brings us the liveaction story of a young talking bear ben whishaw of skyfall who finds himself lost and alone in london until he meets the kindly brown family. In paddington 2, paddington the bear has happily settled in with the brown family and he spends his time spreading joy throughout the community. Paddington joined by hrh the duke of cambridge at china premiere. They read the label around his neck that says, please look after this bear. Paddington 2015 cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. Paddington 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and. Paddington is a 2014 liveaction animated comedy film written and directed by paul king from a story by king and hamish mccoll and produced by david heyman.
Brown, colin firth the kings speech as the voice of paddington bear and nicole kidman the hours as the evil taxidermist determined to wreak her revenge. Paddington on dvd april 28, 2015 starring hugh bonneville, nicole kidman, sally hawkins, jim broadbent. Paddington 2 finds paddington happily settled with the brown family in windsor gardens, where he has become a popular member of the community, spreading joy and marmalade wherever he goes. From producer david heyman harry potter, gravity, fantastic beasts and where to find them. Paddington is a britishfrench media franchise based on the character paddington bear, created by michael bond. Everything you need to know about paddington movie 2015. Paddington, a new film based on michael bonds books the. Paddington, a new film based on michael bonds books. Based on the stories of the character paddington bear created by michael bond, the film stars ben whishaw as the voice of the title character, with hugh bonneville, sally hawkins, julie walters, jim broadbent, peter capaldi, and nicole. Paddington is making his favorite marmalade jam but runs out of sugar, so he goes next door to borrow a cup from his neighbor, mr curry. All films and tv series see ben whishaw play paddington bear. He befriends a male bear and a female and invites them.
Best male lead vocal performance in a feature film ben whishaw. Jan 15, 2015 paddington gets into some elaborate, curious georgelike high jinks that arent really in the gentle, sly spirit of the books but give the film toddler appeal and cute trailer moments and. M any people remember reading the fun stories of paddington, as children. Mr curry, however, is in a panic because he is expecting a visitor. The franchise began with the 2014 film of the same name. Jan 16, 2015 from the beloved novels by michael bond and producer david heyman harry potter, paddington tells the story of the comic misadventures of a young peruvian bear who travels to the city in search of a home. Based on the beloved novels and featuring an allstar cast, paddington follows a young bear who finds himself in a series of comic misadventures while trying to avoid a museum taxidermist. Colin firth was the original choice of voice actor for the paddington character in this feature, but ben whishaws cloud atlas, skyfall gentle and boyish vocals better fit the peruvian bear.
Finding himself lost and alone at paddington station, he meets the kindly brown family, who offer him a temporary haven. Paddington 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. This is your first port of call for finding out everything relating to the famous bear, his author michael bond and the movie. A bear called paddington by michael bond, was first published in 1958. Jan 16, 2015 perhaps burdened by an excess of respect for paddington bears creator, the childrens author michael bond, or maybe just unwilling to deter the builtin market for the inevitable movie. Paddingtons namesake isnt the most convincing cgi character to ever appear on the big screen, but hes certainly one of the most likable and endearing. Jan 16, 2015 paddington, based on the beloved illustrated childrens book series by michael bond about a young and very civilized bear from deepest peru who comes to live in london, is the kind of movie that. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Behind the voice actors awards 2015 nominee btva feature film voice acting award. British screenwriters awards 2015 winner british screenwriters award. Potter series paddington, is a timeless and universal story written and directed by paul king. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.
Pastuso as he is known in peru after his father, is now an established much loved paddington bear. Paddington, an adaptation of michael bonds books the. Parents need to know that paddington is based on the classic childrens book by michael bond, a bear called paddington. A sequel was released in 2017 and a third film is in development. Perhaps burdened by an excess of respect for paddington bears creator, the childrens author michael bond, or maybe just unwilling to deter the builtin market for the inevitable movie. But amid the word play and the antics and the international adventures, paddington also functions as a rather stealthy allegory about immigration. Bond has written 15 to date, the most recent love from paddington appeared this year begin when the brown family finds the bear at paddington station. And its pretty clear to anyone watching that the pg paddington bear movie will not end with the title character. Paddington was released on bluray, dvd and streaming on 23 march 2015. After an earthquake destroys paddington s home and kills his uncle, the orphan bear voiced by ben whishaw stows away alone on a ship with only his red hat, beatup suitcase, and jars of marmalade with him in the hopes that someone will help him once he gets to london.
And like paddington bear himself, this new release is cute, mostly wellmannered and just a bit offcenter. This beautiful soft toy personifies all you associate with paddington, his hat, duffle coat, the wellies are not included as he arrives in a tailored box, and the spoken phrases with the. I was totally charmed by the colorful and creative sets they designed for the film and all the fun vintage details they decorated them with. Jan 16, 2015 the note implores any passersby to please look after this bear. Paddington, an adaptation of michael bonds books the new. Paddington stays appealing and nimble from start to finish. After an earthquake destroys paddingtons home and kills his uncle, the orphan bear voiced by ben whishaw stows away alone on a ship with only his red hat, beatup suitcase, and jars of marmalade with him in the hopes that someone will help. See more ideas about paddington bear, paddington bear party and bear. With hugh bonneville, sally hawkins, julie walters, jim broadbent. I was one of these people, so i was very excited to see this movie.
I can only strongly hope that this movie is similarly rewarded for its rampant creativity and artful instincts. Cgi 3d breakdown hd paddington bear animation breakdown by jordi girones. Paddington 2015 cast and crew cast photos and info. Any adult with kids to entertain knows the value of a slightlyaboveaverage family film. There was neither a need for him to show off his lean. Produced by david heyman the harry potter series paddington, is a timeless and universal story written and directed by paul king. Paddington gets into some elaborate, curious georgelike high jinks that arent really in the gentle, sly spirit of the books but give the film toddler appeal and cute trailer moments and. He may be known in the local movie scene as a swoonworthy leading man, but actor xian lims latest outing on the big screen challenged him to put on a different charm a second time around. His creator micheal bond bringing him to life in 1958 with many wonderful books accounting his many escapades.
He befriends a male bear and a female and invites them to visit london. With ben whishaw as the voice of paddington bear, the films allstar cast includes hugh bonneville, nicole kidman, sally hawkins, jim. Jan 16, 2015 this is a movie in which the gps instructs a driver to bear left during a car chase, and whaddya know theres a bear on the left. First production picture of paddington bear from his forthcoming movie, which stars colin firth as the voice of paddington photo. Inside the colorful house from the paddington movie.
With a 100% rating on rotten tomatoes paddington 2 has followed in the paw steps of the. Paddington beim tokyo international film festival 2015. Jun 10, 2014 first production picture of paddington bear from his forthcoming movie, which stars colin firth as the voice of paddington photo. Xian lim voices paddington bear anew the manila times online. Producer david heyman explains how paddington was brought to life onscreen, and why ben whishaws voice was a better fit than colin. The bear, dubbed paddington for the london train station, finds shelter with the family of henry hugh bonneville and mary brown sally hawkins. Mary brown, nicole kidman millicent, ben whishaw voice of paddington bear, julie walters. January 16, 2015 the first ever live action film inspired by michael bonds bestselling books, will star hugh bonneville downton abbey as mr. The last time a family movie surprised critics in the early part of the year was the lego movie, which went on to be an extraordinary blockbuster.
All that i remember from the story was that paddington was named after paddington station in london, he liked marmalade above all else and he always got himself into trouble. While searching for the perfect present for his beloved aunt. All that i remember from the story was that paddington was named after paddington station in london, he liked marmalade above all. When i first heard a paddington movie was in the works, i was excited. Its exactly the sentiment millions of paddington bear fans spread out around the globe and over more than a halfcentury wanted to convey to hollywood filmmakers upon hearing that a liveaction adventure was being made of the classic tale. From the beloved novels by michael bond and producer david heyman harry potter, paddington tells the story of the comic misadventures of a young peruvian bear who travels to the city in search of a home. Tonight i took my kids 6, 9, 11 to see paddington bear.
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