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‘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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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: …

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Hugh Grant has never been the terrible actor he insists he is
1 year ago

Hugh Grant has never been the terrible actor he insists he is

The Independent  

Maybe Hugh Grant was always destined to play an Oompa-Loompa. “We just cast the best people.” Paterson acknowledges that Grant’s role wasn’t especially well-written. open image in gallery Quintessential romantic confusion: Grant is given a peck on the cheek by Andie MacDowell in his star-making ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ “I was always a champagne baron, an evil one who …

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Hugh Grant, 63, beams as he attends Chanel's Metiers d'Art show in Manchester with his glamorous wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein, 40
1 year ago

Hugh Grant, 63, beams as he attends Chanel's Metiers d'Art show in Manchester with his glamorous wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein, 40

Daily Mail  

Hugh Grant took time away from his promotional tour of his latest film Wonka as he attended Chanel's Metiers d'Art show in Manchester on Thursday with his glamorous wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein. Dressed in a black wool coat, a partially unbuttoned white shirt and trousers, the actor, 63, looked worlds away from his Oompa-Loompa character's elaborate costume in Wonka. Hugh …

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'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 …

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‘Wonka’ star Hugh Grant explains why he ‘hated’ playing an Oompa Loompa
1 year ago

‘Wonka’ star Hugh Grant explains why he ‘hated’ playing an Oompa Loompa

LA Times  

Hugh Grant’s casting as an Oompa Loompa previously drew criticism from the dwarfism community, who felt the role should’ve gone to a short-statured actor. “Wonka” star Hugh Grant was back to his curmudgeonly ways while talking about his latest role as an Oompa Loompa. However, his ire wasn’t directed at the actual character but toward the computerized process involved in …

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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 …

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Hugh Grant, 63, looks more in love than ever with his wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein, 40, as they pose at the Wonka premiere in Paris ahead of his controversial role as an Oompa Loompa
1 year ago

Hugh Grant, 63, looks more in love than ever with his wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein, 40, as they pose at the Wonka premiere in Paris ahead of his controversial role as an Oompa Loompa

Daily Mail  

Hugh Grant, and his wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein looked every inch the happy couple as they attended the Wonka premiere in Paris on Friday night. Hugh Grant, and his wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein looked every inch the happy couple as they attended the Wonka premiere in Paris on Friday night The iconic actor, 63, who plays an Oompa-Loompa in the …

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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, …

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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 …

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Olivia Colman puts on loved-up display with husband Ed Sinclair as they make rare red carpet appearance together at Wonka premiere
1 year ago

Olivia Colman puts on loved-up display with husband Ed Sinclair as they make rare red carpet appearance together at Wonka premiere

Daily Mail  

Olivia Colman looked smitten with her husband Ed Sinclair as the couple made a rare red carpet appearance together at the premiere for her new film Wonka on Tuesday. The star sported a new platinum blonde hair colour as she struck some elegant poses in front of the Christmas trees on the red carpet. Olivia Colman looked smitten with her …

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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, …

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Timothée Chalamet hilariously reacts to actor strike ending on SNL
1 year, 1 month ago

Timothée Chalamet hilariously reacts to actor strike ending on SNL

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Timothée Chalamet has wasted no …

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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 …

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Jackass star hits out at Hugh Grant’s casting as an Oompa Loompa in Wonka
1 year, 4 months ago

Jackass star hits out at Hugh Grant’s casting as an Oompa Loompa in Wonka

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 Jackass performer Jason Acuña, better known by …

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Hugh Grant’s Oompa Loompa draws backlash from actor with dwarfism: We’re being ‘pushed out’
1 year, 4 months ago

Hugh Grant’s Oompa Loompa draws backlash from actor with dwarfism: We’re being ‘pushed out’

LA Times  

An actor with dwarfism is calling out Hugh Grant’s portrayal of an Oompa Loompa in the Warner Bros. film “Wonka.” Hugh Grant’s appearance in the upcoming “Wonka” movie is drawing criticism. “One door is being closed, but they have forgotten to open the next one,” the 26-year-old “Willow” star said, also disapproving of how the “Love, Actually” star’s head is …

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‘Oh he has taste’: Blackpink fans can’t get over Hugh Grant going to K-pop show
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Oh he has taste’: Blackpink fans can’t get over Hugh Grant going to K-pop show

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hugh Grant admitted this week …

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Hugh Grant revealed as Oompa-Loompa in new Wonka footage
1 year, 7 months ago

Hugh Grant revealed as Oompa-Loompa in new Wonka footage

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 Hugh Grant plays a “tiny” Oompa-Loompa in the upcoming Wonka movie …

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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 …

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