‘Wonka’ review: Cutesy prequel is ho-hum-diddlyumptious

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor In Paul King’s “Wonka,” there is a scene where Noodle (Calah Lane) and Willy Wonka (Timothee Chalamet) have to sneak into a zoo so he can produce his one-of-a-kind chocolate. There the duo meets Abigail the giraffe and milks her. It cues up the musical number “For a Moment” where they fly over way the town’s Galeria and back into the town square.

Have you seen Wonka at the cinema yet? Based on the iconic Roald Dahl novel and starring Timothée Chamalet and Hugh Grant, it was one of this year's most anticipated movie releases, and quickly claimed the box office number one spot. And now fans of the book or the film – or simply of chocolate – can add a little sweetness into their make-up bags and beauty routines as Revolution Beauty has teamed up with Warner Bros to launch a limited edition Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory collection, filled with sugary-scented treats and with prices starting from £6.The range includes plenty of fun references to the films, such as a golden ticket-shaped eyeshadow palette, a chocolate-scented lipstick and a blueberry lip balm, inspired by Violet Beauregarde's bubblegum scene.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory graced our screens back in August 1971, with the film quickly becoming a family favourite across the world. The iconic film tells the story of young Charlie Bucket and his grandfather winning a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the mysterious Wonka chocolate factory and meet the eccentric confectioner, Willy Wonka, in the flesh. It was later remade in 2005 by Tim Burton, and now, a new prequel, titled Wonka, has been released with Hollywood star Timothee Chalamet taking on the role of Willy Wonka.

Fresh from his three week stint in the I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here jungle, Marvin Humes and his wife Rochelle have swapped Aussie camp life for a taste of romantic luxury as the pair jetted off on a well earned holiday before returning to the UK. The loved up couple, who are the doting parents to three children, jetted off to Dubai for a romantic break as they kicked back and enjoyed the sunshine after a gruelling few weeks apart.

Marvin Humes is enjoying a luxury holiday in Dubai after his stint in the I’m A Celeb jungle with wife Rochelle.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Timothée Chalamet was quoted in a recent interview with People magazine saying that his upcoming musical “Wonka” is his mother’s favorite Timothée Chalamet movie. It turns out that’s not the case. Appearing on “Good Morning America,” the Oscar-nominated actor revealed his mom, Nicole Flender, actually called him after the People interview ran in order to correct him.

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Timothée Chalamet is talking all things Wonka, including a potential sequel!

Timothee Chalamet and Keegan-Michael Key shared quite the embrace at the premiere of their new movie Wonka held at Regency Village Theatre on Sunday (December 10) in Los Angeles.

Timothee Chalamet is set to bring famed chocolatier Willy Wonka to life in his new musical movie Wonka. However, he recently revealed that he was skeptical about the project when he was first approached with it.

Timothee Chalamet is opening up about his mother’s response to a couple of his more recent movies.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Timothée Chalamet admitted to GamesRadar+ that he originally worried “Wonka” might be a “cynical money grab” given Hollywood studios’ recent trend of rebooting every bit of IP it possibly can. Chalamet was offered the chance to lead the film, which is a musical prequel that tells the story of how Willy Wonka became a world famous chocolatier. “Like many people, when there are remakes, I feel very protective over the original character and versions you love,” Chalamet said.

As celebrities grace the red carpet at important glamourous events, their impeccable appearance often prompts us to ponder how elaborate and expensive their beauty routines for such prestigious occasions must be. Recently, during the British Fashion Awards, Rochelle Humes captivated onlookers with her bejewelled cape gown and a radiant complexion that stood out. When her beauty lineup for the event was revealed on Instagram, it served as a testament to the notion that achieving a celebrity-worthy look doesn't necessarily require a hefty budget.

A popular cake shop in the city centre is handing out Willy Wonka-style golden tickets to customers this week giving them a chance to win big just in time for Christmas.

Hugh Grant was on curmudgeonly form during a press conference marking the release of Wonka, telling journalists that he hated playing an Oompa Loompa in the film.

2 min read Attention all chocoholics and fantastical fashionistas! Fossil has just unveiled a whimsical Willy Wonka collection that’s sure to tickle your fancy and make your wardrobe sing with joy. Inspired by […]

You might not be able to tell it from the trailers but Wonka, the latest movie inspired by Roald Dahl‘s classic 1964 children’s story “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is, make no mistake about it, a full-on movie musical that I found to be more in the tradition of ’60s-era films like Oliver, Dr. Dolittle, Albert Finney’s Scrooge — basically a throwback to that kind of feel-good musical confection designed to be released during the year’s end.

Timothée Chalamet didn’t realise at the time, but his high school singing performances ended up forming his audition for the lead role of Wonka.

It's been over half a century since the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory graced our screens. In that time, some of its stars have enjoyed the spotlight, while others have faced heartbreaking outcomes.The 1971 film, based on Roald Dahl's beloved book, became a family favourite worldwide. It was later remade in 2005 by Tim Burton, but the story of young Charlie Bucket and his precious Golden Ticket has remained timeless.

Timothée Chalamet is revealing how his new movie Wonka relates to 1971′s Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.