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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