Bob Mondello shares his thoughts on Timothee Chalamet's rendition of a young Willy Wonka in the new prequel to the Roald Dahl film classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

In the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Gene Wilder plays Willy Wonka as both whimsical and meticulous, but also with a side of sadistic evil.If one were to start listing the literal ...

This was Willy Wonka’s thinking when it came to designing the gum: ... Willy Wonka’s name may not be listed among the greatest business leaders ever (he is fictional, after all).

Watching Willy Wonka and Wonka back-to-back, it's easy to see where King drew some parallels to the earlier film's characters and his own.In King and co-writer Simon Farnaby's screenplay, they ...

The world of Wonka is one of pure imagination, with sweet treats around every corner, a song in everyone’s heart, and a hint of underlying darkness.Even with those expectations, a recent Willy ...

As fans get a first glimpse of Timothée Chalamet's Willy Wonka, take a look back at the other actors who have stepped into the iconic role.. Dating back to 1971, with Gene Wilder's inaugural ...