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Wonka Boasts Franchise’s Best Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score, Surpassing Gene Wilder & Johnny Depp Films

Timothée Chalamet's film is outperforming the other Willy Wonka movies' Rotten Tomatoes audience scores.

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Willy Wonkas Unite! Timothée Chalamet Meets Gene Wilder & Johnny Depp's Characters in a Milk Chocolate Multiverse

A brand-new video reveals what happens when Timothée Chalamet, Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp’s Willy Wonkas all come together.

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The Fugitive Director Is Making a World War I Film Written by Gene Wilder

The Fugitive director Andrew Davis revealed to MovieWeb that he is now working on a WWI black comedy written by the late, great Gene Wilder.

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The Story Behind Gene Wilder's Polarizing Performance in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Despite the film's impressive cinematic legacy, Gene Wilder's performance as Willy Wonka caused a few behind-the-scenes speed bumps.

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Wonka Star Timothée Chalamet Tried & Failed to Recreate Gene Wilder's Cane Fall Scene

Wonka star Timothée Chalamet attempted to recreate one of the most iconic scenes from Gene Wilder's Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

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Willy Wonka's Greatest Quotes, Ranked

There is no shortage of all-time great lines in The Chocolate Factory and Willy Wonka - scratch that, reverse it.

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Gene Wilder’s 10 Best Movies, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes

Here are the highest-ranked films of Gene Wilder, according to Rotten Tomatoes.

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Blazing Saddles Cast: Where They Are Today and Who Passed Away

Blazing Saddles is a comedy classic filled with a great cast. Let's see where they are today.

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Gene Wilder's Best Performances, Ranked

Gene Wilder is one of the funniest actors of all time with some classic and memorable performances.

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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Premiered in Theaters 50 Years Ago Today

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is getting a lot of praise from fans online with the iconic Gene Wilder movie reaching its 50th anniversary.

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Gene Wilder Honored by Fans on What Would've Been His 88th Birthday

Fans are missing Young Frankenstein and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory star Gene Wilder on the day he should be celebrating his 88th birthday.

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Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp Fans Are Trashing the Wonka Prequel

Rumors of Tom Holland or Timothee Chalamet starring in a Willy Wonka prequel have many Gene Wilder fans crying foul.

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Gene Wilder's One Stipulation for Willy Wonka Became an Instantly Iconic Scene

Gene Wilder had one stipulation when he signed on to star in the 1971 classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

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Willy Wonka & Blazing Saddles Return to Theaters in Memory of Gene Wilder

Willy Wonka and Blazing Saddles will play in theaters throughout the country this Labor Day weekend to honor the passing of comedy icon Gene Wilder.

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Gene Wilder Remembered as Hollywood Mourns the Comedy Icon

Stars from every part of the entertainment industry react to the passing of beloved comedy icon Gene Wilder earlier today.

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Gene Wilder, Star of Willy Wonka, Passes Away at 83

Comedy icon Gene Wilder passed away in his Connecticut home earlier today at the age of 83, after complications from Alzheimer's Disease.

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15 Actors You Won't Believe Have Never Won an Oscar

Leonardo DiCaprio is poised to win his first Oscar for The Revenant this year, but he's not the only big name that has been snubbed over the years.

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Watch the Willy Wonka Cast Reunite for 44th Anniversary

The Today Show brought back the original cast of the 1971 family classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

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Is Doris Day Coming Out of Retirement for Clint Eastwood?

Clint Eastwood is reportedly trying to bring the 91-year-old Doris Day out of retirement for a new movie.

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Can Steven Spielberg Bring Gene Wilder Out of Retirement?

A new report claims director Steven Spielberg is trying to coax Gene Wilder out of retirement for The BFG or Ready Player One.

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