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'Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it:' Netflix is using an AI-generated Gene Wilder voice for 'Wonka' reality show

Netflix's Wonka reality show will feature an AI recreation of Gene Wilder's voice, built by ElevenLabs with estate approval. Not everyone is on board.

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Netflix faces backlash over AI-generated Gene Wilder voice for new Willy Wonka series

The voice of deceased actor Gene Wilder has been recreated using AI for a new Willy Wonka-themed competition show on Netflix... Fans are not happy that the eccentric chocolatier’s voice has been recreated.

Euronews

Gene Wilder fans slam Willy Wonka Netflix series over AI voice

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I'm an AI fan, but Netflix's use of an AI-generated Gene Wilder voice for its Willy Wonka reality show broke me — and we've officially gone too far

Netflix's latest reality show confection is based on Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, but it's the AI recreation of Gene Wilder's voice that has us sour.

TechRadar

Netflix faces backlash over AI-recreated Gene Wilder voice for new Willy Wonka competition series

Fans took to social media to decry the simulation of Wilder, who died in 2016

The Independent UK

17 Actors Born To Play A Real-Life Person Just Based On Their Insane Resemblance

These doppelgängers look so alike, they've convinced the internet that they are either time-travelers or clones.

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Josh O’Connor: ‘Making a film is a miracle nowadays’

The British actor stars in the neo-western drama Rebuilding, about a community recovering from the aftermath of a wildfire.

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Love classic films? We've picked these 10 iconic flicks from 1976 for your next movie night

Our editorial team highlights some of the most memorable films from 1976 that are turning the big 5-0 this year.

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33 Celebrity Secrets That Only Became Public After They Passed Away

When someone lives in the spotlight, it can seem like the public knows everything about them. But history shows that even the biggest stars have chapters of their lives that remain hidden for years. After their passing, new stories, personal details, and remarkable moments sometimes emerge. This collection highlights intriguing…

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Why Gene Wilder Was Dwayne Johnson's First 'Cinematic Crush'

Honestly, not a bad choice.

Cinemablend

2026 Marks The 50th Anniversary Of Some Of The Best Movies Ever, Including Six Of My Favorites (And A Lot I Still Need To See)

1976 was one heck of a year at movie theaters!

Cinemablend

The greatest mystery of Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out' movies? Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc

The greatest mystery in Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” movies might be Benoit Blanc

The Independent UK

‘You just believe’: why Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is my feelgood movie

The latest in our series of writers highlighting their mood-lifting watches is a travel back to 1971 for the definitive Roald Dahl adaptation

The Guardian - US

5 best Roald Dahl movies to stream right now

These wondrous movies for children and adults were all adapted from books by the beloved author.

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Keanu Reeves hails 'no nonsense' former co-star Gene Hackman

Keanu Reeves has shared his memories of working with Gene Hackman.

The Independent UK

Zach Galifianakis leads cast of Mel Brooks reboot Very Young Frankenstein

The ‘Hangover’ star will be joined by Dolly Wells, Kumail Nanjiani and Cary Elwes

Total Film

People are reappraising just how weird Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is "Like a Muppet movie if Charlie and his mom are the only humans"

Fans online have two strong candidates for the best line delivery in the classic film

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I Watched A New A24 Thriller Streaming, And Umm... It's Basically Willy Wonka

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Elon Musk Said He'd Own No House, Now He's Rebuilding A Real Estate Empire

Billionaire Elon Musk is the world's richest person, with a net worth of $370 billion, but you may not know it by his lifestyle, which includes no yachts and a plan to sell all his homes.

The Independent UK

Elon Musk regains ownership of Gene Wilder’s former LA home after foreclosing on Willy Wonka star’s nephew

Tesla billionaire moved to foreclose on the property last November after Wilder’s nephew defaulted on loan payments

The Guardian - UK

Mel Brooks turns 99: the comedy icon’s best films – ranked!

Following the announcement of a sequel to Spaceballs, we assess the film-maker’s funniest movies, from the Hitchcock spoof High Anxiety to the impeccable Young Frankenstein

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The Comic Genius: How Mel Brooks' Films Redefined Hollywood Satire

Approaching an incredible 98-year-old, the EGOT winner (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) remains one of Hollywood's most celebrated satirists, whose films continue to provoke laughter—and occasionally controversy—decades after their release.

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20 Celebrities Fans Think Look More Attractive In Person Than On Screen

"Seeing him was like being hit in the face" The post 20 Celebrities Fans Think Look More Attractive In Person Than On Screen first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Lord of the Rings star Elijah Wood gives unexpected answer on what movie should be removed from cinematic history: "There's nothing pure about it"

Elijah Wood would scrub a particularly divisive movie from existence if he was given the chance

Evening Standard

Tom Hanks, Michelle Pfeiffer and Barbra Streisand mourn Gene Hackman

Hackman won two Oscars and starred in classic films such as The French Connection.

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