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Willy Wonka
Willy Wonka is a fictional Character (arts), character appearing in British author Roald Dahl's 1964 children's novel ''Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'' and its 1972 sequel ''Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator''. He is the Eccentricity (behavior), eccentric founder and proprietor of the Wonka Chocolate Factory. Wonka has been depicted in film several times. In 1971, Willy Wonka was portrayed by Gene Wilder in ''Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory''. Wilder's portrayal in the film is considered widely beloved and one of his greatest roles. Johnny Depp played the character in 2005's ''Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (film), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'' which polarized critics and audiences. In 2023, Timothée Chalamet portrayed the character in a standalone film that tells his origin story titled ''Wonka (film), Wonka''. Chalamet's performance was both praised and criticized. Wilder, Depp, and Chalamet all received Golden Globe Awards, Golden Globe nominations for Go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (franchise)
''Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'' is a media franchise based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the 1964 novel of the same name by British author Roald Dahl. It includes two novels, three live-action theatrical films, three video games and miscellaneous other properties, such as touring Musical theatre, musicals and theatrical adaptations, various merchandise and defunct amusement park Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Ride, ride. Novels ''Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'' (1964) ''Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'' is a children's literature, children's novel by United Kingdom, British author Roald Dahl. The story features the adventures of young Charlie Bucket inside the chocolate factory of eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka. ''Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'' was first published in the United States by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. in 1964 and in the United Kingdom by George Allen & Unwin in 1967. ''Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator'' (1972) ''Charlie and the Gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory
''Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'' is a 1971 American musical fantasy film directed by Mel Stuart from a screenplay by Roald Dahl, based on his 1964 novel ''Charlie and the Chocolate Factory''. It stars Gene Wilder as chocolatier Willy Wonka. The film tells the story of a poor child named Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum) who, upon finding a Golden Ticket in a chocolate bar, wins the chance to visit Willy Wonka's chocolate factory along with four other children from around the world. Filming took place in Munich from August to November 1970. Dahl was credited with writing the film's screenplay; however, David Seltzer was brought in to do an uncredited rewrite. Against Dahl's wishes, changes were made to the story, and other decisions made by the director led Dahl to disown the film. The musical numbers were written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley while Walter Scharf arranged and conducted the orchestral score. ''Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'' was released in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
