After helping to produce the Harry Potter movie franchise, I should have trusted that producer David Heyman knew what he was doing with Paddington, but the trailers left me a bit worried. Shortly after the movie was released in London, I began to hear the buzz: how the film was a perfect mix of humor for kids and adults and writer-director Paul King had made some magical. But I was still not sold. However, when I finally sat down to watch it for myself a few weeks ago, I was floored. Everyone involved in this production has crafted a timeless tale of family and friendship, and I'm extremely confident it's going to be one of the best reviewed films of the year. I strongly recommend seeking it out this weekend when it opens in theaters in North America.
At the recent Los Angeles press day I landed an exclusive video interview with David Heyman. He talked about his reaction to the film's acclaim and why the movie is a success, working in jokes both kids and adults could enjoy, what they learned from test screenings, if they're already considering sequels, the benefits of making Paddington now as opposed to when he first bought the rights, why Colin Firth left the project, what it would take to put Paddington and Ted together, and a lot more.
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