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What’s better than Roald Dahl‘s 1988 novel “Matilda,” about a young girl with psychokinetic powers who uses them to transcend her life’s crappy circumstances? For some, it might be Danny Devito‘s 1996 adaptation of the Dahl book, beloved by those the age of this writer. For others, it could end up being “Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical,’ a new adaptation based on the Tony and Oliver award-winning play.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterWilly Wonka is in the business of treats, and Warner Bros. took a cue from the candyman for its 2022 CinemaCon presentation — showing a trailer for Timothée Chalamet’s new film some 20 months away from its official release.The annual convention of movie theater owners got a nearly two-minute look at the prequel — which imagines the lead character of Roald Dahl’s classic novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” as a young man looking to build his empire.Though iconically portrayed as a quirky (bordering on perverse) magnate by Gene Wilder, Chalamet stakes his own claim at the iconic brown velvet top hot worn by Wonka.

Several films and TV shows have been cancelled by Netflix as the streaming giant loses thousands of subscribers, it has been reported. Despite some huge hits like Squid Game and Bridgerton, Netflix revealed a shock fall in subscribers of 200,000 users in the first quarter of the year and its stock price soon dropped by more than 35 per cent.

EXCLUSIVE: Dave Logan, creator of Acorn TV’s Harry Wild and writer on Roald Dahl film To Olivia, is developing a crime drama TV series set in Malta with his Harry Wild co-writer Jo Spain.

The children from the much-loved Mrs Doubtfire movie have reunited almost 30 years on from the release of the nineties classic.

Warner Bros made a slew of release-date moves for some high-profile movies today. Deadline hears that the changes are due in part to Covid-related delays.

all earnings from the exploitation of the films’ copyrights, not just those it can’t hide through sweetheart deals to benefit HBO Max.”Representatives for Warner Bros. did not respond to a request for comment. Among the claims, Village Roadshow is saying Warner Bros.

Netflix is more than ready to keep fans entertained this year, thanks to their star-studded slate of upcoming films!

There is nothing quite as captivating as a trip to the theatre.

The French Dispatch has just been made available to read online.The film was released in cinemas last year, telling the story of a fictional newspaper called The French Dispatch and bringing to life several vignettes taken from the paper itself.Owen Wilson, Tilda Swinton, Benicio Del Toro, Léa Seydoux, Timothée Chalamet, Lyna Khoudri, Frances McDormand, Bill Murray and Jeffrey Wright starred in the film.Anderson co-wrote the screenplay with Roman Coppola, Hugo Guinness and Jason Schwartzman. The director previously called the film “a love letter to journalists” and nodded to The New Yorker as a source of inspiration for the characters.The screenplay is available to read on Deadline, after the film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last year and was released via Searchlight Pictures in October 2021.In a four-star review of The French Dispatch, NME wrote: “It’s been seven years since Anderson’s last live action movie, and The French Dispatch is probably his funniest work since 2012’s Moonrise Kingdom.“It’s certainly the starriest.

After landing a SAG Award nomination this morning for his work in Jane Campion’s Netflix Western The Power of the Dog, Benedict Cumberbatch spoke with Deadline about his recently-announced, first collaboration with Wes Anderson on a Netflix adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, as well as the upcoming Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

EXCLUSIVE: Rupert Friend and Richard Ayoade are the latest additions to join the all-star cast of Netflix’s adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar with Wes Anderson writing and directing. Friend and Ayoade join previously announced Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ralph Fiennes and Ben Kingsley.

Well, it was never really in doubt. Still, now it’s 200% official, Wes Anderson’s next next film, the one happening after “Asteroid City” with Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johannsson, and Margot Robbie, is an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s short story collection, “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More,” for Netflix.

Cinematographer Robert Yeoman wasn’t kidding when he said Wes Anderson was heading to England to shoot yet another film—his second production shot within the span of six months— because tonight, we have details on that film. According to Baz Bamigboye, one of the few certifiably reliable (and airtight) reporters at the otherwise often-dubious UK Daily Mail, who has been spot-on for a decade-plus, Wes Anderson’s next film is a Roald Dahl adaptation for Netflix starring Benedict Cumberbatch.

is playing Willy Wonka in the forthcoming film, which explores the origins of the famous Roald Dahl character and is set prior to the events of 2005’s “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory.”The movie prequel — currently being filmed in the U.K. — will feature several songs by Chalamet and his co-stars, including Olivia Colman (“The Favourite”), Matt Lucas (“Little Britain”) and Rowan Atkinson (“Mr.

Spending quality time with our families is something we should all do more of.

Candy is dandy! Fictional chocolatier Willy Wonka was first immortalized on screen by the late Gene Wilder in 1971, but his interpretation of the Roald Dahl character would not be the last.

shared the first photo of himself playing confectionary king Willy Wonka. The actor, 25, uploaded the image to Instagram and Twitter on Sunday and was trolled by thousands of followers, many of whom compared him to the character of Gonzo in “The Muppet Christmas Carol.” Chalamet is currently in the UK filming “Wonka” — a movie musical about the origins of Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book character.

The world is getting its first look at Timothée Chalamet as a young Willy Wonka.

delivered by Gene Wilder in his portrayal of Wonka in the 1971 adaptation of Roald Dahl's iconic novel.A post shared by Timothée Chalamet (@tchalamet)It was first announced in May that Chalamet was set to play the iconic chocolate maker and candy inventor in a new origin film from Warner Bros. and The Roald Dahl Story Co.

“Dune” later this month, but right now he’s swapped out the Dust of Arrakis for chocolate and Oompa-Loompas on the set of “Wonka,” where he shared a first look at his Willy Wonka outfit. “The suspense is terrible, I hope it will last,” wrote Chalamet on Instagram, echoing Gene Wilder’s iconic line – and performance — as Roald Dahl’s brilliant and slightly twisted candyman.

Olivia Colman, Rowan Atkinson and Sally Hawkins are joining Timothée Chalamet in Warner Bros.’ “Wonka,” it was announced on Wednesday.The musical prequel to the Roald Dahl classic “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be directed by Paul King, who will also co-write with writing partner Simon Farnaby, with David Heyman producing through Heyday Films.

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Netflix has acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company, with plans to create a universe across several formats.The streaming giant made an initial deal with the author’s company in 2018, initiating plans for an animated series based on Charlie And The Chocolate Factory as well as an adaptation of Matilda The Musical.Adaptations will now span animated and live-action films and television shows, but also publishing, games, immersive experiences, theatre, merchandise and more.Netflix chief content

Anna Tingley All products and services featured by Variety are independently selected by Variety editors. However, Variety may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.British novelist Roald Dahl influence in literature is undeniable, having birthed some of the most iconic characters in history, from the eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka and telekinetic Matilda to the cunning Mr.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterKeegan-Michael Key has been cast in “Wonka,” a musical based on the early life of Willy Wonka.He will star alongside Timothee Chalamet, who has been set to portray the famed chocolatier.Though plot details, as well as Key’s role, have been kept under wraps, “Wonka” serves as a prequel to “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and will explore the upbringing of the man who later created the famous temple of confectionary treats.Roald Dahl’s popular children’s

EXCLUSIVE: Primetime Emmy winner Keegan-Michael Key has joined the cast of Wonka, the origin tale about Roald Dahl’s famed Willy Wonka character. His role and character details are under wraps.

A huge moment in time. When Matilda debuted in 1996, no one knew what kind of impact it would have.

for the second time in a week over coronavirus concerns and the streaming service ordered a partial pause on filming of an upcoming musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda.”Set 300 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon” tells the story of House Targaryen, the ancestors of Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen. The series, which is based on “Game of Thrones” author George R.R.

The positive COVID-19 test, which was first reported by Deadline, was found within the production’s first filming unit. Shooting is continuing with the second unit, but first unit shooting could be paused for as long as 10 days depending on results from subsequent tests and contact tracing.

Children are invited to get dressed up to celebrate World Chocolate Day and those who visit The Moniaive Chocolatiers shop in fancy dress will also be entered into a Prize Draw to win a copy of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory book by Roald Dahl and a box of 18 freshly filled, organic, fairly traded, handmade chocolates.Further lip-smacking events, including film screenings, will be unwrapped throughout the year.

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The film adaptation of “Matilda,” the West End stage musical based on the beloved Roald Dahl character, will be released by Sony’s TriStar Pictures in the UK and Ireland and released by Netflix in the rest of the world this December.“Matilda” stars Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch and newcomer Alisha Weir as Matilda, and TriStar is handling the theatrical release set for Dec.

William Earl The “Matilda” musical is headed from the West End to the big screen in the U.K. The beloved adaptation of the Roald Dahl novel will be released via Sony Pictures U.K.

EXCLUSIVE: Sony Pictures UK and TriStar Pictures have set a December 2, 2022 theatrical release for Matilda in the UK and Ireland, just in time for the holidays. TriStar is co-producing the adaptation of the beloved West End musical with Netflix and retains rights in the UK. This will not be a day-and-date release with the UK maintaining a traditional theatrical window. Netflix will release in the rest of the world in December 2022.

A world of pure imagination! Timothée Chalamet just landed the role of Willy Wonka in a new movie about the fictional chocolatier — and the internet has a lot of thoughts about it.