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Sabrina Carpenter and Margaret Qualley have joined Tom Holland in the untitled Fred Astaire biopic, playing Ginger Rogers and Adele Astaire respectively. Directed by Paul King and produced by Amy Pascal, the film is based on Kathleen Riley’s biography and has received support from Astaire’s family. Holland, who has been attached to the project since 2021, plans to perform all dance scenes without doubles.
Tom Holland has secured his co-stars for the long-gestating Fred Astaire biopic. Sabrina Carpenter will play Ginger Rogers, and Margaret Qualley will portray Astaire’s sister, Adele. Directed by Paul King, the film focuses on the transition from stage to screen.
Tom Holland has secured his co-stars for the untitled Fred Astaire biopic. Margaret Qualley will play Adele Astaire, while Sabrina Carpenter will portray Ginger Rogers. The film is directed by Paul King and produced by Amy Pascal.
Tom Holland has secured co-stars for his long-gestating Fred Astaire biopic. Margaret Qualley will play Adele Astaire, while Sabrina Carpenter will portray Ginger Rogers. The film is directed by Paul King and produced by Amy Pascal.
Tom Holland has secured his co-stars for the untitled Fred Astaire biopic, with Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter joining the cast. Qualley will portray Adele Astaire, while Carpenter will play Ginger Rogers. The film, directed by Paul King, is based on Kathleen Riley’s biography and has received support from Astaire’s family.
Sony Pictures is developing a Labubu feature, an adaptation of Pop Mart’s monster figurines, with Wonka and Paddington director Paul King writing the screenplay alongside Tony Award–winning writer Steven Levenson. The project, announced during a Monsters universe event in Paris, will be a live-action/CGI hybrid produced by King, Michael Schaefer and Wenxin She, with Labubu creator Kasing Lung as an executive producer and Brittany Morrissey overseeing for the studio; plot details have not yet been revealed.
Sony Pictures and Pop Mart have officially greenlit a live-action Labubu movie in The Monsters universe, with Paul King directing and co-writing alongside Steven Levenson; the project is in early development as a blend of live-action and CGI. Executive producer Kasing Lung and producers Paul King, Michael Schaefer, and Wenxin She are on board, with Brittany Morrissey overseeing for Sony Pictures.
Sony Pictures is moving forward with a Labubu movie, tapping Steven Levenson to co-write with Paddington director Paul King, who will produce and direct a live-action/CGI hybrid. Labubu creator Kasing Lung will executive produce, with producers King, Michael Schaefer, and Wenxin She; Brittany Morrissey will oversee the project for Sony. The film, based on Pop Mart’s Labubu IP, remains in early development after Sony acquired the screen rights in 2025.
Sony Pictures is developing a live-action film based on the Labubu plush toys, enlisting director Paul King, known for 'Wonka' and 'Paddington,' to direct and produce. The project is in early stages, and Labubu toys are popular collectibles originally created by artist Kasing Lung and sold by China-based retailer Pop Mart. Hollywood is increasingly turning to toy and game IPs for movies, with recent successes like 'Barbie' and 'Super Mario Bros.'
Paul King is set to direct and produce a live-action 'Labubu' film for Sony Pictures, based on a picture book series by Kasing Lung, with the project currently in early development. King, known for directing 'Wonka' and the 'Paddington' films, will bring his expertise to this narrative-driven project.
Paul King, known for directing Paddington and Wonka, is set to direct a film adaptation of the popular collectible toy Labubu for Sony, in collaboration with Chinese retailer Pop Mart, with the project currently in early development.
Timothee Chalamet's "Wonka" has surpassed $600 million globally at the box office, making it one of the few films released in 2023 to achieve this milestone. The fantasy musical, directed by Paul King, has been a commercial success, with Chalamet's star power and the enduring appeal of Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" contributing to its box office endurance. The film, depicting the early days of Willy Wonka, has become director Paul King's highest-grossing film and stands as Chalamet's biggest international box office success to date.
The screenplay for the origin story film "Wonka," directed by Paul King and co-written by Simon Farnaby, has been released. Starring Timothée Chalamet as the enigmatic candy maker, the movie has already made over $150 million worldwide and received positive reviews. The film explores how Willy became Wonka and has potential for future sequels.
Timothée Chalamet's performance in the upcoming film "Wonka" is described as hesitant and lacking the necessary commitment for the role, but the overall movie is surprisingly good. Directed by Paul King, known for his work on "Paddington," the film aims to explore the origins of Willy Wonka with a story involving a chocolate cartel in a pseudo-European city. While Chalamet's portrayal may not be perfect, the rest of the cast delivers performances that capture the whimsical nature of the characters. The film successfully recreates the melancholy sweetness of King's previous works, with flashes of Dahl-worthy perversity.
The upcoming prequel film "Wonka" starring Timotheé Chalamet as a young Willy Wonka fails to capture the magic and mystery of the original 1971 film. While pleasant to watch, it lacks the sophistication and idiosyncrasy of its predecessor. The plot revolves around a young Willy Wonka navigating a whimsical European town dominated by a secret cartel of chocolate companies. The film's production design is impressive, but Chalamet's portrayal of the character lacks the charm and complexity of Gene Wilder's iconic performance. Overall, "Wonka" is a pleasant diversion but fails to live up to the legacy of the original film.