News about Gene Wilder

After Jeremy Allen White was forced to deny he's the grandson of lookalike actor Gene Wilder, Bear fans are calling for a Wonka-themed episode

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 18, 2024
After the shockingly bad immersive 'Willy's Chocolate Experience' went viral, fans of The Bear have requested that the Willy Wonka-themed episode be produced. Last month, the now famous Edinburgh festival was held, with attendees included excitable little girls, but instead they were met with a sad grey room, half packed with plastic mushrooms, and AI-generated posters. Footage from the day quickly began to circulate online, with the public's concern so high that it prompted a television documentary about the shambolic event as well as a Broadway musical.

Timothee Chalamet's salary increased for Wonka as his actor power increased his pay, despite rumors that he and Kylie Jenner are no longer together

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 14, 2024
According to Variety, Timothee Chalamet earned more than $800 for Wonka, and his growing fame has resulted in a modest increase.' In the prequel film that premiered in December 2023 and raked in $625.9 million at the worldwide box office, Chalamet played world-famous chocolatier Willy Wonka. He defeated Tom Holland, Donald Glover, Ezra Miller, and Ryan Gosling for the role that was previously populated by Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp.

Slew of TV shows and movies from Mean Girls to Sexy Beast keep being rehashed again and again as studios prioritise 'making money' from 'safe' projects

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 26, 2024
Multiple iterations of some of the most popular viewings in the United States and the United Kingdom have been held in multiple iterations, including fandom and the United Kingdom, which have attracted followers in a rage. The Percy Jackson & The Olympians book series, which is based on children whose parents are mystic Greek gods, has already been made into films, but not for any of the series's sequels, and does not have a musical. However, a Netflix Plus TV show based on the novels was a hit in December. One branding specialist told FEMAIL that although studios may be running out of original plans, there is still a lot of money to be invested in adaptations.

Who REALLY won the Golden Ticket?A look back at the original cast's VERY mixed fortunes as Hollywood continues to give Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory more cinematic sugar with a big-budget prequel

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 10, 2023
For some, it is the definitive Roald Dahl adaptation, a claim that is unquestionable despite the author's contribution to the screenplay from his own 1964 book. Following its debut in 1971, Gene Wilder in what would be his best known part and a worldwide cast of short-limbed actors as the disconcerting Oompa Loompas, Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory enthralled children adults alike. But Hollywood will give the charismatic character and his team of little helpers with the Christmas unveiling of the forthcoming film Wonka, which will be 52 years since its inception.

VIEW OF WONKA: Roald Dahl, the gritty old man, would have looved this wacky film, writes BRIAN VINER

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 4, 2023
BRIAN VINER: Despite the fact that one of the creators, Luke Kelly, Dahl's grandson, is involved in this wonky Wonka, it doesn't seem that this wonky Wonka will please him at all. Timothee Chalamet, a eccentric chocolatier who was designed for Dahl's 1964 book Charlie And The Chocolate Factory and later starred on a big screen first by Gene Wilder (much to the author's displeasure of Spike Milligan), then re-make by Johnny Depp in 2005.

Willy Wonka's Dark Side - How Hollywood has glossed over the author's 1964 novel's more sinister parts

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 2, 2023
With the latest film based on Roald Dahl's 1964 book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory out in the United Kingdom on December 8th, Wonka-mania is about to unleash in the United Kingdom. Timothee Chalamet plays Wonka this time around, with one critic calling his portrayal 'infinitely charming,' but Dahl's first edition wasn't quite as pleasing, with original descriptions of the Oompa-Loompas changed as the writer faced allegations of bigotry. (Pictured from left) In the new Wonka film, Road Dahl, Timothee Chalamet, Timothee Chalamet appears. Gene Wilder of the Oompa-Loompas is inset at the top of the picture. Inset bottom: The Oompa-Loompas in the 2005 film)

While filming Wonka, Timothee Chalamet reflects on his 'joyous' five months living in London: 'I feel like an honorary Brit.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 1, 2023
Timothee Chalamet has revealed that he spent a 'joyous' five months in London shooting the much-anticipated Wonka prequel. After spending a lengthy time in the United Kingdom in 2021, the actor, who plays a younger version of the chocolatier, said he feels like 'an honourary Brit.' Timothee said that this is his 'favourite' film he's appeared in during his career so far on Friday.

Timothée Chalamet Wants You to Know His Willy Wonka Movie Is "Sincere," Not Sexy

www.popsugar.co.uk, September 16, 2022
Timothée Chalamet is responding to his casting in "Wonka," Willy Wonka's origin story. In an interview with British Vogue published on September 15, Chalamet talked about the latest film, including one by Ben Schwartz that read: "In this one, Wonka f*cks." "You know what's really funny about that is that it's so misleading," Chalamet said joking about it. This film is so sincere. It's so joyful." He claims that there are seven musical numbers in the film. "I hate to say it, but the dream as an artist is to throw whatever the f**k you want at the wall, you know? "One's personal life, one's adult life, can be very boring, and the artist's life can also be magical," Chalamet said of his film involvement.

Blanca Blanco pays tribute to the Queen

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 12, 2022
Blanca Blanco toasted the Queen at the Brent Shapiro Foundation 2022 Summer Spectacular in Beverly Hills on Saturday evening. She died last week at the age of 96. The late Queen Elizabeth II of England was the subject of a fan by the Breaking the Mold author. The royal could be seen on the pink paper money that paid for the bizarre accessory. The Queen died last week at the age of 96. Her son Charles has ascensioned to King Charles. Elizabeth II, the Queen of the United Kingdom, reigned from 1952 to her death on September 8, 2022.

Bai Ling, 55, is still a pinup 17 years after she posed for the cover of Playboy

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 12, 2022
On Saturday, Bai Ling left little to the imagination as she walked the red carpet of a charity function in Beverly Hills. The Chinese-American actress and model were scantily dressed in a risqué white mini dress held together by strategically placed laces. Ling, who flocked to her flawless body and baring tons of skin, showed off her figure and expressed her views about body confidence and celebrating her sexuality on Instagram.

After criticizing Lala Kent, Golnesa Gharachedaghi steals the spotlight in a sexy strapless gown

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 12, 2022
As she walked the red carpet of the summer's most glamorous fundraising gala, Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi wore an eye-catching dress. In her natural toned make-up, the Selling Sunset actress, 40, wore a sexy black dress that showcased her curves and looked stunning.

At the Beverly Hills event, Kelly LeBrock of Weird Science, who once wed Steven Seagal, shines

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 12, 2022
Kelly LeBrock, the Eighties' pinup, hasn't lost her appeal in the sixties as she has stepped into her sixties. The 62-year-old Weird Science and Woman In Red actress, who was married to actor Steven Seagal for nine years, lit up the Brent Shapiro Foundation's 2022 Summer Spectacular in Beverly Hills on Saturday evening. The beauty stood out in a silk black satin dress with spaghetti straps and a floral pattern on one shoulder. She wore a hat and carried a small purse.

Lisa Vanderpump cozies up to Lala Kent and her daughter with Kathy Hilton near

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 12, 2022
On Saturday evening in Beverly Hills, the stars were out for the Brent Shapiro Foundation 2022 Summer Spectacular. Many celebrities have gotten excited for the big bash with host Mario Lopez. Among the stars on the show were Lisa Vanderpump, Lala Kent, Kathy Hilton, Kelly LeBrock, Bai Ling, and Blanca Blanco. At one time, Lisa posed with her employee Lala who held her baby Ocean Kent.