Queen Elizabeth Reveals Her Love for Movieguide® Award Nominated Character
By Movieguide® Staff
Queen Elizabeth recently revealed her adoration for a beloved character whose self-titled movies have been nominated for multiple Movieguide® Awards — Paddington.
During the Queen’s 70 year Jubilee celebration, a special spot aired of Queen Elizabeth having tea with the raincoat wearing bear. As the two chat, Paddington offers the monarch a marmalade sandwich, his favorite treat.
In turn, Queen Elizabeth reveals that she, too, always carries a marmalade sandwich in her purse.
“Her Majesty is well known for her sense of humor, so it should be no surprise that she decided to take part in tonight’s sketch. There was an interest in the filming and animation process and the opportunity to invite a famous bear to tea was just too much fun to miss,” according to a spokesperson from Buckingham Palace.
The spot was similar to one the Queen filmed with James Bond actor Daniel Craig to open the 2012 London Olympics.
“She has surprised us with the Paddington Bear sequence like the Bond one,” a source told People magazine. “It’s always her, ‘let’s take a chance’ and surprise us. And show a wonderful witty side of herself. It was truly remarkable.”
The sketch is wholesome and brought joy to many viewers.
According to People magazine:
Buckingham Palace isn’t commenting on the clip as they don’t “want to de-mystify it,” one royal source says, “and take away the magic.”
But PEOPLE has learned that the video was filmed in March at Windsor Castle, with Paddington added later by CGI techniques. It’s likely that a staff or crew member sat opposite the monarch during filming to help her. …
The surprise was kept top secret — so much so that even members of the royal family had no idea about it until they were watching it open up Saturday’s star-studded concert. Prince George and Princess Charlotte were clearly amazed, smiling and gasping as they watched their great-grandmother’s interactions with Paddington onscreen. (Prince Charles, however, may have been clued in — his speech on Saturday did reference a marmalade sandwich.)
Movieguide® nominated both PADDINGTON and PADDINGTON 2 for Best Movies for Families, as well as PADDINGTON 2 for the Faith and Freedom® Award.
According to one Movieguide® editor:
PADDINGTON is one of the rare movies that features a father, a mother and their children in a rousing adventure. Each of the family members is charming in their own way and has the opportunity to do something heroic. The tension in the story is very similar to Pixar’s UP. Paddington is threatened by someone out to turn him into a stuffed museum display. His adopted family must save him.
This is the kind of movie we would like to see more of: high quality, family entertainment.
At the presentation, we saw previews for several upcoming animated movies. Most, I have no desire to take my grandchildren to see. I get tired of dark forests and villains that look like something out of a nightmare.
While Paddington, the bear, is obviously animated, the movie feels like a live action movie compared to Pixar, Disney and DreamWorks offerings. Does anyone remember the days of SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON when a live family could have a great adventure? PADDINGTON is that kind of movie.
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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.
What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.
You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.
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