Paddington 2 | 12 JAN 2018 | Warner Bros. Snags US Rights - Still on for the 12th.

[YM!]

Warner would also be a good option. They can even place it under the WAG banner but 12 Strong opens the same week as P2.

[WrathOfHan]

Just now, YourMother said:

Warner would also be a good option. They can even place it under the WAG banner but 12 Strong opens the same week as P2.

12 Strong opens on the 19th. 

[Jonwo]

Oddly, WB were involved in the original development of Paddington but put it in turnaround which is how Studiocanal ended up with it. I think WB distributes Paddinton 2 in Spain so it wouldn't be too surprising if they end up with US distribution.

[Eric Duncan]

My question is, will the release date change? I know Paddington isn't some huge brand, but I'd assume the new distributors would want more time for marketing.

[filmlover]

28 minutes ago, CoolEric258 said:

My question is, will the release date change? I know Paddington isn't some huge brand, but I'd assume the new distributors would want more time for marketing.

There's a handful of family films coming up they can easily attach the trailer with (The Star, Coco, Ferdinand, The Greatest Showman). It could easily still open in its current date.

[Eric Duncan]

 

I think Guy enjoyed the film quite a bit.

 

THR's positive too.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/paddington-2-review-1052097

 

Guardian gave it 4/5

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/26/paddington-2-review-hugh-grant-sequel-michael-bond-film

 

Telegraph also gave it 4/5

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/paddington-2-review-deliciously-funny-hugh-grant-makes-bears/

Edited October 27, 2017 by CoolEric258

[TalismanRing]

Great to hear.  The first one was surprisingly charming and sweet as well as funny -  nice to see they didn't screw up the sequel.

[Blankments]

I'm really looking forward to this; looks just as charming as the first movie. Hopefully someone picks it up.

[AniNate]

Yowza, 90 on Metacritic with 10 reviews.

 

How long until Paul King is hired to do a Disney fairy tale reboot?

Edited November 2, 2017 by tribefan695

[MovieMan89]

All hail the GOAT franchise of critical acclaim. Bow down LOTR, Toy Story, and TDK franchises. Move over The Godfather and Citizen Kane. 

[Jonwo]

6 hours ago, tribefan695 said:

Yowza, 90 on Metacritic with 10 reviews.

 

How long until Paul King is hired to do a Disney fairy tale reboot?

Paul King is working on a Beatles animated film for WAG IIRC. 

[filmlover]

This might move to Lionsgate.

 

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/will-paddington-2-land-at-lionsgate-1055040

[Hatebox]

100% and 9.2 after 12 reviews? This franchise is an RT God.

[marveldcfox]

Paul King soon going to get a massive gig. But can he handle the Hollywood studio system? 

[BadAtGender]

The first film is really good. I'll probably catch this one in theaters.

[aabattery]

4 minutes ago, marveldcfox said:

Paul King soon going to get a massive gig. But can he handle the Hollywood studio system? 

 

The question you should be asking is can the Hollywood studio system handle Paul King?

[Arlborn]

Wow, I really ought to watch the first one some time soon! This flew under my radar back then.

[AniNate]

It's a nice film but I still thought the bathroom scene they marketed in the teaser that put everyone off was pretty bad.

 

Edited November 6, 2017 by tribefan695

[The Panda]

Wow, both of the Paddington movies managed to be acclaimed and fly under my radar.  Maybe I'll catch this one at some point.

[AniNate]

I doubt the Academy will take notice of this, but if it has any chance at all it'll need to get the hell away from the Weinstein association before it's submitted (Didn't think I'd ever say that).

 

Stands a really good chance of being the best-reviewed kids film since Inside Out, though.

 

 

Edited November 6, 2017 by tribefan695