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Last month, The Hollywood Reporter (THR) exclusively revealed that Sony Pictures had officially inked a deal with Pop Mart, the company behind the popular LABUBU character, to develop a film adaptation. Now, just over a month later, THR is reporting that Sony has found its director: Paul King, the acclaimed filmmaker behind "Wonka" and the first two live-action "Paddington" movies.
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King is no stranger to handling beloved IPs, children's fantasy, and adapting animated characters, boasting a proven track record of success. His "Paddington" series garnered widespread critical acclaim, hailed as a benchmark for high-quality live-action/animated hybrid films featuring anthropomorphic animals. Following his foray into the mainstream Hollywood studio system, King's "Wonka" similarly revitalized the on-screen magic of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," raking in over $600 million worldwide.