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Reconnecting Through Magic and Tech | Venice Beach News
A new film adaptation of “The Magic Faraway Tree” arrives August 21, bringing Enid Blyton’s whimsical world to life with a heartfelt message about imagination and family. Director Ben Gregor preserved the story’s pure magic while acknowledging how modern tech can steal childhood wonder — a theme echoed by Nicola Coughlan, who plays Silky. Coughlan, admitting her own phone addiction, found clarity in unplugging and connecting with others — a lesson she brought to her fresh take on Silky, a character she’d never read before but embodied with boundless adventure. Meanwhile, Claire Foye, as…
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