Ton of Charlie clips online
Reader Francois just pointed out a large selection of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory clips hosted at IESB. I’m sort of surprised Warner Bros. made so many available, but they all look authentic and authorized. (CUT TO: Me furiously deleting any reference to their existence after WB says they’re not allowed.)
Presumably, these clips are intended for broadcast stories and reviews, but video is video, even if it’s Windows Media Player. Have a look.
I don’t think any of these really show the movie at its best, so if you have any inclination to simply wait for the actual movie, well, trust your instincts. But I know you’re going to watch them anyway, so here are the standard disclaimers. Some of the clips are dry (that is, without the real music in the background), while others are somewhat weirdly edited for length or other reasons. (Such as the abbreviated “Parlor Trick” clip, which omits much of the Oompa-Loompa song.)
There are also filmmaker clips, including one from yours truly. The interview was conducted almost a year ago. I had completely forgotten about it until last week, when I had to sign off on the special features for the DVD. Bonus points to any reader who can figure out where the interview was conducted.
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July 5th, 2005 at 3:14 pm
Burton’s a blast! Like a mixture between Rog Corman and David Lynch, stuttering and wailing - instantly likeable. The part about the squirrels is unbeatable.
I didn’t even watch the clips. I thought the trailer was horrible and watching the bites would only make it worse.
I’ll make sure to read the script first before I see it, that much I can tell you
July 5th, 2005 at 7:35 pm
Looks like The Daily Planet to me.
July 5th, 2005 at 8:19 pm
Ilya -
Where are you going to get your hands on a script?
July 6th, 2005 at 1:45 am
Loved it John!
“Everything in this room is eatable. Even me, but that’s called canibalism, and is generally frowned upon.”
Good to see one of my shots made it in, too!
July 6th, 2005 at 10:36 am
I loved the clips. I watched all 11 and don’t feel like I’ve been spoiled because I felt like I was watching a reading from the book.
When you guys said you were making a more faithful adaptation of the book, you sure meant it!
I love you guys for this movie! It is going to be so awesome!
Joy
July 6th, 2005 at 1:15 pm
John August Clips John August, the screenwriter of Go and Big Fish, among others, is pointing to some promotional clips of his latest film, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (here they are). These clips include some clips of John August himself. I watched the clips of…
July 6th, 2005 at 5:12 pm
Hey John, I don’t remember if I’ve posted here before. I plan on posting in the future, of course. I’m not entirely sure if you read these at all, although I’ve seen your name on here from time to time. I think that this website is something that ALL writers and directors should aim to have. Look, I loved “Go” and “Big Fish”. Charlie’s Angels, I’ll be honest, I didn’t really jive for simply because it felt like a cartoon that I just couldn’t stand to watch. Your more adult efforts are your best, and this seems like a great mixture of the two. But your site offers such personal insights into the process that I feel it has genuinely aided my writing abilities.
Also it causes me to almost root for you. When you read a name on a script, you generally go: “Okay, this is just some guy.” But when I read your name on a script, or see your projects on imdb.com, I generally go: “Man, I KNOW that guy!” Even though I don’t know you at all, I feel as though you’re a close, personal friend. This website helps that, and I think it’s generally a brilliant idea my man. Honestly, please keep this site going because it’s one of the rare instances where a Hollywood figure isn’t too self-conscious and feels free to throw his opinion, and process, out for the masses.
This’ll always be a treasure, and good luck in the future. B.T.
July 6th, 2005 at 6:19 pm
I worked for a popular talk show and the studios would always send us tapes that included a vast array of clips, such as what is located at IESB. They’re generally used to promote the film when a guest comes on, like if Depp is on, they play a clip with him on it or whatever the case may be. The sound clips are for radio, I’ve always assumed. IESB must have gotten their hands on one of these tapes, and it isn’t that hard to get.
July 17th, 2005 at 5:32 pm
Congratulations on the #1 opening, John!
July 18th, 2005 at 7:45 am
Hi John,
I saw ‘Charlie…’ on Saturday at a BAFTA screening here in London and totally loved it.
It rocked from beginning to end - didn’t put a foot wrong. We all sat there with great big cackling grins on our faces for 2 hours.
It’s one of those rare movies where every aspect - the idea, the writing, the directing, the acting, the set design, the music, the editing - all work perfectly to enhance each other.
Congratulations, you must be very pleased with it. I have two questions for you regarding the script:
The chocolate palace - this was the only section that I felt didn’t quite fit in. What was the reasoning in terms of the overall story for this scene? Were there other scenes that were cut out that embedded it more?
Do you know if there are any plans for a sequel – Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator? In the Q+A after the film, Tim Burton said he wasn’t planning to direct any more kids movies in the near future – he joked that the experience of having kids has made him want to make hardcore horror instead – but have you been approached about this?
Cheers for the laughs!
July 22nd, 2005 at 8:01 am
I am very glad to let you know how much I like “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”.
When I was a kid, I read few kids books that I never forget. Why? Because they’re so funny, full of imagination, became some great memory of my childhood. My brother is the only who also read them, too. One is called “Freaky Friday”, another one is called”Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”.
I never had any chance to read them again Because the new Copyright Law which ffected more than one decade ago. All translation books are not legal without any official authorized. I thought I never had any chance to review my childhood memory. When I tried to talk about them with other people, they felt so blank because they never heard them before. I felt so lonely.
Later, I realized Hollywood made movies based on these kids books. But these movies are too old to be found outside US. I only saw “Freaky Friday” starring young Jodie Foster once on Taiwan Disney Chanel. So I felt so excited when I knew Disney decided to remake it. and I like Lindsay Lohan’s “Freaky Friday”, too. The movie is the evidence of my childhood. All my memory were back while I saw it on the big screen. I just rememberd how funny I felt when I ever read it first time. Thank you Lidnay and Jamie Lee, you two make a great movie that I finnaly show it to other people about what I read at my childhood.
Then I thought maybe Hollywood can remake “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, too. But this one is gonna cost lots of money. No, I never see the orginal version. I guess remaking this movie is the only opportunity that I can review my childhood, my dream.
And Tim Burton and Johnny Depp decided to remake it! They got guts to do so. Even I don’t know why. Maybe they both are fathers now, want to do something to share with their kids. I knew Tim Burton was born to direct it as soon as I heard he’s gonna direct it.
I have to tell you “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is so funny. I laughed so loud. And I even got my tears before Charlie found his gold ticket. Because I wait so long for this story to become alive. I wait so long to review my childhood. I felt so happy, because once again, I could be the kid who read the story for very first time many many years ago. The feeling is just like I tasted Chocolate the first time in my life. Sweet and Yummy. I also felt so sad because I grew up, seeing this movie is the only way I can become a boy again.
I am very very hapyy to find out, “Freaky Friday” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” jsut remind me, there’s always a little boy stays inside me. No Matter what bad things happened to me, I never give up my dream. I am always some kind of innocenc. Nobody can take it away from me.
Fans of “Harry Potter” are much luckier than me. They don’t need to wait for ten or twenty years to see their favorite characters become alive on screen. But I also need to thank J.K. Rowling. Her books make lots of money, make Hollywood to buy more kids books to make movies. That’s why “Freaky Friday” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” can be remake.
I have no other words to say about “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”. Forget about Michael Jackson and go to see it! You will laugh hard and loud, then enjoy being a kid again, for the childhood that never return.
Please let Tim Burton and John Depp know, they make a great movie.
July 26th, 2005 at 7:47 pm
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – PC police beware Like any parent with deferred-parenting skills might do, I took my kids to see Charlie and the chocolate factory. Having seen the original 1971 version, I have to admit I was eager to see how a great kids story would…
July 30th, 2005 at 7:00 pm
The interview looks like it was done on the set of Spiderman, inside the Daily Bugle - or whatever that newspaper was called.
August 1st, 2005 at 10:01 am
OK, now after my frivolous comment about the set where I think you were interviewed, a serious comment about “Charlie…” I haven’t been waiting with the sort of anticipitory fervor of a lot of WW fans (either of Dahl’s book or the previous film). I’ve never read the book, although I’ve watched the original film a few times and enjoyed Gene Wilder’s performance as the Wonkmeister. But even parts of that film wore on my nerves after awhile.
Although I think Johnny Depp is a fine actor - esp. enjoyed him in Disney’s “Pirates…” - I’m really pretty ambivalent and lump him into the same group of actors that Tom Cruise belongs to. So why did I bother with this film? Basically two reasons: Tim Burton and John August.
Really…I’m a fan of your work, and who can resist a good Burton film. Plus I read the interview with you about this film (and previously about “Big Fish”) in Script Magazine. Your reasons for the (apparently) minor changes from the book seemed sound, esp. in making WW the protagonist and giving him a father to add depth and an arc to his characterization. This change was certainly effective without appearing intrusive.
My sister and my oldest son have both read Dahl’s book, so they had the most thorough knowledge of the work before seeing the film. They noticed some small changes, compared them to the previous film, and came away overall pleased w/the film.
My biggest complaint has nothing to do w/your writing or Burton’s direction. They were both spirited and fun and kept me engaged the whole time. I just question the choice of Depp as Wonka. Yes, he’s been great in other roles, but c’mon…that’s got to be about the best Michael Jackson imitation I’ve ever seen.
I know he was going for eccentric, much as he did as “Edward Scissorhands”. And some of his performance reminded me of that earlier role. But Jackson’s persona kept coming to mind throughout the film. Ah well, I digress.
Regardless of my reservations, I hope the film is a huge success for you, Burton, et al.
August 25th, 2005 at 1:51 pm
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December 11th, 2006 at 1:27 pm
I’ve just recently watched Charlie and the chocolate factory on DVD. And I wanted to say that it was great! But I have read things about Depp portraying Michael Jackson as Wonka. To me I don’t see the connection. I felt he did a good job as an actor. This Character is a mighty difficult bizarre man. I am rather curious though now as to who the original person was. Comparing Wilder and Depp is like two different perspective of the same person. I don’t know where it came from, as of yet. I haven’t read the book, but now I’m inspired to, mostly because of the character development. I was curious to know more about the screen writers also and their perspective and started researching and found your site here. I was a student in video and digital media and so, I understand a lot about movie making. And I have studied acting. Mr. Wonka is a far off character to begin with. But, to compare him to a child molester is not something I thought about. Now, I curious to who the original Wonka was as a character.
I’m glad to read that there were added things to where Wonka came from in the movie. I would sure would like to dig deep into a persons background. And maybe Depps perspective of his character inspired him to choose the Wonka he did. Maybe if there were more background on him in the original movie or in the book itself, the perspective of the original movie and Wilder’s choice of personality would differ to what it was. Adding a background changes the whole tone of things.
My complaint would have been Wonka shuddering over the words parent and family. whose original intent on that is beyond me, as of right now. to me, it was uncalled for.
I don’t see why comparison of Michael Jackson? I mean, you have actors like Brendan Fraser. I’d compare Wonka to some of Fraser’s roles. I like the fun personality types! But Wonka has his dark side too. Talking cannibalism to kids with their parents standing around, not a child molester in my book. To me it was obvious he was repulse by kids when they first stepped into the factory. It would have made sense why he didn’t care about the dolls blowing up and catching fire at the entrance at that point. He was in the “nice” mode, because well, kids are the ones to by his products, even if he created it all for himself. But then the being irritated started to kick in. To me he wanted to kill someone and serve them for dinner to the oompa lumpas and grind up the bones and use it for future candy. You can make a horror film on this guy. I wish there were a few versions of the same movie. A version for each rating of all the movies. That would be interesting. Maybe you should try this. to me, I can come up with a huge storyline to Mr. Wonka. No, not just the horror version, but that would be great too. :p Let me share with you with some ideas, if your interested.
That chocolate empire, was that in the book? I guess I will find out when I read it. Surely, it should have started to melt when they began working on something like that. Logically speaking, it wouldn’t have gotten made very far. But, i try to look at it as a cartoon. Live adaption of a cartoon. Cartoons, anything can happen. But that thing must have took longer to build then melt. why it don’t make sense.
And this movie must have been a joy to make overall. It is for kids. And it sure must have also have been a joy and challenge to write. Overall, very good work.
(On a side note, I say Mr Depp made a fine looking Wonka. I wish that style for men would come back with the top hats. That 1800’s feel but modern. I’m not a big Johnny Depp fan, but now I’m more interested in seeing more of his roles. And for some reason I’m dying to tear deep into the Wonka mind but he’s just a fictional character. And I would love to see a sequel with Depp again but more built on it to add to this one. But not something like the Mummy Returns. the first was great. The second is a disappointing to me. Why the home alone / trouble child kid character? ugh!)