Simon Farnaby

Scriptwriter-actor Simon Farnaby, who has worked in 'Paddington' movies among other shows, is all set to debut as an author. News is that Simon Farnaby is writing his first book for children titled 'The Wizard in My Shed' which will be released this year.

The cast of 'Wonka' stars Timothee Chalamet, Hugh Grant, Olivia Coleman, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, and Simon Farnaby. They tasted the popular Indian candy 'Mango Bite' in a video shared by Warner Bros. India. Chalamet likes the packaging, while Coleman finds it like a little handbag. Grant enjoys the candy, saying it takes him back to Calcutta. The cast members, including Chalamet, find the candy yummy and a home run. Keegan appreciates the tradition of sharing the candy in school on birthdays. Farnaby humorously mentions losing all sweets on birthdays. 'Wonka' is a 2023 musical fantasy film directed by Paul King, based on the early days of Willy Wonka as a chocolatier.

Warner Bros shared the trailer the upcoming fantasy film 'Wonka'.

Actors Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar are set to star in a single-camera comedy. Titled "Ghosts", the show is based on the British series of the same name, reported a portal

Disney is set to bring a new cinematic take on the beloved character of Prince Charming, enlisting acclaimed director Paul King for the project.

Producer David Heyman has confirmed that 'Paddington 3' is in the works.

Titled 'Wonka', the story will focus on a young Willy Wonka and his adventures prior to opening the world's most famous chocolate factory.

Jennifer Saunders, Hiran Abeysekera, and Pippa Bennett-Warner have joined the star-studded cast of the upcoming film adaptation of Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree. The movie, based on Blyton's beloved children's series, follows the Thompson family as they move to the English countryside and discover a magical tree that leads them to fantastical lands. Saunders will play the children's grandmother, Abeysekera will portray the Angry Pixie, and Bennett-Warner will be the grandmother's assistant, Hannah. The film also features newcomers Delilah Bennett-Cardy, Billie Gadsdon, and Phoenix Laroche as the Thompson children. Other notable cast members include Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, and Nicola Coughlan. Directed by Ben Gregor, with a screenplay by Simon Farnaby, the film is currently being shot in the South of England and at Shinfield Studios, Reading. Producers Pippa Harris and Nicolas Brown expressed excitement over the casting, praising the actors for bringing "wit, wonder, and warmth" to the project.

Olivia Colman is in talks to join the cast of “Paddington in Peru”, the third installment of the popular British movie franchise. The movie will feature actors Antonio Banderas, Rachel Zegler, and Emily Mortimer.

Chris Hemsworth is in discussions to play Prince Charming in Disney's new film directed by Paul King. Details on the film, whether live-action or animated, remain undisclosed. Hemsworth's recent projects include roles in 'Transformers One,' 'Furiosa,' and the upcoming thriller 'Crime 101.'