Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a 2005 musical fantasy film directed by Tim Burton and written by John August, based on the 1964 children's novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. The film stars Jo
Michael Jackson actively sought the role of Willy Wonka and recorded an entire soundtrack in the hopes that he would be cast. Johnny Depp's performance as Wonka would later receive widespread comparisons to Jackson.
McDowell's design for the Chocolate Room set featured a practical 192,000 US gallons (730,000 L) faux chocolate river.
A miniature town was constructed for exterior shots of the town and factory, as Tim Burton considered buildings difficult to achieve with CGI.
Helena Bonham Carter is photographed at the film's London premiere.
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AnnaSophia Robb is an American actress, model, and singer. She began her career as a child actress making her feature film debut in Because of Winn-Dixie. Robb then starred in a string of successful f
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Robb in New York City in 2019
Robb's portrayal of Leslie Burke in Bridge to Terabithia was highly praised; one critic enjoyed her "engaging" performance", and thought "only the story's vibrant young heroine [...] draws us in enough to care"
Robb at an event for Material Girl in 2013