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Before ‘Wonka,’ Director Paul King Made a Surreal and Underrated Comedy-Drama

The 'Paddington' director showed many of his trademarks with his 2009 feature debut.

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‘Wonka’ Does This Better Than Any Previous Story About the Chocolate Maker

'Wonka' identifies the good-spirited nature and humble origins of the title character.

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'Wonka' Review: A Shaggy Tale With Timothée Chalamet at Its Sweet Center

From 'Paddington 2' director Paul King, 'Wonka' finds the joy and optimism of this younger take on Roald Dahl's character.

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'Wonka' Budget Breakdown: How Much Did the Candy-Coated Prequel Cost?

Warner Bros. is hoping that the Willy Wonka prequel will be a "good egg" at the box office.

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'Wonka' Director Paul King on Why Hugh Grant Was the Perfect Choice to Play an Oompa Loompa

"The voice and the attitude of the Oompa Loompa came from revisiting the books – long songs full of humour, sarcasm, superiority and scorn."

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Timothée Chalamet Channels the Eccentric Chocolate Maker in New 'Wonka' Images

The Paul King-directed prequel also stars Hugh Grant and Sally Hawkins.

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'Paddington's Paul King to Direct Fred Astaire Biopic Starring Tom Holland

The film will chronicle the icon's relationship with his sister, Adele.

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New 'Willy Wonka' Movie Lands Release Date; Major Young Stars Eyed for Role

Sources say Warner Bros. has its eye on either Tom Holland or Timothée Chalamet to play the eccentric chocolatier.

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Ryan Reynolds to Star in Monster-Invasion Comedy from 'Paddington' Director Paul King

Phil Lord and Chris Miller will produce as part of their overall deal at Universal.

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Robert Zemeckis in Talks to Direct Disney's Live-Action 'Pinocchio' Movie

'Paddington' fimmaker Paul King had been slated to direct, while Tom Hanks had been in talks to play Gepetto.

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A Superfan of 'The Office' Was Just Cast in Steve Carell's New Netflix Show

Paul King will direct two episodes of the show, which also stars Tawny Newsome, Jimmy O. Yang, and Alex Sparrow.

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Movie Talk: Is Mysterio Really a Good Guy in the 'Spider-Man: Far from Home' Trailer?

Also, the panel gives their thoughts on the re-teaming of Sofia Coppola and Bill Murray on a new project from A24.

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‘Paddington’ Director Paul King Reportedly off Disney’s Live-Action ‘Pinocchio’

Disney will now have to rely on its 1,000 other live-action adaptations.

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Movie Talk: 'Avengers: Infinity War' Was Almost Narrated by Thanos

Also, the panel discusses the possibility of Tom Hanks playing Geppetto in Paul King's live action version of 'Pinocchio'.

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Exclusive: Tom Hanks Eyed to Play Geppetto in Disney's 'Pinocchio' Movie

'Paddington' filmmaker Paul King is directing the movie, which is expected to start filming next summer.

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Movie Talk: 'The Walking Dead' Has Rick Movies in the Works Starring Andrew Lincoln

The panel also discusses what Bohemian Rhapsody's opening weekend box office means for future music biopics.

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