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Published October 24, 2020

The new Paddington toy line

PhatMojo (toy firm) has released a first look at its new Paddington toy line, a range comprised of figures, plush, vehicles, and play-sets that will be available this month.

The TV show, The Adventures of Paddington, currently airing on Nickelodeon’s networks worldwide, Paddington, has seen a surge of love from the global pre-school audience.

“The soft toys feature a new younger looking Paddington, that will be perfect for both boys and girls alike, and will ensure a lot of cuddling moments. Thanks to the new figurines and vehicle play-set, kids will be able to play out their favourite Paddington stories and create new adventures of their own,” said PhatMojo in a statement.


Ariana Grande’s new album

Ariana Grande said in a tweet that she “can’t wait” to release her sixth studio album this month.

“I can’t wait to give you my album this month,” Grande wrote. Grande confirmed that she was working on new music.

Grande released her fifth album, Thank U, Next, in February 2019, just six months after releasing the album Sweetener.

In 2020, Grande has released the singles “Stuck with U” with Justin Bieber and “Rain on Me” with Lady Gaga. Grande and Gaga are nominated for Best Collaboration for “Rain on Me” at the MTV Europe Music Awards, which air November 8.


Soul to debut on Disney+

The animated movie Soul, with a voice cast led by Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx, is set to premiere on Disney+ on December 25, the streaming service announced.

Foxx plays Joe Gardner, an aspiring jazz musician and middle school band teacher whose soul is separated from his body right before his big break. Joe receives help from a fellow soul named 22, voiced by Tina Fey, as he desperately attempts to return to his body.

The voice cast also includes Questlove, Daveed Diggs and Phylicia Rashad.

Soul was initially set to open in theatres in June, but that date was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Published in Dawn, Young World, October 24th, 2020

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