Fathom Events Present Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory  Returns to Theaters for Two Days Only

Growing up there was one movie that I absolutely loved. I watched it over and over and over again. It was Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. I dreamed of actually going there and traveling down the chocolate river in a boat, finding the golden ticket and meeting Willy Wonka himself. In fact I still make my hubby laugh when I tell him that I had originally planned to marry Gene Wilder! When I heard that Will Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was going back to the big screen for two nights only, I kind of cleared my calendar asap! This is a movie I have to take my own kids to see on the big screen. Don’t get me wrong, they have seen it a million times with their Momma already. They have also developed their own love of the movie. And I still think there has not been a time up until the present that I have not shed a tear or two when Willy Wonka asked Charlie what happens to the boy who gets everything he’s ever wanted……I won’t spoil my favorite line, just in case you have not seen this precious movie yet. Marvelous Surprises Await as Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Returns to Theaters for Two Days Only. Gene Wilder’s Mesmerizing Performance, Unforgettable Music and Pure Imagination Can Be Experienced on the Big Screen Nationwide June 26 and 29 as part of the TCM Big Screen Classics Series.

So Willy Wonka fans young and old it’s time to hold your breath, make a wish, count to three and visit a world of pure imagination on the silver screen this June as Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory returns to cinemas for two special days, 45 years after it first astonished audiences as part of the Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics series.

Starring Gene Wilder as famed candy man Willy Wonka, the film transformed Roald Dahl’s novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory into a motion-picture classic with dreamy landscapes, cleverly choreographed musical numbers and indelible performances. This delicious cinematic confection includes all-new commentary from TCM host Ben Mankiewicz both before and after the feature. As the Golden Ticket itself says, “do not be late,” because there will be four screenings only — two each day, on June 26 and June 29. Sunday, June 26, 2016 -2 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time and Wednesday, Jun 29, 2016 -2 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time.

Follow the five lucky winners of Wonka’s Golden Tickets as they embark on an extraordinary tour of the chocolate factory. There will be little surprises around every corner, but nothing dangerous as Charlie Bucket, Violet Beauregarde, Mike Teevee, Augustus Gloop and Veruca Salt encounter a place where all of their dreams become a reality – and some of their realities become dreams. In addition to Wilder, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory stars Oscar® winner Jack Albertson as Grandpa Joe and, in his only screen appearance, Peter Ostrum as Charlie. Its score by Anthony Newley and Leslie Briscusse includes such essential songs as The Candy Man, Pure Imagination and the Oompa-Loompa songs.

2016 marks 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl – the author of beloved stories such as Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach and The BFG. There will be celebrations for Roald Dahl 100 throughout 2016, delivering a year packed with gloriumptious treats and squiffling surprises for everyone. Visit roalddahl.com/roalddahl100usa for more information.

Tickets to TCM Big Screen Classics: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory  can be purchased online from Fathom Events.

The picture below is my own personal stash of Willy Wonka goods!

Disclosure: Diane Sullivan/3decades3kids is a Fathom Events Partner Blog. All opinions are that of Diane and do not reflect upon those of the parent company represented. No compensation was given for this post. Complimentary passes were provided. Contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and @3decades3kids across all social media platforms. Snapchat: Threedecades