Avalon’s Jon Thoday Hits Back At Paddington Lawsuit: “It Didn’t Cross My Mind That A Company That Also Did Comedy Would Pursue Us For A Joke”

As the bust-up over a bear plays out, Avalon founder Jon Thoday has given Deadline his characteristically forthright take on ...
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Spitting Image Parent Company Head Discusses Paddington Bear Lawsuit

The head of parent company, Avalon, addressed StudioCanal's lawsuit against Spitting Image over their recent Paddington Bear spoof.

Paddington creators sue Spitting Image over sweary bear depiction

Paddington creators sue Spitting Image over sweary bear depiction - Satirical ‘The Rest Is Bulls***’ series features Paddington and Prince Harry as podcast hosts ...

TV show sued after coked-up Paddington Bear

StudioCanal is suing Avalon after Spitting Image portrayed the marmalade-loving bear as a coked-up podcaster. Paddington Bear has become a quintessential part of British culture and is known for being ...