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  1. Tony Award Nods Largely Skip Stars for Veterans

    Tue, 30 Apr 2013

    Close behind with 12 nominations is "Matilda: The Musical," the witty, dark musical adaptation of the novel by Roald Dahl that is still running in London. "Matilda" earned nominations for Peter Darling's choreography, Matthew Warchus

  2. 10 Things to Know for Today

    Tue, 30 Apr 2013

    WHO THE TOP CONTENDERS FOR TONY AWARDS ARE The British musicals "Kinky Boots," with Cyndi Lauper's music, and the Roald Dahl adaptation "Matilda" are locks for best musical nominations today.

  3. Tony Award Nominations May Have a British Accent

    Mon, 29 Apr 2013

    is key for Tony voters. "Matilda," the import from London, is a witty musical adaptation of the beloved novel by Roald Dahl and is true to his bleak vision of childhood as a savage battleground. It has proven it can find audiences on both sides

  4. 4 Girls Who Play 'Matilda' Snubbed by Tonys

    Fri, 26 Apr 2013

    The show "Matilda," which opened April 11 at Shubert Theatre, is a witty musical adaptation of the beloved novel by Roald Dahl and is true to his bleak vision of childhood as a savage battleground. The 2 1/2-hour musical tells the story of

  5. Redacting Racism: Edit of Classic Children's Book Hexes Publisher

    Wed, 16 Jan 2013

    classic children's literature is not limited to Germany, of course. In the first edition of Roald Dahl 's " Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ," published in the United States in 1964, the Oompa-Loompas were Pygmies brought by Willy Wonka

  6. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Names 2013 Inductees

    Tue, 11 Dec 2012

    the name of pop songster and composer Randy Newman, you may know the music he created for such films as The Natural , James and the Giant Peach , and Meet the Parents as well as Pixar hits like Toy Story and Toy Story 2, among others. In 2012, Newman released

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  1. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Names 2013 Inductees

    Tue, 11 Dec 2012

    of pop songster and composer Randy Newman, you might know the music he created for such films as "The Natural," " James and the Giant Peach ," and "Meet the Parents," as well as Pixar hits like "Toy Story" and "Toy Story 2," among others. In 2012

  2. AnnaSophia Robb Set to Portray Carrie Bradshaw in 'Sex and the City' Prequel

    Wed, 29 Feb 2012

    her official website, and had her first big break portraying Violet Beauregarde in Tim Burton's " Charlie and the Chocolate Factory " in 2006. Since then she has had major parts in Hollywood fare like "Bridge to Terabithia," "Race

  3. Quiz: The Six Degrees of George Clooney

    Mon, 20 Feb 2012

    Wendy and Lucy" and "Syriana" 7. The Answers 1 -- E. Meryl Streep played Mrs. Fox to Clooney Mr. Fox in 2009's " Fantastic Mr . Fox ." 2 -- D. Nicole Kidman starred in 1997's "The Peacemaker" with Clooney. 3 -- E. Octavia Spencer appeared on

  4. Nov. 23: First Issue of Life Magazine Published

    Wed, 23 Nov 2011

    Luce as a picture-based periodical in 1936. And on this day in 1990, Roald Dahl , the author of “ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ,” “ James and the Giant Peach ” and several other books, died. 1985: EgyptAir Is Hijacked On this day

  5. Throw Your Own Food and Film Party

    Thu, 20 Oct 2011

    favorite foodie film. Do you love “Chocolat” or “Babette’s Feast”? Are the kids fans of “ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ” or “Ratatouille”? Then, brainstorm a little. What’s the signature dish of the film? A family

  6. EXCERPT: Jermaine Jackson's 'You Are Not Alone'

    Mon, 12 Sep 2011

    train, racing the go-carts and spinning on a real carousel at Disney. We knew Mr. Long way before we had heard of Roald Dahl . To us, he was the original African-American Willy Wonka; this magical man—white hair, wizened features, leathery

  7. 6 Things To Know About Dave Franco, James’ Little Brother

    Sat, 16 Apr 2011

    Winfrey he " was writing a lot of poetry in high school and even getting it published." And he says his inspiration is " Roald Dahl , whose books got me reading and influenced my dark sense of humor." 2. It took him until college to get into acting

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  1. Today's Top Google Searches

    Fri, 28 Apr 2006

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  2. World News Tonight Full Webcast:

    Fri, 28 Apr 2006

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  3. Dwarf Theme Park in China

    Tue, 13 Apr 2010

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  4. Nightline (04. 12.10)

    Tue, 13 Apr 2010

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  5. Only Children: Your Reactions

    Mon, 20 Aug 2007

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