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Siobhan Synnot
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Film, TV and current affairs wumman.
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Views my own, mainly influenced by how early it is.
BAFTA, CriticsCircle, FIPRESCI
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Lee wasn't happy; “The Edge starring Bart the Bear” is a major spoiler, but Bart’s team refused to budge—the bear was to get star billing
Eventually...a compromise
“And that is why,” said Tamahori, “immediately after the end, our credit roll begins with ‘special thanks to Bart the F****ing Bear” 3/3
a brown bear is standing on its hind legs in front of a window
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media.tenor.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Lee wanted a real bear and was thrilled to get Bart, who worked with Hopkins on Legends of the Fall.

Bart was such a pro that they didn’t need animatronics; Bart could do everything.

BUT Bart the bear's agent had struck a deal with the studio that included star billing for Bart 2/3
a close up of a man with a beard blowing smoke into his face .
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media.tenor.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The measure-by-eye thing still freaks me out.
July 26, 2025 at 10:22 AM