Wonka shows Roald Dahl's biggest threat isn't 'cancel culture' – it's corporate greed
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Warner Bros’ effects-laden prequel starring Timothée Chalamet as the young chocolatier is far better than it had any right to be. But Hollywood’s obsession with adapting Roald Dahl risks spoiling his singular legacy, writes Louis Chilton
Warner Bros’ effects-laden prequel starring Timothée Chalamet as the young chocolatier is far better than it had any right to be. But Hollywood’s obsession with adapting Roald Dahl risks spoiling his singular legacy, writes Louis Chilton
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Roald Dahl's books being changed amid cancel culture scares
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Wonka shows Roald Dahl's biggest threat isn't 'cancel culture' – it's corporate greed
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