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Mufasa: The Lion King North America Box Office: On Track To Beat Wonka ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Mufasa: The Lion King is trying its best to hold its ground at the box office in North America. The movie finally became the 10th 2024 release to cross the $200 million mark in the United States and is now on its way to surpassing Wonka’s domestic run. Barry Jenkins’ movie failed to get nominated for the 2025 Oscars, unlike the 2019 blockbuster The Lion King. Scroll below for the deets.

Wonka is a 2023 musical fantasy movie by Paul King. It features Timothee Chalamet in the titular role along with Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Olivia Colman, and Hugh Grant in supporting roles. It received positive reviews and became a box office success.

Timothee Chalamet’s film had a reported budget of $125 million and collected 407.6% more than the making cost,...

It's been more than a year since Hugh Grant played Lofty the Oompa-Loompa in the musical fantasy Wonka. However, the actor still finds himself haunted by comments he made about the movie during its press tour.

In an interview with Variety, Grant explained that comments made in jest are often taken out of context and reported as fact. "Everyone said, 'Yes, we loved it. We loved it. We loved it," the actor recalled, referring to when the cast of Wonka was asked if they enjoyed making the movie during the press tour. "And when they got to me, just for a comedy moment at the end, I said, 'I hated it.'"

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The Wonka movie starring Timothée Chalamet as the titular character pays immense, endearing tribute to the Willy Wonka movies that came before.

While the actor was obviously making a joke,...

Timothée Chalamet hasn’t even turned 30, but that isn’t stopping the American Cinematheque from embarking on a week-long retrospective of the Oscar-nominated actor’s red-hot career.

“He’s an extraordinary talent,” says Imani Davis, film programmer at the American Cinematheque in Los Angeles. “I can’t think of many other times where we’ve highlighted the work of someone so young, but he’s already done a lot of amazing work and really established himself.”

Davis says that tickets for the three screenings that Chalamet will appear at in person sold out nine minutes after they went on sale, a record for the organization. “The demand has been incredible,” she reports.

And it’s not just Chalamet who will be popping up at post-screening Q&a’s. Andrew Garfield will moderate a conversation with Chalamet and Luca Guadagnino on Jan. 9 tied to a double feature of the actor and director’s two collaborations,...

Wicked Box Office (Worldwide): Beats Wonka (Photo Credit – Instagram/YouTube)

The Jon M Chu-helmed Wicked has been in the news since before it hit the screens and no wonder it has been performing so well at the box office. It has lived up to its expectations, and a big credit goes to its ensemble cast. The film has now surpassed Timothee Chalamet’s starrer Wonka’s global haul. Scroll below for the deets.

The musical fantasy led by Timothee was released in 2023, and it was directed by Paul King. The Dune 2 star earned praise for his performance as Willy Wonka. The movie featured an ensemble cast of Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Olivia Colman, and Hugh Grant. Although there were doubts about Timothee being cast in that role, which the iconic Johnny Depp previously played, he aced it,...

Wonka Box Office Revisit: Amid The Sequel’s Confirmed News, Let’s Take A Look At Its Glorious Success( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Timothee Chalamet proved whoever doubted him when selected for the role of Willy Wonka wrong by grossing $600 million+ with Wonka. The musical fantasy comedy film by Paul King was a big success at the box office, and Chalamet was highly praised for his performance. Following the film’s success, its director has revealed that a sequel is in development. Amid that, let us take a look at the 2023 blockbuster. Keep scrolling for the deets.

It is the origin story of Willy Wonka, a central character in the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. It tells the early days of the chocolatier. It features Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Olivia Colman, and Hugh Grant. It...

Timothee Chalamet’s Wonka 2 Officially In The Works? (Photo Credit – YouTube)

When Timothee Chalamet starrer Wonka released in 2023, the film was lauded for its music, performances, and a fresh take on the story of Willy Wonka. The musical fantasy film delved into the origin story of the character who first appeared in Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Following the film’s success, the makers have officially confirmed that a sequel is in development. Paul King, who co-wrote and directed the first part, has revealed that he is working on the script of Wonka 2.

Paul King Is Writing The Script Of Wonka 2

During a recent interview with HeyUGuys, Paul King was asked about a potential Wokna sequel. The filmmaker confirmed that he is working on the script of the second part. He said the team has created a story and written half a screenplay draft.

After taking an extended break from acting, Jennifer Lawrence marked her return to showbiz with Adam McKay’s Don’t Look Up, which starred several high-profile actors. Among them included an elated Timothée Chalamet, who was coming off to sets after spending 14 days by himself in the quarantine, as Covid was far from over when the production for the film kickstarted.

However, it seems his excitement got the better of him during his first day on the set, as Lawrence recalled being annoyed by the Wonka Star’s excessive enthusiasm.

Timothée Chalamet’s Enthusiasm Left Jennifer Lawrence in Misery

Jennifer Lawrence in Don’t Look Up | Netflix

Unlike Calah Lane, who had a great time working with Chalamet on Wonka, stating he was “very fun” on set, the opposite was the case for Lawrence when she first came across the actor. The Hunger Games Star joked that she was absolutely annoyed while...

Hugh Grant's next role is Grrreat!

Per Empire, a first look photo has revealed Hugh Grant in his next role following the recent release of Wonka. In Wonka, a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory prequel, Grant played the role of an Oompa Loompa, marking one of the most bizarre performances yet from the accomplished actor. Now, Grant is set to play Tony the Tiger --- sort of --- in Unfrosted, a new comedy film in the works from legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld. A first look at him in the role can be viewed below.

Related Wonka Actor Calah Lane Revels in the Magic of the Hit Musical In an interview with Cbr, Wonka star Calah Lane dishes on working with Timothe Chalamet and the on-set wonder in bringing the musical to life.

In the movie, Grant is playing the actor who has to wear the Tony the Tiger suit to promote Frosted Flakes cereal.

Although conversation may have momentarily shifted away from Paul King’s wonderful musical Wonka and over to the short-lived waking nightmare that was Glasgow’s Willy Wonka Experience, this prequel to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory has now come to streaming, so we can enjoy the taste all over again. As we mentioned at the time in our review, and our chats with director Paul King and producer David Heyman, it’s a good hearted, funny, and joyful romp. Timothée Chalamet is charming and captivating; Olivia Colman is wonderfully larger than life; Hugh Grant is grouchy and funny; and Sally Hawkins as Willy’s mum is… a terrible mother.

Chalamet’s Willy was raised by his mother and, as he explains to the young orphan Noodle (Calah Lane), his love of chocolate and invention came from her. He misses her throughout the film and hopes their shared love of chocolate...

Close your eyes and count to 10: “Wonka” is open for business! The musical origin story, which premiered in theaters on Dec. 15, will make its streaming debut this March 8 on Max. With Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, and more, “Dune: Part Two” star Timothée Chalamet plays the young title chocolatier on his path to becoming the world’s greatest inventor, magician, and chocolate maker, evading Slugworths Watch “Wonka” exclusively on Max on Friday, March 8. You can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Max.

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Directed by Paul King (“Paddington” films) and co-written by King and Simon Farnaby (“Paddington 2”), 2023’s “Wonka” takes one of Roald Dahl’s...

Of all the characters who experience the magic of Willy Wonka in the musical film Wonka, no one has a more soul-affirming adventure than Noodle. Noodle was abandoned by her parents at an early age and is at the mercy of the greedy and manipulative Mrs. Scrubitt when she meets Wonka at the beginning of the film. As she helps him realize his dream of becoming a world-class chocolatier, Noodle finds her own self-worth.

In an interview with Cbr, Wonka star Calah Lane shares how she developed the character of Noodle through filmmaker Paul King's scripting and direction. She also reveals her on-set dynamic with co-stars Timothée Chalamet and Olivia Colman. Plus, she talks about some of the creative challenges that came with making the musical.

Cbr: Paul King crafted an incredible Willy Wonka story with Wonka. How was it seeing those sets and costumes as you were playing Noodle?...

Timothée Chalamet is by far one of the most promising young actors working in Hollywood today, after his standout performances in films like Call Me By Your Name, Little Women, and Dune. The actor has become one of the biggest stars in the film industry and after his recent performance as Duke Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two, he is sure to become a household name worldwide. So, if you love Chalamet’s performances here are the best movies Chalamet has appeared in and just to warn you, we didn’t include Interstellar in this list because Chalamet’s role in Christopher Nolan was not that big or significant.

10. Wonka (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Warner Bros.

Chalamet takes on the challenging role of the iconic Willy Wonka. Directed by Paul King, Wonka is a musical fantasy film and it follows a young Wonka before he was running the chocolate factory.

Despite Wonka's critical and commercial success, director Paul King has revealed that a sequel to the Roald Dahl adaptation will only happen if they can "find the right story."

Speaking with Screen Rant, King shared that he would "love to make another Willy Wonka film if we could find the right story." While Wonka is not based on a specific Dahl story, King pointed out that the famous children's author repeatedly "came back" to the world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for new tales. "He felt there was mileage in it. He's a storyteller a billion miles above anything I could ever dream up," King said. "So, there is material to work from. I think if we came back to the character, it would probably be between here and Charlie because there's 30 years there to explore, so there could be some mileage, but it's a tough act to follow and it's a tough act.

“Wonka” To Begin Streaming Next Month, “Dune 2” This Spring on Max

Max is giving the people what they’re looking for: Timothée Chalamet updates.

In the recent quarterly earnings investors call, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav shared streaming news for two recent Chalamet-starred projects: last year’s “Wonka” and the upcoming “Dune: Part Two.”

The musical fantasy origin story “Wonka,” which opened in theaters this past December, will begin streaming on the platform on Friday, March 8. Reuniting “Paddington 2” dynamic duo Paul King and Simon Farnaby, the film stars Chalamet as the title chocolatier in his pre-factory years, who “armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams…manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time.”

The film has earned Warner Bros. $608 million at the worldwide box office. It also stars Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Matthew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter,...

Timothée Chalamet shines as a young Willy Wonka in this whimsical origin story full of magic and mayhem. Director Paul King's attention to detail and vibrant color palettes create an immersive world for viewers to enjoy. Calah Lane shares her experience working with a talented ensemble cast, bringing the beloved characters to life on screen.

A young Willy Wonka dreams of sharing his chocolate with the world at Galeries Gourmet in Wonka. After falling into unexpected debt, Willy must use his skills as a magician, inventor, and chocolatier to help himself and his new friends. Doing everything he can to thwart the schemes of the Chocolate Cartel, Willy takes the first steps towards becoming the world-famous chocolate maker he'll become.

Wonka is based on Roald Dahl's beloved character and book. Wonka stars Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson,...

Wonka, the prequel exploring the origins of Willy Wonka with new twists and elements added, is now available on Blu-ray and DVD. Director Paul King discusses the rich world of Dahl's book and the challenges Timothée Chalamet faced in portraying Willy Wonka. The film features an impressive cast and unique songs crafted by songwriter Neil Hannon, adding to the magical and whimsical atmosphere.

Wonka follows a young Willy Wonka long before he becomes a famed chocolatier. Willy is a young inventor and magician with a love for chocolate and a dream of selling the best in the world at Galeries Gourmet. After racking up an unexpected debt, Willy teams up with an unlikely motley crew after befriending an orphan named Noodle, which sets him on the path to a better life for himself and his friends.

Paul King leads Wonka as both director and co-writer with Simon Farnaby. The...

Paul King is open to making another Willy Wonka film, citing Dahl's belief in the character's enduring appeal. There is potential material to explore between Wonka and Charlie's stories over the 30-year gap. King acknowledges the challenge of following up on the iconic character but hints at the possibility of a new film in the future.

Wonka 2 receives a positive response from director Paul King. A prequel to Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the film provides an origin story for Willy Wonka by depicting his early days as an aspiring chocolatier, with the Wonka cast led by Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman, and Hugh Grant. Released in theaters on December 15, Wonka was a big box office success that grossed over $617 million worldwide against a $125 million budget to become the eighth-highest-grossing film of 2023.

During an exclusive interview with Screen Rant,...

Director Paul King is considering a Wonka sequel, but won't rush it. King is content with Wonka's standalone success for now, but has ideas for bringing Willy Wonka back in the future. With Wonka's critical and commercial triumph, fans can anticipate more chocolatier magic to unfold in the future.

Director Paul King is “definitely thinking about” a Wonka sequel, but will wait until the time and ideas are right. Speaking with Comicbook.com, the filmmaker revealed the advice and approach that producer David Heyman employs, which is to wait and see what ideas might materialize and if they’re the right ones, rather than simply rushing out Wonka 2 as quickly as possible.

"It's definitely something we're thinking about. One of the things I love most about David Heyman, my producer, is that he has made so many great movies that he doesn't feel the pressure to just make a movie because it can be made.

‘Wonka 2’ Led By Timothee Chalamet Is On The Cards? Here’s What Director Paul King Says (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Timothee Chalamet-led Wonka did well at the box office upon its release last year. It became one of the highest-grossing films of Timothee’s career. The film was directed by Paul King, who shed some light on Wonka 2 after the success of the first film. People were skeptical about Chalamet stepping into the role of Willy Wonka, which was previously made iconic by Johnny Depp and the late star Gene Wilder.

The cast of Wonka included Hugh Grant, Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Tom Davis, and more to support Timothee. It is a musical, and it was released around Christmas, which might have given it an edge as the families spend time together watching this fantasy flick with their loved ones. Scroll below for more.

During an interview with ComicBook.com.

Wonka is coming to streaming soon!

Directed by Paul King, the film stars Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka.

Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, Calah Lane, and Keegan-Michael Key are also part of the cast.

Wonka tells the origin story of the famous chocolate maker with musical elements.

The movie released in theaters on December 15, and has since made over $600 million worldwide.

Wonka‘s streaming release date has just been revealed!

Keep reading to find out more…

On Friday (February 15), Warner Bros. Discovery announced that Wonka will be available to stream on Max starting on Friday, March 8.

Viewers can already rent or purchase the film on VOD platforms such as Prime Video and Apple TV+.

If you missed it, Calah Lane revealed which Wonka scene was the most fun to shoot!

Timothée Chalamet shared his thoughts on starring in a potential Wonka sequel.

Quiet up and listen down. #WonkaMovie will be available...

Got a hankering for chocolate? Here’s how to stream Wonka online from the comfort of your own home!

The Timothée Chalamet-led film — which topped the 2023 box office and to date has grossed $590 million globally — introduces audiences to a young Willy Wonka as he becomes the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker. The prequel is (loosely) based on the Roald Dahl novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which was of course first adapted in 1971 as Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (with the great Gene Wilder in the title role). It was later reimagined in 2005 as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,...

Timothée Chalamet’s magical, musical candyman is coming to Max.

“Wonka” will make its streaming debut exclusively on Max on Friday, March 8, Warner Bros. Discovery announced Friday.

The movie — featuring Chalamet in the title role — tells the origin story of Willy Wonka, following him as a young man as he becomes “the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker,” per the studio. The family film co-stars Olivia Colman, Keegan-Michael Key and Hugh Grant as an Oompa-Loompa.

“Wonka” has surpassed $600 million at the global box office, on an estimated $125 million budget. The film is director Paul King’s highest-grossing film, surpassing 2014’s “Paddington” and its 2017 sequel. It is Chalamet’s biggest movie at the international box office, although Warner Bros.’s “Dune: Part Two,” which opens March 1, could surpass “Wonka.”

The “Wonka” cast also includes Calah Lane, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Natasha Rothwell,...

Wonka Box Office Worldwide Updates! (Picture Credit: IMDb)

Wonka, starring Timothee Chalamet, is enjoying a glorious run at the box office. The film was released in December but continues to witness footfalls all across the globe. It has now entered the Top 10 highest-grossers of 2023 as it gets closer to the $600 million club. Scroll below for all the details!

It was just yesterday we informed you about the huge feat achieved by the musical fantasy film in North America. Wonka turned out to be the first Timothee Chalamet film to have reached the $200 million mark in the domestic market. And the run isn’t over yet. It is expected to cross many other milestones in its lifetime run.

Wonka Box Office Overseas Collection

As per trade analyst Luiz Fernando, Wonka has grossed $10.4 million in its 9th weekend in the overseas market. Despite enjoying such a long run, the movie witnessed another 29% growth from the last weekend.

Wonka Box Office (North America) Hits $200 Million Milestone ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Timothee Chalamet proved everyone’s convictions wrong about him when he got cast as Willy Wonka in the Paul King musical fantasy Wonka. He showed his caliber with notable box office numbers. Last month, it was released in Korean theatres and had a positive start there. Now, as per reports, it has scored big at the domestic box office. Keep scrolling for more.

Paul and Timothee’s movie was made on a budget of over $100 million, and it has successfully managed to rake in profits at the worldwide box office. One of the biggest criticisms the movie faced besides Timothee’s casting as the lead was Hugh Grant being in the role of an Oompa-Loompa. But the audience liked the performances, and things were good for all.

Paul King directed Wonka, led by Timothee Chaklamet, has Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key,...

Wonka Box Office Update (Korea) ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Even after spending over one and a half months in theatres, Timothee Chalamet’s Wonka is refusing to announce its exit from the box office game. This week, the film debuted in Korea, and right from the opening day, the response has been promising. But what has grabbed the attention of box office enthusiasts is the performance on the first Saturday. Keep reading to know more!

Wonka’s reception among critics & audiences

For those who don’t know, it was released in theatres on 15th December 2023. Upon its arrival, the musical fantasy film opened to mostly positive reviews from critics all across the globe. Other than that, the film already had good pre-release buzz, and there was a genuine interest on the ground level. This ground-level interest was further boosted due to favorable word-of-mouth, resulting in a successful affair at ticket windows.

Wonka At The Korean Box Office! (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Timothee Chalamet has scored the biggest grosser of his lifetime with Wonka. The film debuted in Korea on January 31, 2024, and knocked it out of the park. Warner Bros has just been blessed with the second biggest opening in the post-pandemic era. If that’s not enough, the live-action film has brought higher collections than Margot Robbie led Barbie in the overseas market. Scroll below for exciting updates!

For the unversed, Wonka is the third film made on the story of Willy Wonka. Previously, the tale was brought to the big screens by Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) and Johnny Depp‘s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). However, the Paul King directorial remains the biggest box office hit among all three films.

Wonka at the Korean Box Office

It’s been a fantastic start for Paul King’s film as it...

Calah Lane is starring in the new movie Wonka!

The young actress can be seen as the character Noodle in the musical movie about a young Willy Wonka, played by Timothee Chalamet, and the film just came out on digital platforms.

Here’s a synopsis: Wonka tells the wondrous story of how a young chocolate-maker, armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time.

Just Jared recently caught up with Calah and found out what it was like on set, including what scene was the most fun to film, her 2024 Critics Choice Awards nomination, what her own Wonka candy creation would be and more!

Check out our interview with Calah Lane inside…

Just Jared: You were recently nominated for a Critics Choice Award for your performance in Wonka, what was your first reaction when you heard the news?

Calah Lane: I screamed!

Wonka Box Office Worldwide: Set To Become 7th Highest Grosser Of 2023 (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Timothee Chalamet is thriving, whether in his personal or professional life. Fans are in awe of his whirlwind romance with Kylie Jenner. But there are more reasons to celebrate as his recent release, Wonka, has crossed the $550 million mark at the worldwide box office. Scroll below for all the exciting updates!

Paul King directorial Wonka had a theatrical release in the overseas and US markets on December 8 and 15, 2023, respectively. It is the third film based on Willy Wonka after Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). The Timothee Chalamet starrer, however, turned out to be the most successful live-action film based on the subject.

Wonka Overseas Box Office

Despite completing way over a month at the ticket windows, Wonka continues to enjoy its glorious run worldwide. On the eighth weekend, it...

With awards season now fully in swing, this past weekend saw the Critics Choice Awards take place giving us our second glimpse of what we can expect the big winners to be come Oscar night.

‘Oppenheimer’ emerged as the biggest winner at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards, bagging eight trophies that included Best Picture, Best Director (Christopher Nolan), and Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.). ‘Barbie’ followed closely with six wins, including Best Comedy and Best Song (“I’m Just Ken”).

On the TV side, ‘The Bear,’ ‘Succession’ and ‘Beef’ won big, each taking multiple acting awards and winning best comedy series, drama series and limited series, respectively.

Here’s the full list of winners.

Best Picture

Winner: Oppenheimer

American Fiction

Barbie

The Color Purple

The Holdovers

Killers of the Flower Moon

Maestro

Past Lives

Poor Things

Saltburn

Best Actor

Winner: Paul Giamatti – The Holdovers

Bradley Cooper – Maestro

Leonardo DiCaprio – Killers of the Flower Moon...

As the 2024 Critics Choice Awards unfolded on Sunday night, our forum posters let loose with their frank opinions regarding who was feted and who went home empty-handed. In typical fashion, their reactions ran the gamut from celebratory to exasperated as winners were revealed across 21 movie categories.

Below is just a sampling of what was dished in the forums during the live telecast, which was broadcast on The CW and hosted by Chelsea Handler. Take a look, then dive in if you dare.

See Critics Choice Awards: Complete list of winners in all movie and TV races [Updating Live]

Best Picture

“American Fiction”

“Barbie”

“The Color Purple”

“The Holdovers”

“Killers of the Flower Moon”

“Maestro”

X – “Oppenheimer”

“Past Lives”

“Poor Things”

“Saltburn”

Derrick Eoghan Oisín O’Callaghan: Congratulations to “Oppenheimer”!

jujutoobootie: Cca is still a joke.

Victor: Knew Barbenheimer would dominate the awards. They’re too big to ignore.

Moviebuff22: “Killers of the Flower Moon” is flopping.

‘Oppenheimer’ cast, producer Emma Thomas, and director Christopher Nolan accept the Best Picture Award (Photo by Kevin Winter / Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)

Take that, Golden Globes. Chelsea Handler did a masterful job hosting the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards, nailing the jokes and showing she completely understood the assignment. Hosting for the second consecutive year, Handler kept the show on track and even called an audible late into the broadcast, bringing Barbie‘s Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie to the stage to accept the Best Comedy Movie award – one of a dozen not scheduled to be handed out on stage.

The acceptance speeches were heartfelt, lively, and memorable, and America Ferrera’s SeeHer acceptance speech will go down as one of the better speeches in Critics Choice Awards‘ history. Harrison Ford kept his Career Achievement Award acceptance speech short, recognizing the positive changes in the industry over his decades as an actor.

The great Paul Giamatti seems well on his way towards winning an Oscar for The Holdovers, with the actor taking home another prestigious award at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards. Emma Stone also took home a trophy for Poor Things. At the same time, Christopher Nolan and Oppenheimer dominated the rest of the big awards, making it seem like the giant iceberg a lot of other awards season hopefuls are bound to crash into. The other half of the Barbenheimer equation, Barbie, was no slouch either, taking home a Best Screenplay award and Best Comedy. Still, it was shut out of the acting awards, with Robert Downey Jr. on his way to a potential Oscar win, nabbing best-supporting actor for Oppenheimer. Da’Vine Joy Randolph won a much-deserved Best Supporting Actress award for The Holdovers. Poor Bradley Cooper and Maestro were entirely shut out, with that film’s chances of winning major...

Oppenheimer was named best picture at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards, which were handed out Sunday night.

The film’s haul — a leading eight total wins — also included wins for best acting ensemble and Robert Downey Jr. as best supporting actor in a film. Barbie scored best comedy, best song for “I’m Just Ken” and best original screenplay, among its wins, while American Fiction won best adapted screenplay. Paul Giamatti and Da’Vine Joy Randolph won acting awards for The Holdovers, and Emma Stone won for Poor Things.

Succession won best drama series, while Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin took acting awards for their work on the show. The Bear was named best comedy series, with the show’s Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach taking home acting awards. Beef won for best limited series as well as three acting awards, for Ali Wong, Steven Yeun and Maria Bello.

The 2024 Critics Choice Awards just wrapped up!

The show took place on Sunday (January 14) at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.

The Critics Choice Awards are bestowed annually by the Critics Choice Association to honor the finest in cinematic and television achievement. Barbie led the film contenders with 18 nominations and The Morning Show led the TV contenders with six nominations. Historically, they are the most accurate predictor of Academy Award nominations.

Keep scrolling to see the full list of winners from the Critics Choice Awards…

Movie Nominations

Best Picture

“American Fiction” (MGM)

“Barbie” (Warner Bros.)

“The Color Purple” (Warner Bros.)

“The Holdovers” (Focus Features)

“Killers of the Flower Moon” (Apple Original Films/Paramount Pictures)

“Maestro” (Netflix)

“Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures) - Winner

“Past Lives” (A24)

“Poor Things” (Searchlight Pictures)

“Saltburn” (Amazon MGM Studios)

Best Actor

Bradley Cooper — “Maestro”

Leonardo DiCaprio — “Killers of the Flower Moon”

Colman Domingo — “Rustin”

Paul Giamatti...

The 29th annual Critics Choice Awards ceremony on January 14 aired on the CW and was hosted by Chelsea Handler. These kudos honor the best films and TV series of 2023 as voted on by the Critics Choice Association, who define themselves as “broadcast, radio and online critics as well as entertainment journalists who review films and documentaries as well as scripted and unscripted television.”

This year’s respective movie and TV nominations leaders are “Barbie” with a record-smashing 18 bids and “The Morning Show” with six. Other top feature films in the mix include “Oppenheimer” (13), “Poor Things” (13) and “Killers of the Flower Moon” (12), with “Succession” (five) ranking as the second most-recognized TV program. When it comes to small screen comedies, voters showed the most love toward “Abbott Elementary,” “The Bear” and “Reservation Dogs.”

Historically, Critics Choice Award triumphs translate to Oscar victories 60.8% of the time. Last year, the more than 600 members in...

Emma Stone, Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Robert Downey Jr. win acting prizes.

Oppenheimer dominated the 29th Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica on Sunday evening with eight wins including best picture, director for Christopher Nolan, supporting actor for Robert Downey Jr., and acting ensemble.

The ‘Barbenheimer’ effect kicked in as Barbie, which began the night with a record 18 nominations, came second in the victory parade and walked off with a creditable six prizes.

Emma Stone earned best actress for Poor Things in something of a shock albeit a well-deserved one in the eyes of industry sources. She won the...

So many celebrities stepped out to attend the 2024 BAFTA Tea Party presented by Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic and BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions on Saturday (January 13) at The Maybourne Beverly Hills.

The star-studded event featured appearances from more than 100 stars, including the likes of Julianne Moore, Jonathan Bailey, Mark Ruffalo, America Ferrera, Fantasia Barrino, Cillian Murphy, Sam Claflin and Eva Longoria.

Since it was such a big event, we pulled together photos for you to easily scroll. That way you can easily see who was there and what they were wearing!

Head inside to see photos of all of the celebs on the red carpet at the 2024 BAFTA Tea Party…

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Brian Cox and Nicole Ansari-Cox

Diane Warren

Calah Lane

Greta Lee

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The 2024 Critics Choice Awards show is happening this weekend and we’re here to remind you about the nominees!

The show will honor the best in both film and television.

Chelsea Handler is returning as host for the ceremony, which will take place on Sunday (January 14) at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. The show will air on The CW at 4pm Pt/7pm Et, airing live for both coasts.

Greta Gerwig‘s smash-hit Barbie received the most nominations of any film this year with 18. In fact, 18 nominations is the most of any movie in Critics Choice history! Last year’s Everything Everywhere All At Once received 14, which was the most at the time.

Apple TV+’s The Morning Show garnered the most TV nominations this year with a total of six, including Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon earning nods in the Best Actress category.

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Wonka Worldwide Box Office Updates! ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Wonka has completed a month-long run in over 30 overseas circuits. The musical, released on December 8, 2023, has amassed $28.9 million in its fifth weekend. Starring Timothee Chalamet in the lead, it is the third film based on Willy Wonka. And celebrations are in order because it is all set to surpass Johnny Depp led Charlie And The Chocolate Factory at the worldwide box office. Scroll below for all the details!

Directed by Paul King, Wonka also stars Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Natasha Rothwell, Olivia Colman, and Hugh Grant. It is based on the 1964 novel. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. There have previously been two films made on the subject – Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) and Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (2005).

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (2005) starred Johnny Depp in the titular role.

Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on Wbgr-fm on January 4th, 2024, comparing “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) with “Wonka” (2023), which is currently in theaters.

Rating: 5.0/5.0

In the 1971 “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” young Charlie (Peter Ostrum) must find a golden ticket to take a tour of the reclusive Willy Wonka’s (Gene Wilder) magical chocolate factory. As the world searches for the tickets, five kids get lucky through various means. But when one ticket turns out to be fraudulent, Charlie opens a chocolate bar he possesses to reveal that he has found the last elusive gold. He and his grandfather (Jack Albertson) are about to take the tour of a lifetime.

Rating: 3.5/5.0

In 2023, Timothée Chalamet takes on the Willy role in ‘Wonka.’ In this prequel to the story above, Willy Wonka comes to London after traveling the world to create his brand of chocolate magic.

Awards season kicks into overdrive on the first weekend of the year with the return of the Golden Globes. The 81st telecast has a new broadcast partner (CBS), a new host (Jo Koy), new catering (Nobu) and a new social calendar accompanying it. For years, the Golden Globes were followed by a crush of studio and network bashes inside the show’s headquarters at the Beverly Hilton, making it a favorite of countless party-hopping revelers. But pandemic era cutbacks and studio consolidation upended the festivities — gone is the Warner Bros. and InStyle soiree while HBO scaled back under new corporate parent Warner Bros. Discovery and will be hosting something on Emmy weekend — though all is not lost. This year’s parties are spread across the weekend and at various venues across the city.

Below is a roundup of what’s to come in the days ahead from hosts like Amazon...

Paul King gave Timothee Chalamet a very “expensive” hug after he shot his final scene for ‘Wonka’.The 45-year-old filmmaker had worn “nice clothes” to mark the last day of filming on the movie, but the scene in question saw the 27-year-old actor and his co-star Calah Lane (Noodle) trapped in a vat of chocolate, which even left the director in a sticky mess.He told SFX magazine: That was the last scene we filmed with them.“Even though I’d put on nice clothes for our last day, I gave them a big hug. And I regretted it because I got chocolate all over my very nice shoes. So it was an expensive choice.“But I felt that the hug was worth it.“But yes, the last shot was them swirling around in this chocolate – and very tasty it was too.”Paul admitted he had no idea how the...

Wonka, the prequel movie to Roald Dahl's classic novel, has received high praise from audiences, surpassing the ratings of previous adaptations on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 90%. The movie has also exceeded its budget at the box office, earning $177.2 million worldwide, and has the potential to become one of 2023's notable successes for Warner Bros. Discovery. While Wonka may not be guaranteed a sequel, it has charmed audiences and has a strong chance of reaching a gross of $250 million, solidifying its status as a surprising success.

Wonka has become a surprising treat among holiday cinemagoers, as viewers rate it as higher than both Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp's takes on Roald Dahl's eccentric chocolatier through Rotten Tomatoes audience scores. The feature reunites Paddington director Paul King and writer Simon Farnaby to tell the past of the businessman from the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Timothée Chalamet stars as the younger Wonka,...

When Calah Lane was born, her umbilical cord had a knot in it.

She excitedly shares this “fun” fact over a Zoom call with Variety, with the unbridled enthusiasm only a 14-year-old could have. “I mean, that’s kind of sad,” she admits. “But I survived and everything’s good!”

She’s not wrong – things are good for her right now. Barely a teenager, she’s already crafted an impressive résumé, making her film debut in 2019’s “The Day Shall Come” and picking up small roles on series like “This Is Us” and “Family Reunion.”

This year, she found her breakout role in Paul King’s “Wonka,” starring Timothée Chalamet in an origin story of Roald Dahl’s beloved chocolatier character. Lane plays Noodle, a precocious but jaded orphan who teams up with the idealistic Willy to make magic.

In conversation with Variety a day after her nomination for a...

“Barbenheimer” lidera los Critics Choice Awards 2024.

El jueves se anunciaron los nominados a los Critics Choice Awards, los premios de la Crítica. Los ganadores de los premios Critics Choice 2024 se conocerán en la ceremonia del 14 de enero. Aquí os dejamos con la lista de los nominados de esta edición:

Mejor PELÍCULA

American Fiction

Barbie

The Color Purple

The Holdovers

Killers of the Flower Moon

Maestro

Oppenheimer

Past Lives

Poor Things

Saltburn

Mejor DIRECCIÓN

Bradley Cooper, Maestro

Greta Gerwig, Barbie

Yorgos Lanthimos, Poor Things

Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer

Alexander Payne, The Holdovers

Martin Scorsese, Killers of the Flower Moon

Mejor Actor Protagonista

Bradley Cooper, Maestro

Leonardo DiCaprio, Killers of the Flower Moon

Colman Domingo, Rustin

Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers

Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer

Jeffrey Wright, American Fiction

Mejor Actriz Protagonista

Lily Gladstone, Killers of the Flower Moon

Sandra Hüller, Anatomy of a Fall

Greta Lee, Past Lives

Carey Mulligan, Maestro

Margot Robbie, Barbie

Emma Stone,...

The weekend before Christmas only saw one new nationwide studio release, and while it may have underperformed compared to expectations, it’s likely to add to the holiday business as theaters fill up in the week following Christmas Day. Read on for the weekend box office report.

Ahead of the holiday business boom, Warner Bros. opened the family musical comedy “Wonka,” starring Timothée Chalamet as Roald Dahl‘s Willy Wonka, into 4,203 theaters on Friday after it racked up a respectable 83% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics. Directed by Paul King (“Paddington”), the movie co-starred Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, Kagan Michael-Key, Rowan Atkinson, relative newcomer Calah Lane and more.

“Wonka” made $3.5 million in Thursday previews and $14.4 million on Friday (including those previews) with an estimated $39 million for the weekend. That may be below some expectations but is par for the course over the past few weeks. “Wonka” received an “A-” CinemaScore, the...

Updated, Sunday Am: Wonka had a very strong hold on Saturday with $14M, just -3% off from Friday/Thursday previews’ $14.4M resulting in an estimated $39M opening, which is slightly north of the $35.3M start that Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse did back in the same mid-December slot in 2018. For family movies opening at this point in time, it’s a marathon, not a sprint, and there’s a lot of road left for Wonka especially with 21% K-12/76% colleges off tomorrow per Comscore, rising to 66%/93% by Friday and finally 100% out all next week.

Per box office analytics firm, EntTelligence, Wonka‘s opening weekend translates to 3M admissions or 49% of the entire marketplace’s foot traffic.

Worldwide weekend for Wonka is bigger than expected at $92.6M including debuts in France, Belgium, Holland, Australia, Nz, Italy, Denmark, Sweden and Poland. The Paul King-directed movie’s running global total is north of $151M.

Timothée Chalamet was "very fun" on the set of 'Wonka'.The 27-year-old actor plays Willy Wonka in Paul King's movie about the Roald Dahl character's early years and Calah Lane, 14 - who portrays Noodle, a hard-working but underprivileged orphan - revealed the pair had a lot of fun on set.She told The Hollywood Reporter: "Sometimes it’s hard for me to get into character. When I watched him on set, I was like, ‘Wow, he can do this really, really, really good.’ And I kind of learned from that. But he’s very fun on set."I taught him the ‘Thriller’ dance. I’m the No. 1 fan of Michael Jackson. I know everything.”Calah also revealed the pair ended up consuming a lot of chocolate during filming. She explained: "I ate so much chocolate because we would do take after take after take. It wasn’t bad chocolate,...

Calah Lane is relishing her life of pure imagination after starring alongside Timothée Chalamet in Warner Bros.’ anticipated holiday release Wonka.

The musical, which hit theaters Friday, features the 14-year-old actress as Noodle, a hard-working but underprivileged orphan who has never tasted chocolate until she ends up in the same boarding facility as Chalamet’s dessert-adoring Willy Wonka. Depicting the early years of the character who originated in Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, director Paul King’s movie also stars Hugh Grant, Olivia Colman and Keegan-Michael Key.

Lane, who earned a Critics Choice nomination for her breakout role, grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, and first showed an interest in performing when her mother filmed her belting out a Michael Jackson hit at age 2. After that, she landed a supporting part in a production of Annie at age 4 and later appeared on Kidding, Hollywood, This Is Us and Family Reunion,...

Oompa loompa doopity doo — here is a box office opening for you. “Wonka” is off to a promising start in North America after earning $14.4 million across Friday and preview screenings. Playing in 4,203 locations, the prequel musical drawing from the twisted Roald Dahl character is also benefiting from golden ticket prices for premium large format auditoriums like Imax.

Heading into the weekend, “Wonka” was projecting a $35 million debut. It’d be a so-so start for the Warner Bros. release, which carries a hefty $125 million production budget and devoted more funds to a month-plus marketing spree (led by star Timothée Chalamet in the first fully-fledged promotional push for a feature since the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike).

The sweeter news for “Wonka” is that it’s coming in north of recent musical offerings that have floundered in theaters, such as Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” ($10.5 million opening) and Warner’s...