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Quote of the day by Roald Dahl, 'A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men' teaches timeless wisdom on how humor, fun, imagination can boost happiness, creativity, mental well-being, make life more meaningful

Quote of the day by Roald Dahl’s witty wisdom offers a refreshing alternative. Sometimes the smartest thing we can do is give ourselves permission to be silly, because those seemingly nonsensical moments may be exactly what make life feel lighter, more creative, and more fully lived.

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Quote of the day by Roald Dahl: 'It is impossible to make your eyes twinkle if you are not feeling twinkly yourself.' Charlie and the Chocolate Factory author on why true happiness cannot be faked

Quote of the day by Roald Dahl: Roald Dahl’s quote, “It is impossible to make your eyes twinkle if you are not feeling twinkly yourself,” highlights the idea that true joy comes from within. His words suggest that genuine happiness cannot easily be faked or convincingly expressed without feeling it…

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Netflix's Experimental New Show Could Be The Next 'Widow's Bay'

A classic writer's lesser-known stories will be turned into a semi-serialized series.

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Warner Bros denies Wonka co-writer’s claims sequel has been ‘delayed indefinitely’ due to Timothée Chalamet

2023 film earned $634 million at the box office against a $125 million budget

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Quote of the day by Roald Dahl: 'The adult is the enemy of the child because of the awful process of...' - inspiring quote by Matilda, James and the Giant Peach and The BFG author teaches life lessons on growing up, parenting and why childhood needs both freedom and guidance

Quote of the day by Roald Dahl: Roald Dahl's quote describes adults as the enemy of children during socialization. This perspective reflects the reality of teaching societal rules and moral behavior. Learning kindness and responsibility takes time, and adults guide this essential development.

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As a Perfumer, most natural cleaning products smell like a compromise - except this surprisingly charming trio

Refillable, essential-oil scented, and inspired by Roald Dahl, this is the cleaning collection winning over even the fussiest noses

Woman & Home

‘Justice, morality and triumph’: why Matilda is my feelgood movie

The latest in our series of writers picking their most meaningful comfort watches is a tribute to the inspiring power of the 1996 Roald Dahl adaptation

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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.

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You be the judge: my partner doesn’t like me telling him he has food in his beard. Should I stop?

Annabel is embarrassed when she spots crumbs in Teddy’s facial hair, but he finds her nudges shaming. Who is being prickly? You decide

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The Roald Dahl stories just got gloriumptious new typography for Netflix

Baxter & Bailey made 20 bespoke logotitles in a project that will brighten up your day.

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Liberation wins Tony for best play after Pulitzer Prize

Author Bess Wohl has followed her Pulitzer Prize by winning a Tony Award for her play Liberation, ‌a drama about the legacy of the women's liberation movement.

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The scratchy, inky anarchy of Quentin Blake’s unmistakable illustrations

ART: This week sees the opening of the £12.5m Quentin Blake Centre of Illustration, a 20-year project that will house the artist’s archive and champion the art of drawing. From his ‘odd couple’ pairing with Roald Dahl to his own books, the 93-year-old has been a prolific, joyful presence in…

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Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration to showcase ‘overlooked’ art form

The celebrated illustrator’s vision for a permanent space for illustration has become a reality.

Evening Standard

Everybody Still Loves The Nightmare Before Christmas, But No One Talks About The Fantastic Follow Up

This is NOT Halloween. Halloween! Halloween!

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‘I am very serious about being silly’: children’s illustrators on the art of storytelling

From The Twits to the Gruffalo… Quentin Blake, Cressida Cowell, Axel Sheffler, Lauren Child and more reveal how they bring children’s books to life

Evening Standard

John Lithgow thrilled Roald Dahl play Giant will screen in cinemas across globe

Lithgow took home a best actor award for playing the British author as he grapples with whether to make a public apology.

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This Book May Cause Side Effects by Helen Pilcher review – can you think yourself sick?

Fearing the worst can lead to physical changes, according to this fascinating study of a strange medical phenomenon

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Netflix reveals first image and 2027 release window for Charlie Vs. the Chocolate Factory — and it'll put a deliciously sour twist on Roald Dahl's classic tale

Charlie Vs. the Chocolate Factory will taste sweet to some fans, but sour to others.

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Netflix confirms cast for new Charlie and the Chocolate Factory film

The new film will explore the aftermath of the golden ticket contest, with Wonka having served time in prison

Evening Standard

Taika Waititi and Kit Connor to star in Charlie And The Chocolate Factory film

The animated Netflix film will explore the aftermath of the golden ticket contest.

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KPop Demon Hunters and Spider-Verse animation studio making a modern-day Charlie and the Chocolate Factory movie, with Taika Waititi as Willy Wonka

Netflix's Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory gets a vibrant first look

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Review: Giant Dramatizes Roald Dahl's Antisemitism Controversy

The play presents characters subtly negotiating the entanglements of identity and the perils of cancel culture.

Salon

Harry Potter and the half-baked debate

What began with a well-meaning comic questioning a stance became a model for learning what true allyship requires

Evening Standard

Matilda star Mara Wilson stuns fans by 'looking the same' 30 years on in 90s trend video

The 38-year-old played the beloved titular character in Matilda, the 1996 film directed by Danny DeVito and adapted from Roald Dahl’s much-loved book

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The nine worst mothers in literature – according to our experts

For Mother’s Day, we asked nine of our academic experts to tell us who they think is the worst mother in literature. From serious villains to children’s book baddies, these mothers subvert every maternal instinct.

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