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Netflix subscribers slam ‘deeply evil’ Willy Wonka series with Gene Wilder recreation
It has been labelled ‘AI necromantic slop’.
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Metro
· Jul 11, 2026
All 12 seasons of ‘amazing’ crime drama streaming on Netflix now
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CNET
· Jun 30, 2026
Willy Wonka Competition Series Starring the AI Voice of Gene Wilder Coming Soon to Netflix
Oompa Loompa doompety-doo, Netflix has a Wonka reality series for you.
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· Jun 23, 2026
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s ‘The Drama’ Sets Streaming Debut
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DNyuz
· Jun 30, 2026
Netflix Recreates Gene Wilder’s Voice With AI for ‘Willy Wonka’ Competition Series
For Netflix’s new “Willy Wonka” reality series, they are betting a bit more on pure nostalgia than pure imagination — and a dash of artificial intelligence, as the series will recreate Gene Wilder’s voice using the new tech. The streamer unveiled the trailer Tuesday for “Wonka’s The Golden Ticket,” a reality contest series playing with []
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· Jul 12, 2026
10 Best Classic Movies on Prime Video (July 2026): ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ and More
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· Jul 7, 2026
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Related coverage for "Netflix subscribers slam ‘deeply evil’ Willy Wonka series with Gene Wilder recreation": Metro — All 12 seasons of ‘amazing’ crime drama streaming on Netflix now. CNET — Willy Wonka Competition Series Starring the AI Voice of Gene Wilder Coming Soon to Netflix. The Hollywood Reporter — Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s ‘The Drama’ Sets Streaming Debut. DNyuz — Netflix Recreates Gene Wilder’s Voice With AI for ‘Willy Wonka’ Competition Series. Us Weekly — 10 Best Classic Movies on Prime Video (July 2026): ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ and More. The Next Web — Netflix is adding short-form video from Variety, Rolling Stone, and BuzzFeed as it competes with YouTube and TikTok