Labubu, that line of round, wide eyed, pointy eared plush collectibles, is coming to the screen. Sony Pictures has tapped Paul King, the director of “Wonka” and the “Paddington” films,” to make a live-action feature based on the beloved toys. The project is in early development, with King set to direct and produce with Department M and Wenxin She.
King’s most recent film, “Wonka,” starring Timothée Chalamet, was a major box office success, earning $635 million globally. The “Paddington” films were commercial hits and were embraced by critics. They earned nearly $500 million globally. King co-wrote the
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