Back in 2000, director Ridley Scott took us back to 180 Ad for Gladiator, which told the story of Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius (played by Russell Crowe), who is favored by Emperor Marcus Aurelius to be his successor because his own son, Commodus, is unfit to rule. Commodus disagrees, so he murders his father, has Maximus arrested, and has Maximus’s wife and son killed. While Commodus establishes himself as the new emperor, Maximus escapes from captivity – only to be captured again, this time by slavers who sell him off to become a gladiator. Soon he’s fighting in front of Commodus in Rome’s Colosseum… and it all builds up to Commodus challenging Maximus to a duel. Gladiator was a major box office success and racked up multiple Academy Award wins, including Best Picture. So there was already talk of a sequel in 2001, but it ended up taking more than...
- 5/7/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Instead of sending in the lions, Paramount unleashed a first look at Ridley Scott’s highly-anticipated Gladiator II at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Appropriately screened at Caesar’s Palace, where the annual onslaught of film and television previews takes place, the sequel to Scott’s 2000 action drama starring Russel Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix includes a brutal display of power and corruption as Lucius (Paul Mescal) aims to become as formidable as Crowe’s iconic character Maximus Decimus Meridius.
During Paramount’s CinemaCon presentation for Gladiator II, Ridley Scott introduced the film from London while the entire cast sent comments in a video compilation. Scott says Gladiator II is more spectacular than the original. Thems bold words, sir!
Pedro Pascal has always been a huge Gladiator fan and has seen it twice in theaters. Meanwhile, Denzel Washington says the new film is why people go to the movies.
JoBlo’s editor-in-chief,...
During Paramount’s CinemaCon presentation for Gladiator II, Ridley Scott introduced the film from London while the entire cast sent comments in a video compilation. Scott says Gladiator II is more spectacular than the original. Thems bold words, sir!
Pedro Pascal has always been a huge Gladiator fan and has seen it twice in theaters. Meanwhile, Denzel Washington says the new film is why people go to the movies.
JoBlo’s editor-in-chief,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
It's been 24 years since Ridley Scott's "Gladiator" brought the glory and gore of ancient Rome to gorgeous life, and now the prolific director has returned to the tale with "Gladiator 2." Set 20-30 years after the events of the first film, "Gladiator 2" will star Paul Mescal as Lucius, the son of Roman Empress Lucilla. Though Maximus (Russell Crowe) died along with Lucius's vicious uncle Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) at the end of "Gladiator," both Lucilla and Lucius survived.
The movie will also star Denzel Washington as an arms dealer who has a stable of gladiators and Joseph Quinn as Emperor Caracalla, along with Pedro Pascal, May Calamawy, Peter Mensah, Matt Lucas, Fred Hechinger, and Derek Jacobi. That's quite a packed cast, although with a reportedly massive budget of more than $300 million, "Gladiator 2" could prove to be a disaster financially while paying off well for movie-goers who want to see some high-end historical fiction.
The movie will also star Denzel Washington as an arms dealer who has a stable of gladiators and Joseph Quinn as Emperor Caracalla, along with Pedro Pascal, May Calamawy, Peter Mensah, Matt Lucas, Fred Hechinger, and Derek Jacobi. That's quite a packed cast, although with a reportedly massive budget of more than $300 million, "Gladiator 2" could prove to be a disaster financially while paying off well for movie-goers who want to see some high-end historical fiction.
- 4/11/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Originally published in Empire in October 2021
It lasts roughly a minute and consists of only a handful of shots (and none of Edgar Wright’s trademark visual wizardry), yet the moment in Shaun Of The Dead when Simon Pegg’s hapless hero and his group of survivors round the corner and bump into another group is possibly the film’s most ambitious gag. Mainly because the other gang is played by a who’s who (then and now) of British comedy: Martin Freeman, Reece Shearsmith, Tamsin Greig, Spaced mainstay Julia Deakin, Matt Lucas and, at the vanguard, Pegg’s Spaced co-creator, Jessica Hynes. A finer cavalcade of cameos, you’ll never see.
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Edgar Wright [co-writer/director]: We used to call it ‘Shaun Of The Dead Rosencrantz and Guildenstern’. You’re watching one story and the idea is, “What if they bumped into another film?”
Simon Pegg [co-writer/Shaun]: We just thought...
It lasts roughly a minute and consists of only a handful of shots (and none of Edgar Wright’s trademark visual wizardry), yet the moment in Shaun Of The Dead when Simon Pegg’s hapless hero and his group of survivors round the corner and bump into another group is possibly the film’s most ambitious gag. Mainly because the other gang is played by a who’s who (then and now) of British comedy: Martin Freeman, Reece Shearsmith, Tamsin Greig, Spaced mainstay Julia Deakin, Matt Lucas and, at the vanguard, Pegg’s Spaced co-creator, Jessica Hynes. A finer cavalcade of cameos, you’ll never see.
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Edgar Wright [co-writer/director]: We used to call it ‘Shaun Of The Dead Rosencrantz and Guildenstern’. You’re watching one story and the idea is, “What if they bumped into another film?”
Simon Pegg [co-writer/Shaun]: We just thought...
- 4/10/2024
- by Chris Hewitt
- Empire - Movies
CiniemaCon 2024 is upon us, and as we prepare for a deluge of news, previews, and commentary from the show floor, JoBlo’s Editor-in-Chief, Chris Bumbray, has spotted the official title for Ridley Scott’s upcoming Gladiator sequel. Forgoing subtitles, such as Gladiator: Blood on the Sand or Gladiator: Wicked Empire, Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel is titled Gladiator II. While the title is simple, it aptly includes the Roman numeral for two. I see what you did there, Mr. Scott. Sometimes, the obvious choice is also the correct one.
Gladiator 2 is one of the year’s hotly-anticipated films after Ridley Scott’s original, starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, and Connie Wilson, became a favorite among film buffs, with some calling it “magnificent,” “compelling,” and “richly enjoyable.” Near the film’s release, you couldn’t go more than a day without someone shouting, “Are you not entertained?” in your face,...
Gladiator 2 is one of the year’s hotly-anticipated films after Ridley Scott’s original, starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, and Connie Wilson, became a favorite among film buffs, with some calling it “magnificent,” “compelling,” and “richly enjoyable.” Near the film’s release, you couldn’t go more than a day without someone shouting, “Are you not entertained?” in your face,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
This Sunday, get ready for a night filled with laughter, surprises, and delicious treats as “The Great Celebrity Bake Off: Stand Up To Cancer” returns with Season 7 Episode 4! Tune in at 7:40 Pm on Channel 4 for an episode packed with baking challenges and celebrity shenanigans.
In this exciting installment, radio presenter Greg James, comedian Fern Brady, Spice Girl Mel B, and TV host Dermot O’Leary step into the famous tent to take on the baking challenges for a good cause. Get ready to watch them tackle the signature challenge of iced buns, followed by a classic family bake in the technical round.
But the real fun begins in the showstopper round, where the celebrities put their creativity to the test by creating their own celebrity doppelgangers in biscuit form. From hilarious caricatures to jaw-dropping designs, this round promises to be a feast for the eyes and the taste buds.
So,...
In this exciting installment, radio presenter Greg James, comedian Fern Brady, Spice Girl Mel B, and TV host Dermot O’Leary step into the famous tent to take on the baking challenges for a good cause. Get ready to watch them tackle the signature challenge of iced buns, followed by a classic family bake in the technical round.
But the real fun begins in the showstopper round, where the celebrities put their creativity to the test by creating their own celebrity doppelgangers in biscuit form. From hilarious caricatures to jaw-dropping designs, this round promises to be a feast for the eyes and the taste buds.
So,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Close your eyes and count to 10: “Wonka” is open for business! The musical origin story, which premiered in theaters on Dec. 15, will make its streaming debut this March 8 on Max. With Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, and more, “Dune: Part Two” star Timothée Chalamet plays the young title chocolatier on his path to becoming the world’s greatest inventor, magician, and chocolate maker, evading Slugworths Watch “Wonka” exclusively on Max on Friday, March 8. You can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Max.
How to Watch 'Wonka' When: Friday, March 8, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Max. Free 7-Day Trial$9.99+ / month Max via Prime Video About 'Wonka'
Directed by Paul King (“Paddington” films) and co-written by King and Simon Farnaby (“Paddington 2”), 2023’s “Wonka” takes one of Roald Dahl’s...
How to Watch 'Wonka' When: Friday, March 8, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Max. Free 7-Day Trial$9.99+ / month Max via Prime Video About 'Wonka'
Directed by Paul King (“Paddington” films) and co-written by King and Simon Farnaby (“Paddington 2”), 2023’s “Wonka” takes one of Roald Dahl’s...
- 3/8/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Timothée Chalamet is by far one of the most promising young actors working in Hollywood today, after his standout performances in films like Call Me By Your Name, Little Women, and Dune. The actor has become one of the biggest stars in the film industry and after his recent performance as Duke Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two, he is sure to become a household name worldwide. So, if you love Chalamet’s performances here are the best movies Chalamet has appeared in and just to warn you, we didn’t include Interstellar in this list because Chalamet’s role in Christopher Nolan was not that big or significant.
10. Wonka (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Warner Bros.
Chalamet takes on the challenging role of the iconic Willy Wonka. Directed by Paul King, Wonka is a musical fantasy film and it follows a young Wonka before he was running the chocolate factory.
10. Wonka (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Warner Bros.
Chalamet takes on the challenging role of the iconic Willy Wonka. Directed by Paul King, Wonka is a musical fantasy film and it follows a young Wonka before he was running the chocolate factory.
- 3/2/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
“Wonka” To Begin Streaming Next Month, “Dune 2” This Spring on Max
Max is giving the people what they’re looking for: Timothée Chalamet updates.
In the recent quarterly earnings investors call, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav shared streaming news for two recent Chalamet-starred projects: last year’s “Wonka” and the upcoming “Dune: Part Two.”
The musical fantasy origin story “Wonka,” which opened in theaters this past December, will begin streaming on the platform on Friday, March 8. Reuniting “Paddington 2” dynamic duo Paul King and Simon Farnaby, the film stars Chalamet as the title chocolatier in his pre-factory years, who “armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams…manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time.”
The film has earned Warner Bros. $608 million at the worldwide box office. It also stars Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Matthew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter,...
Max is giving the people what they’re looking for: Timothée Chalamet updates.
In the recent quarterly earnings investors call, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav shared streaming news for two recent Chalamet-starred projects: last year’s “Wonka” and the upcoming “Dune: Part Two.”
The musical fantasy origin story “Wonka,” which opened in theaters this past December, will begin streaming on the platform on Friday, March 8. Reuniting “Paddington 2” dynamic duo Paul King and Simon Farnaby, the film stars Chalamet as the title chocolatier in his pre-factory years, who “armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams…manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time.”
The film has earned Warner Bros. $608 million at the worldwide box office. It also stars Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Matthew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter,...
- 2/27/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Given the film’s torturous production, Gladiator 2 is undoubtedly over budget. But just how much is a point of contention, it seems.
Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 has suffered quite a few issues throughout its production. Crew members were injured on set and hospitalised. The film was shut down due to the strikes, costing the production an estimated $600,000 per week as the industry shutdown lasted for months on end. PETA sent a letter to Scott expressing concern about the way horses and monkeys were being treated on set. One of the film’s stars, Barry Keoghan, left on the eve of production due to scheduling issues as well.
The film is now in the can, but at what cost? The labour stoppages alone were slated to have cost the film around $10m, but that doesn’t account for the film’s budget almost doubling, from an expected $165m to almost $310m.
Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 has suffered quite a few issues throughout its production. Crew members were injured on set and hospitalised. The film was shut down due to the strikes, costing the production an estimated $600,000 per week as the industry shutdown lasted for months on end. PETA sent a letter to Scott expressing concern about the way horses and monkeys were being treated on set. One of the film’s stars, Barry Keoghan, left on the eve of production due to scheduling issues as well.
The film is now in the can, but at what cost? The labour stoppages alone were slated to have cost the film around $10m, but that doesn’t account for the film’s budget almost doubling, from an expected $165m to almost $310m.
- 2/26/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Paramount could throw Ridley Scott to the lions if Gladiator 2 fails to perform like gangbusters at the box office. A new report from The Hollywood Reporter reveals the ballooning cost of production on the anticipated sequel, with insiders close to the project saying the film budgeted at $165 million is closer to $310 million. Let that amount sink in for a moment.
Per THR’s sources, the net cost of the 49-day shoot was under $250 million. “It’s a runaway,” says one source. “It’s not being managed.” How did this happen? The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes did not help. Production for Gladiator 2 shut down in July because of the negotiations, costing the studio $600,000 a week, roughly $10 million. Scott resumed filming in December, though some say he continued to capture footage using extras during the strikes.
Some wonder if the Gladiator 2 set was cursed. In June, six crewmembers sustained non-life-threatening burn injuries.
Per THR’s sources, the net cost of the 49-day shoot was under $250 million. “It’s a runaway,” says one source. “It’s not being managed.” How did this happen? The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes did not help. Production for Gladiator 2 shut down in July because of the negotiations, costing the studio $600,000 a week, roughly $10 million. Scott resumed filming in December, though some say he continued to capture footage using extras during the strikes.
Some wonder if the Gladiator 2 set was cursed. In June, six crewmembers sustained non-life-threatening burn injuries.
- 2/23/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Got a hankering for chocolate? Here’s how to stream Wonka online from the comfort of your own home!
The Timothée Chalamet-led film — which topped the 2023 box office and to date has grossed $590 million globally — introduces audiences to a young Willy Wonka as he becomes the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker. The prequel is (loosely) based on the Roald Dahl novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which was of course first adapted in 1971 as Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (with the great Gene Wilder in the title role). It was later reimagined in 2005 as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,...
The Timothée Chalamet-led film — which topped the 2023 box office and to date has grossed $590 million globally — introduces audiences to a young Willy Wonka as he becomes the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker. The prequel is (loosely) based on the Roald Dahl novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which was of course first adapted in 1971 as Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (with the great Gene Wilder in the title role). It was later reimagined in 2005 as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Timothée Chalamet’s magical, musical candyman is coming to Max.
“Wonka” will make its streaming debut exclusively on Max on Friday, March 8, Warner Bros. Discovery announced Friday.
The movie — featuring Chalamet in the title role — tells the origin story of Willy Wonka, following him as a young man as he becomes “the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker,” per the studio. The family film co-stars Olivia Colman, Keegan-Michael Key and Hugh Grant as an Oompa-Loompa.
“Wonka” has surpassed $600 million at the global box office, on an estimated $125 million budget. The film is director Paul King’s highest-grossing film, surpassing 2014’s “Paddington” and its 2017 sequel. It is Chalamet’s biggest movie at the international box office, although Warner Bros.’s “Dune: Part Two,” which opens March 1, could surpass “Wonka.”
The “Wonka” cast also includes Calah Lane, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Natasha Rothwell,...
“Wonka” will make its streaming debut exclusively on Max on Friday, March 8, Warner Bros. Discovery announced Friday.
The movie — featuring Chalamet in the title role — tells the origin story of Willy Wonka, following him as a young man as he becomes “the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker,” per the studio. The family film co-stars Olivia Colman, Keegan-Michael Key and Hugh Grant as an Oompa-Loompa.
“Wonka” has surpassed $600 million at the global box office, on an estimated $125 million budget. The film is director Paul King’s highest-grossing film, surpassing 2014’s “Paddington” and its 2017 sequel. It is Chalamet’s biggest movie at the international box office, although Warner Bros.’s “Dune: Part Two,” which opens March 1, could surpass “Wonka.”
The “Wonka” cast also includes Calah Lane, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Natasha Rothwell,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
(Nb – Any outlet that didn’t write this headline back in October 2023, when it was announced that Ghosts and Horrible Histories star Mathew Baynton was to make his Royal Shakespeare Company debut in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, is either a coward or worse – a grown-up.)
The notices are in! Press night for Eleanor Rhode’s RSC revival of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream has been and gone, and the reviews are highly favourable. Running from January 30 until March 30 at The Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon, the production is picking up more stars than Mario on a caffeine rush. It’s a hit.
And the loudest applause? That goes to Mat Baynton’s Bottom.
As Gcse English Lit sitters will hazily remember, Nick Bottom is the comic relief in Shakespeare’s fairy fantasy. A humble weaver who’s anything but humble, he’s the am-dram prong fitted with the head...
The notices are in! Press night for Eleanor Rhode’s RSC revival of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream has been and gone, and the reviews are highly favourable. Running from January 30 until March 30 at The Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon, the production is picking up more stars than Mario on a caffeine rush. It’s a hit.
And the loudest applause? That goes to Mat Baynton’s Bottom.
As Gcse English Lit sitters will hazily remember, Nick Bottom is the comic relief in Shakespeare’s fairy fantasy. A humble weaver who’s anything but humble, he’s the am-dram prong fitted with the head...
- 2/15/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
A pact between Apple Original Films, A24, Spike Lee, and Denzel Washington is making noise this Thursday with news about a remake of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime drama High and Low. Lee and Washington are old friends, of course, with the duo’s fourth collaboration being for 2006’s Inside Man.
In Kurosawa’s High and Low, an executive of a Yokohama shoe company becomes a victim of extortion when his chauffeur’s son is kidnapped by mistake and held for ransom. Details about Lee’s remake are scarce, though we know it will be an English-language reimagining of the original—details about how and if the plot will differ from Kurosawa’s classic crime drama remains a mystery.
Alan Fox and Lee wrote the screenplay for the High and Low remake, with A24, Escape Artists, and Mandalay Pictures handling development. Production kicks off in March, with Todd Black producing for...
In Kurosawa’s High and Low, an executive of a Yokohama shoe company becomes a victim of extortion when his chauffeur’s son is kidnapped by mistake and held for ransom. Details about Lee’s remake are scarce, though we know it will be an English-language reimagining of the original—details about how and if the plot will differ from Kurosawa’s classic crime drama remains a mystery.
Alan Fox and Lee wrote the screenplay for the High and Low remake, with A24, Escape Artists, and Mandalay Pictures handling development. Production kicks off in March, with Todd Black producing for...
- 2/8/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Wonka Box Office Worldwide Updates! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
Wonka, starring Timothee Chalamet, is enjoying a glorious run at the box office. The film was released in December but continues to witness footfalls all across the globe. It has now entered the Top 10 highest-grossers of 2023 as it gets closer to the $600 million club. Scroll below for all the details!
It was just yesterday we informed you about the huge feat achieved by the musical fantasy film in North America. Wonka turned out to be the first Timothee Chalamet film to have reached the $200 million mark in the domestic market. And the run isn’t over yet. It is expected to cross many other milestones in its lifetime run.
Wonka Box Office Overseas Collection
As per trade analyst Luiz Fernando, Wonka has grossed $10.4 million in its 9th weekend in the overseas market. Despite enjoying such a long run, the movie witnessed another 29% growth from the last weekend.
Wonka, starring Timothee Chalamet, is enjoying a glorious run at the box office. The film was released in December but continues to witness footfalls all across the globe. It has now entered the Top 10 highest-grossers of 2023 as it gets closer to the $600 million club. Scroll below for all the details!
It was just yesterday we informed you about the huge feat achieved by the musical fantasy film in North America. Wonka turned out to be the first Timothee Chalamet film to have reached the $200 million mark in the domestic market. And the run isn’t over yet. It is expected to cross many other milestones in its lifetime run.
Wonka Box Office Overseas Collection
As per trade analyst Luiz Fernando, Wonka has grossed $10.4 million in its 9th weekend in the overseas market. Despite enjoying such a long run, the movie witnessed another 29% growth from the last weekend.
- 2/6/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Wonka At The Korean Box Office! (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Timothee Chalamet has scored the biggest grosser of his lifetime with Wonka. The film debuted in Korea on January 31, 2024, and knocked it out of the park. Warner Bros has just been blessed with the second biggest opening in the post-pandemic era. If that’s not enough, the live-action film has brought higher collections than Margot Robbie led Barbie in the overseas market. Scroll below for exciting updates!
For the unversed, Wonka is the third film made on the story of Willy Wonka. Previously, the tale was brought to the big screens by Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) and Johnny Depp‘s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). However, the Paul King directorial remains the biggest box office hit among all three films.
Wonka at the Korean Box Office
It’s been a fantastic start for Paul King’s film as it...
Timothee Chalamet has scored the biggest grosser of his lifetime with Wonka. The film debuted in Korea on January 31, 2024, and knocked it out of the park. Warner Bros has just been blessed with the second biggest opening in the post-pandemic era. If that’s not enough, the live-action film has brought higher collections than Margot Robbie led Barbie in the overseas market. Scroll below for exciting updates!
For the unversed, Wonka is the third film made on the story of Willy Wonka. Previously, the tale was brought to the big screens by Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) and Johnny Depp‘s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). However, the Paul King directorial remains the biggest box office hit among all three films.
Wonka at the Korean Box Office
It’s been a fantastic start for Paul King’s film as it...
- 2/1/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Wonka Box Office Worldwide: Set To Become 7th Highest Grosser Of 2023 (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Timothee Chalamet is thriving, whether in his personal or professional life. Fans are in awe of his whirlwind romance with Kylie Jenner. But there are more reasons to celebrate as his recent release, Wonka, has crossed the $550 million mark at the worldwide box office. Scroll below for all the exciting updates!
Paul King directorial Wonka had a theatrical release in the overseas and US markets on December 8 and 15, 2023, respectively. It is the third film based on Willy Wonka after Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). The Timothee Chalamet starrer, however, turned out to be the most successful live-action film based on the subject.
Wonka Overseas Box Office
Despite completing way over a month at the ticket windows, Wonka continues to enjoy its glorious run worldwide. On the eighth weekend, it...
Timothee Chalamet is thriving, whether in his personal or professional life. Fans are in awe of his whirlwind romance with Kylie Jenner. But there are more reasons to celebrate as his recent release, Wonka, has crossed the $550 million mark at the worldwide box office. Scroll below for all the exciting updates!
Paul King directorial Wonka had a theatrical release in the overseas and US markets on December 8 and 15, 2023, respectively. It is the third film based on Willy Wonka after Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). The Timothee Chalamet starrer, however, turned out to be the most successful live-action film based on the subject.
Wonka Overseas Box Office
Despite completing way over a month at the ticket windows, Wonka continues to enjoy its glorious run worldwide. On the eighth weekend, it...
- 1/30/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Ridley Scott is likely to be pretty happy that filming on Gladiator 2 has wrapped, following an ‘eventful’ shoot.
Bless Ridley Scott. The man is in his 80s and is making films with the sort of energy that someone half his age would struggle to match. Even still, the production of Gladiator 2 must have tested even his legendary levels of endurance. It’s all over now, though, reports World of Reel, with Scott and star Paul Mescal taking to social media to celebrate the production coming to a close.
Let’s recap on just how tricky a shoot it was for Scott and his collaborators. Back in the summer, four crew were hospitalised when a filming sequence went wrong. That alone would make things difficult, but that came on the heels of Barry Keoghan leaving on the eve of production due to a scheduling conflict. Losing an actor of...
Bless Ridley Scott. The man is in his 80s and is making films with the sort of energy that someone half his age would struggle to match. Even still, the production of Gladiator 2 must have tested even his legendary levels of endurance. It’s all over now, though, reports World of Reel, with Scott and star Paul Mescal taking to social media to celebrate the production coming to a close.
Let’s recap on just how tricky a shoot it was for Scott and his collaborators. Back in the summer, four crew were hospitalised when a filming sequence went wrong. That alone would make things difficult, but that came on the heels of Barry Keoghan leaving on the eve of production due to a scheduling conflict. Losing an actor of...
- 1/18/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Wonka Worldwide Box Office Updates! ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Wonka has completed a month-long run in over 30 overseas circuits. The musical, released on December 8, 2023, has amassed $28.9 million in its fifth weekend. Starring Timothee Chalamet in the lead, it is the third film based on Willy Wonka. And celebrations are in order because it is all set to surpass Johnny Depp led Charlie And The Chocolate Factory at the worldwide box office. Scroll below for all the details!
Directed by Paul King, Wonka also stars Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Natasha Rothwell, Olivia Colman, and Hugh Grant. It is based on the 1964 novel. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. There have previously been two films made on the subject – Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) and Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (2005).
Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (2005) starred Johnny Depp in the titular role.
Wonka has completed a month-long run in over 30 overseas circuits. The musical, released on December 8, 2023, has amassed $28.9 million in its fifth weekend. Starring Timothee Chalamet in the lead, it is the third film based on Willy Wonka. And celebrations are in order because it is all set to surpass Johnny Depp led Charlie And The Chocolate Factory at the worldwide box office. Scroll below for all the details!
Directed by Paul King, Wonka also stars Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Natasha Rothwell, Olivia Colman, and Hugh Grant. It is based on the 1964 novel. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. There have previously been two films made on the subject – Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) and Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (2005).
Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (2005) starred Johnny Depp in the titular role.
- 1/8/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series spotlighting the year’s most talked-about scripts continues with the Paul King-directed and co-written Wonka. From Warner Bros, Village Roadshow and Heyday Films, the Timothée Chalamet starrer is also co-written by Simon Farnaby based on characters created by Roald Dahl.
Wonka, from Harry Potter producer David Heyman and Paddington director King, sees Chalamet in the titular role of the enigmatic candy maker. The origin story/musical also stars Keegan-Michael Key, Rowan Atkinson, Sally Hawkins, Olivia Colman, Jim Carter and Matt Lucas. Hugh Grant plays the “something of a whopper” Oompa-Loompa named Lofty.
Excitement for the holiday release was first stoked back at CinemaCon in April 2022, and with the first two weekends of global rollout now just behind us, the movie has made upwards of $150 million worldwide with plenty of play ahead. It’s at 84% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 91% score from audiences.
Wonka, from Harry Potter producer David Heyman and Paddington director King, sees Chalamet in the titular role of the enigmatic candy maker. The origin story/musical also stars Keegan-Michael Key, Rowan Atkinson, Sally Hawkins, Olivia Colman, Jim Carter and Matt Lucas. Hugh Grant plays the “something of a whopper” Oompa-Loompa named Lofty.
Excitement for the holiday release was first stoked back at CinemaCon in April 2022, and with the first two weekends of global rollout now just behind us, the movie has made upwards of $150 million worldwide with plenty of play ahead. It’s at 84% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 91% score from audiences.
- 12/20/2023
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Oompa loompa doopity doo — here is a box office opening for you. “Wonka” is off to a promising start in North America after earning $14.4 million across Friday and preview screenings. Playing in 4,203 locations, the prequel musical drawing from the twisted Roald Dahl character is also benefiting from golden ticket prices for premium large format auditoriums like Imax.
Heading into the weekend, “Wonka” was projecting a $35 million debut. It’d be a so-so start for the Warner Bros. release, which carries a hefty $125 million production budget and devoted more funds to a month-plus marketing spree (led by star Timothée Chalamet in the first fully-fledged promotional push for a feature since the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike).
The sweeter news for “Wonka” is that it’s coming in north of recent musical offerings that have floundered in theaters, such as Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” ($10.5 million opening) and Warner’s...
Heading into the weekend, “Wonka” was projecting a $35 million debut. It’d be a so-so start for the Warner Bros. release, which carries a hefty $125 million production budget and devoted more funds to a month-plus marketing spree (led by star Timothée Chalamet in the first fully-fledged promotional push for a feature since the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike).
The sweeter news for “Wonka” is that it’s coming in north of recent musical offerings that have floundered in theaters, such as Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” ($10.5 million opening) and Warner’s...
- 12/16/2023
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
The Timothée Chalamet-led Wonka scored an opening day gross of $14.4 million from 4,203 theaters at the Friday box office, putting it on course to earn $38 million or more in its North American opening.
That’s a promising start for a musical, a genre that has struggled in recent times. From Warner Bros. and Harry Potter franchise producer David Heyman, Wonka is a whimsical origin tale about the magical candyman Willy Wonka, who was played by Gene Wilder in the classic movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Audiences bestowed Wonka with an A- CinemaScore, while 60 percent of Friday ticket buyers were between the ages of 18 and 34. The largest quad was 18 to 24 at 33 percent, while another 10 percent of ticket buyers were between 13 and 17, underscoring Chalamet’s star status with younger moviegoers. Wonka is skewing slightly female so far, or 54 percent.
Directed by Paul King of Paddington fame and starring Chalamet as a young Willy Wonka,...
That’s a promising start for a musical, a genre that has struggled in recent times. From Warner Bros. and Harry Potter franchise producer David Heyman, Wonka is a whimsical origin tale about the magical candyman Willy Wonka, who was played by Gene Wilder in the classic movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Audiences bestowed Wonka with an A- CinemaScore, while 60 percent of Friday ticket buyers were between the ages of 18 and 34. The largest quad was 18 to 24 at 33 percent, while another 10 percent of ticket buyers were between 13 and 17, underscoring Chalamet’s star status with younger moviegoers. Wonka is skewing slightly female so far, or 54 percent.
Directed by Paul King of Paddington fame and starring Chalamet as a young Willy Wonka,...
- 12/16/2023
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This post contains minor spoilers for "Wonka."
When Warner Bros. announced that they were going to make a prequel to "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" focused on a young Willy Wonka, it felt like all of Hollywood's worst sensibilities wrapped in one neat little package. A seemingly unnecessary prequel driven by commercialism with a hip star -- in this case
Timothée Chalamet -- anchoring the whole thing to try and sell it to the masses. Yet, when "Paddington" director Paul King signed on to helm the project, it raised some eyebrows. Could the man beyond two of the most inescapably charming movies of the last decade work his magic here as well? The answer is largely yes. We're not here to discuss whether "Wonka" is as good as "Paddington" or anything like that, but it is worth pointing out that these movies do have a key element in common.
Both...
When Warner Bros. announced that they were going to make a prequel to "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" focused on a young Willy Wonka, it felt like all of Hollywood's worst sensibilities wrapped in one neat little package. A seemingly unnecessary prequel driven by commercialism with a hip star -- in this case
Timothée Chalamet -- anchoring the whole thing to try and sell it to the masses. Yet, when "Paddington" director Paul King signed on to helm the project, it raised some eyebrows. Could the man beyond two of the most inescapably charming movies of the last decade work his magic here as well? The answer is largely yes. We're not here to discuss whether "Wonka" is as good as "Paddington" or anything like that, but it is worth pointing out that these movies do have a key element in common.
Both...
- 12/15/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker. After the Thursday preview box office totals arrived, it appears Warner Bros. Pictures‘ wallet is getting thicker! Wonka is off to a sweet start with $3.5M in previews from 3,500 locations. The candy-coated musical starring Timothée Chalamet expands to 4,203 theaters this weekend, with an estimated opening of $30M-$40M.
Wonka is one of three movies from Warners hitting theaters during the holiday season, with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and The Color Purple occupying screens in the lead-up to Santa’s big night. Aquaman 2 could breach the box office with $45M-$50M during its four-day debut, with The Color Purple bowing on Christmas Day with $8 million. Marketing for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has been odd, considering the James Wan sequel is DC’s final film before James Gunn and Peter Safran reboot the Dcu in 2025 with Superman: Legacy.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom...
Wonka is one of three movies from Warners hitting theaters during the holiday season, with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and The Color Purple occupying screens in the lead-up to Santa’s big night. Aquaman 2 could breach the box office with $45M-$50M during its four-day debut, with The Color Purple bowing on Christmas Day with $8 million. Marketing for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has been odd, considering the James Wan sequel is DC’s final film before James Gunn and Peter Safran reboot the Dcu in 2025 with Superman: Legacy.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom...
- 12/15/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The Christmas season has officially kicked off at the box office, as Wonka sets out to warm moviegoers’ hearts with a whimsical origin tale about the iconic candyman from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
From Warner Bros. and Harry Potter franchise producer David Heyman, the musical started off its North American run late Thursday with a promising $3.5 million in preview grosses from 3,400 theaters (family films aren’t necessarily known for sporting huge preview grosses). Wonka matched the preview gross of box office sensation Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, which opened to $35 million domestically.
Tracking suggests Wonka will likewise debut in the $35 million to $40 million range. By Friday, it will be playing in 4,203 locations, including Imax and all other premium large formats.
Directed by Paul King of Paddington fame and starring Timothée Chalamet as a young Willy Wonka, the movie features a star-studded ensemble cast also including Hugh Grant, Olivia Colman, Keegan-Michael Key,...
From Warner Bros. and Harry Potter franchise producer David Heyman, the musical started off its North American run late Thursday with a promising $3.5 million in preview grosses from 3,400 theaters (family films aren’t necessarily known for sporting huge preview grosses). Wonka matched the preview gross of box office sensation Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, which opened to $35 million domestically.
Tracking suggests Wonka will likewise debut in the $35 million to $40 million range. By Friday, it will be playing in 4,203 locations, including Imax and all other premium large formats.
Directed by Paul King of Paddington fame and starring Timothée Chalamet as a young Willy Wonka, the movie features a star-studded ensemble cast also including Hugh Grant, Olivia Colman, Keegan-Michael Key,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
They were all young once: Don Corleone and Darth Vader, Butch and Sundance, Hannibal and Leatherface, Maleficent and Cruella. And long before he was the world’s best-known chocolatier and distributor of life-changing golden tickets, William “Willy” Wonka was just a twentysomething kid with a top hat, a sweet tooth, and a dream.
For decades, we could only guess how the bright-eyed lad became the candymaker-in-chief. This is where Wonka comes in. A prequel that seeks to both fill in the blanks regarding Roald Dahl’s eccentric sugar pimp and...
For decades, we could only guess how the bright-eyed lad became the candymaker-in-chief. This is where Wonka comes in. A prequel that seeks to both fill in the blanks regarding Roald Dahl’s eccentric sugar pimp and...
- 12/14/2023
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
Wonka North America Box Office Updates! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
Timothée Chalamet is taking over the baton from Johnny Depp and is all set to entertain us with Wonka. The musical fantasy was released in the UK and other circuits on December 8, 2023, and is set to hit the North American theatres this Friday. Early box office projections are out, and it looks like the Paul King directorial will stay behind Dune.
Last Friday, the film debuted in over 30 overseas circuits, including the United Kingdom, Brazil, China, and Germany, among others. It made a fantastic start with a box office collection of $43.2 million in the opening weekend. It is set to be released in 40 new international circuits this weekend.
Wonka Box Office Opening Weekend Projections (North America)
Wonka is set to debut in 4,150 locations, including IMAX and other premium formats in North America. As per a report by Variety, Timothée Chalamet led...
Timothée Chalamet is taking over the baton from Johnny Depp and is all set to entertain us with Wonka. The musical fantasy was released in the UK and other circuits on December 8, 2023, and is set to hit the North American theatres this Friday. Early box office projections are out, and it looks like the Paul King directorial will stay behind Dune.
Last Friday, the film debuted in over 30 overseas circuits, including the United Kingdom, Brazil, China, and Germany, among others. It made a fantastic start with a box office collection of $43.2 million in the opening weekend. It is set to be released in 40 new international circuits this weekend.
Wonka Box Office Opening Weekend Projections (North America)
Wonka is set to debut in 4,150 locations, including IMAX and other premium formats in North America. As per a report by Variety, Timothée Chalamet led...
- 12/13/2023
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Stars: Timothée Chalamet, Hugh Grant, Tom Davis, Olivia Colman, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Freya Parker, Keegan-Michael Key, Colin O’Brien, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Charlotte Ritchie, Phil Wang | Written by Paul King, Simon Farnaby | Directed by Paul King
Paul King has worked some of his Paddington heart and magic to create a world of pure imagination. With a story that feels closer to the hearts and souls of a newer generation, than to the ones that grew up watching Gene Wilder, Wonka is for a new age to enjoy some sweet treats.
When it was announced Paul King would be at the helm of the Wonka origin story, I breathed a sigh of relief. If there is anyone working in Hollywood today who understands how to tell a wonderfully heartwarming tale while showing brilliant cinematic language, it’s Paul King. Through his previous two films (Paddington and Paddington 2...
Paul King has worked some of his Paddington heart and magic to create a world of pure imagination. With a story that feels closer to the hearts and souls of a newer generation, than to the ones that grew up watching Gene Wilder, Wonka is for a new age to enjoy some sweet treats.
When it was announced Paul King would be at the helm of the Wonka origin story, I breathed a sigh of relief. If there is anyone working in Hollywood today who understands how to tell a wonderfully heartwarming tale while showing brilliant cinematic language, it’s Paul King. Through his previous two films (Paddington and Paddington 2...
- 12/11/2023
- by Alex Ginnelly
- Nerdly
Here’s How Much Wonka Will Need To Earn At The Worldwide Box Office To Be A Success (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Before we witness the arrival of the highly-anticipated Aquaman 2 on the big screen during Christmas, there’s happy news related to Wonka. Led by Timothée Chalamet, the film has debuted in over 30 international circuits, and the response has been impressive at the box office. It hints that the biggie will be a success sooner than expected. Keep reading to know more!
Directed by Paul King, the musical fantasy also stars Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Rowan Atkinson, and others in key roles. On 8th December, it was released in over 30 overseas circuits, and as per Deadline, $43.2 million came in during the opening weekend, which is really an impressive start. The film will arrive in 40 new international circuits next weekend.
Wonka’s reception among critics and viewers...
Before we witness the arrival of the highly-anticipated Aquaman 2 on the big screen during Christmas, there’s happy news related to Wonka. Led by Timothée Chalamet, the film has debuted in over 30 international circuits, and the response has been impressive at the box office. It hints that the biggie will be a success sooner than expected. Keep reading to know more!
Directed by Paul King, the musical fantasy also stars Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Rowan Atkinson, and others in key roles. On 8th December, it was released in over 30 overseas circuits, and as per Deadline, $43.2 million came in during the opening weekend, which is really an impressive start. The film will arrive in 40 new international circuits next weekend.
Wonka’s reception among critics and viewers...
- 12/11/2023
- by Shalmesh More
- KoiMoi
Timothee Chalamet is open to returning for a 'Wonka' sequel.The 27-year-old actor stars as a young Willy Wonka in Paul King's blockbuster musical movie, which tells the origin story of the character from Roald Dahl's classic tale 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'.And Timothee believes there is plenty more to his chocolate inventor character's story for a second film.Asked about a sequel, he told 'Entertainment Tonight': "If there was a story to be told. And evidently there is." There is a whole 25 years that is blank before the late Gene Wilder's Wonka in the 1971 version of 'Charlie and The Chocolate Factory'.The 'Dune' star said: "Something twisted happens."I don't know how we started like this and end there - I don't know what the story is."King insists the story could conclude where it is, but he too...
- 12/11/2023
- by Lizzie Baker
- Bang Showbiz
Calah Lane as Noodle and TIMOTHÉE Chalamet as Willy Wonka in ‘Wonka (Photo © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc)
The joyous strains of “Pure Imagination” lead into an equally joyous celebration of life – and chocolate – in Warner Bros Pictures’ Wonka. Movie fans could have had a one-two Timothée Chalamet punch if Dune 2 hadn’t been pulled from the theatrical release calendar. But for now, Chalamaniacs will have to settle for seeing the ever-charming actor light up the screen in the prequel to 1971’s Willa Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.
Chalamet is no Gene Wilder, but then again, no one can fill Wilder’s shoes. Not even Johnny Depp came close in 2005’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Still, comparisons aside, Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet (Call Me by Your Name) proved to be an excellent choice to play the overly optimistic chocolatier with huge dreams and an even bigger heart.
The film opens...
The joyous strains of “Pure Imagination” lead into an equally joyous celebration of life – and chocolate – in Warner Bros Pictures’ Wonka. Movie fans could have had a one-two Timothée Chalamet punch if Dune 2 hadn’t been pulled from the theatrical release calendar. But for now, Chalamaniacs will have to settle for seeing the ever-charming actor light up the screen in the prequel to 1971’s Willa Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.
Chalamet is no Gene Wilder, but then again, no one can fill Wilder’s shoes. Not even Johnny Depp came close in 2005’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Still, comparisons aside, Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet (Call Me by Your Name) proved to be an excellent choice to play the overly optimistic chocolatier with huge dreams and an even bigger heart.
The film opens...
- 12/10/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Paul King’s festive musical, starring Timothee Chalamet, is one of the widest openings of the year
Warner Bros’ Wonka is hoping to tantalise UK and Ireland cinemagoers this weekend as Paul King’s festive musical opens in 701 locations.
It is one of the widest openings of the year, just behind Disney’s Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 which debuted in 705 locations and Warner Bros’ fellow title Barbie in 706. Disney’s Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny is still the 2023 record holder with its 746 venue opening, followed by The Little Mermaid (732), Super Mario Bros: The Movie (720) and Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One...
Warner Bros’ Wonka is hoping to tantalise UK and Ireland cinemagoers this weekend as Paul King’s festive musical opens in 701 locations.
It is one of the widest openings of the year, just behind Disney’s Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 which debuted in 705 locations and Warner Bros’ fellow title Barbie in 706. Disney’s Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny is still the 2023 record holder with its 746 venue opening, followed by The Little Mermaid (732), Super Mario Bros: The Movie (720) and Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One...
- 12/8/2023
- by Ellie Calnan
- ScreenDaily
This Weekend’s What To Watch List Is A Cinematic Mix of Laughter, Thrills, and Festive Surprises(Photo Credit –IMDb)
In this week’s cinematic lineup, viewers can anticipate a diverse range of releases, from the festive cheer of “Merry Little Batman” to the suspenseful drama of “Leave the World Behind” and the heart-stopping, horror-inducing narrative of “Thanksgiving.” However, it’s worth noting a somewhat unexpected scarcity of Christmas-focused movies in this listicle. Despite the historical trend of feel-good holiday films during this season, the current offerings showcase an intriguing mix of genres, encompassing not only Christmas tales but also comedy, action, thriller, and horror. The cinematic choices are indeed varied, ensuring a plethora of options for audiences seeking entertainment beyond the traditional yuletide fare.
Whether you’re in the mood for laughter, adrenaline-pumping action, spine-chilling thrills, or heartwarming moments, this listicle unveils a cinematic smorgasbord that goes beyond the anticipated Christmas movie lineup.
In this week’s cinematic lineup, viewers can anticipate a diverse range of releases, from the festive cheer of “Merry Little Batman” to the suspenseful drama of “Leave the World Behind” and the heart-stopping, horror-inducing narrative of “Thanksgiving.” However, it’s worth noting a somewhat unexpected scarcity of Christmas-focused movies in this listicle. Despite the historical trend of feel-good holiday films during this season, the current offerings showcase an intriguing mix of genres, encompassing not only Christmas tales but also comedy, action, thriller, and horror. The cinematic choices are indeed varied, ensuring a plethora of options for audiences seeking entertainment beyond the traditional yuletide fare.
Whether you’re in the mood for laughter, adrenaline-pumping action, spine-chilling thrills, or heartwarming moments, this listicle unveils a cinematic smorgasbord that goes beyond the anticipated Christmas movie lineup.
- 12/7/2023
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Wonka Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Hugh Grant, Olivia Colman, Keegan-Michael Key, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Matthew Baynton, Tom Davis, Rich Fulcher, Rakhee Thakrar
Director: Paul King
Wonka Movie Review Out! ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
What’s Good: Taking a different route from previous Wonkas to serve a fresh take on the iconic character
What’s Bad: The second half gets uneven and predictable
Loo Break: Only because you won’t be able to beat the temptation of taking a break to eat some good chocolate
Watch or Not?: As a fun-time watch this Holiday season!
Language: English
Available On: Theatrical Release
Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes
User Rating:
Willy (Timothée Chalamet) is a 25-year-old who’s roaming around the world to perfect the recipe of chocolate from the past seven years. He arrives in London to make some money now that...
Star Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Hugh Grant, Olivia Colman, Keegan-Michael Key, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Matthew Baynton, Tom Davis, Rich Fulcher, Rakhee Thakrar
Director: Paul King
Wonka Movie Review Out! ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
What’s Good: Taking a different route from previous Wonkas to serve a fresh take on the iconic character
What’s Bad: The second half gets uneven and predictable
Loo Break: Only because you won’t be able to beat the temptation of taking a break to eat some good chocolate
Watch or Not?: As a fun-time watch this Holiday season!
Language: English
Available On: Theatrical Release
Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes
User Rating:
Willy (Timothée Chalamet) is a 25-year-old who’s roaming around the world to perfect the recipe of chocolate from the past seven years. He arrives in London to make some money now that...
- 12/7/2023
- by Umesh Punwani
- KoiMoi
Enter this contest by following the link at the bottom of this page for your chance to win a pair of passes to attend an advance screening of Wonka on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 7:00pm at the Mjr Troy!
Synopsis: Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, “Wonka” tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today. From Paul King, writer/director of the “Paddington” films, comes an intoxicating mix of magic and music, mayhem and emotion, all told with fabulous heart and humor. Starring Timothée Chalamet in the title role, this irresistibly vivid and inventive big screen spectacle will introduce audiences to a young Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and...
Synopsis: Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, “Wonka” tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today. From Paul King, writer/director of the “Paddington” films, comes an intoxicating mix of magic and music, mayhem and emotion, all told with fabulous heart and humor. Starring Timothée Chalamet in the title role, this irresistibly vivid and inventive big screen spectacle will introduce audiences to a young Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and...
- 12/7/2023
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Warner Bros/Village Roadshow/Heyday Films’ Wonka begins early release in 37 international box office markets this session, ahead of the domestic bow on December 15. Next week will also see the addition of all other overseas markets, save Korea which is going at the end of January.
Current estimates for this frame’s offshore bow — which includes such majors as Spain, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, the UK, Japan and China — are for a $30M early debut for the Timothée Chalamet-starrer.
Comps here are The Greatest Showman which had a $28.1M opening in like-for-like markets at historical rates ($24.9M at today’s dollars); Paddington, also from Wonka director Paul King, at $26.2M historical and $21.9M restated; and Mary Poppins Returns with $24.9M at 2018 figures and $23.8M at today’s rates. (Note we are not comping to Tim Burton’s 2005 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory due to the length of time that has passed in the interim.
Current estimates for this frame’s offshore bow — which includes such majors as Spain, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, the UK, Japan and China — are for a $30M early debut for the Timothée Chalamet-starrer.
Comps here are The Greatest Showman which had a $28.1M opening in like-for-like markets at historical rates ($24.9M at today’s dollars); Paddington, also from Wonka director Paul King, at $26.2M historical and $21.9M restated; and Mary Poppins Returns with $24.9M at 2018 figures and $23.8M at today’s rates. (Note we are not comping to Tim Burton’s 2005 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory due to the length of time that has passed in the interim.
- 12/6/2023
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Timothée Chalomet in WonkaPhoto: Jaap Buittendijk/Warner Bros.
A year ago we couldn’t have said definitively whether Wonka would be a delightful musical extravaganza or a total disaster. Either outcome seemed plausible. After all, was anyone actually clamoring for yet another version of the mysterious, magical chocolatier from Roald Dahl’s beloved book series?...
A year ago we couldn’t have said definitively whether Wonka would be a delightful musical extravaganza or a total disaster. Either outcome seemed plausible. After all, was anyone actually clamoring for yet another version of the mysterious, magical chocolatier from Roald Dahl’s beloved book series?...
- 12/5/2023
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
Gene Wilder delivered such a perfectly eccentric performance in 1971's beloved classic "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" that it's hard to imagine anyone else in the role. Tim Burton and Johnny Depp tried to make Roald Dahl's world their own back in 2005 with mixed results and a much more zany, quirky take on the character went in a much different direction.
When it comes to "Wonka," director Paul King, best known for the delightful "Paddington" movies, attempts to bring a dose of joy and kindness to the chocolatey world of Willy Wonka with an origin story that finds Hollywood's young heartthrob Timothée Chalamet taking on the role of the young chocolatier as he tries to carve out a name for himself in the candy industry in a European town dominated by a chocolate cartel. Run by three titans of the industry, Slugworth (Paterson Joseph), Prodnose (Matt Lucas), and...
When it comes to "Wonka," director Paul King, best known for the delightful "Paddington" movies, attempts to bring a dose of joy and kindness to the chocolatey world of Willy Wonka with an origin story that finds Hollywood's young heartthrob Timothée Chalamet taking on the role of the young chocolatier as he tries to carve out a name for himself in the candy industry in a European town dominated by a chocolate cartel. Run by three titans of the industry, Slugworth (Paterson Joseph), Prodnose (Matt Lucas), and...
- 12/4/2023
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Every fan of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971) loves the scene where Gene Wilder, as the mystical candy maker, takes his guests on a psychedelic tunnel ride, zooming through the bowels of the Chocolate Factory as he chants a little verse, getting angrier and more hysterical by the second. Wilder’s Wonka was a sweetheart, but he had a hidden maniacal side. And in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Tim Burton’s majestically wacked 2005 remake, Johnny Depp, then at the apex of his movie stardom, went full Depp, playing Wonka like some louche vampiristic cross between Anna Wintour and Michael Jackson.
But in “Wonka,” the fun, rousing, impeccably staged, jaw-droppingly old-fashioned musical prequel to the legendary Roald Dahl tale, Timothée Chalamet plays the title character as the beaming soul of effervescent goodness. His chocolate passion is there (he’s all but defined by it), but the kinks are gone...
But in “Wonka,” the fun, rousing, impeccably staged, jaw-droppingly old-fashioned musical prequel to the legendary Roald Dahl tale, Timothée Chalamet plays the title character as the beaming soul of effervescent goodness. His chocolate passion is there (he’s all but defined by it), but the kinks are gone...
- 12/4/2023
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
In his Paddington movies, Paul King folded animation and live action together into delightful all-ages adventures, selling a message of community and acceptance with spry wit and disarming sweetness, not to mention Ben Whishaw’s impeccable voice work, imbuing the gentle ursine protagonist with genuine heart. Depending on your appetite for sugary excess, you might embrace the director’s Wonka as more of the same. Or you might find the qualities that distinguished his previous hits get steamrolled here by strained whimsy, an aggressive charm that wears you down rather than lifts you up.
Mercifully, we’re a long way from the garish nightmare of Tim Burton’s 2005 film of the Roald Dahl novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Timothée Chalamet as the young Willy Wonka is nothing like Johnny Depp’s creepy take on the role. But Chalamet has two settings here — he’s either beaming with almost manic exuberance,...
Mercifully, we’re a long way from the garish nightmare of Tim Burton’s 2005 film of the Roald Dahl novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Timothée Chalamet as the young Willy Wonka is nothing like Johnny Depp’s creepy take on the role. But Chalamet has two settings here — he’s either beaming with almost manic exuberance,...
- 12/4/2023
- by David Rooney
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Timothée Chalamet, Hugh GrantPhoto: Warner Bros.
The point of co-writer/director Paul King’s musically oriented origin story Wonka isn’t to answer the question of how a budding candy maker became the mercurial, withdrawn weirdo we met in the pages of Roald Dahl’s book Charlie And The Chocolate Factory...
The point of co-writer/director Paul King’s musically oriented origin story Wonka isn’t to answer the question of how a budding candy maker became the mercurial, withdrawn weirdo we met in the pages of Roald Dahl’s book Charlie And The Chocolate Factory...
- 12/4/2023
- by Courtney Howard
- avclub.com
Director Paul King does not qualify his newest movie as a traditional film production. Nor does he credit it as a Paul King “picture,” “joint,” or otherwise effort of industry. Instead, during the opening titles of Wonka, the movie is simply described as “a Paul King confection.” It’s a cute flourish for a movie about the most famous chocolate maker in cinema. It also proves surprisingly, and joyously, apt; for Wonka is indeed the sweetest thing you are likely to experience at a movie theater this holiday season. More impressive still, it doesn’t feel like teeth or brain rot either.
To be sure, in its best moments, Wonka is a pure sugar rush. It leaps and bounds alongside its characters as they dance across the surfaces of a nighttime sea; it also ascends as they do by way of a handful of balloons, floating ever upward toward a...
To be sure, in its best moments, Wonka is a pure sugar rush. It leaps and bounds alongside its characters as they dance across the surfaces of a nighttime sea; it also ascends as they do by way of a handful of balloons, floating ever upward toward a...
- 12/4/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Paul King’s Paddington and Paddington 2 are funny, delightfully inventive, and free of the snarky humor that dominates most kiddie fare. With Wonka, the latest rendition of the adventures of Roald Dahl’s eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka, King offers more of the same. But in returning to the psychedelic, candy-fueled world that Dahl first introduced in 1964’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Wonka also diverges in tone from both the book and the two subsequent films by Mel Stuart and Tim Burton, respectively, and does so to great effect.
Perhaps no one can top Gene Wilder’s uncanny performance as Wonka in Stuart’s 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Timothée Chalamet wisely doesn’t try to match the way that Wilder pivots from charming and merry to menacing and enraged on a dime, instead imbuing Wonka with a spiritedness befitting a prequel set years earlier, bringing a...
Perhaps no one can top Gene Wilder’s uncanny performance as Wonka in Stuart’s 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Timothée Chalamet wisely doesn’t try to match the way that Wilder pivots from charming and merry to menacing and enraged on a dime, instead imbuing Wonka with a spiritedness befitting a prequel set years earlier, bringing a...
- 12/4/2023
- by Derek Smith
- Slant Magazine
You might not be able to tell it from the trailers but Wonka, the latest movie inspired by Roald Dahl’s classic 1964 children’s story “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is, make no mistake about it, a full-on movie musical that I found to be more in the tradition of ’60s-era films like Oliver, Dr. Dolittle, Albert Finney’s Scrooge — basically a throwback to that kind of feel-good musical confection designed to be released during the year’s end.
Unlike 1971’s beloved (but not a hit initially) Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with Gene Wilder, or Tim Burton’s darker 2005 take Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with Johnny Depp, this version directed Paul King and co-written by King and Simon Farnaby is an origin story of how Willy Wonka came to be Wonka, the magician, inventor and chocolate maker extraordinaire. Both previous films certainly have their legions of fans,...
Unlike 1971’s beloved (but not a hit initially) Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with Gene Wilder, or Tim Burton’s darker 2005 take Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with Johnny Depp, this version directed Paul King and co-written by King and Simon Farnaby is an origin story of how Willy Wonka came to be Wonka, the magician, inventor and chocolate maker extraordinaire. Both previous films certainly have their legions of fans,...
- 12/4/2023
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
The first reactions to Paul King’s Wonka, the prequel to Roald Dahl’s beloved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, are in, with much praise for the film’s star Timothée Chalamet as the enigmatic Willy Wonka.
The origin film follows Chalamet’s Willy Wonka from his beginnings selling candy in a small shop to his rise as an eccentric genius chocolatier and the creation of his fantastical chocolate factory.
“#Wonka/ #WonkaMovie is a winning confection, filled with perfect amounts of charm, whimsy & poignancy, powered by pure imagination & bright, nimble musical numbers,” wrote Courtney Howard. “Timothée Chalamet is a charisma factory. His full committal is intoxicating. Hugh Grant in exceptional Idgaf mode.”
Gizmodo senior reporter Germain Lussier wrote that Chalamet “alone is reason to see the film,” adding “He’s infinitely charming and a blast to watch.” However, he wrote, “The movie around him isn’t as good but it’s enjoyable.
The origin film follows Chalamet’s Willy Wonka from his beginnings selling candy in a small shop to his rise as an eccentric genius chocolatier and the creation of his fantastical chocolate factory.
“#Wonka/ #WonkaMovie is a winning confection, filled with perfect amounts of charm, whimsy & poignancy, powered by pure imagination & bright, nimble musical numbers,” wrote Courtney Howard. “Timothée Chalamet is a charisma factory. His full committal is intoxicating. Hugh Grant in exceptional Idgaf mode.”
Gizmodo senior reporter Germain Lussier wrote that Chalamet “alone is reason to see the film,” adding “He’s infinitely charming and a blast to watch.” However, he wrote, “The movie around him isn’t as good but it’s enjoyable.
- 11/29/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
We present interviews from the red carpet World Premiere for Wonka. Directed by Paddington’s Paul King, the movie stars Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Natasha Rothwell, Rich Fulcher, Rakhee Thakrar, Tom Davis, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, with Olivia Colman.
The movie hits cinemas on December 8th.
Wonka World Premiere Interviews
Plot:
Based on the extraordinary character at the centre of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,’ Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, “Wonka” tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.
The post Wonka World Premiere Interviews – Timothée Chalamet, Olivia Colman & more on the magical prequel appeared first on HeyUGuys.
The movie hits cinemas on December 8th.
Wonka World Premiere Interviews
Plot:
Based on the extraordinary character at the centre of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,’ Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, “Wonka” tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.
The post Wonka World Premiere Interviews – Timothée Chalamet, Olivia Colman & more on the magical prequel appeared first on HeyUGuys.
- 11/29/2023
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Cinema chain owners are reportedly nervous about how Aquaman 2 will fare this Christmas. But might Wonka be the film that’ll clean up this December?
In the world according to Variety, cinema owners are looking at the late 2023 schedules and growing nervous. Where previous years – the pandemic-struck 2020 excluded – have had at least one major tentpole that could be banked on to make lots of money, this year’s line-up is comparatively threadbare.
The flashpoint for all this nervousness, seemingly, is Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom. Ordinarily, a superhero film like this – certainly one that also happens to be a sequel to a movie that made over a billion in 2018 – should be regarded as a sure-fire hit. But this is the topsy-turvy year of 2023, in which cape-based movies like The Marvels and Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania have all struggled. Aquaman studio Warner has also had a difficult time in this regard,...
In the world according to Variety, cinema owners are looking at the late 2023 schedules and growing nervous. Where previous years – the pandemic-struck 2020 excluded – have had at least one major tentpole that could be banked on to make lots of money, this year’s line-up is comparatively threadbare.
The flashpoint for all this nervousness, seemingly, is Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom. Ordinarily, a superhero film like this – certainly one that also happens to be a sequel to a movie that made over a billion in 2018 – should be regarded as a sure-fire hit. But this is the topsy-turvy year of 2023, in which cape-based movies like The Marvels and Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania have all struggled. Aquaman studio Warner has also had a difficult time in this regard,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
The full cast of the new movie Wonka stepped out for the world premiere event!
Timothee Chalamet was joined by the full main cast for the red carpet event on Tuesday night (November 28) at Royal Festival Hall in London, England.
Also in attendance were Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Tom Davis, and Tracy Ifeachor.
Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Roald Dahl‘s book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Wonka tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.
The movie hits theaters on December 15!
Head inside to see red carpet photos of the full cast…
Keep scrolling to see everyone’s red carpet photos…
Timothee Chalamet
Fyi: Timothee is wearing a Tom Ford suit and a Cartier necklace.
Timothee Chalamet was joined by the full main cast for the red carpet event on Tuesday night (November 28) at Royal Festival Hall in London, England.
Also in attendance were Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Tom Davis, and Tracy Ifeachor.
Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Roald Dahl‘s book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Wonka tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.
The movie hits theaters on December 15!
Head inside to see red carpet photos of the full cast…
Keep scrolling to see everyone’s red carpet photos…
Timothee Chalamet
Fyi: Timothee is wearing a Tom Ford suit and a Cartier necklace.
- 11/28/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Timothée Chalamet’s highly anticipated “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” prequel musical “Wonka” has finally been unveiled to critics and entertainment journalists, and the first reactions are calling it a “winning confection” and “an instant holiday classic.”
“Wonka,” directed by “Paddington” and “Paddington 2” filmmaker Paul King, casts Chalamet as a younger iteration of the famous chocolatier. The film is set years before Wonka opens his world-renowned chocolate factory and follows the young man as he fights to open his first shop. The supporting cast includes Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Matt Lucas, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman and Hugh Grant.
Film critic Courtney Howard wrote “Wonka” is “a winning confection, filled with perfect amounts of charm, whimsy & poignancy, powered by pure imagination & bright, nimble musical numbers. Timothée Chalamet is a charisma factory. His full committal is intoxicating. Hugh Grant in exceptional Idgaf mode.”
#Wonka/ #WonkaMovie is a winning confection,...
“Wonka,” directed by “Paddington” and “Paddington 2” filmmaker Paul King, casts Chalamet as a younger iteration of the famous chocolatier. The film is set years before Wonka opens his world-renowned chocolate factory and follows the young man as he fights to open his first shop. The supporting cast includes Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Matt Lucas, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman and Hugh Grant.
Film critic Courtney Howard wrote “Wonka” is “a winning confection, filled with perfect amounts of charm, whimsy & poignancy, powered by pure imagination & bright, nimble musical numbers. Timothée Chalamet is a charisma factory. His full committal is intoxicating. Hugh Grant in exceptional Idgaf mode.”
#Wonka/ #WonkaMovie is a winning confection,...
- 11/28/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
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