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Cohen Media Group Acquires ‘Merchant Ivory,’ Documentary About Legendary Filmmaking Team, Ahead Of DOC NYC Premiere - deadline.com
deadline.com
10.11.2023

Cohen Media Group Acquires ‘Merchant Ivory,’ Documentary About Legendary Filmmaking Team, Ahead Of DOC NYC Premiere

EXCLUSIVE: Cohen Media Group has acquired worldwide rights to Merchant Ivory, a documentary about the cinematic and personal partnership of filmmakers James Ivory and Ismail Merchant. The film directed by Stephen Soucy makes it world premiere on Saturday at DOC NYC.

‘Wonka’ Granted China Release On Same Day As ‘Migration’; Both Pics Rolling Out Early Overseas - deadline.com - Britain - Brazil - China - USA - Mexico - county Grant
deadline.com
09.11.2023

‘Wonka’ Granted China Release On Same Day As ‘Migration’; Both Pics Rolling Out Early Overseas

Warner Bros/Heyday Films’ Wonka has been granted a December 8 release in China, a week ahead of the domestic start and as part of an early overseas rollout for the Timothée Chalamet-starrer. Wonka will be going the same day as Universal/Illumination’s Migration in China.

‘Love Actually’ Set for 20th Anniversary 4K Re-Release via Studiocanal, Universal Pictures (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - France - London - Los Angeles - Canada - county Thomas - county Andrew - city Sangster - county Rowan
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02.11.2023

‘Love Actually’ Set for 20th Anniversary 4K Re-Release via Studiocanal, Universal Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)

Ed Meza @edmezavar Studiocanal and Universal Pictures are re-releasing Richard Curtis’ holiday classic “Love Actually” worldwide this year in a new 4K restoration. The Working Title film, whose all-star cast includes Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Keira Knightley, Colin Firth, Bill Nighy and Liam Neeson, will also be released on home video and digitally in the U.S. and France.

A24 Signs Japanese Output Deal With Happinet Phantom Studios Ahead of Launch of Alex Garland’s ‘Civil War’ at AFM (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Austria - Germany - Japan
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30.10.2023

A24 Signs Japanese Output Deal With Happinet Phantom Studios Ahead of Launch of Alex Garland’s ‘Civil War’ at AFM (EXCLUSIVE)

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor A24 has forged an exclusive output deal with Happinet Phantom Studios covering the distribution in Japan of A24’s upcoming releases, including Alex Garland’s action film “Civil War,” starring Kirsten Dunst, which has a highly anticipated launch at AFM this week. Happinet and A24 have worked together on the release of a number of films in Japan, including triple Oscar winner “Moonlight,” and “Midsommar,” whose gross in the territory was the biggest outside North America.

Hugh Grant sings Oompa-Loompa song in new ‘Wonka’ trailer - www.nme.com
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13.10.2023

Hugh Grant sings Oompa-Loompa song in new ‘Wonka’ trailer

Wonka, starring Timothée Chalamet, has been released – you can watch it above.The prequel movie, which will be released in cinemas on December 15, follows a young Willy Wonka as he sets out to become the world’s greatest chocolatier.The new trailer offers a closer look at Hugh Grant‘s Oompa-Loompa as he meets Chalamet’s Wonka for the first time. It also features a snippet of Grant singing a classic Ooompa-Loompa tune, as well as a first look at Wonka’s world-famous chocolate factory in its early stages of development.Directed by Paul King (Paddington), the film also stars Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Coleman, Sally Hawkins and Matt Lucas.King is the third director to helm a film adaptation of the Roald Dahl tale, following Mel Stuart’s 1971 version and Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 2005.Earlier this year, King again praised Chalamet’s music chops in an interview with Rolling Stone, pinpointing the actor’s viral high school theatre shows as the moment he began “stanning” Chalamet.“His high school musical performances are on YouTube and have hundreds of thousands of views,” King said.

New ‘Wonka’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet Stands Up To The Bullies With Help From Oompa-Loompa Hugh Grant - deadline.com
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12.10.2023

New ‘Wonka’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet Stands Up To The Bullies With Help From Oompa-Loompa Hugh Grant

UPDATED with new trailer: After debuting the first footage from Paul King‘s Wonka at CinemaCon last year, Warner Bros has unwrapped the latest trailer for the prequel to Roald Dahl beloved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Timothée Chalamet stars as the enigmatic Willy Wonka in the pic that focuses on the candymaker’s origins.

Timothée Chalamet Shows Off the Chocolate Factory in ‘Wonka’ Trailer - variety.com
variety.com
12.10.2023

Timothée Chalamet Shows Off the Chocolate Factory in ‘Wonka’ Trailer

McKinley Franklin editor He’s back, and he’s making (more) chocolate, of course. Warner Bros. has released another look at Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka in the new “Wonka” trailer.

King of rock 'n' roll! Inside story of Charles’ visit to France as he dines with Mick Jagger - www.ok.co.uk - Britain - France - county Hall - county King And Queen - city Pierre
ok.co.uk
24.09.2023

King of rock 'n' roll! Inside story of Charles’ visit to France as he dines with Mick Jagger

The King and Queen’s three-day state visit to France had it all – glitz, glamour and humour. The crowning event was the state banquet at the magnificent 2,300-room Palace of Versailles, where the couple rubbed shoulders with king of romcom Hugh Grant, Sex Education and Barbie star Emma Mackey and music royalty Sir Mick Jagger, among VIP guests from the worlds of sport, business and the arts. Queen Camilla, 76, was the picture of elegance in a midnight blue cape dress by Dior and the dazzling jewels known as the George VI Sapphire Victorian Suite that once belonged to Elizabeth II.

Fans in hysterics as BBC Breakfast star Jon Kay 'spotted' at King's speech in France - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - France - county King And Queen
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
21.09.2023

Fans in hysterics as BBC Breakfast star Jon Kay 'spotted' at King's speech in France

Fans of BBC news presenter Jon Kay were in hysterics after being 'spotted' as the King gave a speech in France. A video of King Charles addressing guests during a State Banquet at the Palace of Versailles was shared on social media after one user thought a member of the waiting staff bore a strong resemblance to the Breakfast show host.

King Charles & Queen Camilla Attend Black Tie Dinner Event Hosted By France's Emmanuel Macron - www.justjared.com - Britain - France - Paris - county King And Queen
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21.09.2023

King Charles & Queen Camilla Attend Black Tie Dinner Event Hosted By France's Emmanuel Macron

King Charles and Queen Camilla stepped out together for a black tie dinner event in Paris!

Jessica Chastain to Receive Golden Icon Award at Zurich Film Festival - variety.com - USA - county Stone
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13.09.2023

Jessica Chastain to Receive Golden Icon Award at Zurich Film Festival

Naman Ramachandran Jessica Chastain will receive the Zurich Film Festival’s Golden Icon Award. Chastain will present her latest film “Memory” at the festival alongside director Michel Franco and co-star Peter Sarsgaard on Oct. 1.

‘Wonka’ Director Wrote Hugh Grant a Letter Saying ‘You’re Good at Playing Washed-Up Old Hams,’ Perfect for an Oompa Loompa: He’s a ‘Sarcastic S—‘ - variety.com
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12.09.2023

‘Wonka’ Director Wrote Hugh Grant a Letter Saying ‘You’re Good at Playing Washed-Up Old Hams,’ Perfect for an Oompa Loompa: He’s a ‘Sarcastic S—‘

Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Wonka” director Paul King worked with Hugh Grant on “Paddington 2,” but he knew getting the actor to play an Oompa Loompa in the upcoming Warner Bros. musical would take extra convincing. So King wrote Grant a letter in which he said the actor was great at playing “washed-up old hams,” which is exactly what King was looking for in his hunt for the perfect Oompa Loompa actor.

‘Wonka’ Director Praises Timothée Chalamet’s Singing Voice & Likens Him To Bing Crosby - deadline.com
deadline.com
12.09.2023

‘Wonka’ Director Praises Timothée Chalamet’s Singing Voice & Likens Him To Bing Crosby

Paul King, director of Wonka, is teasing the film and Timothée Chalamet’s singing voice. The filmmaker compared Chalamet to Bing Crosby.

'Liz Hurley's single parent status is root of close bond with son Damian', says expert - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
15.08.2023

'Liz Hurley's single parent status is root of close bond with son Damian', says expert

Putting a different spin on the celebrity power couple, Liz Hurley and her son Damian turned heads on the red carpet recently as they attended the glitzy Remus Lifestyle Night in Palma, Majorca. While, at the age of 21, some sons would do everything possible to avoid spending time with their mothers, the Hurleys looked as happy as ever in each other’s company.

‘Jackass’ star Wee Man criticises Hugh Grant’s casting as Oompa-Loompa in ‘Wonka’ - www.nme.com
nme.com
03.08.2023

‘Jackass’ star Wee Man criticises Hugh Grant’s casting as Oompa-Loompa in ‘Wonka’

Jackass star Wee Man has criticised Hugh Grant‘s casting as an Oompa-Loompa in Wonka.Directed by Paul King (Paddington), the upcoming film is based on the universe created in Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. Timothée Chalamet plays the lead role of Willy Wonka, in what’s billed as a prequel to the 1971 film adaptation.Grant’s casting was revealed during CinemaCon 2023 at the Warner Bros.

Ashley Graham Weighs In On THAT Awkward Oscars Interview With Hugh Grant! - perezhilton.com
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31.07.2023

Ashley Graham Weighs In On THAT Awkward Oscars Interview With Hugh Grant!

Ashley Graham is reflecting on THAT awkward red carpet moment with Hugh Grant.

Sally Hawkins Returns To CAA - deadline.com - Britain - county Craig
deadline.com
31.07.2023

Sally Hawkins Returns To CAA

EXCLUSIVE: Sally Hawkins, the Golden Globe-winning British actress best known for roles in Guillermo Del Toro’s The Shape of Water and the Paddington franchise, has returned to Creative Artists Agency for representation.

Hugh Grant's 'Wonka' Role as Oompa Loompa Draws Criticism From Actor With Dwarfism - www.justjared.com
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31.07.2023

Hugh Grant's 'Wonka' Role as Oompa Loompa Draws Criticism From Actor With Dwarfism

It was revealed that Hugh Grant will be playing an Oompa Loompa in the upcoming Wonka movie, opposite Timothee Chalamet.

Hugh Grant Being Cast as Oompa Loompa in New 'Wonka' Film Criticized by Actor with Dwarfism - www.etonline.com
etonline.com
30.07.2023

Hugh Grant Being Cast as Oompa Loompa in New 'Wonka' Film Criticized by Actor with Dwarfism

Hugh Grant's casting in the upcoming prequel,, is being criticized by actors with dwarfism.In the trailer for the film, which was released earlier this month, Grant is seen as an Oompa Loompa, the name Roald Dahl used for the group of diminutive factory workers in his 1964 novel .While it's not clear if any actors with dwarfism are featured in the upcoming film, Oompa Loompas were played by actors with dwarfism in two previous films based on Roald Dahl's book.In a new interview from the BBC, George Coppen, an actor with dwarfism, said he believes the role should have been given to an actor with the condition. «A lot of actors [with dwarfism] feel like we are being pushed out of the industry we love,» Coppen told the outlet.He continued, «A lot of people, myself included, argue that dwarfs should be offered everyday roles in dramas and soaps, but we aren't getting offered those roles.

Elon Musk's Ex-Wife Talulah Riley Engaged to 'Love Actually' Star Thomas Brodie-Sangster - www.etonline.com - Britain - London - city Sangster - county Riley
etonline.com
27.07.2023

Elon Musk's Ex-Wife Talulah Riley Engaged to 'Love Actually' Star Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Thomas Brodie-Sangster is engaged to longtime love, Talulah Riley.Riley, Elon Musk's ex-wife, announced the news on Twitter — the social media owned by the entrepreneur and recently re-named X — sharing a loved-up picture of her and the star.«Very happy to share that after two years of dating, Thomas Brodie Sangster and I are engaged!» the 37-year-old actress wrote.The announcement was met with lots of well wishes, including from Riley's ex-husband.«Congratulations! ♥️,» Musk replied.Riley married the Tesla and SpaceX founder twice, from 2010 to 2012, then from 2013 to 2016.Very happy to share that after two years of dating, Thomas Brodie Sangster and I are engaged! pic.twitter.com/NipyXtsDV0Brodie-Sangster shared on social media as well, taking instead to Instagram to make the announcement.«Happy to announce that Talulah and I are engaged. Love is all around,» the actor, 33, wrote, quoting Hugh Grant's iconic line in the 2003 Christmas classic."A post shared by Thomas Brodie Sangster (@samohtsangster)The pair met over two years ago when they worked on the FX limited series chronicling the Sex Pistols' rise to fame,.

Hugh Grant’s ‘Wonka’ role sparks criticism from actor with dwarfism - nypost.com
nypost.com
27.07.2023

Hugh Grant’s ‘Wonka’ role sparks criticism from actor with dwarfism

Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-dee-do, I’ve got another scandal for you. Hugh Grant’s casting as an Oompa Loompa in the Timothée Chalamet-led film “Wonka” has sparked controversy among actors with dwarfism, reports the BBC. George Coppen, who has dwarfism, slammed the “Notting Hill” star’s casting.

Prince Harry Can Take Lawsuit Against The Sun To Court, Judge Rules - deadline.com - Britain - London
deadline.com
27.07.2023

Prince Harry Can Take Lawsuit Against The Sun To Court, Judge Rules

Prince Harry looks set for a courtroom battle with The Sun newspaper’s publisher in the UK.

Judge Allows Prince Harry’s Snooping Lawsuit Against Publisher Of The Sun Tabloid To Go To Trial - etcanada.com
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27.07.2023

Judge Allows Prince Harry’s Snooping Lawsuit Against Publisher Of The Sun Tabloid To Go To Trial

Prince Harry’s lawsuit accusing the publisher of The Sun tabloid of unlawfully snooping on him can go to trial, but not on claims of phone hacking, a High Court judge ruled Thursday.

Hugh Grant’s casting in ‘Wonka’ criticised by actor with dwarfism - www.nme.com
nme.com
26.07.2023

Hugh Grant’s casting in ‘Wonka’ criticised by actor with dwarfism

Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa in Wonka.Directed by Paul King (Paddington), the upcoming film is based on the universe created in Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. Timothée Chalamet plays the lead role of Willy Wonka, in what’s billed as a prequel to the 1971 film adaptation.George Coppen, who is best known for playing Sweet Cupid in Netflix’s The School For Good And Evil, believes the Oompa Loompa role should have been given to an actor with dwarfism.Speaking to the BBC, Coppen said: “A lot of actors [with dwarfism] feel like we are being pushed out of the industry we love.“A lot of people, myself included, argue that dwarfs should be offered everyday roles in dramas and soaps, but we aren’t getting offered those roles.

Hugh Grant’s Casting as Oompa Loompa in ‘Wonka’ Slammed by Actor With Dwarfism: ‘We Are Being Pushed Out of the Industry We Love’ - variety.com - Britain
variety.com
26.07.2023

Hugh Grant’s Casting as Oompa Loompa in ‘Wonka’ Slammed by Actor With Dwarfism: ‘We Are Being Pushed Out of the Industry We Love’

Naman Ramachandran Hugh Grant’s casting as an Oompa Loompa in “Wonka” has been criticized by an actor with dwarfism. The film belongs to the universe created by British author Roald Dahl in 1964 novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” It is directed by Paul King (“Paddington”) and produced by Heyday Films, Village Roadshow Pictures and Warner Bros.

Timothée Chalamet swam in “enormous vat of hot chocolate” for ‘Wonka’ - www.nme.com
nme.com
19.07.2023

Timothée Chalamet swam in “enormous vat of hot chocolate” for ‘Wonka’

Wonka, it has been revealed.The prequel movie, which will be released in cinemas on December 15, sees Chalamet play the title character.A first trailer for Wonka was released earlier this week, giving fans their first proper glimpse at Chalamet’s singing and dancing young chocolatier, and director and co-writer Paul King has now shared a bit more information regarding the film’s set.In a scene previewed in the trailer, Wonka and his friend Noodle (Calah Lane) find themselves in a sea of chocolate, and King explained to PEOPLE how they shot the scene.“We actually made an enormous vat of hot chocolate — not scalding, just warm hot chocolate for them to immerse themselves in,” he said. “So there was a lot of chocolate around.”King then praised the film’s “incredible” on-set chocolatier, saying: “She made these incredible concoctions, and we would taste them.“They tasted much better than they needed to, because obviously actors are good at pretending things, but the miracle was they tasted every bit as good as they looked.”A synopsis of Wonka reads: “Starring Timothée Chalamet in the title role, this irresistibly vivid and inventive big screen spectacle will introduce audiences to a young Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and determined to the change the world one delectable bite at a time – proving that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.”Alongside Chalamet, the star-studded cast includes Keegan-Michael Key, Rowan Atkinson, Sally Hawkins, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant (as an Oompa-Loompa), Jim Carter and Matt Lucas.King also recently revealed that Chalamet didn’t have to audition for his leading role in the film.

Dylan Postl says Hugh Grant’s ‘Wonka’ role hurts ‘actors of my stature’ - nypost.com - Hollywood
nypost.com
18.07.2023

Dylan Postl says Hugh Grant’s ‘Wonka’ role hurts ‘actors of my stature’

Piers Morgan Uncensored, he said, “So now we’re not only using CGI and spending extra money and funding for these movies when we could just cast dwarves in that role.”“Now you’re taking at least one role away, or multipole roles away, for Oompa Loompa characters,” Postl continued. “That’s what they were in the past.”He emphasized how those in the dwarf community aren’t granted as many opportunities as they should be.“These roles — roles in Hollywood in general — are very hard for people of my community to get, besides the elf and the leprechaun,” Postl said.

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