Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has officially announced that it will release on 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray Paul King's Wonka (2023), starring Timothée Chalamet, Olivia Colman, Keegan-Michael Key, Rowan Atkinson, and Sally Hawkins. The two releases are scheduled to arrive on the market on February 27.
Description:
Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl's most iconic children's book and one of the best-selling children's books of all time, "Wonka" tells the wondrous story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.
From Paul King, writer/director of the "Paddington" films, David Heyman, producer of "Harry Potter," "Gravity," "Fantastic Beasts" and "Paddington," and producers Alexandra Derbyshire (the "Paddington" films, "Jurassic World: Dominion") and Luke Kelly ("Roald Dahl's The Witches"), comes an intoxicating mix of magic and music, mayhem and emotion, all told with fabulous heart and humor. Starring Timothée Chalamet in the title role, this irresistibly vivid and inventive big screen spectacle will introduce audiences to a young Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time—proving that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you're lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.
Starring alongside Chalamet are Calah Lane ("The Day Shall Come"), Emmy and Peabody Award winner Keegan-Michael Key ("The Prom," "Schmigadoon"), Paterson Joseph ("Vigil," "Noughts + Crosses"), Matt Lucas ("Paddington," "Little Britain"), Mathew Baynton ("The Wrong Mans," "Ghosts"), Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins ("The Shape of Water," the "Paddington" films, "Spencer"), Rowan Atkinson (the "Johnny English" and "Mr. Bean" films, "Love Actually"), Jim Carter ("Downton Abbey"), with Oscar winner Olivia Colman ("The Favourite"). The film also stars Natasha Rothwell ("White Lotus," "Insecure"), Rich Fulcher ("Marriage Story," "Disenchantment"), Rakhee Thakrar ("Sex Education," "Four Weddings and a Funeral"), Tom Davis ("Paddington 2," "King Gary") and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith ("Paddington 2," "Zack Snyder's Justice League," "Mary Poppins Returns").
Simon Farnaby ("Paddington 2") & Paul King wrote the screenplay, based on a story by King and characters created by Roald Dahl. Michael Siegel, Cate Adams, Rosie Alison and Tim Wellspring are serving as executive producers. King's behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography Chung-Hoon Chung ("Last Night in Soho," "Ah-ga-ssi"); Oscar-nominated production designer Nathan Crowley ("Tenet," "Dunkirk"); editor Mark Everson (the "Paddington" films); Oscar-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming (the "Paddington" films, "Topsy-Turvy"); and composer Joby Talbot (the "Sing" films). Neil Hannon of the band The Divine Comedy is writing original songs for the film.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK
Unwrapping Wonka: Paul King's Vision - Revered director Paul King takes you on a deep dive into his experience adapting the beloved story of Wonka
The Whimsical Music of Wonka - Composer Joby Talbot and songwriter Neil Hannon take you into the studio to illuminate the craft behind the wondrous songs of the film
Welcome to Wonka Land - Production designer Nathan Crowley and the rest of the "Wonka" crew discuss creating the magical sets that transport audiences to the worlds of the film
Hats Off to Wonka - Costume designer Lindy Hemming breaks down the inspiration and intention behind each of the character's wonderful costumes
Wonka's Chocolatier - Chocolatier Gabriella Cugno provides an in-depth look at the creatin of the beautiful chocolates seen in "Wonka."
Optional English SDH, Canadian French, Parisian French, and Latin Spanish subtitles for the main feature