Charlie And The Chocolate Factory Opening Night
Last night fans lined the street outside the Theatre Royal Drury Lane for the opening night of the world premiere stage production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, directed by Sam Mendes. More than 70,000 people have already seen the show since it began previews in May.
Guests from both sides of the Atlantic included Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman, Matthew Morrison, Jane Krakowski and Jessica Raine. Also in attendance were Roald Dahl’s daughters Lucy and Ophelia Dahl, and his widow Felicity Dahl.
The producers of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory announced that the show has extended its run to 31 May 2014, with an extra half a million tickets going on sale this morning, 26 June 2013.
Red Carpet video below featuring a host of familiar faces and famous fans:
You can also check out a brief glimpse of the actual show:
Turbo Barcelona Premiere Pictures
Check out a gallery of pictures from the Barcelona Premiere of new animated film Turbo, featuring stars Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L Jackson, Snoop Lion and Michael Pena.
From the makers of Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda, Turbo is a high-velocity 3D comedy about an ordinary snail who dares to dream big – and fast. After a freak accident miraculously gives him the power of super-speed, Turbo kicks his dreaming into overdrive and embarks on an extraordinary journey to achieve the seemingly impossible: racing against famed driver Guy Gagne. With the help of Turbo’s tricked-out streetwise snail crew, this ultimate underdog puts his heart and shell on the line to prove that no dream is too big, and no dreamer too small.
The film opens in UK Cinemas on 18th October.
Cameron Diaz Joins Annie Remake Cast
Cameron Diaz has reportedly signed up for the role of mean spirited Orphanage operator Miss Hannigan for the forthcoming Annie remake.
Despite recent rumors strongly linking Sandra Bullock to the role it appears to now be Diaz who’ll be joining the musical reboot alongside Oscar nominated young star Quvenzhane Wallis and Jamie Foxx.
Ironically the news comes hot on the heels of the recent announcement Diaz will also be returning for a Bad Teacher sequel. So children watch out… Cameron’s coming for you.
Diaz will first be seen in Ridley Scott’s much anticipated effort The Counselor, alongside Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt and Penelope Cruz.
Paul Giamatti Joins Downton Abbey Cast
Versatile American character actor Paul Giamatti is set to follow up his current role as the villainous thug Rhino in The Amazing Spider-Man sequel with a stint in British period drama Downton Abbey.
Giamatti will be playing a maverick playboy character called Harold Levison, who just happens to be the wealthy brother of Lady Cora. It’s not yet known quite how much of a presence he’ll have in the forthcoming 4th series or beyond. But expect him to make a saucy appearance at some point next season.
Charlie And The Chocolate Factory World Premiere Pictures
Check out two galleries of photos from tonight’s Red Carpet World Premiere for the new stage version of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, directed by Sam Mendes.
The first gallery is packed with the stars and celebrity fans who showed up to enjoy the evening and the second gallery offers a sweet taste of the lavish production itself…
