American actor (1933–2016)
people.com Oct 08
Jeremy Allen White is open to stepping into Gene Wilder’s shoes. Click the link in the first comment for the full story ⬇️
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Netflix’s New ‘Willy Wonka’ Series Just Broke a 21-Year Record for All the Wrong Reasons
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CBR Oct 14
Are Jeremy Allen White & Gene Wilder Related?: Fans have noticed that The Bear's Jeremy Allen White resembles Willy Wonka's beloved Gene Wilder ...
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Roger Ebert Hated This Leonard Nimoy Movie That Flopped At The Box Office: Leonard Nimoy saw some real ups and downs in his career as a director ...
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Decider Sep 25
Stream It Or Skip It: 'Wonka's The Golden Ticket' On Netflix, A Reality Competition Where Contestants Navigate A Real-Life Version Of Willy Wonka's Chocolate ...
decider.com/2026/09/23/wonkas-the-golden-ticket-netflix-review/
ComingSoon by Mandatory Oct 07
Jeremy Allen White Addresses Gene Wilder Fan Casts After New Movie Announcement: Jeremy Allen White addresses fan casting him as Gene Wilder, revealing whether ...
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ComingSoon by Mandatory Sep 25
Original Willy Wonka Actor ‘Shed a Tear’ After Hearing Gene Wilder’s AI Voice in Netflix Show
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Key FactsNetflix turns Wonka’s factory into a reality competition
Sep 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- The series debuted on September 23, 2026, emphasizing strategic play for a $3 million prize.
- Its setting includes an edible garden, lickable wallpaper and a chocolate river made from 25,000 gallons of chocolate goop.
- An AI-generated voice of Gene Wilder announces challenges and eliminations, with explicit support from his estate and wife.
- Contestants earned entry through a golden ticket hidden in a Wonka-themed chocolate bar and face candy-themed challenges.
This is the modern-day take on the movie, so we weren’t really ever trying to be the morality police. We never ever wanted to set out to be the producers that dictated who behaved well and who behaved poorly.— Emer Harkin, showrunner of Wonka’s The Golden Ticket, explaining the series’ approach to morality and redemption
ComingSoon by Mandatory Sep 29
Gene Wilder & Karen Black’s Hilarious Movie Like Animorphs Is Now Streaming for Free
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Netflix's new Willy Wonka show branded 'disrespectful and ghoulish' by viewers: Netflix's new show, Wonka’s The Golden Ticket, has left a bad taste in viewers' ...
metro.co.uk/2026/09/24/netflixs-new-willy-wonka-show-branded-disrespectful-ghoulish-viewers-29649393/
‘Wonka’s The Golden Ticket’ Is Moronic: You already knew AI Gene Wilder was going to be problematic, but Netflix’s insipid new competition also feels like a ...
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CBR Sep 23
Meg Shaffer Names Her Favorite Book and Reveals the Classic Movie That Inspired Her Story
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TVLine Aug 30
Gene Wilder's '90s Sitcom Lasted Just One Season: In 1994, Gene Wilder starred in Something Wilder, a charming NBC sitcom that, due to poor ratings ...
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Nerdist Aug 26
Netflix Recreates Gene Wilder’s Voice With AI in WONKA’S THE GOLDEN TICKET Trailer
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Netflix Is Using AI to Recreate Gene Wilder’s Voice for a Willy Wonka Reality Show
vice.com/en/article/netflix-is-using-ai-to-recreate-gene-wilders-voice-for-a-willy-wonka-reality-show/
Key FactsAI Revives Gene Wilder's Voice for Netflix Wonka Show
Jul 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mashable.com
- Netflix launches a reality competition inspired by 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' with 12 pairs facing challenging trials.
- The series features an AI-generated voice of Gene Wilder, created with Eleven Labs technology and heard in the teaser trailer.
- Despite approval from Wilder’s estate, public backlash condemns the digital use of his voice as disrespectful.
- Previous uses of AI to recreate deceased actors have raised ethical questions and provoked widespread criticism.
No matter what permissions an estate may grant, a late actor cannot consent to having their likeness used in a movie. Doing so is an immediate violation of their personhood. In reviving them for the screen, you're creating a performance in a film they might never have agreed to do, with acting choices they might never have made.— Belen Edwards (Mashable) wrote the piece; in the context of reactions to Wonka's The Golden Ticket and the use of Gene Wilder's AI-generated voice.
Thirty-seven Irish film locations to visit, from Gene Wilder’s Dublin to Sean Connery’s Wicklow
irishtimes.com/culture/film/2026/07/19/thirty-seven-irish-film-locations-to-visit-from-gene-wilders-dublin-to-sean-connerys-wicklow/
Den of Geek Jul 16
The Gene Wilder Scene in Blazing Saddles That Speaks to His Genius | Den of Geek: Gene Wilder's comedic genius might have never been on better display than when ...
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Preliminary hearing set for Sarpy County man accused of killing wife: A preliminary hearing to decide whether a Sarpy County man stands trial for first-degree ...
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In celebration of #WillyWonkaAndTheChocolateFactory 's 55th anniversary, our archival resources added 37 reviews from 1971 to Gene Wilder's iconic film. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory | Rotten Tomatoes
Mel Brooks turns 100: These five films by the parody master are a must-see: No one made such wonderful film parodies as Mel Brooks. Now the comedian and ...
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Key FactsMel Brooks Marks Century with Lasting Comedy Legacy
Jun 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Mel Brooks, born in Brooklyn in 1926, will celebrate his centennial birthday on June 28, 2026.
- Following World War II, he began writing for Sid Caesar and co-created the ‘2000 Year Old Man’ sketches with Carl Reiner.
- His iconic films, including ‘Blazing Saddles,’ recently named funniest movie ever by the American Film Institute, remain celebrated.
- Brooks continues working, contributing to comedy archives and expressing pride in making people laugh throughout his life.
I've always been proud to say that I make people laugh for a living. So, knowing that my work will have a home at comedy's national archive and continue making people laugh leaves me with a deep sense of pride.— Mel Brooks in a statement about his career and the planned archival home for his work at the National Comedy Center, as reported by AP News
gulftoday.ae Jul 01
Netflix revives Gene Wilder's voice with AI for new 'Wonka' reality series: Netflix has partnered with AI firm ElevenLabs to recreate late actor Gene Wilder's ...
gulftoday.ae/culture/2026/07/01/netflix-revives-gene-wilders-voice-with-ai-for-new-wonka-reality-series
Mel Brooks at 100: 8 movie scenes that capture his genius: From ‘Springtime for Hitler’ to Yogurt’s merchandising pitch in ‘Spaceballs,’ here are the many sides ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/list/mel-brooks-8-movie-scenes-that-capture-his-genius
Den of Geek Jun 26
Tim Burton's Willy Wonka Movie Is Still the Most Faithful Adaptation of Roald Dahl | Den of Geek
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Den of Geek Jun 21
Tim Burton's Willy Wonka Movie Is Still the Most Faithful Adaptation of Roald Dahl | Den of Geek
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CBR Jun 03
A Gene Wilder Biopic Is Happening & Fans Have Picked the Perfect Actor: It didn't take long for fans to declare the perfect casting for the Gene Wilder biopic ...
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OpinionHochman: From doubles with Gene Wilder to coaching Principia College, she's lived a cool tennis life
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CBR May 18
Zach Galifianakis’ Prequel to Mel Brooks’ 52-Year-Old Cult Horror Classic Gets Official Order
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Den of Geek May 08
Tim Burton's Willy Wonka Movie Is Still the Most Faithful Adaptation of Roald Dahl | Den of Geek
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Den of Geek May 09
Mel Brooks Wanted to Cut ‘Young Frankenstein’s Best Joke: It’s also the movie’s dumbest joke
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Film Pick of the Week: Wonka - review by Yvette Huddleston: Wonka Prime Video, review by Yvette Huddleston
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Den of Geek Feb 21
The Gene Wilder Scene in Blazing Saddles That Speaks to His Genius | Den of Geek: Gene Wilder's comedic genius might have never been on better display than when ...
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Den of Geek Feb 03
Tim Burton's Willy Wonka Movie Is Still the Most Faithful Adaptation of Roald Dahl | Den of Geek
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Mel Brooks Nearly Cut This ‘Young Frankenstein’ Joke Until a Test Audience Saved It
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Dwayne Johnson Reveals Gene Wilder Was His First "Cinematic Crush": Dwayne Johnson has revealed that his "cinematic crush" growing up was Gene Wilder ...
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Gene Wilder was born on Milwaukee's west side in 1933 and was a graduate of Washington High School. See link below ⬇️ Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's 'cinematic crush' was a Milwaukee icon Read the full story: |~1~|
The Best Western Comedy of All Time Just Rustled Up a New Streaming Home: Blazing Saddles, Mel Brooks' iconic Western parody starring Gene Wilder ...
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Cosm turns 'Willy Wonka' into a multisensory experience: The 1971 classic is reimagined at the Sphere-like venue with modern, CGI animation ...
latimes.com/travel/story/2025-11-20/willy-wonka-and-the-chocolate-factory-cosm
Nerdist Nov 01 25
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Is One of My Favorite Movies But I Didn't Love it ENOUGH (Until Now)
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‘You just believe’: why Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is my feelgood movie: The latest in our series of writers highlighting their mood-lifting watches is ...
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CBR Oct 18 25
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is Leaving Netflix: The clock is ticking for fans to revisit this enchanting world before it vanishes from their screens.
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Den of Geek Sep 12 25
The Tim Burton Willy Wonka Movie Deserves More Credit as a Gen Z Touchstone: Derided at the time, Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has found its ...
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‘Gene & Gilda’ Review: Love in the Limelight: This play by Cary Gitter at 59E59 Theaters explores the marriage of comic actors Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner ...
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Elon Musk Retakes Ownership of Gene Wilder’s Former LA Home From ‘Willy Wonka’ Star’s Nephew (Exclusive)
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5 Years After Blazing Saddles, Gene Wilder & Harrison Ford Starred in This Underrated Western (After John Wayne Dropped Out)
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Could 'Blazing Saddles' Be Made Today? Actually, It Could.: 'Blazing Saddles' is one of the most celebrated comedies of all time ...
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'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' Is Streaming On Tubi: 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' is dominating streaming 54 years after ...
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Mel Brooks pays tribute to Gene Hackman, remembering his performance in "Young Frankenstein."
"I was privileged to know Gene Hackman because he ... Show more
Do It for Gilda Radner: The too-short life of a comedy genius is a reminder to the rest of us to make good use of the time we are given.
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The 15 Best Gene Wilder Movies, Ranked: Missing Gene Wilder? So are we, which is why we took a look back at 15 of our favorite Wilder movies (and ranked them ...
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Eric Weissman Dead: Attorney Who Represented Elizabeth Taylor Was 94: Eric Weissman, a veteran entertainment lawyer who represented many notable actors like Gene ...
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Timothee Chalamet says he wanted to emulate Gene Wilder’s ‘childlike playfulness’ in ‘Wonka’
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Every Mel Brooks Movie Ranked From Worst To Best: Mel Brooks' contributions to the cinematic comedy world are gigantic. Obviously, we had to rank them.
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The 15 Best Gene Wilder Movies, Ranked: Missing Gene Wilder? So are we, which is why we took a look back at 15 of our favorite Wilder movies (and ranked them ...
slashfilm.com/749976/the-best-gene-wilder-movies-ranked/
Every Mel Brooks Movie Ranked From Worst To Best: Mel Brooks' contributions to the cinematic comedy world are gigantic. Obviously, we had to rank them.
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