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‘A Christmas Carol’ adaptation to feature Scrooge who ‘despises refugees’

The film will ‘teach the lesson of how prejudice, poverty and division shapes our society today,’ the director said

The Independent UK

Christmas Carol adaptation to feature Scrooge who ‘despises refugees’ – director

Musical movie Christmas Karma stars The Big Bang Theory’s Kunal Nayyar as a contemporary Scrooge, called Mr Sood.

Evening Standard

182 Years Later, A Classic Ghost Story Is Getting A Fresh Take From An Exciting Horror Director

The man behind 'Nosferatu' is heading back to Victorian England to retell a very different classic.

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Nosferatu director Robert Eggers 'working in A Christmas Carol' with Willem Dafoe in mind

Nosferatu filmmaker Robert Eggers is reportedly set to write and direct a new adaptation of A Christmas Carol.

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A Christmas Carol review – sparse on sparkles but Dickens’ story remains a beacon

Absorbing adaptation is faithful to the original, with sepia lighting and a whiskery, curmudgeonly Scrooge pinching pennies in hard times

The Guardian - UK

Smashed Ebenezer Scrooge gravestone swiftly repaired free of charge

Vicar praises stonemasons’ rapid restoration of fictional gravesite, seen in 1984 adaption of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

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Vandal smashes Ebenezer Scrooge's tombstone used in 'A Christmas Carol'

A vandal has tempted the ire of The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come by smashing up a London tombstone

Evening Standard

First Thing: Trump’s vow of tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China attacked as ‘sales tax’ for Americans

Trump threatens 25% tax on Mexican and Canadian products and higher tariffs on Chinese. Plus, prosecutors drop Trump criminal charges for election interference

The Guardian - UK

Vandals smash Ebenezer Scrooge’s tombstone used in ‘A Christmas Carol’

The stone was kept in place on the grounds of St. Chad’s Church where it had become a tourist attraction

The Independent UK

Humbug: vandal smashes gravestone of Ebenezer Scrooge

Damage to fictional gravesite, seen in 1984 adaptation of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, discovered on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

Anonymous Grinch Destroys Ebenezer Scrooge's Iconic Tombstone Weeks Before Christmas

The gravestone of Ebenezer Scrooge, a beloved film prop from the 1984 "A Christmas Carol" film, was destroyed by vandals.

Latin Times

Prop gravestone of Dickens’ character Scrooge destroyed weeks before Christmas

The gravestone, which was a prop in the 1984 film A Christmas Carol, has become a tourist attraction in Shrewsbury, where it was filmed.

Evening Standard

Christmas films 2024: The 10 worst movies you could possibly watch on Netflix this festive season

If you want to steer clear of the festive season’s clichés, The Standard has you covered

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A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic review: a joyful, bravura piece of stagecraft

4/5 This show tugs shamelessly but unsentimentally on the heartstrings, and its message is just as potent as ever

Evening Standard

The Yellow Bittern's Hugh Corcoran would do well to remember the world doesn't owe him a living

Through a bizarre and performative act of public self-pity, Hugh Corcoran’s tone-deaf appeal has infuriated Mike Daw

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At just 6 feet long, this street holds one address and a unique history dating back to 1883.‌

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Madame Web Easter eggs: The Marvel nods and Spider-Man references you might have missed

Madame Web is packed with Spidey nods

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Best Charles Dickens books to get into one of Britain's greatest novelists

Novels for the best of times, and the worst of times

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The best Christmas movies on Disney Plus in 2023: 9 top flicks for the festive season

‘Tis the season to get cozy and work your way through all the best Christmas movies on Disney Plus, be it festive classics or holiday specials of iconic franchises.

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The 10 best Christmas movies on Disney Plus to stream this holiday season

These are the best Christmas movies on Disney Plus right now

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on A Christmas Carol: a tale of redemption for an irredeemable age

Editorial: Charles Dickens’ fable created an imagery of urban poverty that haunts us today, but don’t think Scrooge’s about-turn is a recipe for social justice

The Guardian - UK

Dutch town shakes off political strife with ‘world’s largest Dickens festival’

Festival a ‘flight from reality’ for expected 125,000 visitors to enjoy street theatre and Victorian treats

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A Christmas Carol: 8 Facts You Might Not Know About Charles Dickens’ Story And Its Many Adaptations

Here are some stories behind A Christmas Carol, both the novella and its various adaptations.

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