Their understanding, sharing, and participation in Paddington’s adventures is the beating heart underlying every story.
Now, the Browns set off ontheir biggest story yetinPaddington in Peru.
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Ahead of the theatrical release, Mortimer and Bonneville chatted with CollidersSteve Weintraubabout the film andPaddingtonsinfluence the world over.
Check out the full conversation in the video above or in the transcript below.
Paddington Shares a Universal Message With Audiences
Paddington represents tolerance and inclusivity.
COLLIDER: Paddington is just so popular with so many people around the world.
What do you think it is about the character that has resonated with so many people?
So, I think we all identify with that feeling of vulnerability.
As an audience, we want to protect the bear.
For his part, he wants to he wants to fit in.
He wants to do his best.
He wants to contribute to society.
EMILY MORTIMER: That was so perfectly said.
It’s a wonderful feeling.
It’s nice to watch a movie that is about being kind to one another.
You could have voted for anyone in the general election in America and still enjoy Paddington.
it’s possible for you to be any age and still enjoy Paddington.
I love learning about the behind-the-scenes of the making of films or TV.
What shot or sequence ended up being the most challenging to pull off?
So, there was a whole combination of factors.
That was all quite complex and you’re trying to get that in your head.
We had a fantastic camera crew, as ever, led by Erik Wilson and Dougals masterly eye.
It’s all to do with split-second precision timing for comedic rhythm as well as the technical stuff.
There’s a whole load of factors that came into play.
We have the marmalade sandwiches ready!
Emily, what was your one shot?
MORTIMER: It’s interesting.
It was all happening and it was extremely challenging and also really fun.
They were memorable, those moments.
They were really kind of exhausting but in a good way.
Paddington in Perumakes a splash in theaters on February 14.
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