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Timothée Chalamet Sent NYC Into A Tizzy After Crashing His Own Lookalike Competition

One person was reportedly arrested at the unsanctioned event.

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Actor Timothée Chalamet crashes own lookalike contest in New York park causing pandemonium

Hollywood star Chalamet, 28, posed for photos with curly haired doppelgängers in Lower Manhattan

Evening Standard

Timothée Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest after police shut down crowded event

Actor Timothée Chalamet made a surprise appearance at his own look-alike contest in Lower Manhattan on Sunday, a well-attended event that drew an order to disperse from police and at least one arrest

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Timothée Chalamet stuns contestants at viral look-alike event with surprise appearance

More than 2,000 attendees gathered in New York City to watch contestants be judged for their physical likeness to the ‘Willy Wonka’ star

The Independent UK

Infected blood victims losing faith in compensation scheme, Labour MP says

Labour’s Clive Efford said campaigners feel as if they have ‘won the war, only to see those they vanquished put in charge of delivering the peace’.

Evening Standard

Europe’s largest online gear retailer launches Willy Wonka-style golden ticket giveaway

Thomann's launch Willy Wonka-style golden ticket giveaway

MusicRadar

Watch Tool bassist Justin Chancellor dress as Willy Wonka to prank support band onstage

Tool’s bassist mindf*cked Night Verses during the bands’ recent European tour

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‘People came just to see how awful it was’: from Wonkaland to Fyre, the inside story of festivals so bad they went viral

The sad Oompa-Loompa at Wonkaland, an elf at a low-rent British Lapland, the DJ who tried to save Blobbyland, and a fixer at the ill-fated Fyre festival reveal what happened next

The Guardian - UK

Who is MrBeast, why is he in Australia and what do I need to know about this YouTube phenomenon?

The 26-year-old American’s channel is the site’s most-subscribed, with over 288 million subscribers – and he and his cash prizes are now in Australia

The Guardian - AU

Hulu top 10 movies — here are the 3 worth watching now

Our guide on the best movies to watch in Hulu’s top 10 include the supernatural horror “The First Omen” and part two of the hit franchise “Dune.”

Tom’s Guide

John Stamos releases song for parody musical about disastrous Willy Wonka experience in Glasgow

‘Immersive Willy Wonka experience’ turned out to be a rainbow and a bouncy castle in a sparse warehouse manned by actors struggling to read their lines

The Independent UK

‘Genuinely a con’: Lego enthusiasts bemoan half-empty room at Birmingham NEC event

Brick Fest Live promised lifesize models and rare collectibles but disappointed visitors of all ages

The Guardian - UK

This chocolate factory-building game asks the question 'What if Willy Wonka had a gun?'

Chocolate Factory lets you build confectionary assembly lines and shoot gingerbread men in the face.

PC Gamer

“This is where my kids play sometimes after school”: Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock built a studio that is like Willy Wonka’s very own guitar gear emporium – and it even has a walk-in pedal closet

Ice Cream Party Studios is a converted warehouse with living spaces, fishing lure chandeliers and is a trove of weird custom gear. Join Isaac Brock as he gives Reverb a guided tour

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The Guardian - US

‘Yes, this is real’: LA recreates Glasgow’s Willy Wonka disaster – sad Oompa Loompa included

The viral Glasgow event made children cry and adults seethe. Could a California tribute provide some measure of absolution?

Tom’s Guide

5 movies to watch before they leave Max in March 2024

Every month Max refreshes its library, adding new movies and shows while removing others. These are the 5 best you need to watch right now before they're gone from the streaming service.

Newslaundry

Awful and Awesome Ep 344: Oscars, Poor Things, Manjummel Boys

While discussing Poor Things:

Evening Standard

Good news of the week: Dua Lipa to headline Glastonbury and Barbie honour for Queen Camilla

Naomi Campbell is in fashion at the V&A, while London Dungeon hires Wonka star

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Remembering Gene Wilder: new documentary sheds light on a comedy titan

A new film uses the late actor’s voice to illustrate a career of neurotic humor on the big screen and a gentleness in real life

TechRadar

These 4 magical family movies leave Max on March 31 – catch them before they go!

Everything is awesome, but only while it lasts.

The Guardian - UK

Through a failed immersive experience we glimpse real joy

The latest flop to make the papers was based, loosely, on Roald Dahl’s story about Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory. By Eva Wiseman

The Guardian - AU

Pure imagination: Tasmanian premier vows to build world’s largest chocolate fountain if re-elected

Liberal Jeremy Rockliff commits $12m and says ‘chocolate experience’ at Claremont would be ‘the greatest thing to happen to tourism since Mona’

WhatToWatch

Catch the new Wonka musical airing on TV tonight

Here's how to watch Wonka musical on TV, starring Golden Globe nominee Timothée Chalamet, Hugh Grant and Olivia Colman

Broadcasting & Cable

Sweet! Timothee Chalamet Film ‘Wonka’ Available on Max

Prequel features charismatic confectioner in his younger years

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Failed Willy Wonka U.K. Immersive Experience Sparks Public Outrage

Learn about the disappointing Willy Wonka U.K. immersive experience that failed to meet expectations, leading to a formal apology and lessons on event plan...

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