Roald Dahl

• Roald Dahl’s original books will kept in print, following editing backlash

  Penguin Random House said it will continue to publish "classic" versions of Roald Dahl's books, after people spoke out about changes made to the novels' language.

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  Feb 24, 2023
  
• Netflix buys author Roald Dahl’s entire catalogue of works

  Children's author Roald Dahl wrote classics like 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' 'Fantastic Mr. Fox,' and 'The BFG.'

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  Sep 22, 2021
  
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• Jelly Belly founder to give away ‘candy factory’ — but there may be a catch

  The Willy Wonka-style contest involves a retiring candy mogul, a mysterious factory, some golden tickets — and a $50 entry fee.

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  Sep 8, 2020
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• Calgarians hunt for ‘golden ticket’ to sneak a peek at new central library

  The Calgary Public Library is borrowing a page from Willie Wonka’s book. Here’s Gil Tucker on a new twist to an old classic and the excitement surrounding another hunt for the ‘Golden Ticket’.

  Lifestyle

  Sep 7, 2018
• A new ‘Willy Wonka’ film is in the works

  It looks like another film based on the famed character Willy Wonka is in the works.

  Entertainment

  Oct 19, 2016
• ‘Yolo’, ‘Moobs’ added to Oxford English Dictionary

  The new list also celebrates children's author Roald Dahl and his iconic made-up words.

  Lifestyle

  Sep 12, 2016
• ‘The BFG’ review: The children’s book is reborn in movie with giant heart

  Brought to life from the pages of Roald Dahl classic 'The BFG,' the movie is a sweet story of a lonely orphan finding a lifelong friend.

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  Jul 2, 2016
• Read Roald Dahl’s call for vaccination after his daughter died of measles

  In 1962, Roald Dahl lost his daughter, Olivia, to measles. Now, the author’s letter urging fellow parents to vaccinate their kids is resurfacing.

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  Feb 3, 2015
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• Spielberg adaptation of Roald Dahl book ‘The BFG’ to be made in B.C.

  Is a long-delayed movie version of the '60s TV western 'The Big Valley' being shot in Canada? The answer is no -- but here's why there was confusion.

  Entertainment

  Nov 24, 2014