Entertainment & Arts
Puffin, the children’s imprint of Penguin, announced ‘The Roald Dahl Classic Collection’ after news that his original text had been altered drew criticism.
Feb. 24, 2023
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Netflix said Tuesday that it will bring animated series and specials based on the work of acclaimed children’s author Roald Dahl to its library, including “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Matilda” and “The BFG.”
Nov. 28, 2018
Netflix acquires the works of Roald Dahl, author of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,’ ‘Matilda’ and ‘James and the Giant Peach.’
Sept. 22, 2021
Offensive words and phrases have been edited out of new Puffin editions of Roald Dahl’s children books like “Matilda” and “James and the Giant Peach.”
Feb. 18, 2023
If you ever wondered what Roald Dahl’s words and Quentin Blake’s illustrations for “The BFG” would look like in real life, Steven Spielberg just answered that question.
April 5, 2016
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Sept. 13, 2011
Sept. 13, 2007
In “Storyteller,” biographer Donald Sturrock explores the dark, Grimm world of Roald Dahl.
Oct. 31, 2010
Movies
Emma Thompson plays the terrifying Miss Trunchbull to Alisha Weir’s winning Matilda in Netflix’s enjoyable if sometimes mechanical retooling of the popular stage show.
Dec. 8, 2022
Books
Book review: Willy Wonka’s creator