Willy Wonka Film looking at real chocolate factory for filming
March 26th, 2004 at 8:28 am (Movie News)
According to thisisyork.co.uk a real chocolate factory in York UK is being considered for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), the upcoming Tim Burton remake of the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) based on the book by children’s author Roald Dahl. Johnny Depp has been cast as Wonka.
Nick said,
April 1, 2004 at 10:23 pm
Have you looked at this guy’s writing credits? Very weak. Big Fish was okay, but I doubt this will live up to the Gene Wilder version that Dahl actually wrote the screenplay for. I like Depp, but Wilder has that great subtle quality of being interesting, scary, and harmless at the same time. He’s like Columbo or Matlock: you think he’s always 3 steps behind, but he’s truly always one step ahead. I have a feeling this will be overblown and quirky without a heart. I wish Burton would learn how to finish a movie properly and do his own thing. It’s been 10 years since he made a good movie. I’m sure there’ll be some good visual moments and the score should be good from Elfman, but I’m not hoping for much here.
jordy said,
April 13, 2004 at 3:41 pm
i think the new tim burton movie will be a big hit for him. he has always done the jobs that the other ppl r afraid to do. He always makes something interesting. i also think that johnny depp is a woderful actor. it is very rare to watch a depp movie that is not good. this movie will surly change everythin u think about the orignal movie and i think that is what will make it so good/
Taylor said,
April 14, 2004 at 6:28 am
I think that this movie is going to be freakin’ awsome. I’ve never seen a tim burton movie I didn’t like. The Batman movies were awsome, until Burton stopped directing them, and nightmare before christmas…HELLO! great film. And don’t forget, Johnny Depp…he can do and play anything. He’s one of the great actors of our time, and he always has been, it’s just been recently that people have noticed it…so yea, Willy Wonka, you’re going to rock.
Emree said,
April 19, 2004 at 3:54 pm
Nightmare and Edward Scissor Hands and god knows how many others *including Big Fish that i have yet to see..i’m so ashamed* have been fantastic. They’ve never lacked creativity and a strangly believable magic that can only come with a Tim Burton film… I can not keep track of who’s dead or alive but if Roald is still alive, I bet he’ll be extremely proud of this performance. Why not? And maybe this time he’ll be satisfied..I heard he wasn’t lasttime ^_^; And if he’s dead… sorry for my stupidity. Lol
Eli said,
April 22, 2004 at 10:51 am
i think a great willy wonka would be jim carrey not johnny depp i hope the film stays english and doesnt get that crappy kid from the sixth sense
zingbar said,
April 24, 2004 at 10:17 am
Well, jim carry would be the worst possible choice for willy wonka. hes so freaking anoying with the constant over-acting and stupid faces… i just wanted to get that out.
im so glad TIM BURTON is diong willy wonka. what an excellent choice! Im very excited to see this. I think it will be differnt than the original…it will posess that wonderful dark fairy-tale quality that all burtons films have. All of his films rate on my favorites list… they have all been so great. just the imagry alone makes them a work of art.
And i was also very excited to learn that johnny depp–my all-time favorite actor–will be playing willy wonka. remember him in ‘fear and loathing’? he was great…i expect a great performance out of him. he can pull off that same weird dead-pan but quirky sort of thing that gene wilder had in the original.
Willy wonka is a great film. one of the clasics, but i do have to agree with burton that it is a tad hokey. I think that the new version will be as good as, or dare i say *better* than the original. If it were anyone but burton (besides maybe terry gillian) directing it, i wouldnt think so, but i can always count on burton to make a wonderful movie.
i look forward to seeing this!
jonessk said,
May 3, 2004 at 3:06 pm
Jim Carey would not be agood candidate because the whole thing about willy Wonka is how he has a sparkle in his eye as well as mystery. Jim Carey is not right. I have seen Johnny Depp have both without even trying. I loved the original and know it by heart, but I do think how advanced Tim Burton can make the factory will be amazing. I just hope they change up the story line too much.
Piper said,
May 8, 2004 at 3:24 pm
isn’t johhny depp suppose oto be playing willy wanka??
kelcie said,
May 10, 2004 at 2:48 pm
i can’t wait to see this movie!! i LOVE all of Tim Burton’s movies!! (well, all that i have seen, which is most of them) i hope this movie will be REALLY dark at least as dark as Nightmare Before Christmas, i love dark movies especally Tim Burton’s because they are dark, magical, and sometimes even funny at the same time! i dont think there could be a better person to redo Willy Wonka, i didn’t really like the first one because it was a little to happy, i hope Tim Burton does what he does best and makes it dark. also, they couldnt have picked a better person to play Willy Wonka!! Johnny Depp is the best actor!! Big Fish was an ok move, my least favorite Tim Burton movie, but one of my over all favorites. i hope this one will be better!!
krista said,
May 17, 2004 at 3:20 pm
i wish i could play varuka (however you spell it) salt. shes my fave character and i can sound just like her!
Leopoldo said,
May 17, 2004 at 3:25 pm
Word is that the part of Veruca Salt has gone to Kristen Alderson
Ignatius J Reilly said,
May 19, 2004 at 10:15 am
When it was first revealed that this movie was coming up there was a rumor that Chrstopher Walken would play Wonka. Much as I like Depp (and think he will be great) I would really have enjoyed some creepy Walken too.
Carol said,
May 19, 2004 at 9:33 pm
This will be fantastic! Johnny Depp will be brilliant as Willy Wanka, with just that edge of insanity, yet loveability. Veruca will be played marvelously by Kristen Alderson. I couldn’t be happier with the cast. Those who are familiar with either of these actors work will be tickled pink….or is that tickled violet, Violet? LOL! Can’t wait to hear the rest of the casting. I’m ready to see it and it’s not even filmed yet!
Tom said,
May 20, 2004 at 5:15 pm
To Everyone
Hey everyone, I am totally shock that Kristen Alderson got the part of Vericona and it was great she got it and I am happy for her and talk to you soon everyone!!!
From Tom
Leopoldo said,
May 24, 2004 at 9:52 am
Freddie Highmore has been cast as Charlie
not my real name said,
May 24, 2004 at 3:47 pm
I have just started to hear about this movie because my friend is very close to gettin the part of mike tv and it sounds like it is going to be alot darker(of course)and my friend siad it sounds like a good screen play so far. Also of course Johny Depp is an amazing actor(hopefully my friend will get me his autograph)and i cant wait to see it on the big screen!
can't tell said,
May 25, 2004 at 3:49 pm
I was an intern on “The Terminal” and the production designer from that movie was also working on “Wonka” so I got to see all the concept art. IT LOOKS FABULOUS. Unfortunatelly, I read one of the early script, it was absolutely aweful. They’re trying to make the kids all modern and up on the “cool lingo” and it just comes off like Cody Banks. I’m telliny you, it was really bad.
meagin said,
May 25, 2004 at 7:15 pm
Thats right, all the kids are supposed to be wearing modern cloths because it takes place, i think, at this time period. My friend also siad that one of the last 3 kids came in all balck..hmmm.. i dont noe? BUT i cant wait to see it even if my friend doesnt make the cut as mike tv!(keep on posting)
nika said,
May 26, 2004 at 4:30 pm
haha, my best friend’s grandpa is playing grandpa joe in this movie!!! my comment beat all of yours!!!
Tracy said,
May 27, 2004 at 3:59 pm
I think Kristin Alderson from One life to live will be the perfect Veruca salt. She sings wonderful and can play bratty to a Tee. “I want a golden goose, I want it now”
Kate said,
June 1, 2004 at 3:31 am
I reckon this film will be ok. I will see it for sure, because it has Johnny Depp in it! (only the most gorgeous person in the whole entire world) It probably won’t be as good as the original though.
adam said,
June 23, 2004 at 6:42 pm
as long as they dont stray from the formula…only modernize the story…then this should be a full on kick a** film…
johnny depp is an excellent actor…and it will be good to see him working with burton again…who has the nack to physically project mental visualization like no other…
i totally look forward to this movie…and i wish it was out already..i’m too damned impatient..heheh
hester said,
June 28, 2004 at 3:46 am
is any more known about this filming in York buissness?
Jillian said,
July 3, 2004 at 6:46 am
Johnny Depp is he wanderful actrs on the world! i love him
jake said,
July 31, 2004 at 1:40 pm
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is a great movie. Tim Burton is a great director. Johnny Depp is a great actor. Danny Elfman is a great composer. 9 times out of 10 people say the original is better between the original film and the remake, but there is 1 large diffrence Willy Wonka and the Choclate Factory was not based on the original book. Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is based on the book, so Tim Burton’s would be considered the original. People should stop giving Johnny to much attention in this film. He will do fine i promise. For those who dont think that let me tell you something. There are 2 types of people in this world people who like Johnny Depp and those who are jealous of him. Any one who sends me an email of comment saying deffrently proves my point. So anyone who thinks this film will be bad will be saying this is the first film in history where the remake was better.
jo-jo arm said,
September 14, 2004 at 8:19 pm
i think it will be great i herd it will be filmed in spokane is that true????????
Josh Munson said,
October 16, 2004 at 12:32 pm
Hey my really good friend Jordan Fry got the part as Mike TV. I’m really happy for him and I hope he gets me an autograph from Jonny Depp like he said he would. If someone from the cast or crew see’s this message will you tell Jordan Fry that Josh Munson from Selah said Hi. Thank you
Rich said,
October 25, 2004 at 3:55 pm
When is the movie supposed to come out?
Ash said,
November 19, 2004 at 5:16 pm
its cool besides Johnny Depp is a total hottie!
^_^
Buffy said,
November 23, 2004 at 1:51 pm
i think anyone other than johnny depp would be good for the part of willy wanka, he just doesnt have the character ability needed for this part.
Zach said,
December 1, 2004 at 6:06 am
Marylin Manson as slugworth? come on tim, you could have done better then that…i look forward to seeign this movie big time but thats just a major turn off
jason said,
December 13, 2004 at 11:50 am
Tim Burton is a genuis without limits. Him history in creating dark atmosphered films with outstanding creativity and incredible oddities leaves no doubt in my mind that this film will be incredible. And let’s not forget the incredible acting of Depp. He is a the new generation of Wilder with more darkness and at the same time innocence. He is near the top of the list of my favorite actors, and my list is farily expansive, as I am a movie buff for life. This film will be incredible. It’s been waiting far too long for both Burton and Depp. It’s perfect for them, and i think we’ll see that when the finished product blows our minds and become the greatest movie ever to be seen by any human being.
Travis said,
December 13, 2004 at 3:53 pm
yeah guy who wrote the first message are you a complete and total idiot. tim burton is not limited to big fish. he is a very dark director when he wants to be. take edward scissor hands for example. charlie and the chocolate factory is a dark book. its not light and happy as most of willy wonka is. the most dark thing in that movie is slugworth. dont get me wrong i think tim burton has his work cut out to make a movie that is comparable to the origional chocolate factory, but his style and effort in previous movies give me no reason to doubt that he can pull it off.
justin said,
December 22, 2004 at 1:40 pm
i think this movie is going to be the best one coming out during the summer. i justlove willy wanka. johnny depp is a good person and he will do it like no other. i think they made a good choice with him as charlie. he should be able to handle it. as for burton i think he will make the movie great. he is a good director. the movie will be a smash hit for adults not kids cause tthe first one was out of their time. but funny nontheless.
ayana said,
January 12, 2005 at 9:39 pm
you guys made the best movie in the whole wide world and i watch it every day back to back
Tyler said,
January 13, 2005 at 2:19 pm
Is Jordan Fry really from Selah Washington??
larry c said,
February 12, 2005 at 7:37 pm
It’s a movie. It’s supposed to be entertaining and what could you expect from Willy Wanka. You know the whole plot by now. I love Willie Wonka. Saw it at the drive in with Charlott’s web double feature when I was maybe 6. Should be great fun. {I hope they have new oopa loompa songs}
Jacinda said,
February 13, 2005 at 7:22 pm
I think that that is really interesting that the first willy wonka and the chocolate factory was not based on the novel. What is the difference between them? And what is all this talk about Charlie and the chocolate factory starring johnny depp is going to be dark. I don’t understand. If its anythign like the first movie, I just can’t see how. Especially if Johnny depp is supposed to be playing it in anyway similar to gene wilder.
Anyway, Johnny Depp is my fav actor so I just hope it goes well. That’s the bottom line.
:)
Venes said,
February 23, 2005 at 8:42 am
I can not wait to see this movie.. Johnny Depp is a wonderful actor.. i mean look at his previous work.. Edward Sissor Hands, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, From Hell, Pirates of the Cairabean (Cant spell LOL ) Freddy Kruger lol and we all remember 21 Jump Street LOL … And lets talk about Tim Burton … OMG Amazing Director.. Nightmare B 4 X-Mas was so awesome… he is dark and creepy and the movies he makes look so beautiful and unreal .. when i watch Edward Sissor Hands … im like omg that town is so Odd! lol
This movie is going to rock the box offices.. i am a little worried about the kid actors i hope they do their parts well … and i hear Manson is doing slugworth… well we will see… i mean he looks creepy enough to get the job done but hows his acting? We can only hope for the best … I cant wait untill that movie comes out … i guarntee i will be the first in line with my ticket !! GO Willy Wonka !!!! ^_^
Patience said,
May 7, 2005 at 4:25 pm
Making the movie in a real Chocolate Factory probably has it’s good sides and it’s bad sides. But as long as it turns out great, then wonderful!
I saw the Preview and I loved what I saw. I think Johnny Depp will do GREAT in this movie like every other movie he has played in. ^_~ The Props in the Preview looked wonderful and I cannot wait to see it. The Preview of the new movie, like the original movie, made me giggle until I collapsed.
I hope it lives up to my Giggle.
tundra bum said,
July 14, 2005 at 4:04 am
Next time you’re at the movies, and the trailer for Willy Wonka comes on, watch for a tip of the “hand” to another Burton film. When we first see Willy Wonka…well, just look for it, but look fast. Currious and don’t want to wait? Download the movie trailer and watch. I am dying to see this movie now for any other film cameos.
Rianna said,
July 18, 2005 at 9:37 am
I’ve seen the movie twice now, and I thought it was awesome. In honor of the movie my friends and I all got Wonka bars to celebrate : ) I wanna meet Jordan Fry he sounds like a pretty cool guy. (That rhymes. : D)
The Crazy Rants of Samantha Burns said,
July 26, 2005 at 7:46 pm
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Lily said,
July 29, 2005 at 1:51 pm
I actually went to see this movie with my mother, and it was like the best movie ever.
I was such a dork, without thinking I bought a Willy Wonka bar before the movie. It wasn’t until I was eating it that I realized what movie we were in hahaha. Like Rianna, I really want to meet Jordan Fry, he sounds pretty cool.
Heidi + Jordan said,
July 30, 2005 at 7:04 am
I havent yet seen it but by ure coments i think i might go and see it. But by some other people they say it isn’t that good. I would really like to no whether to spend the money 2 watch it.
Pamela said,
October 15, 2005 at 9:55 am
When I first watched it i thinked of chocolate all the time.
flavia said,
November 27, 2005 at 11:26 am
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COURT said,
January 28, 2006 at 9:43 pm
Jordan Fry used to go to my school and he was a pretty nice guy. I heard he’ll be back next year so that’s pretty cool. He’s such a good actor, maybe he can give me some tips.
COURT said,
January 28, 2006 at 9:49 pm
I also heard Jordan is really good at sports. That’s awesome! It would be totally cool if I got to meet him and be friends. But I feel kind of bad for him, because if he does really come back to Selah schools, everyone is gonna be all over him! So people, give him some room to breath. And if anyone is a really close friend to him: tell him to meet Courtney Hernandez.
flavia said,
February 12, 2006 at 12:10 pm
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merci!!!!!