Saturday, September 19, 2026

Tag: Simon Farnaby

Magic Faraway Tree, The (2026)*

Title: The Magic Faraway Tree
Rating: PG
Directed by: Ben Gregor
Written by: Simon Farnaby
Based on the novel by: Enid Blyton
Starring: Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Nonso Anozie, Nicola Coughlan, Jessica Gunning, Jennifer Saunders, and Rebecca Ferguson
Release Date: 8/21/2026
Running Time: 110 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Follows Polly and Tim and their children Beth, Joe and Fran – a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. Soon after their arrival, with no Wi-Fi or electricity to charge their treasured electronic gadgets, the children must develop an interest in the great outdoors. Exploring the natural world around their new home, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents, including cherished characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man. At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular and fantastical lands, and, through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learn to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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Grandma is telling her assistant that she will get them to return to the city if it’s the last thing she does. Just then, the farmer begins to speak to her in gibberish. As she leaves in frustration, the farmer’s wife states that it’s fun to mess with city folk and the farmer states that it sure is in a normal voice. They then go to rejoin the celebration and dance.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

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The AI fridge asks “would you like some wine?”

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? (-1 rating, 1 votes)

Special thanks to Brian, Grady, and Hunter for this submission

Where to watch: 

Unfortunately, we couldn't find any streaming sources at this time.
Source: JustWatch
 


Paddington in Peru (2024)*

Title: Paddington in Peru
Rating: PG
Directed by: Dougal Wilson
Written by: Mark Burton, Jon Foster, James Lamont, Paul King, and Simon Farnaby
Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Antonio Banderas, Olivia Colman, Julie Walters, Madeleine Harris, Samuel Joslin, Jim Broadbent, Ben Whishaw, and Imelda Staunton
Release Date: 11/8/2024
Running Time: 106 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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We see Paddington and the El Dorado Bears touring London. Then Paddington shows some of them the pleasures of using an electric toothbrush in their ears, nostrils, and mouth. That’s followed by Paddington introducing the bears to Phoenix Buchanan. Phoenix is still in prison but is scheduled for release soon, and he asks if the bears like to perform. He envisions a new production starring himself as Goldilocks along with the bears. Phoenix says they’ll need funding and asks if they found gold in El Dorado. Paddington says “we found these” and holds up an orange. Buchanan says “Oranges? Disappointing”. The bears also take a picture in front of the El Dorado chicken restaurant.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

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We see Buchanan again and he says “What fun…what fun……..what a wonderful bunch of fur…”.

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? (+12 rating, 20 votes)

Memoriam: In Loving Memory of
Fergus Wilson

Special thanks to Matthew, Tony, and Frank for this submission

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Wonka (2023)*

Title: Wonka
Rating: PG
Directed by: Paul King
Written by: Simon Farnaby and Paul King
Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, Natasha Rothwell, Rich Fulcher, Rakhee Thakrar, Tom Davis, and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Release Date: 12/15/2023
Running Time: 116 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

“Wonka” tells the wondrous story of how a young chocolate-maker, armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits
The Oompha-Loompa comes out with a Film projector and starts to sing the Oompha-Loompa song. He turns on the projector and shows Abacus, Lottie, Piper, and Larry returning home to their families (Larry is doing a comedy show). Then Oompha-Loompa mentions Mrs. Scrubbit and Bleacher and turns on the projector again. Mrs. Scrubbit is trying to put away all the money she got from the chocolate cartel. Officer Attable bangs on the door while Mrs. Scrubbit and Bleacher try to drink all the evidence of the poisoning . The police officers comes busts into the laundry shop to see Mrs. Scrubbit and Bleacher all hairy and colored. They kiss before they are dragged away.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? (+2 rating, 2 votes)

Special thanks to Valerie, Michael, Frank, Tony, Sam, and Alisa for this submission


Paddington 2 (2017)*

Title: Paddington 2
Rating: PG
Directed by: Paul King
Written by: Paul King, and Simon Farnaby
Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Brendan Gleeson, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, Hugh Grant, Ben Whishaw, Madeleine Harris, Samuel Joslin, and Imelda Staunton
Release Date: 1/12/2018
Running Time: 103 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?
Paddington (Ben Whishaw) is happily settled with the Brown family in London, where he has become a popular member of the local community, spreading joy and marmalade wherever he goes.

While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s hundredth birthday, Paddington sees a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber’s antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But when the book is stolen, it’s up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits
  • We see Paddington’s scrapbook which features what happened to all the major characters.
  • Phoenix Buchanan (Hugh Grant) is sentenced for his crimes, and six months later he’s performing his Busby Berkeley-style show in prison.


 

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? (No Ratings Yet)

Note: “No bears were harmed in the making of this film.”

Dedication: For our friend Michael Bond.

Special thanks to Frank, and Adam for this submission