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Friday, May 10

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“Wonka” Game Show, “Bluey” Shorts In Works

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Netflix is reportedly preparing a new reality competition series based on Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” novel and more specifically the character of Willy Wonka. Gene Wilder, Johnny Depp and more recently Timothée…

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Irresponsible Netflix execs summon "Willy Wonka reality show" into existence

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In news that simultaneously caused every single person you know who owns a bow tie to sit up and pay terrible, exuberant notice, Netflix revealed today that it’s working on a reality show based around Willy Wonka. This, despite the fact…

Thursday, May 9

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Willy Wonka Reality Series Heats Up At Netflix As Rise Of Unscripted Bake-Offs Rattles Producers

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EXCLUSIVE: Willy Wonka, the eccentric founder of the Wonka Chocolate Factory from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, has been played by Gene Wilder, Johnny Depp and Timothée Chalamet on the big screen. He’s now set to come to the small…

Tuesday, May 7

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Wednesday, May 1

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‘Yes, this is real’: LA recreates Glasgow’s Willy Wonka disaster – sad Oompa Loompa included

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The viral Glasgow event made children cry and adults seethe. Could a California tribute provide some measure of absolution?

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People are only just realising what used to be inside the O2 Arena before it turned into concert venue: 'Getting Willy Wonka Glasgow vibes'

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The forgotten history of London 's O2 Arena has resurfaced - and the eerie exhibition from its past life as the Millennium Dome has left many visitors scratching their heads in disbelief.

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US version of Glasgow's Willy Wonka Experience dubbed 'so much fun'

Organiser House of Illuminati US recreated the original event, which was so bad it left children in tears and saw the police called in

Tuesday, Apr 30

23

Someone recreated the Willy Wonka Glasgow event in Los Angeles – and Meth Lab Oompa Loompa was there

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The disastrous event in February became a viral meme and was turned into an upmarket charity event in LA

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Challengers star Josh O’Connor makes bonkers Willy Wonka wish

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After the Timothée Chalamet-led Wonka made over $630 million at the box office, the role of Willy Wonka seems coveted. At least if you ask Challengers star Josh O’Connor. However, if he played the part, he would like there to be a “darker”…

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People concerned Willy Wonka experience will happen again after seeing Eurovision village set up

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This year's Eurovision will take place in Malmö, Sweden, from 4 to 11 May

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Eurovision fans say new stage is ‘giving Willy Wonka experience’

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Eurovision fans have slammed a stage set-up for the upcoming contest (Picture: Laurie Dieffembacq/ Belga/AFP via Getty Images)

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Knives Out star to play Scots Oompa Loompa in musical of notorious Glasgow Willy Wonka experience

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Riki Lindhome will take the lead as “meth lab Oompa Loompa” Kirsty Paterson.

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The Los Angeles edition of the Willy Wonka Experience was an absurdist fever dream

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Olivia Hebert visits Los Angeles’ own ironic spin on Glasgow’s highly memed Willy Wonka Experience

Monday, Apr 29

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Wonka-inspired chocolate experience in LA that mimics Glasgow event attracts dozens

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A Willy Wonka-inspired experience in Glasgow that reduced children to tears and prompted calls to the police has inspired a similar event in Los Angeles, drawing dozens of curious fans.

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Josh O’Connor Wants to Play a ‘Darker Version’ of Willy Wonka

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"I think he's a really angry man," O'Connor said of the fictional chocolatier played by Timothée Chalamet, Johnny Depp, and Gene Wilder.

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The Willy Wonka experience is back... and creepier than ever! Sad Oompa Loompa reprises her viral role at American reincarnation of disastrous Glasgow event

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The shockingly bad event was brought back to life in a shadowy warehouse in downtown Los Angeles last night, drawing a small crowd of oglers who'd each paid $44 to be there.

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L.A. recreates viral Willy Wonka disaster with miserable Oompa Loompas and AI-generated art

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Two months after a Willy Wonka-inspired “Chocolate Experience” in Scotland failed so spectacularly that it cemented itself in internet meme history, a replica event in Los Angeles attracted hundreds of people hoping to recreate the absurd…

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‘He’s A Really Angry Man’: Challengers Star Josh O'Connor Reveals His Wish To Play Dark Version Of Willy Wonka

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Josh O'Connor, who currently stars in Luca Guadagnino's Challengers, recently discussed his dream role for the future. In an interview, he expressed his desire to portray a dark version of Willy Wonka from Roald Dahl's Charlie and the…

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Josh O’Connor wants to play a “darker version” of Willy Wonka

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He also noted that Gene Wilder's version of the character was "very dark", but not in a "sinister" way

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Josh O’Connor Says He Would Love To Play A Dark Version Of Willy Wonka

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Josh O’Connor is currently starring in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers and recently revealed what character he would love to play in the future. In a recent interview, the actor said he is open to giving like to a “dark” version of the Willy…