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Kelly Rowland's Bright Blue Bob Is Inspired by Oompa Loompas

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory—but make it chic.

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Timothée Chalamet sings, dances and dons a top hat in prequel 'Wonka'

After Gene Wilder in 1971 and Johnny Depp in 2005, Timothée Chalamet takes on the role of the world's most mysterious candy man in "Wonka", a sugar-sweet prequel about a young, idealistic Willy building his chocolate empire. FRANCE 24 film critic Lisa Nesselson tells us about the many cinematic incarnations…

France 24

Timothée Chalamet Is Jazzed About Wonka's Successful Release, But Would He Return For Wonka 2?

Timothée Chalamet reveals whether he'd want to tell more Wonka stories amid an enthusiastic first week of the movie's release.

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‘Wonka’: Who can measure up to Gene Wilder? This candy man can’t

Timothée Chalamet underwhelms in a scattershot origin story that mixes too many ingredients into its chocolate-covered plot.

Chicago Sun-Times

Wonka star Timothée Chalamet may be ‘savaged’ after ‘sexy Hull accent’ remark, jokes TV star Lucy Beaumont

‘Hull is sexy,’ the actor had remarked

The Independent UK

5 Lessons Wonka Should Learn From The Other Two Movies

Ahead of Timothée Chalamet portraying a young Willy Wonka, here's what I hope the prequel took notes on regarding the past Roald Dahl adaptations.

Cinemablend

Wonka’s Timothée Chalamet Reveals How He Was Convinced The Prequel Wasn’t A ‘Money Grab’

Timothée Chalamet reveals what convinced him that the Wonka prequel wasn’t a “money grab.”

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Wonka review: A magical, musical sweet treat

Wonka is a musical extravaganza that is sure to keep everyone entertained this holiday season and beyond...

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Wonka director explains how the film bridges the gap to the Gene Wilder movie

Exclusive: Director Paul King and screenwriter Simon Farnaby explain how their version of Wonka becomes the character we know

Total Film

Wonka star Calah Lane talks bringing a new story to life with Timothée Chalamet

EXCLUSIVE: We chat to the young star of this magical tale

Total Film

Critics Have Seen Wonka, And The Timothée Chalamet Film Is Getting Both Sour And Sweet Reactions

Timothée Chalamet's Wonka has been seen by critics, and the reaction is both sour and sweet.

Cinemablend

Wonka review: Timothée Chalamet is a bit miscast in this otherwise magical Roald Dahl prequel

The Oompa Loompas are still problematic, but director Paul King’s follow-up to the Paddington movies can’t help but charm

The Independent UK

Hugh Grant ‘hated’ playing an Oompa-Loompa in Wonka

Grant described his discomfort during the motion-capture process as ‘like a crown of thorns’

The Independent UK

'Wonka' movie holds remnants of novel's racist past

Several years ago, I made a visit to a local book sale and came across a rare 1964 edition of Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Popular in its own right, the novel has also served as the inspiration for a number of movies, including “Willy Wonka The Chocolate…

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The Independent UK

Why Hugh Grant ‘hated’ playing an Oompa-Loompa in Wonka

Grant described his discomfort during the motion-capture process as ‘like a crown of thorns’

Cinemablend

First Wonka Reactions Are In, And Timothée Chalamet's Performance Is Getting A Lot Of Praise

Paul King's Wonka has found its first audiences and there's a lot of rave reactions about Timothée Chalamet's Willy Wonka.

The Independent UK

Wonka: First reactions hail Timothée Chalamet as ‘endlessly charming’ lead

‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ prequel from ‘Paddington’ filmmaker Paul King earns rave social media reviews

Total Film

Heath Ledger's Joker and Indiana Jones are the internet's pick for the best character entrances ever

Iconic introductions for equally iconic characters

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Total Film

People think Timothee Chalamet's Wonka stole his look from a Muppet

It's remarkably similar to Gonzo's outfit in The Muppet Christmas Carol... remarkably

Cinemablend

An Internet User Called Out Timothée Chalamet’s Willy Wonka Look For Copying The Muppet Christmas Carol, And Now I Can’t Unsee It

I can't unsee the similarities after an internet user called out Timothée Chalamet for looking like a Muppet Christmas Carol character.

Zenger

Willy Wonka Superfan’s £150K Collection Includes Exclusive New Movie Merchandise

Collector Nick Anderton has amassed 2,500 items, including memorabilia from the upcoming 'Wonka' film starring Timothée Chalamet.

Cinemablend

After Watching The Wonka Trailer, I Think The Movie Is Missing The Point Of The Original Character

Wonka has dropped its first trailer, and after watching it, I'm not sure I'm on board with the new take on the character.

The Independent UK

Why Timothée Chalamet didn’t have to audition for his Wonka role

Director Paul King explained why it was a ‘straight offer’

Daily Mirror

Hugh Grant fans stunned as he transforms into miniature Oompa Loompa for Wonka Movie

Fans get first taste of the chocolate factory with a new hilarious shot of Hugh Grant as a bright orange Oompa Loompa in a sneak peek preview of the highly anticipated Wonka movie

Inverse

'Wonka' Trailer Reverts the Source Material to Where it Belongs

Paul King's prequel take on Willy Wonka isn't really book-accurate — and that's a great thing.

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