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Missing Hugh Grant in Paddington 3? Don’t worry, the new villains rule

Missing Hugh Grant in Paddington 3? Don’t worry, the new villains rule

The Paddington movies are full of whimsical joy because of the polite and wonderful bear (voiced by Ben Whishaw) at their center — and also because of the absolutely over-the-top villains who scheme against him. Yes, audiences went gaga for Hugh Grant as pompous fading actor Phoenix Buchanan in 2017’s Paddington 2, but Nicole Kidman as a cutthroat taxidermist in …

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How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writers. CNN is showcasing the work of The Conversation, a collaboration between journalists and academics to provide news analysis and commentary. The content is produced solely by The Conversation. The Conversation  —  Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a …

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