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Mel Brooks mourns Gene Wilder -- "It's a big shock"
August 31, 2016
Mel Brooks paid tribute to Gene Wilder Tuesday on "The Tonight Show," days after the iconic comedians his death.
Gene Wilder mourned by celebrities on social media
August 30, 2016
Celebrities have taken to social media to mourn the passing of Gene Wilder, who starred in nearly 30 films over four decades.
Gene Wilder dies at age 83
August 29, 2016
Gene Wilder, the zany, wild-haired and soft-spoken comedian who appeared in nearly 30 movies and several stand-up routines, died at his Connecticut home Monday at the age of 83.
Spike Lee mocked, compared to Willy Wonka on social media for BET Awards outfit
June 28, 2016
Spike Lee's purple outfit tribute to Prince at the 2016 BET Awards was mocked on social media by commenters who compared the filmmaker to Willy Wonka.
'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' heading to Broadway
March 17, 2016
A stage musical based on Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is to open on Broadway in the spring of 2017, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Langley Park Productions and Neal Street Productions announced Thursday.