The Complete Paddington Bear [DVD]

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Mr. Gruber takes Paddington to a wax museum, where waxworks are falling and being damaged. Paddington finds a squirrel is the culprit. Paddington has to go sew Mr. Curry's clothes with an old sewing machine but messes them up. The Sew Right company solves Paddington's problem.

The Case of the Doubtful Dummy" – Paddington takes inspiration from the stories of the detective Carlton Dale to carry out his own investigation. The Brown Family is invited to a ceremony by Sir Huntley Martin. Paddington is delayed but makes it on time. Paddington Bear audiobooks have been read by a number of celebrities. In 2007, Stephen Fry narrated the audiobook More About Paddington (1959), and in 2008 he received the Audie Award for Young Listeners' Title from the Audio Publishers Association in the U.S. [82] Paddington's love of marmalade sandwiches—referenced in this marmalade-themed Paddington statue by the actor John Hurt—saw him appear in marketing for Robertson's golden shred. Paddington's voice is discovered by a famous diva who is thrilled that she has found a new talent to mold. She will present him at the opening of her new opera.HarperCollins secures six-year publishing partnership for Paddington". Archived from the original on 11 July 2017 . Retrieved 10 April 2017. Clutter has overtaken the Browns' life and Paddington discovers the perfect way to get rid of the pile: a car boot sale where people "pile it high and sell it cheap." The New York Times praised the original book A Bear Called Paddington (1958). [73] Similarly, The Horn Book Guide, a bimonthly magazine dedicated to reviewing children's literature, praised the short story Paddington Helps Out (1960). [74] Both articles emphasise the welcoming Brown family and how the book captures Paddington's adventurous, charming, and funny attitude. [73] [74] Further, The New York Times' article highlights the resemblance of Paddington to a child, indicating that 6 to 9 year olds could enjoy both the colourful illustrations and the book's content. [73] Paddington and the 'Finishing Touch'" – Paddington seeks the 'finishing touch' to Mr Gruber's patio. Bond originally wanted Paddington to have "travelled from darkest Africa," but his agent advised him that there were no bears in Africa, and thus it was amended to Peru, home of the spectacled bear. [21]

The famous train, full of history and intrigue, is the perfect setting for a little dinner theatre. But what's real and what's part of the performance becomes a little blurry when Paddington's jar of marmalade sets of a mystery that is not part of the script. Paddington Turns Detective" – Paddington investigates the disappearance of Mr Brown's prize marrow. Cover Stories: Paddington's birthday; Rebecca Miller; Jewish Book Week". The Independent. 18 January 2008. Archived from the original on 24 May 2022 . Retrieved 3 July 2019.

Paddington Bear featured in the Marmite television advertisement (first broadcast in the UK on 13 September 2007), [80] in which he tries a marmite and cheese sandwich instead of his traditional marmalade sandwich. [81] Paddington and 'The Old Master'" – This story introduces Mr Gruber. After hearing Mr Gruber talk about painting, Paddington decides to try his hand at it himself. Paddington Goes to Court" – Mr Gruber aims to explain to Paddington the workings of the law. On a trip to the Royal Courts of Justice, Paddington gets unexpectedly called as a witness. In September 2007, StudioCanal and producer David Heyman announced a film adaptation of Paddington Bear. Hamish McColl, who penned Mr. Bean's Holiday, would write the script with Paul King serving as co-writer and director. The film would not be an adaptation of an existing story, but "draw inspiration from the whole series" and feature a computer-animated Paddington Bear interacting with a live-action environment. [53] It would be the first film the British visual-effects company Framestore had worked on with a computer-animated animal as the lead character. [54] Colin Firth had been announced to voice Paddington, however he announced his withdrawal on 17 June 2014, saying: "It's been bittersweet to see this delightful creature take shape and come to the sad realization that he simply doesn't have my voice". [55] In July 2014, it was announced that Ben Whishaw had replaced Firth. [56] In Switzerland, Paddington outfits himself with ski gear to take a picture of the Matterhorn, causing inconvenience for champion skier Franz.

Paddington Bear - Icons of England". Archived from the original on 3 September 2006 . Retrieved 12 July 2008. Icons of England – Paddington Bear. Accessed 12 July 2008 Paddington Aims High" – Paddington visits a travel agent to plan a journey. Then a traveller arrives at No. 32 Windsor Gardens. The first Paddington Bear stuffed toy to be manufactured was created in 1972 by Gabrielle Designs, a small family business run by Shirley and Eddie Clarkson, with the prototype made as a Christmas present for their children Joanna and Jeremy Clarkson, a now well-known British TV presenter, writer and farmer. [13] Michael Bond had awarded the Clarksons the licensing of the toy rights throughout the world. [14] Paddington makes a jigsaw puzzle out of Mr. Curry's precious painting and tries to make it up to him.

Masters, Tim (18 November 2014). "Paddington film: BBFC changes advice about 'sex references' ". BBC News . Retrieved 19 November 2014. Lucy: Paddington's aunt from Darkest Peru. The film establishes that she and Uncle Pastuzo rescued Paddington rather than being biologically related to him. She was his legal guardian until she had to move into the Home for Retired Bears in Lima, Peru. In the movie, after a deadly earthquake, she informs Paddington that she is too old to travel to London with him, although in Paddington 2, the residents of Windsor Gardens arrange for her to come to London and see it for herself. In the film adaptation, the explorer Montgomery Clyde names her "Lucy" after his mother. While setting up a picnic Paddington ends up losing his hat (along with Mrs. Bird's umbrella) in the river and is devastated.

A pair of burglars take shelter in Mr. Curry's home, but later decide to turn themselves in to get away from Paddington and his clumsiness.

One of the best-known adaptations of Paddington Bear is the stop-motion animated BBC television series Paddington. The series was written by Michael Bond and directed and animated by Ivor Wood at London-based animation company FilmFair (now WildBrain). It was first broadcast on 5 January 1976. [44] The storylines were based on comedic incidents from the books, chosen to appeal to the TV audience which included much younger children than those the books were written for. Paddington and the Stately Home" – Mr Gruber takes Paddington, Jonathan, and Judy to visit a stately home.