CelebrityYahoo LifeMara Wilson struggled with anxiety, OCD after she finished filming 'Matilda': 'This was not something that other kids had'
The former child actor said she as either an "upbeat extroverted kid or I was having an anxiety attack."
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKEmma Thompson facing backlash for fat suit in new 'Matilda' film
Emma Thompson's wearing of a prosthetic fat suit attracts social media crticism
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKEmma Thompson will officially play Miss Trunchbull in 'Matilda' musical movie
The role is traditionally played by a man on stage, but Emma Thompson will now play the head of Crunchem Hall.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKJodie Comer is the favourite to play Miss Honey in the 'Matilda' musical movie
The 'Killing Eve' star is reportedly in the frame to play Matilda's kindly teacher.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKThe best films on TV: Easter Monday, 13 April
Breathtaking Japanese animation, unflinching comedy and lesser known Arnie-drama as we bring you the best films on TV.
LifestyleDeadlineRoald Dahl’s ‘Matilda’, ‘The BFG’, ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’, More In Works As Animated Series At Netflix
The world of <a href="https://deadline.com/tag/roald-dahl/" id="auto-tag_roald-dahl">Roald Dahl</a> is coming to <a href="https://deadline.com/tag/netflix/" id="auto-tag_netflix">Netflix</a>. In a deal with The Roald Dahl Story Company, the internet TV network has set a new slate of original animated event series based on the books from the Roald Dahl library, including <em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, The Twits</em>, and other beloved titles. In the release announcing the pact, Netflix said it “intends to remain faithful to the quintessential spirit and tone of Dahl,”, but notes it plans to build…
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKRoald Dahl's Matilda stands up to Donald Trump in defiant new statue
Trump was chosen by the public as the young heroine's modern-day nemesis, in a new poll to celebrate Matilda's 30 anniversary.
NewsYahoo Movies UKWhich is the best-loved Roald Dahl movie?
In honour of the legendary author's 101st birthday, we rank the film adaptations of his novels based on audience ratings.
NewsYahoo Movies UKDanny DeVito showed unfinished Matilda to child star's dying mother
Danny DeVito took an unfinished version of the movie ‘Matilda’ for its star Mara Wilson’s mother to see before she died. Wilson was appearing on the ‘Lorraine’ show yesterday, talking about her book ‘Where Am I Now?’ when she revealed her co-star’s touching gesture.
NewsBen ArnoldMara Wilson Talks The Sometimes 'Creepy' Downsides Of Being In Matilda
As everyone knows, being a child star is a pretty perilous business. Mara Wilson knows this better than most, having appeared in movies like ‘Mrs Doubtfire’, ‘Miracle On 34th Street’ and ‘Matilda’, all before she was 10-years-old. “I think that’s why a lot of child actors think they need to re-invent themselves, especially young women.
NewsBen FalkThe Cast Of Matilda: Then And Now
The movie adaptation of Roald Dahl’s story about a magical girl and her tyrannical headmistress has just turned 20, so what are the cast – young and old – up to now? Image credits: Mara Wilson/Twitter, Jimmy Karz/MySpace, Kiami Davael/Twitter, jacquelinesteiger.com, TriStar, Sara Magdalin/LinkedIn, Facebook, PA, Getty
NewsBen BusseyThe Roald Dahl Movies Which Came Before The BFG
The stateside commercial failure of Steven Spielberg’s ‘The BFG’ has sent shockwaves through film fandom. Generations of British readers have known Dahl as one of the finest writers of children’s books the world has even seen. As we await the UK release of 'The BFG,’ what better time to look back on the existing Dahl movies, and consider how well they captured the spirit of the timeless storyteller?
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