Fans Still Love ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ 55 Years Later

This Beloved Family Movie Wasn’t a Hit at First, but Fans Still Love It 55 Years Later

'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' turns 55, and fans still love Gene Wilders iconic performance as the beloved eccentric candy maker.

What Happened to 'Willy Wonka’ Actor Peter Ostrum? Life Update

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What Happened to ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ Actor Peter Ostrum? Why He Left Hollywood

At 12 years old, Peter Ostrum was selected to play kind-hearted Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Though he rose to prominence from...

Entertainment5 years ago

The Many Sides of Gene Wilder: Photos of the Late ‘Willy Wonka’ Star Through the Years

It’s difficult to think about Gene Wilder and not have thoughts of Everlasting Gobstoppers, snozzberry-flavored wallpaper or Wonka Bars come to mind. Though Gene is remembered...

Entertainment6 years ago

Get Ready for the Wackiest ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ and Oompa-Loompas You’ve Ever Seen

Back in 2018, Netflix revealed that it was working a bit of magic with announced plans to adapt and expand on the writings of author Roald...

News7 years ago

‘Willy Wonka’ and ‘Dark Shadows’ Star Denise Nickerson Dies 1 Year After Suffering a Severe Stroke

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory star Denise Nickerson has sadly died one year after suffering a severe stroke in June 2018. “She’s gone,” Denise’s son...

News9 years ago

Ryan Gosling May Play Willy Wonka in Upcoming Prequel

A-list actor Ryan Gosling‘s career and Hollywood status has skyrocketed over the last few years. This year alone he has lead the award season race with...

News10 years ago

See the Cast of ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ Then and Now

Oompa Loompa doom-pa-dee-do, we have an update on the cast of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory for you! Ever wonder what the kids from the...

News10 years ago

It’s Gene Wilder’s 83rd Birthday — See the Cast of ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ Then and Now!

Happy 83rd Birthday, Gene Wilder! To celebrate the actor's special day, click though the gallery to see the cast of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory...

News11 years ago

The Cast of ‘Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory’ Reunites 44 Years After the Movie Premiered!

We've got the golden ticket — a Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory cast reunion! Back in 1971, a group of very lucky children landed big-time...

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