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

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

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The long-awaited Charlie and the Charlie Factory prequel musical Wonka held its world premiere in London on Tuesday, with early social media reactions praising the film as a “sweet treat” and singling out the lead performance by Timothée Chalamet. “Poor form in a delightful film.” Elsewhere, BleedingCool.com Editor-in-Chief Kaitlyn Booth wrote that Chalamet’s performance brought to mind Gene Wilder, who famously played Wonka in the 1971 film adaptation Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. She added: “Paul King’s whimsical style works as well here as it did in Paddington, every musical number enchants, & the entire ensemble takes turns stealing the show, led by an endlessly charming Timothée Chalamet.” Meanwhile, Beyond The Trailer host Grace Randolph said that “Wonka is SHOCKINGLY good”. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Earlier this year, King revealed that Wonka stars had been submerged in real warm chocolate that “tasted as good as it looked” on the set of the prequel.

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Why Timothée Chalamet is too sweet for Wonka
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Timothée Chalamet is too sweet for Wonka

Slate  

On this week’s show, the hosts begin by jumping into the fantastical world of Wonka, a prequel to Roald Dahl’s enduring novel that explores the origins of its famously impish character, Willy Wonka—portrayed here by a wide-eyed, sugary sweet Timothée Chalamet. Directed by and starring Bradley Cooper as “Lenny,” the film explores Bernstein’s complicated marriage with Felicia Montealegre and the …

‘Wonka’ ends the year No. 1 at the box office
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Wonka’ ends the year No. 1 at the box office

The Hindu  

Hollywood closed out an up and down 2023 with Wonka regaining No. 1 at the box office, strong sales for The Color Purple and an overall $9 billion in ticket sales that improved on 2022’s grosses but fell about $2 billion shy of pre-pandemic norms. The New Year’s weekend box office this year lacked a true blockbuster. In its third …

‘Wonka’, starring Timothee Chalamet, records $39 million opening
1 year ago

‘Wonka’, starring Timothee Chalamet, records $39 million opening

The Hindu  

Wonka debuted with $39 million in box office sales in U.S. and Canadian theatres over the weekend, according to studio estimates on Sunday. In his opening monologue, he sang to the tune of “Pure Imagination” about “returning to this magical world where actors can promote their projects.” “It shows you the power of a star, and it also shows you …

Timothée Chalamet's Wonka earns $39 million in opening weekend in the US, Canada
1 year ago

Timothée Chalamet's Wonka earns $39 million in opening weekend in the US, Canada

Hindustan Times  

Wonka debuted with $39 million in box office sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. Timothée Chalamet promotes Wonka Wonka, which cost about $125 million to produce and played at 4,203 locations, was also the first big Hollywood release to launch following the end of the SAG-AFTRA actors' strike. In his opening monologue, …

Timothée Chalamet's Wonka leads the box office, projected to gross over $100 million
1 year ago

Timothée Chalamet's Wonka leads the box office, projected to gross over $100 million

Hindustan Times  

Timothée Chalamet’s starrer Wonka, a vibrant reimagining of Roald Dahl's classic tale, debuted with a magical $14.4 million opening day in the US. Buzzing with anticipation, Wonka's prequel musical lands in over 4,000 theaters, aiming to sweeten the box office with a projected $38 million during the opening weekend. Wonka's opening Box Office collection Despite facing delays caused by the …

‘Wonka’ grabs the weekend box office golden ticket, brings in a sweet $39 million
1 year ago

‘Wonka’ grabs the weekend box office golden ticket, brings in a sweet $39 million

LA Times  

Timothée Chalamet and Hugh Grant in “Wonka,” which topped the box office in its opening weekend. Warner Bros.’ “Wonka” cooked up $39 million at the North American box office in its opening weekend, according to estimates from measurement firm Comscore. Moviegoers’ sweet tooth was especially strong this weekend as the story of the famous chocolate magnate easily gobbled up its …

Review: A winning Timothée Chalamet, less sly than sweet, turns ‘Wonka’ into his own playground
1 year ago

Review: A winning Timothée Chalamet, less sly than sweet, turns ‘Wonka’ into his own playground

LA Times  

“Wonka,” the new musical origin story of everyone’s favorite chocolatier, is a lot like the confections our protagonist conjures: We don’t need chocolate, but how can we resist such a tantalizing treat? We don’t need a musical origin story of Willy Wonka, but how can we not chomp down on this whimsical and wonderful tale, crafted by “Paddington” and “Paddington …

Review: Timothée Chalamet waltzes through the whimsical ‘Wonka’ but Roald Dahl’s daring is missing
1 year ago

Review: Timothée Chalamet waltzes through the whimsical ‘Wonka’ but Roald Dahl’s daring is missing

Associated Press  

The original 1971 “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” may have been a delicious dream, lined with trees of gumballs and fields of lollipops. “Wonka,” the latest attempt to revisit Dahl’s masterwork, bears no such danger. Tasty though that can be, you miss the daring of Dahl in the more wanly whimsical “Wonka.” Still, the movie has two big things …

Wonka enjoys sweet success at box office
1 year ago

Wonka enjoys sweet success at box office

China Daily  

The musical fantasy movie Wonka stars Timothee Chalamet as the titular role, a legendary candy maker, and Hugh Grant as an Oompa-Loompa. Nearly six decades after British writer Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was published, the story of the legendary chocolate maker Willy Wonka is being retold in the musical fantasy movie Wonka, with Hollywood actor Timothee Chalamet …

Wonka enjoys sweet success at box office
1 year ago

Wonka enjoys sweet success at box office

China Daily  

The musical fantasy movie Wonka stars Timothee Chalamet as the titular role, a legendary candy maker, and Hugh Grant as an Oompa-Loompa. Nearly six decades after British writer Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was published, the story of the legendary chocolate maker Willy Wonka is being retold in the musical fantasy movie Wonka, with Hollywood actor Timothee Chalamet …

Wonka star Timothee Chalamet ‘warned’ over ‘sexy Hull accent’ remark
1 year ago

Wonka star Timothee Chalamet ‘warned’ over ‘sexy Hull accent’ remark

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wonka star Timothée Chalamet has been issued …

Wonka fans brand film 'a whimsical treasure and delight' - with Timothee Chalamet's performance as the chocolatier enchanting moviegoers
1 year ago

Wonka fans brand film 'a whimsical treasure and delight' - with Timothee Chalamet's performance as the chocolatier enchanting moviegoers

Daily Mail  

Moviegoers have not been disappointed by Wonka after its theatre release on Friday which tells the origin story of Roald Dahl's famous chocolatier. Cinema goers have hailed the new Wonka movie after its full theatre release telling the origin story of Roald Dahl 's famous chocolatier, played by Timothee Chalamet Countless X users joined in praising the new release, saying: …

Wonka movie review: Timothee Chalamet's musical origin story of quirky chocolatier is like a cuppa hot chocolate
1 year ago

Wonka movie review: Timothee Chalamet's musical origin story of quirky chocolatier is like a cuppa hot chocolate

Hindustan Times  

Silver Linings made of condensed thundercloud. Timothee Chalamet plays a young Willy Wonka Humble origins Wonka explores the life of Willy Wonka, a character from Roald's popular novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, before he became the founder of the said chocolate factory. The new guy in town, he's all set to make and sell chocolate like hot cakes, just …

Wonka movie review: Timothee Chalamet starrer is a fun, enjoyable & chocolaty affair
1 year ago

Wonka movie review: Timothee Chalamet starrer is a fun, enjoyable & chocolaty affair

Firstpost  

Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Tom Davis, Olivia Colman, and Hugh Grant Director: Paul King “It’s not the chocolate that matters,” then on the other side: “It’s the people you share it with.” These lines from Wonka explain how sweet experience the film gives when you are watching …

'I Have Lots Of Children And Need Money': Hugh Grant Cheekily Defends 'Wonka' Role
1 year ago

'I Have Lots Of Children And Need Money': Hugh Grant Cheekily Defends 'Wonka' Role

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Hugh Grant is once again making headlines — for being a cheeky grump. The notorious eye roller is boldly admitting that he hated filming “Wonka”, as the Willy Wonka prequel required extensive motion capture to turn him into an Oompa Loompa. “It was like a crown of thorns, very unconformable,” he recently told Metro about the array …

In ‘Wonka,’ Timothée Chalamet finds a world of pure imagination
1 year ago

In ‘Wonka,’ Timothée Chalamet finds a world of pure imagination

Associated Press  

Hugh Grant learned some years ago that if a filmmaker doesn’t make something from the heart, it shows. With a beloved troupe of actors, including Grant, Timothée Chalamet, Olivia Colman, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Keegan-Michael Key, Natasha Rothwell and Paterson Joseph as well as newcomer Calah Lane, its vibrant costumes and sets and a contagious “let’s put on a show” …

Wonka review: Timothee Chalamet is a bit miscast in this otherwise magical Roald Dahl prequel
1 year ago

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

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wonka only works as a prequel to …

Wonka film review: ‘Relentlessly wacky and over the top’
1 year ago

Wonka film review: ‘Relentlessly wacky and over the top’

BBC  

Wonka film review: ‘Relentlessly wacky and over the top’ Warner Bros Timothee Chalamet in Wonka Timothée Chalamet stars in a new prequel from the makers of Paddington 2 that explores Willy Wonka's early years. Not many of us have ever wondered about the backstory of Willy Wonka, the wizard-like confectioner from Roald Dahl's classic 1964 children's novel, Charlie and the …

Wonka stars Olivia Colman, Timothée Chalamet and Hugh Grant lead the way as they continue their promotional trail for the film in London
1 year ago

Wonka stars Olivia Colman, Timothée Chalamet and Hugh Grant lead the way as they continue their promotional trail for the film in London

Daily Mail  

The stars of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory prequel, Wonka, have been on the promotional trail for the film in London this week. Their latest stop was at Global Radio Studio in Leicester Square, as Olivia Colman, Timothée Chalamet and Hugh Grant were spotted at the location on Thursday. The stars of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory prequel, …

Olivia Colman shows off her newly-dyed platinum blonde hair as she and Timothee Chamalet attend Wonka photocall after rave early reviews
1 year ago

Olivia Colman shows off her newly-dyed platinum blonde hair as she and Timothee Chamalet attend Wonka photocall after rave early reviews

Daily Mail  

Olivia Colman and Timothee Chamalet continued their promotional leg of the film Wonka on Wednesday, after early reviews hailed it 'surprisingly good'. Olivia, 49, and leading man Timothee, 27, who portrays inventive chocolatier Willy Wonka in the film, attended the Wonka photocall at Bloomsbury Ballroom in the capital. Olivia Colman and Timothee Chamalet continued their promotional leg of the film …

Wonka first reactions out: Critics hail Timothée Chalamet's ‘charismatic’ leading turn in heartfelt musical
1 year ago

Wonka first reactions out: Critics hail Timothée Chalamet's ‘charismatic’ leading turn in heartfelt musical

Hindustan Times  

The first reactions to Timothée Chalamet’s highly anticipated Wonka are here! Wonka gets a thumbs up Film Critic Perri Nemiroff of Collider wrote, "#Wonka is a super charming delight powered by an exceptional & pitch-perfect performance from Timothée Chalamet. Film critic Courtney Howard wrote, “Wonka is a winning confection, filled with perfect amounts of charm, whimsy & poignancy, powered by …

Timothée Chalamet resembles wrapped up chocolate bar in lavender leather ensemble at Tokyo premiere of Wonka
1 year, 1 month ago

Timothée Chalamet resembles wrapped up chocolate bar in lavender leather ensemble at Tokyo premiere of Wonka

Daily Mail  

Timothée Chalamet channeled his character of Willy Wonka in an eye-catching ensemble as he attended the star-studded Wonka premiere in Tokyo on Monday. Big premiere: Timothée Chalamet, 27, channeled his character of Willy Wonka in an eye-catching ensemble as he attended the star-studded Wonka premiere in Tokyo on Monday Making a statement: The star dressed to impress wearing a lavender-colored, …

Internet reacts as Timothée Chalamet and tiny Hugh Grant come face to face in new Wonka trailer. Watch
1 year, 2 months ago

Internet reacts as Timothée Chalamet and tiny Hugh Grant come face to face in new Wonka trailer. Watch

Hindustan Times  

The second trailer for Wonka is here. Watch their new trailer here: What's new in second Wonka trailer In the new trailer, more details of young Willy Wonka's origin story unfold, including the moment Wonka first met an Oompa-Loompa named Lofty. Another also took to X, writing, "A colourful new Wonka trailer has arrived – with a tiny Hugh Grant …

Wonka stars were submerged in real warm chocolate that ‘tasted as good as it looked’ on prequel set
1 year, 5 months ago

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

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They tasted much better than they needed to, because obviously actors …

‘Wonka’ trailer: Timothée Chalamet works a treat as young Willy Wonka
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Wonka’ trailer: Timothée Chalamet works a treat as young Willy Wonka

The Hindu  

The trailer for Wonka, starring Timothée Chalamet as young Willy Wonka, is now out. Directed by Paul King, the film is a prequel story to Roald Dahl’s 1964 childrens’ fantasy novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which was adapted into famous films in 1971 and 2005 respectively. The story of Wonka charts the early days of eccentric chocolate-maker and inventor …

Wonka trailer: Timothee Chalamet steps into Johnny Depp's shoes to set up greatest chocolate shop ever as young Wonka
1 year, 5 months ago

Wonka trailer: Timothee Chalamet steps into Johnny Depp's shoes to set up greatest chocolate shop ever as young Wonka

Hindustan Times  

Timothee Chalamet is the new, younger version of the candy maker Willy Wonka and is a total delight in the newly launched trailer of the much-anticipated prequel, Wonka. Wonka trailer The visually-appealing trailer opens with Willy Wonka talking about how he has travelled the world for seven years to learn all about chocolate before landing in a fictional town in …

Timothée Chalamet Is The Candy Man Of Our Dreams In New 'Wonka' Trailer
1 year, 5 months ago

Timothée Chalamet Is The Candy Man Of Our Dreams In New 'Wonka' Trailer

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING More than 50 years after Gene Wilder somersaulted his way into cinematic history, Timothée Chalamet is taking on the role of eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka. Due out Dec. 15, the movie is billed in press notes as “an intoxicating mix of magic and music, mayhem and emotion” that tells the story of how Willy Wonka built the …

Wonka trailer: Timothée Chalamet reveals take on Roald Dahl’s chocolatier
1 year, 5 months ago

Wonka trailer: Timothée Chalamet reveals take on Roald Dahl’s chocolatier

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Warner Bros has released the highly anticipated first trailer for Wonka …

Wonka: Timothee Chalamet spotted filming at Oxford University
2 years, 10 months ago

Wonka: Timothee Chalamet spotted filming at Oxford University

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Timothée Chalamet has been spotted at Oxford …

Timothee Chalamet reveals the two pieces of career advice his ‘hero’ once gave him
3 years, 2 months ago

Timothee Chalamet reveals the two pieces of career advice his ‘hero’ once gave him

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Timothée Chalamet has revealed the two bits of career advice he …

Timothee Chalamet reveals first look as young Willy Wonka
3 years, 2 months ago

Timothee Chalamet reveals first look as young Willy Wonka

The Hindu  

Actor Timothee Chalamet has shared the first look of himself as the young version of author Roald Dahl’s famous character of inventor and chocolate genius Willy Wonka. Chalamet posted a photo on Instagram on Sunday of the eccentric character from the upcoming origin story film “Wonka,” directed by Paul King. The story, co-written by King, will focus on a young …

Timothee Chalamet dons iconic velvet topcoat for Willy Wonka first look in upcoming prequel
3 years, 2 months ago

Timothee Chalamet dons iconic velvet topcoat for Willy Wonka first look in upcoming prequel

Firstpost  

Directed by Paul King, Timothee Chalamet is all set to star in Wonka, detailing the origin story of the fictitious candy maker. Actor Timothee Chalamet has shared his first look as Willy Wonka, on Sunday. Chalamet shared a photo from his upcoming movie Wonka which shows the actor in a chocolate brown top hat and a crushed velvet raspberry topcoat, …

Timothee Chalamet shares FIRST LOOK of him as a young Willy Wonka
3 years, 2 months ago

Timothee Chalamet shares FIRST LOOK of him as a young Willy Wonka

Daily Mail  

Timothee Chalamet gave his fans quite the surprise on Sunday, sharing the first look at him as Willy Wonka in the upcoming prequel, dubbed simply Wonka. First look: Timothee Chalamet gave his fans quite the surprise on Sunday, sharing the first look at him as Willy Wonka in the upcoming prequel, dubbed simply Wonka Cane: He also shared a snap …

Timothée Chalamet to play Willy Wonka in origin story backed by Warner Bros
3 years, 6 months ago

Timothée Chalamet to play Willy Wonka in origin story backed by Warner Bros

Firstpost  

Willy Wonka will feature Roald Dahl’s eccentric chocolatier as a young adult and follow his journey before he sets up the chocolate factory Timothée Chalamet will play Willy Wonka in a musical based on the early life of Roald Dahl’s eccentric chocolatier. The studio said the film will “focus on a young Willy Wonka and his adventures prior to opening …

Warner Bros sets Wonka prequel for 2023 release; Paddington director Paul King to direct
3 years, 11 months ago

Warner Bros sets Wonka prequel for 2023 release; Paddington director Paul King to direct

Firstpost  

A prequel to Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, titled Wonka is in the pipeline at Warner Bros. for a while now. It will be directed by Paul King, director of the two Paddington films and bankrolled by Harry Potter producer David Heyman. Wonka will set place before the events of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, where Willy Wonka …

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