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By Elizabeth Kennedy, About.com Guide to Children's Books since 2000

Movie Version of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"

Tuesday March 15, 2005
Children's books by Roald Dahl have entertained generations of children. His books include "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "James and the Giant Peach," both of which were made into movies, the former under the title "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." A new movie version of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," starring Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka and directed by Tim Burton, is scheduled for release in July 2005. A Warner Brothers "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" movie trailer for the film is already online.

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