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  "path": "/2026/film/global/mr-benn-live-action-film-adaptation-kirk-jones-i-swear-1236697621/",
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  "textContent": "A feature film about Mr. Benn, the bowler hat-wearing British kids’ character who first appeared in a series of books and then fronted a beloved animated TV series, appears to be moving forward after many years of discussions. Kirk Jones, who recently directed smash hit indie “I Swear” — which won both leading actor and best […]",
  "title": "‘I Swear’ Director Kirk Jones Tapped for Live-Action Film Adaptation of Beloved British Kids’ Animation ‘Mr. Benn’"
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