Person: Gene Wilder

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Auction of drug criminal's film and TV memorabilia in Belfast attracting worldwide attention

The auction of a huge collection of movie and TV memorabilia seized from a criminal who turned a nuclear bunker into a drugs factory has generated interest around the world.

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Looking back at the year that was 2016

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Year in celebrity: The highs and lows of 2016

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2016 celebrity deaths: A look back at those we lost this year

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Some of the famous faces who passed away in 2016

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‘Dancer’ documentary leads Cork Film Fest line-up

Cork Film Festival in focus as 200 films set for silver screen

More than 200 films will be showcased at this year’s Cork Film Festival which is Ireland’s oldest film festival.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2016

Dahl was a misanthrope and a genius Roald into one

A hundred years after his birth, Roald Dahl will have a festival held in his honour in Cardiff. Ed Power looks at how his brand of dark humour won over kids

Fri, 16 Sep, 2016

Ed Sheeran singing at a wedding in Derry? It’s all here in today’s showbiz catch-up

Without further ado, introducing the wedding band of all wedding bands:

Tue, 30 Aug, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed with our morning briefing

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Tue, 30 Aug, 2016

Actor Gene Wilder dies at age of 83

US actor Gene Wilder, remembered by many for his namesake role in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, has died at the age of 83, his family confirmed.

Tue, 30 Aug, 2016

Your Friday morning catch-up

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Fri, 13 Nov, 2015

Your Thursday evening catch-up

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Thu, 12 Nov, 2015

VIDEO See the Willy Wonka kids 44 years later!

Weird kids classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is 44 years old this year, and the kids from the original film have come back together to talk about working on the adaptation with Gene Wilder.

Thu, 12 Nov, 2015

Hollywood Hayes: Adventures of a Corkman in LA

HOW long until this person goes crazy on me? is a fun game I like to play in Los Angeles.

Sat, 26 Sep, 2015

What to watch on TV this week

Darren Kennedy and Jennifer Maguire presenters on The Unemployables, RTÉ2, 9pm, next Thursday.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2015

The Twitter feeds you need

It’s hard to imagine that just six years ago we were living in a world without Twitter. Pól Ó Conghaile asks top Irish tweeters for their favourite follows — and lists the 20 people everyone should be following.

Sun, 05 Aug, 2012

'The Producers' actor Mars dies

Kenneth Mars, a Mel Brooks collaborator who played a Hitler-worshipping playwright in 'The Producers' and an earnest police inspector with a malfunctioning artificial arm in 'Young Frankenstein', has died at 75.

Tue, 15 Feb, 2011

Sweet success for Charlie at box office

The remake of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has shot to the top of the UK box office charts on its opening weekend.

Mon, 01 Aug, 2005

Depp invented Wonka voice during child's play

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory star Johnny Depp invented his quirky Willy Wonka voice while playing with his daughter Lily-Rose Melody.

Sat, 30 Jul, 2005

Johnny Depp thrills crowds at 'Willy Wonka' premier

Hollywood heartthrob Johnny Depp sent the crowd wild tonight at the premiere of his new film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Sun, 17 Jul, 2005

Johnny Depp expected for British Willy Wonka premier

The new Hollywood adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory receives its British premiere tonight.

Sun, 17 Jul, 2005

Wilder retracts Depp criticism

Movie funnyman Gene Wilder has hailed Johnny Depp as a "magical" choice to play Willy Wonka in upcoming film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - weeks after attacking Depp's casting in the movie remake.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2005

Depp: Will he Wonka?

Johnny Depp has reportedly been offered the role of Willy Wonka in a new film.

Wed, 20 Aug, 2003