Roald Dahl
Wes Anderson to direct Netflix adaptation of The Wonderful World of Henry Sugar
January 9, 2022 | James RWes Anderson is set to direct an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Wonderful World of Henry Sugar for Netflix, and he’s lined up an impressive cast to do it.
The streamer acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company recently, giving it … Read More
Netflix to acquire Roald Dahl Story Company
September 22, 2021 | James RNetflix is readying to acquire the Roald Dahl Story Company.
The streamer is no stranger to the iconic author’s works, with a deal signed back in 2018 that will bring characters from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, … Read More
Taika Waititi leads star-studded online read of James and the Giant Peach
May 19, 2020 | James RTaika Waititi is leading a star-studded reading of James and the Giant Peach online for charity.
Taika is no stranger to Roald Dahl, with a deal in place for him to direct the first two in a slew of series … Read More
Taika Waititi to direct Netflix’s first two Roald Dahl series
March 5, 2020 | James RTaika Waititi will direct the first two Roald Dahl series in the works at Netflix.
The streaming giant announced its landmark deal with The Roald Dahl Story Company in 2018, acquiring the rights to Dahl’s bestselling catalogue to create new … Read More
The 90s on Netflix: Matilda (1996)
November 3, 2017 | Mark HarrisonDanny DeVito’s Dahl adaptation of Roald Dahl’s kids’ classic crackles with the same electricity as the book.Read More
VOD film review: Fantastic Mr Fox
February 1, 2017 | James RA charming vulpes vulpes the whole family can love.Read More
VOD film review: The BFG (2016)
November 26, 2016 | James RA galumphing warm hug of a film, The BFG completely captures the wide-eyed wonder of childhood.Read More