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19.02.2023 / 22:47

Roald Dahl book changes 'alarm' critics, calling it 'absurd censorship'

British children's author, short-story writer, playwright and versifier Roald Dahl (1916 - 1995), 11th December 1971. (Photo by Ronald Dumont/Daily Express/Getty Images) LONDON (AP) - Critics are accusing the British publisher of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s books of censorship after it removed colorful language from works such as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Matilda" to make them more acceptable to modern readers.A review of new editions of Dahl’s books now available in bookstores shows that some passages relating to weight, mental health, gender and race were altered.

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New trailer for upcoming horror movie starring Angus Cloud and Giancarlo Esposito

Abigail has just been dropped. The movie is set to be released in theatres on April 19.Abigail, directed by Matt Bettinello-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, is about the kidnapping of a 12-year-old girl, who is the daughter of a powerful underworld figure.A group of criminals are tasked with kidnapping Abigail and watching her overnight, in order to gain a $50million ransom from her father.

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Aviation sector faces 'beautiful fight' in Covid recovery

One of Ireland's most famed pilots of his day fell from the sky this month 80 years ago, defending the Greek capital Athens from a German Luftwaffe onslaught. William 'Timber’ Woods DFC from Carrickmacross was in battle in the air over Athens on 20 April 1941.

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Duchess of Cornwall joins all-star reading of Roald Dahl classic

The Duchess of Cornwall is joining Hollywood stars including Meryl Streep, Benedict Cumberbatch and Ryan Reynolds in lending her voice to a retelling of James And The Giant Peach.

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Taika Waititi, Meryl Streep, and Chris Hemsworth Are the Latest Celebs to Read Children's Books for Charity

Taika Waititi is the latest celebrity to read a children's book for charity, and he's calling in every single favor he has to make it happen. In a new series, Waititi and his "friends" ("When I say I'm gonna be joined by friends, I think I just mean celebrities," he admits in the trailer) will read the classic Roald Dahl novel, James and the Giant Peach, to benefit Partners in Health. The line-up is extremely "dream dinner party" material, with Waititi recruiting the likes of Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Ryan Reynolds, Sarah Paulson, Cara Delevingne, Billy Porter, Lupita Nyong'o, Mindy Kaling, Olivia Wilde, Beanie Feldstein, and Gordon Ramsay. (That seriously isn't even the whole list.)

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Chris Hemsworth and brother Liam team up for the first time to join Nick Kroll and Taika Waititi for Roald Dahl read-along

Chris Hemsworth and his brother Liam have finally teamed up together and it’s a real treat.

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Lockdown story time: Roald Dahl with Streep, Cumberbatch and more

© Getty BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: Taika Waititi attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 09, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) LONDON (Reuters) - Stuck at home with the kids? Meryl Streep, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Cate Blanchett may be able to help.

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Taika Waititi enlists help of Meryl Streep, Ryan Reynolds and Chris Hemsworth to retell Roald Dahl classic in new YouTube series

Lockdown has seen celebrities bestow on us many gems, but Taika Waititi has really pulled it out of the bag by enlisting some of his A-list pals to help with a new YouTube series.

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Meryl Streep and Ryan Reynolds join Taika Waititi for Roald Dahl charity read

Meryl Streep, Benedict Cumberbatch and Chris and Liam Hemsworth are among the stars joining Jojo Rabbit filmmaker Taika Waititi for a charity reading of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book James And The Giant Peach.

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Killing Eve's Jodie Comer tipped to play Miss Honey in Netflix Matilda remake

Actress Jodie Comer is reportedly in talks to star in the Netflix remake of the classic Roald Dahl novel, turned film, Matilda.

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Jodie Comer tipped to play Ms Honey in Netflix adaptation of Matlida

If there’s one thing we love, it’s a classic film, and one all-time childhood favourite has to be Matilda.

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Ralph Fiennes to play Miss Trunchbull in new ‘Matilda’ musical reboot

Netflix movie is adapted from Tim Minchin's 2010 musical.

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‘Killing Eve’ star Jodie Comer reportedly in line for role in new ‘Matilda’ film

Jodie Comer is expected to star in the film as Miss Honey

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Ryan Giggs and Gianluigi Buffon take to the classroom to help home-schooling parents

Ryan Giggs and Gianluigi Buffon have joined a UEFA initiative aimed at helping children with dictation.

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Vincent Marzello, Actor on 'Bob the Builder' and 'The Witches,' Dies at 68

Vincent Marzello, who portrayed the father of the young protagonist inThe Witches, Nicolas Roeg's 1990 adaptation of a Roald Dahl book, died Tuesday, his wife, actress Lorelei King, announced. He was 68.

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