Netflix And The Dahl Projects: More Wonka Adaptations?
Roald Dahl makes fascinating stories. Netflix has announced its acquisition of the rights of his works and here we tell you what’s in store for all his readers
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8 Authors Who Followed in Their Parent’s Footsteps
After years of watching their parents work hard for their careers, many children follow in those same footsteps to create a similar career for themselves. Here are eight authors you may not have known followed in their literary parent’s footsteps.
‘The Witches’ in the Hot Seat for Limb Impairment Implications
To the delight of many fantasy fans and classic children’s book lovers, the trailer for the newest film adaptation of Road Dahls, The Witches, was released on October 22nd, 2020. However, Warner Bros portrayal of the defining characteristics of witches (detailed in the original book by Luke’s grandmother as having claw-like fingers and square feet) has garnered backlash and criticism.
An Open Letter to Roald Dahl on the 32nd Anniversary of ‘Matilda’
On the 32nd anniversary of the beloved ‘Matilda’ I chose to celebrate by writing an open letter to the writer, Roald Dahl, which I now invite you all to read.
Taika Waititi and The Chocolate Factory
Two years ago, word got out that Netflix had been planning to release adaptations of a few of Roald Dahl’s works. However, up until now, there had been radio silence. There is still a lot that’s unknown, like when the project will start or when the shows and/or movies will be available, but we do know some of the important stuff. First, we know that everything will start with Oscar-winning director, Taika Waititi. For the few who don’t know, Taika Waititi is the New Zealand mastermind behind JoJo Rabbit and the comedic Thor: Ragnarök. So far, we know that Waititi …