Roald Dahl
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar: A colourful and entertaining short
September 27, 2023 | Matthew TurnerRalph Fiennes, Benedict Cumberbatch and Ben Kingsley headline Wes Anderson’s colourful and entertaining short based on Roald Dahl’s story.Read More
Trailer: Wes Anderson’s Henry Sugar begins week of Roald Dahl shorts
September 23, 2023 | David FarnorWes Anderson is teaming up with Roald Dahl this September, with a week of new shorts based on his books – beginning with The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.
The shorts will feature an ensemble of actors each taking on … Read More
Netflix to acquire Roald Dahl Story Company
September 22, 2021 | David FarnorNetflix 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
UK TV review: Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
December 29, 2020 | David FarnorDawn French is brilliantly prickly in this slight but sweet tale of two authors.Read More
Taika Waititi leads star-studded online read of James and the Giant Peach
May 19, 2020 | David FarnorTaika 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 | David FarnorTaika 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
UK review: Revolting Rhymes (Roald Dahl)
February 8, 2017 | David FarnorDahl’s rhymes are still revolting – and thankfully,
suitable for viewing by the whole family.Read More
VOD film review: Fantastic Mr Fox
February 1, 2017 | David FarnorA charming vulpes vulpes the whole family can love.Read More
VOD film review: The BFG (2016)
November 26, 2016 | David FarnorA galumphing warm hug of a film, The BFG completely captures the wide-eyed wonder of childhood.Read More