Paul King
This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.
This goo was worth a point in August 2026.
publication date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 (part of August 2026)
category: 
Movies
clue: This British director wrangled a CGI bear, a zoo's worth of sketch comics, and a singing candymaker to much success. Who's the king?
explanation: King is known for directing and/or writing Paddington and its sequel, the entire Mighty Boosh TV series including the first series set in a zoo, and Wonka more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Richard Slominsky
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