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      The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar cast: Who’s who in Wes Anderson’s Netflix short

      Wes Anderson returns to Roald Dahl territory with The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. Here's everything we know about his new Netflix short.

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      Wonka: Release date, cast, plot for the Timothée Chalamet prequel as trailer lands

      Timothee Chalamet will play the chocolate factory owner in a new prequel coming to cinemas in 2023.

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      Yahoo Movies UK

      Wonka trailer: Director Paul King says Hugh Grant's Oompa Loompa is 'gleefully naughty'

      Wonka director Paul King spoke to Yahoo UK about the upcoming film, which sees Timothée Chalamet portray Roald Dahl's iconic character

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      New on Netflix UK in June 2023: Best movies and TV from Black Mirror to The Witcher

      Here's a rundown of the best new movies and TV shows headed to Netflix UK in June, from Black Mirror to The Witcher.

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      Yahoo Movies UK

      Wonka: Why is Warner Bros making a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory prequel?

      Warner Bros has announced an origin story for Roald Dahl's bizarre factory boss, with Tom Holland and Timothée Chalamet on the casting shortlist.

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      James Bond books edited: Is the reaction over shaken and over stirred?

      The reaction to Ian Fleming Publications editing some of the James Bond novels could be over shaken and over stirred.

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      Emma Thompson facing backlash for fat suit in new 'Matilda' film

      Emma Thompson's wearing of a prosthetic fat suit attracts social media crticism

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      Hugh Bonneville updates on 'Paddington 3' and 'Downton Abbey 2' (exclusive)

      Bonneville is currently starring as Roald Dahl in 'To Olivia', but is eyeing returns to two of his most famous roles.

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      'To Olivia' star Hugh Bonneville: Roald Dahl has an 'incredible legacy' (exclusive)

      The 'Downton Abbey' star plays Roald Dahl in new biopic 'To Olivia', set in the 1960s, and released via Sky Cinema.

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      Willy Wonka prequel movie from 'Paddington' director confirmed for 2023

      The new Willy Wonka prequel movie has been slated for release in 2023 by the Warner Brothers studio, it's been confirmed.

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      Hugh Bonneville becomes Roald Dahl in first look trailer for 'To Olivia'

      Hugh Bonneville plays the beloved children's author in this biopic, coming to Sky Cinema in February.

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      First look at Roald Dahl biopic 'To Olivia' starring Hugh Bonneville as iconic author

      The first look comes as Sky Cinema confirms it will release the film in cinemas on its subscription channel in February, 2021.

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      Warner Bros says sorry after disability campaigners slam new adaptation of Roald Dahl's 'The Witches'

      Campaigners said the film was another example of films linking disability or physical impairments to evil characters.

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      Yahoo Movies UK

      Anne Hathaway will give kids nightmares with 'terrifying' Witches transformation

      'A whole new generation of kids is going to need therapy.'

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      Yahoo Movies UK

      New adaptation of Roald Dahl's 'The Witches' skipping UK cinemas

      It's another hammer blow for beleaguered cinemas.

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      Yahoo Movies UK

      'The Witches' debuts first trailer as Roald Dahl movie announced for US streaming debut

      The Roald Dahl movie is heading straight to HBO Max in the USA, with its UK fate unknown.

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      Yahoo Movies UK

      'The Witches' first look: Title treatment for the Anne Hathaway Roald Dahl adaptation revealed

      A gold logo, set against a dark blue backdrop, spells out the film’s title – which looks to be Roald Dahl’s The Witches.

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      Taika Waititi to helm 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and Oompa-Loompa animated series for Netflix

      Taika Waititi has added yet another project to his crowded slate, but this one tastes scrumdiddlyumptious.

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      Yahoo Movies UK

      Movie version of award-winning 'Matilda the Musical' coming to Netflix

      A movie version of the critically acclaimed stage musical version of Roald Dahl's Matilda is coming to the screen via Netflix.

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      Deadline

      Roald 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…

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      Digital Spy

      Roald Dahl's 'Tales of the Unexpected' gets a reboot

      30 years later.

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      Roald 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.

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      Yahoo Movies UK

      Charlie from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 'was originally black'

      Charlie Bucket, the young hero from Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' was originally black, his widow has revealed.

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      Yahoo Movies UK

      Which 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.

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      Yahoo Movies UK

      The sexist formula for Bond girls revealed

      If you're thinking of penning some James Bond fan fiction, there are more than a few vital formulae to consider in order to get the tone just right.

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