Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (franchise) the impression of movement. List indicator(s) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (franchise) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a media franchise. It includes two books, two live-action theatrical films, two video games, and a ride. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is a 1964 children's book by British author Roald Dahl. The story features the adventures of young Charlie Bucket inside the chocolate factory of eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" was first published in the United States by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. in 1964 and in the United Kingdom by George Allen & Unwin in 1967. "Charlie
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (film) Willy Wonka Candy Company, a division of Nestlé. A small range of Wonka Bars were launched, utilizing their prominence in the film. The release of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" also rekindled public interest in Roald Dahl's 1964 book, and appeared on the "New York Times" Best Seller list from July 3 to October 23, 2005. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" earned $56,178,450 in its opening weekend, the fifth-highest opening weekend gross for 2005, and stayed at #1 for two weeks. The film eventually grossed $206,459,076 in US totals and $268,509,687 in foreign countries, coming to a worldwide total of