Gene Wilder's 'Willy Wonka' Song 'Pure Imagination' Jumps Over 1,000% On Streaming. ByHugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights.

The cast of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” reunited for the film’s 50th anniversary and revealed which child Gene Wilder (left) thought was a “brat.” Courtesy Everett Collection ...

That’s pretty good for a tune that, when “Willy Wonka” was first released in 1971, did “absolutely nothing,” says Leslie Bricusse who, with Anthony Newley, wrote the songs for the movie.

Willy Wonka Kids Pay Tribute to Gene Wilder "All of us have lost OUR Willy Wonka," one co-star wrote. By ABC News. August 30, 2016, 12:00 PM. 3:08.

Hollywood star Gene Wilder, who delighted audiences with his comic turns in "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" and several Mel Brooks classics including "Blazing Saddles" and "The Producers ...

Social media is passionately arguing which version of Willy Wonka is better between Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp. The 1971 and 2005 movies are vastly different, extending past their performances.

"Willy Wonka" Veruca Salt actor said Gene Wilder personally made sure she was taken care of on-set. "I was the only kid in Germany that didn't have a member of my family with me," she said. Even ...

After Gene Wilder’s passing on Sunday at age 83, ... whether their favorite was Blazing Saddles or Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory or even his brief appearance in Bonnie and Clyde.

Gene Wilder, the star of such comedy classics as "Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles," has died. He was 83. Wilder's nephew said Monday that the actor and writer died earlier this month in ...

Gene Wilder, the star of such comedy classics as "Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles," has died. He was 83. Wilder's nephew said Monday that the actor and writer died earlier this month in ...

Comedic actor Gene Wilder, seen here as candy tycoon Willy Wonka in the 1971 classic "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," died Monday, August 29, at the age of 83.

Gene Wilder has died, his lawyer confirms to CNN. The actor, who played the title role in 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,' was 83 ...