Paddington and Wonka filmmaker Paul King is all set to direct a film based on the viral Labubu toy line.&nbsp;As per The Hollywood Reporter, currently the project is under early development, and King is also a producer alongside Department M and Wenxin She.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/k-pop-boy-band-monsta-x-s-jooheon-unveils-pre-release-track-from-his-solo-comeback-release-date-revealed-1766216960932">Monsta X's Jooheon unveils pre-release track from his solo comeback</a>&nbsp;After the success of Barbie, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Sonic the Hedgehog, Labubu films will mark another toy-based franchise in Hollywood. Sony Pictures has already acquired the screen rights to the Chinese plush toy sensation.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/avatar-fire-and-ash-box-office-collection-how-much-james-cameron-directorial-mint-on-day-1-in-india-1766214577100">Avatar-Fire and Ash BO day 1: How much did James Cameron directorial mint?</a><h2>About Paul King &nbsp;</h2>Paul King's last film was Wonka (2023), which revolved around the origin story of Roald Dahl’s chocolatier, and it earned approximately $635 million worldwide. He has also directed and co-wrote Paddington (2014) and Paddington 2 (2017), which grossed nearly $500 million globally. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/shiva-baby-locke-the-guilty-watch-these-7-best-movies-under-90-minutes-on-netflix-prime-video-and-other-ott-platforms-1766132751475">Shiva Baby, Locke, The Guilty: Watch these 7 best movies under 90 minutes on OTT</a>&nbsp;The plot for the Labubu movie is yet to be released, and the makers will have to reveal whether the adaptation will be live-action or animated.&nbsp;<h2>What is Labubu?</h2>It was created by a Hong Kong-born illustrator, Kasing Lung, nearly a decade ago, in a picture book series. It is said that Labubu was inspired by Nordic folklore after Lung moved to the Netherlands as a child. His story, titled The Monsters, featured mischievous characters that later gained popularity after being sold exclusively by Chinese retailer Pop Mart.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/is-kendall-jenner-dating-ben-gorham-who-is-the-swedish-entrepreneur-linked-to-supermodel-1766206055962">Kendall Jenner dating Ben Gorham? Who is the entrepreneur linked to supermodel</a><h2>Why did Labubu go viral?</h2>What grabbed attention globally was its “blind box” packaging, in which buyers do not know which specific character they will find inside. Earlier this year, social media was flooded with unboxing videos, with limited-edition Labubu being resold at premium prices.&nbsp;The craze started in Southeast Asia around 2019, and with celebrity endorsements and its use as a fashion accessory, new releases from Pop Mart often sell out within minutes.&nbsp;

Filmmaker Paul King is reportedly preparing to create the first Labubu film. He is also joining the crew as a producer along with Department M and Wenxin She. Read on to know more.  


Paddington and Wonka filmmaker Paul King is all set to direct a film based on the viral Labubu toy line. As per The Hollywood Reporter, currently the project is under early development, and King is also a producer alongside Department M and Wenxin She. Also Read: Monsta X's Jooheon unveils pre-release track from his solo comeback After the success of Barbie, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Sonic the Hedgehog, Labubu films will mark another toy-based franchise in Hollywood. Sony Pictures has already acquired the screen rights to the Chinese plush toy sensation. Also Read: Avatar-Fire and Ash BO day 1: How much did James Cameron directorial mint? About Paul King Paul King's last film was Wonka (2023), which revolved around the origin story of Roald Dahl’s chocolatier, and it earned approximately $635 million worldwide. He has also directed and co-wrote Paddington (2014) and Paddington 2 (2017), which grossed nearly $500 million globally. Also Read: Shiva Baby, Locke, The Guilty: Watch these 7 best movies under 90 minutes on OTT The plot for the Labubu movie is yet to be released, and the makers will have to reveal whether the adaptation will be live-action or animated. What is Labubu? It was created by a Hong Kong-born illustrator, Kasing Lung, nearly a decade ago, in a picture book series. It is said that Labubu was inspired by Nordic folklore after Lung moved to the Netherlands as a child. His story, titled The Monsters, featured mischievous characters that later gained popularity after being sold exclusively by Chinese retailer Pop Mart. Also Read: Kendall Jenner dating Ben Gorham? Who is the entrepreneur linked to supermodel Why did Labubu go viral? What grabbed attention globally was its “blind box” packaging, in which buyers do not know which specific character they will find inside. Earlier this year, social media was flooded with unboxing videos, with limited-edition Labubu being resold at premium prices. The craze started in Southeast Asia around 2019, and with celebrity endorsements and its use as a fashion accessory, new releases from Pop Mart often sell out within minutes.

Filmmaker Paul King is reportedly preparing to create the first Labubu film. He is also joining the crew as a producer along with Department M and Wenxin She. Read on to know more. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Labubu on the big screen soon? Here's what report says

The anticipation for the upcoming adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved classic, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, is reaching a fever pitch. While fans eagerly await the release of Wonka, director Paul King is full of praise for his&nbsp; film's star, Timothée Chalamet.

In a recent interview with Total Film, King, also known for Paddingon movies, couldn't contain his admiration for Chalamet's singing voice.

Chalamet, known as one of the finest young actors in Hollywood today, is about to showcase another facet of his talent as he takes on the iconic role of Willy Wonka.

However, it's his singing abilities that have taken both fans and the director by storm.

King gushed, "[He]'s got a beautiful singing voice. The person it reminded me of was Bing Crosby. There's quite a range because it does go from a couple of bigger, showstopper-y sort of things, to moments of real, pure emotion, and he can do it all… I'm going to sound like a crazed fan."

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King is quick to emphasise that while Wonka features songs, he doesn't categorise it as a traditional musical.

"The Oompa Loompas sing a lot in the book, and Dahl always uses poetry," King explained.

"But I didn't want it to just become a musical where people are singing dialogue to each other for no discernible reason. I felt like it was more like a movie with songs than a musical."

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With the film boasting an ensemble cast that includes Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa, Olivia Colman, Keegan-Michael Key, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Colin O'Brien, Matt Lucas, Simon Farnaby, Natasha Rothwell, Rufus Jones, and more, it's shaping up to be a cinematic event not to be missed.

Wonka is scheduled to be released December 15, 2023.

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The anticipation for the upcoming adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved classic, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, is reaching a fever pitch. While fans eagerly await the release of Wonka, director Paul King is full of praise for his film's star, Timothée Chalamet.

The anticipation for the upcoming adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved classic, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, is reaching a fever pitch. While fans eagerly await the release of Wonka, director Paul King is full of praise for his film's star, Timothée Chalamet. In a recent interview with Total Film, King, also known for Paddingon movies, couldn't contain his admiration for Chalamet's singing voice. Chalamet, known as one of the finest young actors in Hollywood today, is about to showcase another facet of his talent as he takes on the iconic role of Willy Wonka. However, it's his singing abilities that have taken both fans and the director by storm. King gushed, "[He]'s got a beautiful singing voice. The person it reminded me of was Bing Crosby. There's quite a range because it does go from a couple of bigger, showstopper-y sort of things, to moments of real, pure emotion, and he can do it all… I'm going to sound like a crazed fan." King is quick to emphasise that while Wonka features songs, he doesn't categorise it as a traditional musical. "The Oompa Loompas sing a lot in the book, and Dahl always uses poetry," King explained. "But I didn't want it to just become a musical where people are singing dialogue to each other for no discernible reason. I felt like it was more like a movie with songs than a musical." With the film boasting an ensemble cast that includes Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa, Olivia Colman, Keegan-Michael Key, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Colin O'Brien, Matt Lucas, Simon Farnaby, Natasha Rothwell, Rufus Jones, and more, it's shaping up to be a cinematic event not to be missed. Wonka is scheduled to be released December 15, 2023. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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