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Children left crying at disastrous ‘Bluey’ event likened to Willy Wonka Experience

Bluey fans were left thoroughly disappointed following a disastrous event that has been likened to the Willy Wonka ‘Chocolate Experience’ in Glasgow.Last weekend, in an attempt to capitalise on the popularity of the Australian animated kids series, Dirt Dog hot dog restaurant in Las Vegas hosted a Bluey Day, promising attendees a marathon of episodes, a meet and greet with the characters, face painting and special themed treats.However, when people arrived at the restaurant, they were soon left disappointed by what was actually on offer. After 3,000 people responded to the event, concerns were quickly raised about the capacity and crowd control.
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Hugh Grant revealed as Oompa-Loompa in new ‘Wonka’ footage
Hugh Grant has been revealed as playing an Oompa-Loompa in the upcoming film Wonka.Set for release later this year (December 15) via Warner Bros., the long-awaited film is the third film adaptation to be made of Roald Dahl’s popular children’s book Charlie And The Chocolate Factory – and will feature Timothée Chalamet as the character Willy Wonka.Now, following the release of a new trailer at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, it has been revealed that Notting Hill actor Hugh Grant will be playing the role of one of Wonka’s Oompa-Loompas.In the extended footage, which was shown to exhibitors yesterday (April 15), the fictional sweet treat developer comes across the Oompa-Loompa (Grant), who is trapped in a glass jar, and later hires him to work in his factory.The footage also paid homage to Singin’ In the Rain – showing Chalamet singing, dancing and spinning around a light pole while searching for magical recipes. It also provided the audience with a glimpse into Olivia Colman’s character as a Cockney innkeeper and Sally Hawkins as Wonka’s mother.Although specifics about the film remain sparse, it has been confirmed that Wonka will not feature Charlie, nor other characters who are presented with the opportunity to visit the heavily guarded chocolate factory.
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Steven Spielberg Regrets Editing Guns Out of ‘E.T.,’ Says ‘No Film Should Be Revised Based On’ Today’s Standards: ‘That Was a Mistake’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Steven Spielberg participated in a masterclass at the Time 100 Summit and announced he regrets editing guns out of “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.” The film’s 1982 theatrical cut includes a scene of officers chasing young kids with firearms. Spielberg edited the guns out for the 20th anniversary release of the film and replaced the firearms with walkie talkies. “That was a mistake,” Spielberg said. “I never should have done that. ‘E.T.’ is a product of its era. No film should be revised based on the lenses we now are, either voluntarily, or being forced to peer through.” “‘E.T.’ was a film that I was sensitive to the fact that the federal agents were approaching kids with firearms exposed and I thought I would change the guns into walkie talkies…Years went by and I changed my own views,” Spielberg continued. “I should have never messed with the archives of my own work and I don’t recommend anyone do that. All our movies are a kind of a signpost of where we were when we made them, what the world was like, and what the world was receiving when we got those stories out there. So I really regret having that out there.”
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Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory cast unrecognisable as child stars reunite in UK
READ MORE: Ex-Neighbours soap star savages star-studded finale as ‘unwatchable’ Speaking exclusively to Daily Star at Comic Con Manchester, Peter Ostrum and Julie Dawn Cole revealed what it was like working with icons including Gene Wilder, their favourite lines and what it was like to reunite with one another again.Willy Wonka's The Chocolate Factory was originally released in 1971, featuring five upcoming stars who played the children who found the coveted golden ticket to enter the mysterious factory.However, Peter and Julie revealed that despite the child stars appearing at reunion events throughout the years, including the Warner Brothers Willy Wonka 50th anniversary online reunion, the cast initially lost touch after the release of the film.“We lost touch for like 25 years, but then thanks to the internet, everyone was connected again,” said Julie.Describing the cast as “like family,” she explained that they are close friends and have since kept touch, adding: “We did Zoom a couple of times during Covid, which was nice to chat to each other. It was fun.”Thinking back to their time on set, Peter paid tribute to his fellow cast members, which included icons such as Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson and Roy Kinnear.Describing them as “a great group to work with,” he a sweet tribute to Willy Wonka actor Gene, saying: “There was not a dull moment working with Gene.”Speaking about their favourite memories of making the film, Peter added: “I have memories like it just happened yesterday.”“You replay that in your mind and you’re like, was that 50 years ago?”Julie revealed one of her favourite moments from their time on set too, saying: “I liked the inventing room.
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