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CinemaBlend Wonka, a Paddington 1 and 2) and written by Simon Rich ( An American Pickle), the studio is on the lookout for who can play the titular part, made iconic by the late, great Gene Wilder. Any young actor who adopts this role has mighty big shoes to fill, as Johnny Depp will attest, but there are several actors who could shine here. Currently, Tom Holland and Timothee Chalamet are reportedly being sought. While both are fine picks, there are some other performers who strike my fancy more. Admittedly, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is my favorite film, so I have a lot invest...

HBO Asia For those stuck at home during the pandemic, the growing list of streaming services is good news, giving them plenty of options to while away the long hours. The latest film offerings at HBO Asia and HBO GO include a romantic comedy, a supernatural spy thriller and a documentary on golf legend Tiger Woods. 1. Adventure of the ring [embed]https://youtu.be/AKlBsqxmCCM[/embed] To propose or not to propose – that is the question for those looking forward to the final episode of HBO Asia rom-com Adventure of the Ring. After traveling through the hands of several strangers as they learn ...

Wonka is officially on the horizon over at Warner Brothers. According to Variety, Warner Brothers has set a tentative release date for its Charlie and the Chocolate Factory prequel, Wonka, with plans to premiere the film in theaters on March 17, 2023. Though today’s tentative release date is new news, word of the prequel’s existence is not. In fact, the project has been gestating over at Warner Brothers for the past few years, and the studio already has some big names attached behind the scenes. Harry Potter and Paddington producer David Heyman is on board to serve as a producer on

, but only one rivals the Jeopardy! spoofs as the all-time funniest: the 2019 skit "What's That Name?" featuring Bill Hader as host Vince Blight, with John Mulaney and Cecily Strong as contestants. The conceit is simple."We show you a person," says Vince, "and you tell us their name." But then Vince annihilates Mulaney's unsuspecting character, Doug, who loses out on huge cash prizes because he can't remember the name of his close friend's girlfriend or his wife's bridesmaids. His self-absorption and oblivious misogyny give the setup an extra bite. "What kind of horrible game show is this?" ...

Willy Wonka will live on for a new generation of film-goers.