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Gene Wilder had audiences in stitches in every film he made—but behind his crazy hair and impish grin was a life that brought more tears than laughs

Gene Wilder once said, “I’d be insane to lose my insanity”. And he was right. Best known for his role as Willy Wonka in the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Wilder left audiences in ...

Celebrities Who Were Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease

Danny Glover, Sully Sullenberger and Joanne Woodward have all opened up about the progressive brain disorder that currently ...

Where is the “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” cast now? See the stars of Tim Burton’s whimsical hit 21 years later

Since it was first published in 1964, Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has inspired various adaptations across ...
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Richard Pryor’s daughter on his radical legacy

Historian Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor discusses her new memoir, the history of the N-word, and why her father used comedy to confront racism.
Fortress of Solitude

She Stole Waterworld From Kevin Costner At Age 9. Here’s Tina Majorino Now

Waterworld is having a moment again. Outlets have spent the past week revisiting the film's breakout child star, Tina ...
Yahoo

Gene Wilder's Voice Recreated with AI in Netflix's "Willy Wonka" Competition Series, Late Actor's Wife Is 'Delighted'

"Gene had a remarkable ability to bring humor, wonder and heart into people's lives, and that connection has endured for generations," said his wife, Karen B. Wilder Gene Wilder's voice is finding new ...

Thirty-seven Irish film locations to visit, from Gene Wilder’s Dublin to Sean Connery’s Wicklow

The Ireland behind the movies, including Stanley Kubrick’s country estates and Steven Spielberg’s Wexford beach ...
Sky

Voice of Gene Wilder recreated by AI for new Wonka-themed Netflix series

The voice of the late actor Gene Wilder has been recreated using AI for a new Willy Wonka-themed reality show on Netflix. The streaming service said it had partnered with ElevenLabs, a firm ...
Indiatimes

Gene Wilder's voice takes AI-generated shape for a Willy Wonka-themed reality show

Gene Wilder, the renowned ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ star, made an indelible mark on fans’ minds with his work in Hollywood. Now, the voice of the late actor will be regenerated through AI ...
Variety

Gene Wilder’s Voice Resurrected by AI for Netflix’s Willy Wonka Competition Series; Late Actor’s Wife Gives Blessing

It’s an AI-fueled return to the Chocolate Factory. Netflix has partnered with the AI audio firm ElevenLabs to recreate the voice of actor Gene Wilder, who originated the character’s live-action look ...
Reuters

Netflix revives Gene Wilder’s voice with AI for new 'Wonka' reality series

LOS ANGELES, June 30 (Reuters) - Netflix has partnered with AI firm ElevenLabs to recreate late actor Gene Wilder’s voice for the reality competition series "Wonka's The Golden Ticket," the streamer ...
IGN

Netflix Using AI to Resurrect Gene Wilder's Voice for Willy Wonka Reality Series The Golden Ticket

Netflix has used AI technology to revive the voice of Gene Wilder for its new Willy Wonka reality show, Wonka's The Golden Ticket. The nine-episode series will debut via Netflix on September 23, and ...