Original Wonka returns to big screen
SANDTON - Turner Classic Movies is screening the original film version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for free at Nu Metro cinemas on 8 December nationwide.
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Their extensive library of movies range from the 1920s to the 21st century, presenting them in a contemporary style that reinterprets their place in history and their relevance to people’s lives today.
To introduce the film, Nu Metro Hyde Park invited the media and DSTv subscribers to enjoy a Willy Wonka themed gathering and encouraged children to watch the original movie, and enjoy the activities on arrival.
Guests had the pleasure of indulging in chocolate fountains and sweet treats, chose golden eggs and ate Wonka Bars.
The film tells the much-loved story of Charlie Bucket whose parents saved up to buy him his favourite chocolate, a Wonka Bar. By a stroke of luck he finds one containing a golden ticket granting him access to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, with four other children from around the world. However, Mr Wonka only approved of children of the highest behavioural qualities and Charlie’s modest upbringing ends up serving him well.
Tal Hewitt, vice president and general manager of Turner Broadcasting Systems for Turkey, the Middle East and Africa said, “The Chocolate Factory is a wonderful film full of hilarity, colour and joy.”
“Turner Classic Movies is proud to offer a rare opportunity for this generation of children to see it on the big screen this holiday season,” added Hewitt.
Get your free tickets online.
Details: www.tcmafrica.com/presents