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Rowan Atkinson blamed for slow electric car sales in House Of Lords speech - www.nme.com - county Rowan - county Atkinson
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09.02.2024

Rowan Atkinson blamed for slow electric car sales in House Of Lords speech

Rowan Atkinson was blamed for the slow sale of electric car sales during a speech in the House Of Lords this week (February 6).The Mr Bean actor was mentioned in The House of Lords during a meeting with the environment and climate change committee.Thinktank group The Green Alliance spoke about the main obstacles the government faces in its aim to phase out petrol and diesel cars before 2035. They claimed an article written by Atkinson published last summer helped to damage the cause.The article, published in The Guardian, was titled: “I love electric vehicles – and was an early adopter.

Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Wonka’ to Stream on Max Exclusively Starting Next Month - variety.com - Britain - county Lane
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23.02.2024

Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Wonka’ to Stream on Max Exclusively Starting Next Month

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Timothée Chalamet’s magical, musical candyman is coming to Max. “Wonka” will make its streaming debut exclusively on Max on Friday, March 8, Warner Bros.

‘Mr. Bean’ Animated Series Returns for Fourth Season - variety.com - Britain - Ireland
variety.com
04.01.2024

‘Mr. Bean’ Animated Series Returns for Fourth Season

Naman Ramachandran A fourth season of “Mr. Bean: The Animated Series” is set to return worldwide in 2025. Banijay’s Tiger Aspect Kids & Family has commissioned the series in partnership with Warner Bros.

‘Wonka’: Read The Screenplay That Unwraps The Origins Of Hollywood’s Favorite Candy Man - deadline.com
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20.12.2023

‘Wonka’: Read The Screenplay That Unwraps The Origins Of Hollywood’s Favorite Candy Man

Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series spotlighting the year’s most talked-about scripts continues with the Paul King-directed and co-written Wonka. From Warner Bros, Village Roadshow and Heyday Films, the Timothée Chalamet starrer is also co-written by Simon Farnaby based on characters created by Roald Dahl.

‘Derry Girls’ Lead Reveals The Two Film Stars Who Inspired Her Face-Contorting Performance - deadline.com - Britain - Ireland
deadline.com
03.12.2023

‘Derry Girls’ Lead Reveals The Two Film Stars Who Inspired Her Face-Contorting Performance

At least one of the stars of Derry Girls would sign up for a reprise of the hit comedy.

Critics praise ‘Wonka’ as “infinitely charming” and “intoxicating” in first reviews - www.nme.com
nme.com
29.11.2023

Critics praise ‘Wonka’ as “infinitely charming” and “intoxicating” in first reviews

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory prequel, Wonka, and critics have praised it as “infinitely charming”.Set to arrive in cinemas next month, the highly-awaited film is the prequel to the Charlie And The Chocolate Factory story – originally written by Roald Dahl, and later given film adaptations in 1971 and 2005.Created by Paul King, the filmmaker behind Paddington and Paddington 2, the new movie sees Timothée Chalamet cast as a younger version of the world-famous chocolatier and follows him as he tries to open his first shop.Alongside Chalamet, Hugh Grant also stars in the film as an Oompa Loompa. Other cast members include Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman, Matt Lucas, Sally Hawkins, Mathew Baynton and more.The first wave of reviews for Wonka have now been shared, and the film has so far received a largely positive response.

Full 'Wonka' Movie Cast Joins Timothee Chalamet at London Red Carpet Premiere (Photos) - www.justjared.com - county Hall - county Grant
justjared.com
28.11.2023

Full 'Wonka' Movie Cast Joins Timothee Chalamet at London Red Carpet Premiere (Photos)

The full cast of the new movie Wonka stepped out for the world premiere event!

‘Wonka’ First Reactions Praise Timothée Chalamet as ‘Infinitely Charming,’ ‘Intoxicating’ and ‘Pitch-Perfect’ - variety.com - county Grant
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28.11.2023

‘Wonka’ First Reactions Praise Timothée Chalamet as ‘Infinitely Charming,’ ‘Intoxicating’ and ‘Pitch-Perfect’

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Timothée Chalamet’s highly-anticipated “Charlie and the Charlie Factory” prequel musical “Wonka” has finally been unveiled to critics and entertainment journalists, and the first reactions are calling it a “winning confection” and “an instant holiday classic.” “Wonka,” directed by “Paddington” and “Paddington 2” filmmaker Paul King, casts Chalamet as a younger iteration of the famous chocolatier. The film is set years before Wonka opens his world-renowned chocolate factory and follows the young man as he fights to open his first shop. The supporting cast includes Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Matt Lucas, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman and Hugh Grant.

Timothée Chalamet Praises His Coaches At ‘Wonka’ World Premiere: “Now I Can Do The Impression Of Someone Who Can Sing And Dance” - deadline.com - Britain - Brazil - London - China - USA - Mexico
deadline.com
28.11.2023

Timothée Chalamet Praises His Coaches At ‘Wonka’ World Premiere: “Now I Can Do The Impression Of Someone Who Can Sing And Dance”

Warner Bros & Heyday Films’ Wonka rolled out the red carpet in London this evening for the world premiere of the feature musical.

Timothee Chalamet & 'Wonka' Co-Stars Promote Film During Rainy London Photo Call - www.justjared.com - London
justjared.com
27.11.2023

Timothee Chalamet & 'Wonka' Co-Stars Promote Film During Rainy London Photo Call

Timothee Chalamet poses for photos with his Wonka co-stars Olivia Colman and Hugh Grant at the film’s photo call at Potters Field on Monday (November 27) in London, England.

Timothée Chalamet: ‘If You Would’ve Told Me When I Was 12’ That I’d Be Starring in ‘Wonka,’ I Would’ve Said ‘You’re Lying’ - variety.com - Tokyo - Beyond
variety.com
21.11.2023

Timothée Chalamet: ‘If You Would’ve Told Me When I Was 12’ That I’d Be Starring in ‘Wonka,’ I Would’ve Said ‘You’re Lying’

Ellise Shafer For Timothée Chalamet, starring in “Wonka” as the titular eccentric chocolatier is still the stuff of pure imagination. At the film’s Tokyo premiere on Monday night, Chalamet donned a purple Prada jumpsuit and joined co-star Hugh Grant — who plays an Oompa-Loompa named Lofty — on stage to say a few words about what the role means to him.

The Bidens To Kick Off Screening Of ‘Wonka’ For Military Families - deadline.com - Virginia - county Norfolk
deadline.com
17.11.2023

The Bidens To Kick Off Screening Of ‘Wonka’ For Military Families

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will kick off a screening of Warner Bros. Discovery‘s upcoming Wonka this weekend at an event for military families in Norfolk, VA.

‘Wonka’ Granted China Release On Same Day As ‘Migration’; Both Pics Rolling Out Early Overseas - deadline.com - Britain - Brazil - China - USA - Mexico - county Grant
deadline.com
09.11.2023

‘Wonka’ Granted China Release On Same Day As ‘Migration’; Both Pics Rolling Out Early Overseas

Warner Bros/Heyday Films’ Wonka has been granted a December 8 release in China, a week ahead of the domestic start and as part of an early overseas rollout for the Timothée Chalamet-starrer. Wonka will be going the same day as Universal/Illumination’s Migration in China.

Hugh Grant sings Oompa-Loompa song in new ‘Wonka’ trailer - www.nme.com
nme.com
13.10.2023

Hugh Grant sings Oompa-Loompa song in new ‘Wonka’ trailer

Wonka, starring Timothée Chalamet, has been released – you can watch it above.The prequel movie, which will be released in cinemas on December 15, follows a young Willy Wonka as he sets out to become the world’s greatest chocolatier.The new trailer offers a closer look at Hugh Grant‘s Oompa-Loompa as he meets Chalamet’s Wonka for the first time. It also features a snippet of Grant singing a classic Ooompa-Loompa tune, as well as a first look at Wonka’s world-famous chocolate factory in its early stages of development.Directed by Paul King (Paddington), the film also stars Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Coleman, Sally Hawkins and Matt Lucas.King is the third director to helm a film adaptation of the Roald Dahl tale, following Mel Stuart’s 1971 version and Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 2005.Earlier this year, King again praised Chalamet’s music chops in an interview with Rolling Stone, pinpointing the actor’s viral high school theatre shows as the moment he began “stanning” Chalamet.“His high school musical performances are on YouTube and have hundreds of thousands of views,” King said.

New ‘Wonka’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet Stands Up To The Bullies With Help From Oompa-Loompa Hugh Grant - deadline.com
deadline.com
12.10.2023

New ‘Wonka’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet Stands Up To The Bullies With Help From Oompa-Loompa Hugh Grant

UPDATED with new trailer: After debuting the first footage from Paul King‘s Wonka at CinemaCon last year, Warner Bros has unwrapped the latest trailer for the prequel to Roald Dahl beloved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Timothée Chalamet stars as the enigmatic Willy Wonka in the pic that focuses on the candymaker’s origins.

Timothée Chalamet Shows Off the Chocolate Factory in ‘Wonka’ Trailer - variety.com
variety.com
12.10.2023

Timothée Chalamet Shows Off the Chocolate Factory in ‘Wonka’ Trailer

McKinley Franklin editor He’s back, and he’s making (more) chocolate, of course. Warner Bros. has released another look at Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka in the new “Wonka” trailer.

‘Wonka’ Director Praises Timothée Chalamet’s Singing Voice & Likens Him To Bing Crosby - deadline.com
deadline.com
12.09.2023

‘Wonka’ Director Praises Timothée Chalamet’s Singing Voice & Likens Him To Bing Crosby

Paul King, director of Wonka, is teasing the film and Timothée Chalamet’s singing voice. The filmmaker compared Chalamet to Bing Crosby.

Hugh Grant As an Oompa-Loompa Raises A Beef With Dwarf Actor - deadline.com
deadline.com
28.07.2023

Hugh Grant As an Oompa-Loompa Raises A Beef With Dwarf Actor

Casting Hugh Grant as an Oompa-Loompa in the upcoming musical Wonka is not sitting well with some actors.

Timothée Chalamet swam in “enormous vat of hot chocolate” for ‘Wonka’ - www.nme.com
nme.com
19.07.2023

Timothée Chalamet swam in “enormous vat of hot chocolate” for ‘Wonka’

Wonka, it has been revealed.The prequel movie, which will be released in cinemas on December 15, sees Chalamet play the title character.A first trailer for Wonka was released earlier this week, giving fans their first proper glimpse at Chalamet’s singing and dancing young chocolatier, and director and co-writer Paul King has now shared a bit more information regarding the film’s set.In a scene previewed in the trailer, Wonka and his friend Noodle (Calah Lane) find themselves in a sea of chocolate, and King explained to PEOPLE how they shot the scene.“We actually made an enormous vat of hot chocolate — not scalding, just warm hot chocolate for them to immerse themselves in,” he said. “So there was a lot of chocolate around.”King then praised the film’s “incredible” on-set chocolatier, saying: “She made these incredible concoctions, and we would taste them.“They tasted much better than they needed to, because obviously actors are good at pretending things, but the miracle was they tasted every bit as good as they looked.”A synopsis of Wonka reads: “Starring Timothée Chalamet in the title role, this irresistibly vivid and inventive big screen spectacle will introduce audiences to a young Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and determined to the change the world one delectable bite at a time – proving that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.”Alongside Chalamet, the star-studded cast includes Keegan-Michael Key, Rowan Atkinson, Sally Hawkins, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant (as an Oompa-Loompa), Jim Carter and Matt Lucas.King also recently revealed that Chalamet didn’t have to audition for his leading role in the film.

Timothée Chalamet reveals unusual nickname for Hugh Grant after his Oompa Loompa debut - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
13.07.2023

Timothée Chalamet reveals unusual nickname for Hugh Grant after his Oompa Loompa debut

In the much-anticipated musical prequel titled Wonka, Timothée Chalamet takes on the role of the eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka – but he's overshadowed by a late arrival in the short clip. The trailer for the latest adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic tale was released on Wednesday and showcases a star-studded cast including Olivia Colman, Rowan Atkinson, Keegan-Michael Key, Matt Baynton, and Matt Lucas.

Watch Timothée Chalamet build a chocolate empire in ‘Wonka’ - us.hola.com
us.hola.com
12.07.2023

Watch Timothée Chalamet build a chocolate empire in ‘Wonka’

Timothée Chalamet. The first trailer has been released for “Wonka,” showing a new side to the beloved story and character that has existed for decades in films and novels.

Hugh Grant unveiled as green-haired Oompa Loompa as new Wonka film trailer lands - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Manchester
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
11.07.2023

Hugh Grant unveiled as green-haired Oompa Loompa as new Wonka film trailer lands

Hugh Grant has been spotted in the official trailer for the upcoming movie about Willy Wonka, where he portrays a tiny CGI Oompa-Loompa. In the film titled "Wonka," Four Wedding star Grant features alongside Timothee Chalamet, who takes on the role of the eccentric chocolate factory owner.

What is ‘Wonka’ about? - www.nme.com
nme.com
11.07.2023

What is ‘Wonka’ about?

Wonka.Directed by Paul King (Paddington), the prequel film sees Timothée Chalamet take on the iconic character, who originates from Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.Wonka also boasts a star-studded supporting cast, including Keegan-Michael Key, Rowan Atkinson, Sally Hawkins, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, Jim Carter, and Matt Lucas.As shown in the trailer, Wonka serves as a prequel to Charlie And The Chocolate Factory and follows Willy Wonka in his youth prior to the opening of his factory. As such, unlike past screen versions of the character, Wonka will be largely unshackled from Dahl’s source material.

‘Wonka’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet Takes On Iconic Role In Origins Story As Hugh Grant Goes Oompa-Loompa - deadline.com
deadline.com
11.07.2023

‘Wonka’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet Takes On Iconic Role In Origins Story As Hugh Grant Goes Oompa-Loompa

After debuting the first footage from Paul King’s Wonka at CinemaCon last year, Warner Bros today unwrapped the latest trailer for the prequel to Roald Dahl beloved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Timothée Chalamet stars as the enigmatic Willy Wonka in the pic that focuses on the candymaker’s origins.

‘Wonka’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet Dances, Hugh Grant Transforms Into an Oompa-Loompa and More - variety.com
variety.com
11.07.2023

‘Wonka’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet Dances, Hugh Grant Transforms Into an Oompa-Loompa and More

Wonka,” starring Chalamet as the eccentric chocolatier created by renowned author Roald Dahl. The musical fantasy film follows the adventures of a young Willy Wonka, including how he met the Oompa-Loompas. Along with Chalamet, the film stars Olivia Colman, Sally Hawkins, Keegan-Michael Key, Matthew Baynton, Matt Lucas, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Natasha Rothwell, Simon Farnaby, Paterson Joseph, Tom Davis, Rakhee Thakrar, Justin Edwards, Colin O’Brien, Ellie White, Freya Parker and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith.

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Star Jing Lusi To Lead ITV Drama ‘Red Eye’ - deadline.com - Britain - London - city Beijing - Beyond
deadline.com
22.06.2023

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Star Jing Lusi To Lead ITV Drama ‘Red Eye’

Crazy Rich Asians star Jing Lusi is leading an ITV drama about an all-night plane flight from London to Beijing and the corridors of power within Whitehall.

‘The Repair Shop’ viewers react to “demonic” looking ‘Mr Bean’ doll - www.nme.com
nme.com
16.06.2023

‘The Repair Shop’ viewers react to “demonic” looking ‘Mr Bean’ doll

The Repair Shop have been reacting to a “demonic” doll which bore a striking resemblance to Mr Bean.During the BBC show, the battered looking ventriloquist doll from 1898 was given a makeover.Before it was repaired, one viewer initially described the doll as “demonic”, adding: “I’m not saying that this ventriloquist doll on @BBCOne the repair shop is demonically possessed but I would suggest it is burnt, and the ashes are spread across the world. Just to be safe.

‘Mr. Bean’ star Rowan Atkinson feels ‘duped’ by promises of electric vehicles - nypost.com - Britain - city Newcastle - city Oxford
nypost.com
06.06.2023

‘Mr. Bean’ star Rowan Atkinson feels ‘duped’ by promises of electric vehicles

Rowan Atkinson, the British comedian perhaps best known to international audiences as Mr. Bean, has also been a life-long car fanatic, and spoke out questioning electric vehicles’ benefits.Atkinson wrote an opinion piece for The Guardian Sunday, in response to proposed legislation the United Kingdom that would ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.“Electric vehicles may be a bit soulless, but they’re wonderful mechanisms: fast, quiet and, until recently, very cheap to run,” he wrote.“But increasingly, I feel a little duped.

Timothée Chalamet On Why He Took ‘Wonka’ Role & His Expectation For An “Uncynical Young Audience” - deadline.com - Britain
deadline.com
17.05.2023

Timothée Chalamet On Why He Took ‘Wonka’ Role & His Expectation For An “Uncynical Young Audience”

Timothée Chalamet is gearing up to showcase his multiple talents on Wonka, a prequel musical film based on the characters from Roal Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Timothée Chalamet Said Yes to ‘Wonka’ Because It’s for an ‘Uncynical Young Audience’ at a Time ‘When There’s So Much Bad News’ - variety.com
variety.com
16.05.2023

Timothée Chalamet Said Yes to ‘Wonka’ Because It’s for an ‘Uncynical Young Audience’ at a Time ‘When There’s So Much Bad News’

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Timothée Chalamet is playing the world’s most famous chocolatier in Warner Bros.’ upcoming musical “Wonka,” but it wasn’t necessarily the Roald Dahl source material that sparked his interest in joining the project. The Oscar nominee told Vogue magazine that he was drawn to playing Willy Wonka for the simple reason of making a movie for a younger, more optimistic demographic of moviegoers. “To work on something that will have an uncynical young audience, that was just a big joy,” Chalamet said. “That’s why I was drawn to it. In a time and climate of intense political rhetoric, when there’s so much bad news all the time, this is hopefully going to be a piece of chocolate.”

Coronation Ratings: More Than 19M Brits Watch The Crowning Of King Charles III - deadline.com - Britain - city Hamilton
deadline.com
07.05.2023

Coronation Ratings: More Than 19M Brits Watch The Crowning Of King Charles III

The Coronation of King Charles III was watched by an audience of more than 19M in the UK.

Stephen Fry and Dame Emma Thompson lead celebrity arrivals at King Charles coronation - www.msn.com - Australia - Britain - Greece - city Westminster
msn.com
06.05.2023

Stephen Fry and Dame Emma Thompson lead celebrity arrivals at King Charles coronation

coronation of King Charles III. Fry, 65, is among some of the lucky chosen few to be Westminster Abbey to watch the monumental moment Charles takes to this thrown and the crown is placed on his head for the every first time. The English actor, a good friend of Charles, was among the first celebrities spotted to line up to enter the abbey, dressed in a three piece suit, and his Order of The Phoenix medal, bestowed to figures who have helped Greece’s prestige internationally.

King Charles III’s Coronation: Prince Harry, Nick Cave, Lionel Richie, Ant and Dec Among Arrivals - variety.com - Britain - France - London - China - Charlotte - county Prince Edward
variety.com
06.05.2023

King Charles III’s Coronation: Prince Harry, Nick Cave, Lionel Richie, Ant and Dec Among Arrivals

K.J. Yossman Guests have begun to arrive at Westminster Abbey in London for the coronation of King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla. Although Charles ascended to the throne the minute Queen Elizabeth II died last year, the coronation is a ceremony to mark the formal investiture of his regal powers (such as they are in modern-day Britain). The 2,200-strong congregation who will gather to watch the St Edward’s Crown being placed atop Charles’ head include members of the royal family, politicians, aristocrats, international dignitaries and celebrities including singers Nick Cave and Lionel Richie, TV hosts Bear Grylls and comedian Rowan Atkinson, better known as his on-screen alter-ego Mr Bean.

Timothée Chalamet Talks Hugh Grant Playing An Oompah Loompah In New ‘Willy Wonka’ Movie: ‘It Was A Trip’ - etcanada.com - Britain - USA - Las Vegas
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26.04.2023

Timothée Chalamet Talks Hugh Grant Playing An Oompah Loompah In New ‘Willy Wonka’ Movie: ‘It Was A Trip’

A CinemaCon preview of “Wonka” on Tuesday revealed an amazing piece of casting: one of the Oompa Loompas in the upcoming prequel to “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is played by none other than Hugh Grant.

Timothee Chalamet Debuts 'Wonka' Footage at CinemaCon, Reveals Hugh Grant's Secret Role! - www.justjared.com - Las Vegas
justjared.com
25.04.2023

Timothee Chalamet Debuts 'Wonka' Footage at CinemaCon, Reveals Hugh Grant's Secret Role!

Timothee Chalamet has multiple projects that he’s promoting at 2023 CinemaCon, but first up is the upcoming Wonka movie!

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