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Willy Wonka Prequel Lands Release Date

Posted on January 21, 2021 by George Taylor

Willy Wonka prequel finally gets a release date. Find out who is involved and which major Hollywood stars might play the titular character here. News story by George Taylor.

Young Frankenstein (1974) Review

Posted on October 19, 2020October 30, 2020 by Christopher Connor

Following hot on the heels of his smash hit ‘Blazing Saddles’, Mel Brooks sends up the horror genre with a spoof for the ages, ‘Young Frankenstein’ (1974). Retrospective film review by Christopher Connor.

Katie Doyle’s 5 More of the Best Character Introductions in Movie History

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Katie Doyle

5 (more) of the best character introductions in movie history as chosen by The Film Magazine’s Katie Doyle. This list includes an unlikely Muppets movie character and a few stone cold classics.

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New ‘Willy Wonka’ Movie To Be Made

Posted on October 19, 2016March 14, 2021 by Joseph Wade

Warner Bros look set on re-purposing one of cinema’s most beloved characters. Full details are available here.

Gene Wilder Has Passed Away

Posted on August 29, 2016September 12, 2016 by Joseph Wade

Gene Wilder can now live for eternity in his own “world of pure imagination”. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.

Original vs Remake: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory vs Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Posted on December 1, 2015March 16, 2021 by Katherine Hogan

In Katherine Hogan’s debut ‘Original vs Remake’ piece, she compares ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ (1971) to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). Read who wins the battle, here.