The charlie and the chocolate factory website is the online interactive flash destination for the feature film based on the popular childrens book by roald dahl, with screenplay by john august, directed by tim burton, music by danny elfman, and starring johnny depp, freddie highmore, helena bonham carter, david kelly and annasophia robb. While willy wonka and the chocolate factory was based on roald dahls novel, the beloved film was also inspired by another source. Charlie and the chocolate factory was first published in the united states by alfred a. In 1972, the film received an academy award nomination for best original score, and wilder was nominated for a golden globe as best actor in a. Where was willy wonka and the chocolate factory filmed answers. Willy wonka filming locations then and now schoolcandy shopfactory munich germany duration. The storyline concerns charlie, who takes a tour he has won, led by wonka, through the. They wanted to tie the film to a new candy bar they were going to release, so the movie was renamed from charlie and the chocolate factory to willy wonka and the chocolate factory in order to promote this candy tiein. Filming took place in munich in 1970, and the film was released by paramount pictures on june 30, 1971. View mobile site jokeypsych endgamehonest galaxyquest endgamehonest galaxyquest.
When the film was released, the company began marketing its wonka. Charlie and the chocolate factory is a 2005 musical adventure film directed by tim burton. Jan, 2006 the film you refer to as the original was actually called willy wonka and the chocolate factory. The official charlie and the chocolate factory film site. Taika waititi to lead netflixs charlie and the chocolate. The first is based on the world and characters of charlie and the chocolate factory. Jul 27, 2005 rusty goffe was one of the original oompa loompas in willy wonka and the chocolate factory, filmed in munich in 1970. Locations charlie and the chocolate factory wiki fandom. However, these are just the ones that charlie gets to see in the factory. Gene wilders wonka costar reveals secrets of classic shoot.
Willy wonka filming locations schoolcandy shopfactory. The books sequel, charlie and the great glass elevator, was written by. Theres only one unabashed hell yes, this is dahl moment in the film charlie meeting a. The storyline follows charlie, who wins a contest and, along with four other contest winners, is led by wonka on a tour of his. The book has been adapted into two major motion pictures. It was 44 years ago that willy wonka and the chocolate factory premiered in theaters, and the fantasy film has delighted generations of moviegoers ever since. The original book does not connect the increased sales of chocolate with the loss of mr. The film tells the story of charlie bucket peter ostrum, in his only film appearance as he receives a golden ticket and visits willy wonkas chocolate factory with four other children from. Charlie and the chocolate factory, matilda, the bfg, the.
Warners ownership of the film helped them get the rights to make a new version in 2005, named charlie and the chocolate factory after the original book, as well as a stage musical adaptation that had its premiere in london in 20. Directed by mel stuart, dahl himself wrote the first screenplay but that did not prevent the film being renamed willy wonka and the chocolate factory. In contrast, the 2005 film charlie and the chocolate factory had a. Willy wonka child stars and an oompa loompa reunite to share secrets from the set 44 years on. The one highlight of the film is danny elfmans music, but it doesnt compare to the classic songs of the original. Where was charlie and the chocolate factory the original.
Interview with peter ostrum who played willy wonkas charlie. Willy wonka is the worlds greatest chocolate manufacturer, and he distributes five golden passes good for a trip through his factory and a lifetime supply of chocolate. The touring company of charlie and the chocolate factory, the broadway show based on roald dahls classic novel, arrives in hollywood with strong leads and colorful design, geared for kids and. Prior to burtons involvement, directors such as gary ross, rob minkoff, martin scorsese and tom shadyac had been involved.
Willy wonka filming locations then and now schoolcandy shopfactory munich germany. Willy wonka movie was filmed in munich life in munich. Nov 11, 2015 it was 44 years ago that willy wonka and the chocolate factory premiered in theaters, and the fantasy film has delighted generations of moviegoers ever since. Rusty goffe was one of the original oompa loompas in willy wonka and the chocolate factory, filmed in munich in 1970. Charlie and the chocolate factory is a 2005 musical fantasy film directed by tim burton and written by john august, based on the 1964 british novel of the same name by roald dahl. Chocolate factory but charlie and the chocolate factory wich was filmed at pinewood studios in. What time period does charlie and the chocolate factory. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory movie facts simplemost. The list of the 16 book titles from the beloved childrens author set to be adapted under the agreement includes.
Oompa loompa doompety doo ive got a perfect puzzle for you oompa loompa doompety dee if you are wise youll listen to me. It is the second film adaptation of the 1964 british book of the same name by roald dahl and stars johnny depp as willy wonka and freddie highmore as charlie bucket. Willy wonka cast reveal secret behind chocolate river. Dec 16, 2018 willy wonka filming locations then and now schoolcandy shop factory munich germany duration.
Charlie and the chocolate factory is a soulless family comedy thats bereft of. They also didnt know that gene wilder would emerge from the factory with a limp. Charlie and the chocolate factory fan theories wiki fandom. Gene wilder as willy wonka and peter ostrum as charlie bucket in the 1971 film. Charlie and the chocolate factory the four rotten children video length. Willy wonka gene wilder was present at the opening in new york city along with the wonkamobile. The film tells the story of a poor child named charlie bucket who, after receiving a golden ticket in a chocolate bar. Although there was a remake, the 1971 original remains the best. The film stars freddie highmore as charlie bucket and johnny depp as willy wonka.
The film tells the story of a poor child named charlie bucket who, after receiving a golden ticket in a chocolate bar, visits willy wonkas chocolate factory along with. Each pass goes to a kid, who may bring an adult along, and our hero charlie a poor but honest newsboy who supports four grandparents and his mother wins the last one. A poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of willy wonkas mysterious chocolate factory. Filming locations 19 filming dates 1 production dates 1 filming locations. The eccentric willy wonka opens the doors of his candy factory to five lucky kids who learn the secrets behind his amazing confections. Mar 28, 2019 the touring company of charlie and the chocolate factory, the broadway show based on roald dahls classic novel, arrives in hollywood with strong leads and colorful design, geared for kids and. Given a typically burtonesque reboot that swaps the groovy but sinister psychedelia of the original film for sumptuous burtonesque visuals the director, presently flying high in cinemas with his adaptation of disneys dumbo wears his film influences blatantly on his sleeve. The film stars johnny depp as willy wonka and freddie highmore as charlie bucket, alongside david kelly, helena bonham carter, noah taylor, missi pyle, james fox. The film tells the story of charlie bucket peter ostrum, in his only younger film appearance as he receives a golden ticket and visits willy wonkas chocolate factory with four other children. I am no movie buff but watched the old classic, gene wilder, charlie and the chocolate factory last night and noticed a few familiar things. The film stars johnny depp as willy wonka and freddie highmore as charlie bucket, alongside david kelly, helena bonham carter, noah taylor, missi pyle, james fox, deep roy, and christopher lee. What time period does charlie and the chocolate factory take.
Nov 27, 2018 the list of the 16 book titles from the beloved childrens author set to be adapted under the agreement includes. The oompa loompas went on to do various other tv, film and stage shows, but. The remake of the movie willy wonka and the chocolate factory was filmed between june and december in the year 2004. Charlie and the chocolate factory wiki is a fandom movies community. The west end run of charlie and the chocolate factory came to an end at the start 2017, but a uk tour is coming. The storyline concerns charlie, a young boy who takes a tour he has won, led by wonka, through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory wonkapedia wiki. Charlie and the chocolate factory is the best kids easter. Its set in dublin, ireland, and gene picks up the poop from the. The primary shooting location was munich, bavaria, west germany, because it was. The primary shooting location was munich, bavaria, west germany, because it was significantly cheaper than. Where was willy wonka and the chocolate factory filmed.
The storyline concerns charlie, who takes a tour he has won, led by wonka, through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world. In 1972, the film received an academy award nomination for best original. This is one of those classic films i dont think ill ever get tired of. Film scene animated or liveaction with humanactors. The story behind roald dahls charlie and the chocolate. Charlie and the chocolate factory is a 2005 musical fantasy comedy film directed by tim burton and written by john august, based on the 1964 british novel of the same name by roald dahl. Charlie and the chocolate factory 2005 rotten tomatoes. Charlie and the chocolate factory, matilda, the bfg.
Based off of roald dahls book, the film tells the tale of five lucky children who each found a golden ticket in their wonka bars and have the opportunity to visit willy wonkas chocolate factory for a full tour as well as a lifetime supply of chocolate. Willy wonka and the chocolate factorys stars share. George lopez performs a new standup special filmed in san francisco. The opening credits sequence was filmed at a tobler chocolate factory in. The film tells the story of charlie bucket peter ostrum as he receives a golden ticket and visits willy wonkas chocolate factory with four other children from around the world. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory was shot in munich, germany, but in order to find enough little people to play the oompa loompas, the.
By 1971 hollywood also wanted a taste of wonkas delicious chocolate. One of his most famous roles was the title character of willy wonkas chocolate. Interview with peter ostrum who played willy wonkas. When the kids enter the chocolate room for the first time, and they see. Since charlie is so poor he cant have any candy save for one chocolate bar a year for his birthday, a candy that you can suck on all year and it will never get smaller would be the perfect candy for him. Written in 1964 by roald dahl, charlie and the chocolate factory is a childrens novel about a poor boy who wins a golden ticket to visit the renowned candy maker willy wonkas chocolate factory. Charlie and the chocolate factory film roald dahl wiki. Gene wilder left us, but his work and characters will live on. Cast your mind back do you remember the wideeyed blonde boy who starred as. Where was the movie charlie and the chocolate factory filmed. The second is a wholly original take on the oompaloompas, that builds out their world pic.
The film you refer to as the original was actually called willy wonka and the chocolate factory. Given a typically burtonesque reboot that swaps the groovy but sinister psychedelia of the original film for sumptuous burtonesque visuals the director, presently flying high in cinemas with his adaptation of disneys dumbo wears his film influences blatantly on his sleeve as wonka leads the ticket winners through different. Cast your mind back do you remember the wideeyed blonde boy who starred as downonhisluck charlie. Charlie and the chocolate factory is a stage musical based on the 1964 childrens novel of the same name by roald dahl, with book by david greig, music by marc shaiman and lyrics by shaiman and scott wittman. It is an adaptation of the 1964 novel charlie and the chocolate factory by roald dahl. Charlie and the chocolate factory tim burton wiki fandom. Roald dahls novel charlie and the chocolate factory is beloved, as is the 1971 film. Charlie and the chocolate factory represents the first time since the nightmare before christmas which was produced by burton that elfman contributed to a film. Actually, joel grey was the first choice for the role of willy wonka but was dismissed as unimposing, then the role was offered to ron moody who declined. But there are a few fun willy wonka facts the movie leaves out. The film tells the story of a poor child named charlie bucket who, after.
Peter played charlie in the 1971 film willy wonka and the chocolate factory credit. The movie was filmed on location in munich, bavaria, germany. Certain details betray the telltale ignorance of a child. Willy wonka and the chocolate factory filming location munich. Charlie and the chocolate factory film charlie and the. With gene wilder, jack albertson, peter ostrum, roy kinnear.
Low and behold i did a quick search and the original 1971 movie was filmed on location in munich. Charlie and the chocolate factory cast list on, the most comprehensive source for broadway shows, broadway tickets and broadway information. The film was originally financed by the quaker oats company. This building was used for the exterior of wonkas chocolate. We devour some sweet and bittersweet facts behind the origins of roald dahls most famous work.
This was willy wonka and the chocolate factory 1971 starring gene wilder as the eponymous wonka. Gregor gee goes to the original willy wonka chocolate factory from the 1971 film. The original movie filming commenced on august 31, 1970 and ended on november 19, 1970. Apr 02, 2018 peter played charlie in the 1971 film willy wonka and the chocolate factory credit.