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"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"

Long isolated from his own family, Willy Wonka launches a worldwide contest to select an heir to his candy empire. 5 lucky children draw golden tickets from Wonka chocolate bars and win a guided tour of the legendary candy-making facility that no outsider has seen in 15 years. Dazzled by one amazing sight after another, Charlie is drawn into Wonka's fantastic world.

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Movie Trailers

Trailers and TV spots for the movie "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," starring Johnny Depp and directed by Tim Burton, in Real Media and Quicktime formats.

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Photo Gallery

Gallery of photos from the Warner Bros. Pictures movie, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," featuring photos of Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, AnnaSophia Robb, Missi Pyle, and Jordan Fry.

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Interviews

Interviews with Freddie Highmore, AnnaSophia Robb, Julia Winter, and Jordan Fry from the "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Hollywood Premiere.

More "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Interviews

Deep Roy (Oompa Loompas), David Kelly (Grandpa Joe) and composer Danny Elfman discuss their work on "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Movie Credits

Cast and crew list for the movie "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," starring Johnny Depp.

AnnaSophia Robb on "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"

While promoting her role in the movie "Because of Winn-Dixie," AnnaSophia Robb talked a little about filming "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," Oompa Loompas, Johnny Depp, and working with Tim Burton.

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Movie Soundtrack

The "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" soundtrack features original music by Danny Elfman, marking the 11th time Elfman has collaborated on a film score with Tim Burton.

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Movie Posters

Posters from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" with Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka.

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" IMAX News

IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures announced that "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," the highly anticipated film reuniting Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, will be simultaneously released to IMAX and conventional 35mm theatres on July 15th, 2005.

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Movie Production News

Filming news and cast information for the movie "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," starring Johnny Depp and directed by Tim Burton.

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Movie Inspires Videogames

Warner Bros. Interactive will release videogames inspired by the Tim Burton movie, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."

Veruca-Assault.com - Character Site

Veruca wants you to join her team now! Even Violet has a team, and Veruca must have one too. Only this one will be prettier. And smell nicer. And have golden bells and whistles for everyone and all the other teams will want to be on Veruca’s team because she is the BEST! Her daddy said that she would have the best team and he’s wiling to pay dearly...

Violetreaction.com - Character Site

Remember, there’s no “I” in “team,” but there’s one in Violet.

iwantmymiketeavee.com - Character Site

Those other freaks are stupid if they think they’re going to beat Mike Teavee’s numbers. Get out there and show them who rules and who totally stinks.

oompainvasion.com - Character Site

The other teams don’t know their snozzwanger from their whangdoodle.

Will Depp Be Willy?

Variety broke the news that Johnny Depp could join his "Edward Scissorhands" director, Tim Burton.

GloopWantsYou.com - Character Site

Spread the delicious name of Gloop! The other teams are tasteless and bland. Enjoy the scrumptious taste of Victory!

Official Roald Dahl Website

Everything you need to know about writer Roald Dahl can be found at this official site.

Official "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Website

Warner Bros. Pictures official site for "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." RELEASE DATE: July 15, 2005

Wonka Industries

Tour the official site (wink, wink) for Wonka Industries.

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