It’s nearly impossible not to love … I mean genuinely love Gene Wilder. There are scores of actors we admire, praise, celebrate, eulogize, or gush over. But come to think of it, there are few ...

“He’s just 100% authentically playful.” Of course, one of the aspects that defined the original Wilder performance was the somewhat sinister undertone he captured in the character.

Unlike most "making of" film books, Pure Imagination is straight from the maker's mouth, offering the intimacy of a director's own viewpoint. It's an excellent model for such books, striking a ...

The night features a screening of Young Frankenstein, followed by an onstage conversation with Wilder and moderator Paul Gilmartin and an audience Q&A. Wilder will also be signing copies of his latest ...

Griff pays homage to the original spirit of “Pure Imagination,” tapping into the whimsy and wonder of the track made famous by the late Gene Wilder. She notably co-produced the song whilst ...

News / Life / Entertainment ‘Wonka’ a new world of pure imagination Big-screen musical of beloved character comes from heart ...

Indeed, “Wonka” opens with quiet musical strains of “Pure Imagination,” and those catchy tunes from the Gene Wilder version eclipse the not-very-memorable new songs composed by Neil Hannon ...

There's nothing to it. GREIVING: "Pure Imagination" has been Bricusse's life motto. He was born in 1931 in London. And during World War II air raids, he entertained his friends with made-up stories.

The band then shared a clip of the song on its Twitter page early Tuesday morning. Wilder starred in the 1971 movie "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," singing the song " Pure Imagination." ...