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Roald Dahl Hated the Idea of Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka

Dahl was vehemently opposed to the casting of Gene Wilder as Wonka.

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‘Wonka’ Does This Better Than Any Previous Story About the Chocolate Maker

'Wonka' identifies the good-spirited nature and humble origins of the title character.

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'Wonka' Review: A Shaggy Tale With Timothée Chalamet at Its Sweet Center

From 'Paddington 2' director Paul King, 'Wonka' finds the joy and optimism of this younger take on Roald Dahl's character.

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‘The Simpsons’ Predicted That Willy Wonka Disaster Not Once but Twice

The characters in Springfield had to deal with a cheap amusement park and a sad Oompa Loompa.

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The Real War That Inspired 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Corporate rivalries to cocoa production inspired Roald Dahl's story.

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10 Great Movies That Serve as Morality Plays

"And that's why you always leave a note."

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The 10 Best Gene Wilder Movies, Ranked

"We are the music makers. And we are the dreamers of the dreams."

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Enter a World of Pure Imagination With New Super7 Willy Wonka ReAction Figures [Exclusive]

Collect Willy Wonka, Mike Teevee, and Violet Beauregarde in this new collection based on the Gene Wilder 1971 classic!

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Gene Wilder Only Agreed To Play Willy Wonka After This Demand Was Met

The actor had an idea the made the movie a whole lot Wilder.

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Stunning New 'Willy Wonka' Diorama Gets Pre-Order Date [Exclusive]

Indulge yourself in a world of pure imagination with this gorgeous new 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' sculpture.

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8 Movies That Found a Second Life When They Hit Cable

These gems fell flat in theaters but blew up once they hit television.

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10 "Improvised" Movie Moments That Were Actually Planned

From 'Full Metal Jacket' to 'Indiana Jones,' these infamous movie moments weren't as unplanned as fans think.

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10 Children's Book Adaptations to Rewatch With The Kids

The most wonderful thing about Tiggers...

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7 Willy Wonka Inventions From The 1971 Film, Ranked From Inedible to Magical

"Welcome my friends, welcome to my chocolate factory."

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The Kids From 'Willy Wonka' Reflect on the Making of the Film and Whether Any of the Candy Was Real

Peter Ostrum, Julie Dawn Cole, Paris Themmen, and Michael Bollner reunited for the 50th anniversary.

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