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Paddington 3 unveils 2024 release date

Ben Whishaw and Imelda Staunton are returning for ‘Paddington in Peru’

The Independent UK

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

Total Film

Hugh Grant Oompa-Loompa casting criticised by actors with dwarfism

An actor with dwarfism has said that people with the condition feel they “are being pushed out” of the film industry and criticised the casting of Hugh Grant as an Oompa-Loompa in the upcoming movie “Wonka”.

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Tired of Boppenheimer? Here are this year’s other major film releases to get excited about

2023 is a great year for cinephiles

Evening Standard

Timothée Chalamet "immersed" himself in hot chocolate for Wonka

Method acting?

Total Film

Wonka Director Explains How The Heck He Got The Idea To Cast Hugh Grant As A Dancing Oompa Loompa

Wonka director Paul King's decision to cast Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa comes from some surprisingly traditional thinking.

Cinemablend

Wonka stars were submerged in real warm chocolate that ‘tasted as good as it looked’ on prequel set

Paul King said there was a ‘great deal’ of chocolate on set

The Independent UK

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Timothée Chalamet didn't audition for 'Wonka.' The director saw his YouTube videos

Timothée Chalamet's old YouTube videos were his golden ticket to booking the role of Willy Wonka in "Wonka."

Los Angeles Times

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

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

The Independent UK

Wonka director cast Timothée Chalamet after seeing his viral high school videos on YouTube

"I knew from stanning for Timmy Chalamet that he could sing and dance really well"

Total Film

How Timothée Chalamet's "Emotional Intelligence" Will Transform the Character of Willy Wonka

Literally perfect casting.

Marie Claire

‘He doesn’t have silly little guy energy’: fans react to Timothée Chalamet’s Wonka trailer

The film stars a plethora of big names, including Hugh Grant as a CGI Oompa Loompa

Evening Standard

'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.

Inverse

Timothée Chalamet’s Willy Wonka prequel got movie fans excited with a scrumptious first trailer

Our first look at Timothée Chalamet's Wonka has arrived.

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Cinemablend

Wonka Trailer Has Me Sold On Timothée Chalamet's Musical Prequel And Hugh Grant As A Dancing Oompa Loompa

Hold your breath, make a wish, and count to three before taking your first look at Timothée Chalamet and Hugh Grant in the first trailer for Wonka.

The Guardian - US

Wonka: first trailer for Timothée Chalamet’s chocolatey prequel

Oscar nominee stars as a young version of Roald Dahl’s sweet mogul with Hugh Grant playing an Oompa Loompa

Total Film

Wonka director on Gene Wilder's legacy and finding the "emotional truth" in Roald Dahl's book

EXCLUSIVE: Writer-director Paul King breaks down the first trailer for his Willy Wonka origin story

Total Film

Timothée Chalamet takes on the chocolate cartel in first Wonka trailer

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Evening Standard

A first glimpse into the fabulous world of Wonka: ‘Chalamet brings mayhem but with emotional grounding’

‘With a Willy Wonka flm, you live or die by your Wonka’

Cinemablend

Wonka: An Updated Cast List For Timothée Chalamet's Charlie And The Chocolate Factory Prequel

Timothée Chalamet will star in Wonka as the titular candy maker, leading an impressive cast for the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory prequel.

ABC News

Oakey's New Acland coal mine faces fresh Land Court challenge over water licence

Just when the controversial New Acland mine expansion seemed all but complete, an eleventh-hour legal bid aims to stop it in its tracks.

Manchester Evening News

Salford Red Devils set to become wholly community-owned in a first of its kind restructure

Les Diables Rouges have launched the ‘Reds Rise Together’ scheme, giving fans a seat at the head of the table. The move is set to guarantee the Manchester club Category A status in the recently announced ‘Reimagining Rugby League Consultation Project’.

ABC News

Risks fail to deter Indonesian fishermen from making dangerous journey into Australian waters

As Indonesian's island community of Rote again mourns the loss of fishermen in Australian waters, there are renewed calls for government and non-government organisations to find a solution.

Wales Online

Warning over free charity wills as lawyer says families may miss out

There has been a huge rise in the number of charities offering free will-writing services in recent years

Total Film

Paddington 3 release date, reviews, cast, and everything else you need to know

Paddington in Peru (aka Paddington 3) is heading to the US, so here's everything you need to know before watching the new movie

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