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Gene Wilder fans slam Willy Wonka Netflix series over AI voice

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The Independent UK

Netflix faces backlash over AI-recreated Gene Wilder voice for new Willy Wonka competition series

Fans took to social media to decry the simulation of Wilder, who died in 2016

The Independent UK

TV tonight: a thrillingly murky Welsh drama

The Light in the Hall is back, and Bear Grylls runs wild with Flight of the Conchords’ Rhys Darby. Plus: Timothée Chalamet’s Wonka! Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

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Kylie Jenner Reveals Her Favourite Timothée Chalamet Flick And It’s Not The One You Think

"I saw it, like, seven times."

Pedestrian.tv

Method dressing: nine actors who stayed wildly in character on the red carpet

Whether it’s Zendaya in tennis-inspired shoes, Cynthia Erivo dressed in green, Margot Robbie as Barbie or Jenna Ortega in shredded black leather, today’s movie stars rarely disappoint on the promo circuit

The Guardian - UK

Netflix and Amazon Prime Top 10 movies –the 5 I recommend binge-watching this week (Jan 26-30)

Which Netflix and Amazon chart-topping movies are worth your time?

Paul King to direct Labubu film

Paul King - the director of Paddington and Wonka - will helm a film about the popular collectible plush Labubu toys.

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David Ellis reviews Bonheur: Gordon Ramsay's top dog conquers Le Gavroche

Michelin bait — but not boring, says David Ellis

Evening Standard

Staff Stunned At Microchip Info On 16-Year-Old Dog Left At Shelter

"We hope there is someone out there who wants to spoil him for the remainder of his life."

Bored Panda

The long and unexpected afterlife of the Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest

In the year since the viral Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest, a group of contestants have found opportunity and community

The Independent UK

This delightful Lego set is a scrumpdidilyumptious tribute to a beloved movie

We taken on Will Wonka's Lego Chocolate Factory in this review, to see if it lives up to the movie's reputation.

GamesRadar

Teletubbies and Traitors launch immersive events despite Wonka and Bridgerton fiascos

Wonka and Bridgerton debacles have failed to dent demand for real-life experiences based on TV shows

The Guardian - UK

Bridgerton Ball dubbed 'new Willy Wonka experience' as fans pay $1,000 for 'raw' food

Angry guests have vented their fury about the event on social media, calling it a ‘scam’ and ‘complete chaos’

Evening Standard

The awful Bridgerton ‘ball’ that charged fans $1,000 to watch a pole dancer and eat KitKats

Poundland-level decor, staff in sports jerseys, people having to sit on the floor … might this disastrous Detroit event be the new Willy Wonka Experience?

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The Independent UK

Bridgerton Ball turns into royal flop as attendees demand refunds for $150 tickets

Social media users noted the Bridgerton Ball reminded them of the ill-fated Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience

The Guardian - UK

Barbie, Bridgerton and billions of pounds: how streaming – and tax breaks – fuelled the UK’s ‘Brollywood’ screen boom

Great locations, experienced crews and juicy incentives have made UK studios increasingly attractive. But with budgets falling, could the bubble be about to burst?

The Guardian - UK

Props from botched Willy Wonka event raise more than £2,000 for Palestinian aid charity

Glasgow record shop Monorail Music auctioned the props on eBay after they were discovered in a bin outside the warehouse where event took place

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What brands can learn about AI from the disastrous Willy Wonka event

Branding experts weigh in on the ethics of using AI imagery.

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USA Today Sports Media Group

Ronald Acuña deviously pulled a Willy Wonka in front of reporters to prove he’s healthy

Ronald Acuna joked about his health by pulling a Willy Wonka.

The Guardian - UK

Glasgow’s disastrous Wonka character inspires horror film

A villain devised for the catastrophic Willy’s Chocolate Experience, who makes sweets and lives in walls, is to become the subject of a new horror movie

WEKU

My daughters sold Girl Scout Cookies. Here's what I learned in the Thin Mint trenches

There are no Wonka-like scenes of Tagalong rainbows and Do-si-do stools. But parents can be forgiven for feeling like Oompa Loompas — hardworking cogs in a well-oiled machine.

Tom’s Guide

New on HBO and Max in March 2024 — all the new shows and movies to watch

These new shows and movies are what's streaming on HBO and Max this month, including "The Regime," "Wonka," "Dream Scenario" and more.

Salon

Where is Kate Middleton?

Middleton had abdominal surgery in January and was last seen publicly in December. Speculation has exploded

The Guardian - UK

Glasgow Willy Wonka experience called a ‘farce’ as tickets refunded

Event billed as immersive ‘celebration of chocolate’ cancelled after children left in tears at sparsely decorated warehouse

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Josh Brolin Shares Quirky Take On Dune: Part Two

Josh Brolin offers a unique take on Dune: Part Two, highlighting cast members and themes in the upcoming sequel.

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