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Wonka is coming to streaming soon!

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Timothée Chalamet’s magical, musical candyman is coming to Max. “Wonka” will make its streaming debut exclusively on Max on Friday, March 8, Warner Bros.

Yasmin McDonald has joined Creative Artists Agency as an Agent in the Books department after more than 11 years at the UK’s United Agents, where she was a Partner and led the Book to Screen department.

Hugh Grant channelled his Wonka character Oompa Loompa at the BAFTAs last night (February 18) as he presented the award for Best Director.The star presented the category by cribbing from the film’s ‘Oompa Loompa’ song, altering the words to fit the London ceremony.Grant played an 18-inch tall Oompa Loompa in the recent Charlie And The Chocolate Factory prequel.“Oompa Loompa doompity-dee now the best director category,” he sang before he went on: “Oompa Loompa doompity-dong, most of these films were frankly too long / Oompa Loompa doompity-dah, but for some reason the nominees are.”Genial Hugh Grant al presentar el Bafta a Mejor Director. Hace una rima en plan Umpa Lumpa, con todo el charm y el ingenio británico #EEBAFTAs pic.twitter.com/SpZ3lRONly— René Naranjo Sotomayor (@renenaranjo) February 19, 2024Christopher Nolan was presented with the Best Director award for Oppenheimer.

Natasha Bedingfield’s No1 single, Unwritten , became an instant anthem when it was released in 2004. Now, her hit about living life to the fullest is back in the UK charts, thanks to its appearance in Sydney Sweeney’s latest romcom, Anyone But You . Sussex-born Natasha says she’s delighted her old track has made a resurgence – it’s even gone viral on TikTok – but the 42-year-old “introvert” is an unlikely pop star.

Silent Witness star Neil Pearson has led a successful career from a series of established TV roles to starring in a hit movie alongside Renée Zellweger and Hugh Grant.The hit BBC drama Silent Witness, which was first aired in 1996, follows a group of forensic scientists as they investigate ghastly crimes in a bid to catch those responsible.The last episodes, titled King’s Cross Part 1 and 2, will air this week as the team investigates the crime of a killer dubbed The King’s Cross Serial Killer after a mass grave is discovered underneath the London Underground station. In a gripping end to the latest series, Neil joins the team as DI Steve Tudor, assisting CS Sheila Court in helping uncover the truth.

Kerry Katona is devastated following the death of one of her close friends – as she took to Instagram to share a heartbreaking tribute. Kerry shared pictures of herself and her late friend Lauren throughout the years, revealing she had been bravely battling an illness.

When Kate Winslet works with HBO on a limited series, magic happens. Don’t believe us? Look at the actress’ last two series for the network and all the awards and critical acclaim they pulled in.

One Day with “cowabunga” still tattooed on his neck.The 27-year-old Londoner first gained notoriety (and a girlfriend) for playing the half-hot-half-terrifying Essex scammer on the second season of . While Jack's most romantic gesture involved not murdering everyone's favorite harried , Woodall steps up his heartthrob game for the upcoming Netflix adaptation of David Nicholls’ best-selling romance, One Day.Each chapter of the decades-spanning love story checks in on aimless posh boy Dexter Mayhew (Woodall) and disillusioned go-getter Emma Morley (Ambika Mod) on the same day from 1988 to 2007.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter “Wonka” has crossed a sweet box office milestone. The fantasy musical, starring Timothée Chalamet as the eccentric chocolatier, surpassed $500 million in global ticket sales. After five weeks on the big screen, “Wonka” has generated $176.2 million domestically and $329.1 million internationally, bringing its global tally to $505.3 million.

No nudes is good news, says Julia Roberts, who explained in an interview for her British Vogue cover debut why she avoids baring all on-camera.

Julia Roberts has opened up about Notting Hill, sharing the part of it she found most “uncomfortable”.Roberts, who recently featured in Netflix movie, Leave The World Behind, famously played a Hollywood star in Richard Curtis’ 1999 romantic comedy, who falls in love with a clumsy bookshop owner, played by Hugh Grant.The movie was a huge success, making more than $360million at the box office, and becoming one of the highest-grossing British films of all time. Along with Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations, it won the Audience Award for Most Popular Film in 2000.However, in a new interview with British Vogue, the Pretty Woman star has shared there was something she didn’t like about the movie.Speaking with Curtis himself for the interview, she explained that she’d struggled with previous roles where there weren’t many similarities between them and herself.Due to her role as Anna Scott, a seemingly typical famous Hollywood movie star, she faced this problem again with Notting Hill.

Julia Roberts is speaking out in a new interview and you might be very interested with some of the fun facts she’s sharing!

Christmas can be a lonely time for some people, but Love Actually star Hugh Grant made sure to give a group of Londoners something to smile about. Hugh, 63, who features in newly-released film Wonka, helped out in the Big H&F Christmas Day Lunch earlier this week.The initiative helps over 500 locals in London's borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, who otherwise would have spent the festive period on their own.

Fans of the smash-hit 2003 Christmas movie Love Actually might be surprised to learn there’s a second title in the franchise!

Ex-Strictly Come Dancing stars James and Ola Jordan have thrilled fans with their recreation of Hugh Grant's iconic dance scene from Love Actually in a hilarious new clip. James, 45, portrayed Hugh's character David while wife Ola, 41, took on the role of his unhappy receptionist - played by Meg Wynn Owen in the film.

Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series spotlighting the year’s most talked-about scripts continues with the Paul King-directed and co-written Wonka. From Warner Bros, Village Roadshow and Heyday Films, the Timothée Chalamet starrer is also co-written by Simon Farnaby based on characters created by Roald Dahl.

Kate Winslet is back on HBO with a new limited series called The Regime, and the first teaser trailer has just arrived online.

Julia Roberts is sharing her thoughts on one of her most beloved characters!

Have you seen Wonka at the cinema yet? Based on the iconic Roald Dahl novel and starring Timothée Chamalet and Hugh Grant, it was one of this year's most anticipated movie releases, and quickly claimed the box office number one spot. And now fans of the book or the film – or simply of chocolate – can add a little sweetness into their make-up bags and beauty routines as Revolution Beauty has teamed up with Warner Bros to launch a limited edition Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory collection, filled with sugary-scented treats and with prices starting from £6.The range includes plenty of fun references to the films, such as a golden ticket-shaped eyeshadow palette, a chocolate-scented lipstick and a blueberry lip balm, inspired by Violet Beauregarde's bubblegum scene.

Chanel's huge fashion show which was held in Manchester earlier this month is believed to have brought around £8m to the city, according to the council. The exclusive Métiers d'Art event which took place in the Northern Quarter on December 7 saw celebrities stay in the city's top hotels to attend the luxury fashion brand's outdoor catwalk before heading to Victoria Baths for an after party.

Ever since Emmerdale favourite Bear Wolf arrived on our screens back in 2019 as Paddy Kirk’s long lost father, the former wrestler with a heart of gold has cemented his place in the hearts of viewers across the country. Whether it was rebuilding his relationship with his estranged son Paddy, or forming a close knit friendship group with Marlon Dingle, Mary Goskirk and even Mandy Dingle, Bear truly delighted audiences with his seamless transition into village life.

BLACKPINK.The British actor recently made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, as part of promotional efforts for the new feature film Wonka, which he stars in alongside Timothée Chalamet.During the interview, Fallon brought up a tweet Hugh Grant had previously posted, where he called himself a “Blink”, which the name of BLACKPINK fandom. The actor then recalled how he ended up watching the group live and becoming a fan.“I have a daughter who dragged me to this thing. Well, [K-pop] is not automatically a grumpy 63-year-old English man’s cup of tea,” Grant said.

The new movie Wonka is now in theaters and the film is expected to be a box office hit over the holiday season.

Timothée Chalamet crashed Hugh Grant‘s recent appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon.Grant, who plays an Oompa Loompa in Paul King’s Wonka, appeared on Tuesday’s (December 12) episode of the US chat show, where he discussed his experience playing a variety of “weirdos, freaks, and perverts” in the latter stages of his career. He also explained how he recently became a fan of the K-Pop girl group Blackpink.However, towards the end of the interview, Fallon revealed that he’d “run out of questions” and turned to the audience for help. In response, a disguised Chalamet wearing a brown leather jacket, a fake moustache, and a Love Actually cap stepped up to ask a question.“Hey, Hugh, big fan, happy to see you,” said the poorly disguised Chalamet, prompting excited cheers and screams from the studio audience.

Love Actually,” “Two Weeks Notice” and “Bridget Jones’ Diary.”“I got a bit better,” the British native said regarding his acting abilities. “I got a little less bad after I had children, got married, got happier.”Despite Grant’s pleasure at finally starting to focus on character roles, including the primary villain of the 2017 film “Paddington 2,” Barrymore is reportedly holding out hope that Grant will return to the realm of rom-coms. “We should do another one,” the “Charlie’s Angels” alum, who worked with Grant in 2007’s “Music and Lyrics,” said.

Lena Dunham has found the stars of her new Netflix series!

Kylie Jenner didn’t miss out on an opportunity to support her man… But it seems she wants to let him shine on his own!

Timothee Chalamet and Hugh Grant are opening up about their fears and dreams.