Serena Ryder a wise old soul Nov 16, 2008
You feel like Violet Beauregarde from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, where she eats too much and turns into a blueberry. You feel like that and then all of a sudden you feel like a normal human being again. (Jam! Showbiz)
A world of pure imagination Sep 11, 2008
With its unique characters and iconic tunes, the 1971 film version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory continues to be beloved as one of the memorable musical films around. Jill Connor / The CitizenFrom top left, Joe Prue, 17, plays Willy Wonka; Alejandro Circelli, 16, plays Augustus Gloop; Zach Driscoll, 11, plays Charlie Bucket; and Ashley Cornelius, 13, plays Veruca Salt in the Auburn Players' Willy Wonka Junior. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Outdoor flicks a hit Aug 14, 2008
About 300 people turned out Friday to see "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" (the 1971 version, not the Johnny Depp remake). A week earlier, a similar audience of 300 viewed "Some Like it Hot," the Billy Wilder masterpiece featuring Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
A night at the movies Jul 13, 2008
After tonight's "Singin' in the Rain," the movies, in order, are: "To Kill a Mockingbird"; "E.T. -- The Extraterrestrial"; "Some Like it Hot"; and "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.". This series offers not only the opportunity to see some great flicks but also to see a movie under the stars, which is rare these days. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
A Summer Peach Jun 20, 2008
Next up, session two and three students will take on Charlottes Web and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory ... Next up this summer, Williams will direct Charlottes Web and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory to new and returning young actors at the Palmer Arts Council Summer Theater Academy. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Making sense of the AFI's 'Top 10 Films in 10 Genres' list Jun 19, 2008
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Original; under Fantasy). Um, Casablanca; duh (probably under Epic). (Entertainment Weekly)
Check out a story and video from the CHS prom Apr 22, 2008
Whatever it was, students were ready to dance the night away at the prom which was set to the theme of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The juniors came up with the theme after several rounds of brainstorming, said Brian Cleary, a junior class officer. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
MTV reality series features newsroom drama in high school Apr 17, 2008
I grew up watching "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," "Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles." I caught "See No Evil, Hear No Evil" on UPN one Saturday afternoon and saw "The Producers" before it turned into a Broadway smash hit. I even made sure to watch "Murder in a Small Town" when it premiered on TNT back in 1999. (The Daily Texan, TX)
THE ACTION-MINDED PROFESSOR Mar 21, 2008
The scene starts to look like something from the original version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: when Gene Wilder takes the factory guests on the boat through the tunnel, and the jarring images and sounds make the children and parents scream to make it all stop. Regan finishes his monologue on stage, and opens the floor for questions about anything: from historic facts of the American Revolution, to details on the latest on Eliot Spitzer s affair with a prostitute. (New York Press)
Atlanta's Raven-Symoné jets home for a visit Mar 7, 2008
I love 'Pootie Tang,' 'Mary Poppins' and 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. And 'Hard Candy' (the pedophile revenge feature with Oscar nominee Ellen Page). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Circling the Square, March 6 Mar 7, 2008
Don t forget, the Holten-Richmond Middle School Theatre Organization is putting on Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory this weekend. Tickets are $7 each. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Revisiting the Breakfast Club Mar 2, 2008
Most of these are harmless- some reinterpret the original (Tim Burton's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory), while some go as far as copying the predecessor shot-for-shot (John Moore's The Omen). But the general rule is that the true classics are off limits- imagine the uproar if a remake was announced of The Godfather or Casblanca. (Suite101.com)
Penelope just misses the mark Feb 28, 2008
The wide-eyed, fable-like vibe of the film occasionally works art directors Ged Bryan and John Reid make Penelopes first glimpse at life beyond the manors gate look like a vast cityscape, all stacked on top of itself but this is the kind of oddball movie (like, say, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory or Delicatessen) that has to work just perfectly or it collapses like a house of cards. And despite having a lot to recommend about it Ricci and McAvoy make for a... (MSNBC -- Movies)
Circling the Square Feb 22, 2008
If you haven t seen the production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, or you just loved the movie and want to see a live performance, you ll have a chance when the Holten-Richmond Middle School Theatre Organization presents the musical with all its Oompas and Oompa-Loompas, on Friday and Saturday, March 7, at 7 pm. and March 8 at 1 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 each. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Now, that's a classic Feb 5, 2008
Or, of course, you could just choose one or even hold out for Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory ... April 5: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), noon and 3 p.m.. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Buzz Briefs: Eva Mendes, Teri Hatcher Feb 2, 2008
Meanwhile, two men dressed as Ooompa Loompas from "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" danced on tables in a VIP section. Backstage, reality TV stars Kourtney and Chloe Kardashian, actor Mekhi Phifer and two women wearing nothing but G-strings and Trump Premium Vodka bottles painted on their nude bodies were spotted. (CBS News)
Took my chances on a big jet plane Dec 23, 2007
The silver-gray ticket bearing my name reminded me of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory -- except that only five children in that book got to enter the magic world of chocolate. This is the kind of thing that makes me glad I'm a journalist and supposedly makes other people want to be one. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Movies for everyone Nov 24, 2007
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Mel Stuart, 1971) Gene Wilder's whacked-out Willy Wonka adds a pinch of sinister to Roald Dahl's anarchic sweet treat, while the ignoble exits of Veruca Salt, Augustus Gloop and Mike Teevee were delicious. 3. (CNN -- International)
Mapes Astounds Audiences at Jorgensen Sep 20, 2007
Suddenly, "Pure Imagination," the title song from the classic "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," starts to play on the speakers. James Mapes took the stage wearing an all-black suit with a purple shirt on underneath, somewhat resembling a magician. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Can Smellovision make a comeback? Sep 11, 2007
Mike Piso, left,and JB Sapienza, right, hold a box fan to blow a mist of scented oils toward the audience during a showing of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" in "smellovision" outside the Children's Museum in Boston. . (MSNBC -- News)
Saturday Movie in Park: 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' Sep 7, 2007
Marco Island Sun Times - Saturday Movie in Park: 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory ... Saturday Movie in Park: 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory ... The city of Marco Island Parks and Recreation Department will present the movie "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" Saturday, Sept. 8, for the beginning of Movies in the Park Fall Series. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Mackle's fall recreation program starts this week Sep 7, 2007
Movie in the Park fall series Saturday, Sept. 8 - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Friday, Oct. 19 - Casper Friday, Nov. 9 - Shrek the Third. Marco Island Sun Times 2007. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Old-fashioned oddities return to State Fair in sideshow Sep 1, 2007
He s been in 204 television shows, 38 movies and three Broadway musicals, he barks out, not failing to mention that Poobah was also the youngest munchkin in the movie The Wizard of Oz, played an Oompa Loompa in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and had a part in Carny, which starred Jodie Foster. Hall and Poobah are the two remaining original sideshow men, both 77 years old. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Movie review: 'Hairspray' perfectly coiffed Jul 25, 2007
Some of the best films ever made have been Hollywood musicals, with Grease, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and West Side Story, rounding out my favorites in the genre. The new film Hairspray earns a place among those classics, as this picture more than succeeds in the acting, song, dance, chemistry and story departments. (Lompoc Record, CA)
YouTube to boob tube: Local man earns fame Jul 25, 2007
Since he posted his first reenactment on YouTube a year and a half ago, Hardesty has created 24 movie reenactments online, with scenes from "The Princess Bride," "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" and "Pan's Labyrinth," his most recent. The next reenactment will be "Reservoir Dogs," as requested by Hardesty's YouTube fans. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
Harry Potter and the limits of shelf life Jul 4, 2007
"The Wizard of Oz and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, for instance, take all kinds of weird liberties with the classic texts. They have an energy of their own that is lacking in the Harry Potter films, which are enjoyable for fans but take no chances with the franchise.". Harry Potter fan Jen McKernan, of Glendale, disagrees. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Playhouse cuts ribbon on new home Apr 27, 2007
" This magical tale will be the second production in its new home, Hershey Area Playhouse at Country Meadows. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the rights are no longer available for the previously-announced "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. " Auditions will be held on Sunday, April 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Monday, April 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the new Hershey Area Playhouse at Country Meadows. The theatre is located on Cherry Drive at Sand Hill Road in Hershey. Nine male and eleven females... (Hershey Chronicle, PA)
Find your hobby Apr 25, 2007
"Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory". "Around the World in 80 Days". (CNN)
'Idol' competition highlights DCCC Spring Fling Apr 20, 2007
"The ambassadors had a chocolate fondue fountain and lots of candy to go with their theme of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. "Rick Hibbett, a student studying to get an associate of science degree, said the day was great because students are preparing for finals, and the festival allowed them to take a break and have a little fun."Finals are very stressful," he said. "This gives people a chance to forget about finals for a while. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
DCCC invites students, public to annual Spring Fling Apr 18, 2007
""They are really getting into it," Canty said. "It's different things students would enjoy. "A variety of food and refreshments will also be sold. For example, the Business Explorers Club will sell grilled hamburgers, the Computer Systems Technology Association will have grilled sausages, the International Club will have an international foods buffet, and the Alpha Omega organization will sell corn dogs and nachos.Canty said the festival is used as a fundraiser for the clubs and organizations.... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Neil Patrick Harris Guest Stars in a New RiffTrax of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Apr 13, 2007
SAN DIEGO, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Neil Patrick Harris of TV's How I Met Your Mother appears as a Guest Riffer on the original, much-loved classic, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, from RiffTrax. com. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Not so Wilder: Gene Wilder's comedic genius fails to translate to page Mar 21, 2007
For decades, Gene Wilder has entertained audiences on the big screen with classic, memorable roles in films such as "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" and "Young Frankenstein.". His quirkiness, humor and sometimes questionable sanity made the thoughts of a novel titled "My French Whore," written by Wilder, seem like a reader's dream come true. (Daily Orange, NY)
Bridge to Terabithia makes connection Feb 17, 2007
-- Pure Imagination, from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Imagination is a terrible thing to waste. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
Where Are They Now? Feb 10, 2007
They also interview equestrian Gillian Rolton, Julie Cole, the original Veruca Salt from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and survivors of a famous airline disaster. an error occurred while processing this directive. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Aquinas Tailgating Coalition rally Jan 25, 2007
" The student group painted faces. They chugged Rally Cola by the case. Then they wore the cases it came in as cardboard berets. They mocked Greenbrier guard Nolan Belcher with posters. Belcher is 5-foot-7. He became a natural target for posters and chants referring to him as "Oompa Loompa" from the movie "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. " "We're against anybody on the court who isn't with us," Aquinas student Patrick Douglas said. "That's the other team. (The Augusta Chronicle)
