In November 2019, DeVito said that he "always wanted to" develop a sequel to Matilda, [24] adding that a potential sequel could star Matilda's child, due to Wilson having grown up following the film's release. [24] Court drama tops box office". The Oshkosh Northwestern. August 5, 1996. p.8. Archived from the original on May 6, 2023 . Retrieved May 6, 2023– via Newspapers.com.

Dunne, Susan (December 19, 1996). "Ironic 'Matilda' Can Be Enjoyed by Both Adults and Children". Hartford Courant. Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical". BBFC. 7 September 2022. Archived from the original on 25 November 2022 . Retrieved 25 November 2022.In a hospital, while other parents adore their newborn children, Mrs. Wormwood is distraught to learn she is pregnant and in labour. To her husband Mr. Wormwood's confusion, she gives birth to a girl, Matilda. Despite her parents' constant disdain, Matilda becomes a sweet child who loves reading and visits the mobile librarian Mrs. Phelps daily. Upon discovering that Matilda has not been properly schooled, teacher Miss Jennifer Honey and an inspector visit the house to suggest Matilda be sent to Crunchem Hall. Angry about being fined for not sending his daughter to school, Mr. Wormwood warns the severe headmistress, Miss Agatha Trunchbull, about Matilda. Emma Thompson gives Matilda The Musical a deranged villain to remember". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 31 December 2022 . Retrieved 22 November 2022. Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, or simply Matilda the Musical, is a 2022 musical film directed by Matthew Warchus from a screenplay by Dennis Kelly, based on the stage musical of the same name by Tim Minchin and Kelly, which in turn was based on the 1988 novel Matilda by Roald Dahl. It is the second film adaptation of the novel, following Matilda (1996). The film stars Alisha Weir as the title character, alongside Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, Sindhu Vee, and Emma Thompson. In the plot, Matilda Wormwood (Weir), who is neglected and mistreated by her parents (Graham and Riseborough), develops psychokinetic abilities to deal with Miss Trunchbull (Thompson), the ruthless and cruel headmistress of Crunchem Hall School.

a b "9 fascinating facts from behind the scenes of Matilda". Radio Times. September 26, 2016 . Retrieved January 4, 2018.The film was released on VHS in pan and scan and LaserDisc in widescreen on December 17, 1996, from Columbia TriStar Home Video. [16] In 1997, it was released on a bare-bones dual sided DVD containing fullscreen and widescreen. Another DVD rendition with more special features was released in 2005. In August 2013, Wilson and most of her costars from the film had a reunion to celebrate its 17th anniversary and it being released on Blu-ray. [17] The reunion was featured on the Blu-ray release. [18] Reception [ edit ] A sing-along edition opened across United Kingdom cinemas for a limited time starting on New Year's Day 2023; a preview screening was shown on 17 December 2022, in aid of MediCinema. [22] [23] This version began in the United States on 6 January 2023.

Russo, Stacy Shotsberger (2008). The Library as Place in California. McFarland & Company. p.108. ISBN 9780786431946. Trunchbull is the kind of villainess children can enjoy, because she is too ridiculous to be taken seriously and yet really is mean and evil, like the witch in Snow White. And since most children have at one time or another felt that their parents are not nice enough to them, they may also enjoy the portrait of Matilda's parents. [23] Future [ edit ]On 15 November 2013, Minchin, who previously wrote songs for the musical, was in talks to create new songs for the film, [3] and in 2020, he was confirmed to do so. [10] Christopher Nightingale composed original incidental music to underscore the film, just as he did onstage. [18]

a b c Masters, Kim (28 January 2020). "Netflix, Sony Team for 'Matilda' Movie Based on Stage Musical (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 9 October 2022 . Retrieved 16 June 2022. Paul Reubens and Tracey Walter as Bob and Bill; two FBI agents posing as speedboat salesmen who are investigating Harry due to his illegal car business. GOLDEN BUZZER! Sign Along with Us put on the GREATEST show! | Auditions | BGT 2020". YouTube. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023 . Retrieved 28 March 2023. Suzie Wilson was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 1995 during filming, and later died on April 27, 1996, four months before the film's release. [11] The film was dedicated to her memory. DeVito revealed that, prior to her death, he had shown her the final edit of the movie so that she was able to see Mara's performance. [12] Music [ edit ] Matilda the Musical Movie Review: A fantastical reboot of a beloved classic". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 5 January 2023 . Retrieved 5 January 2023.Ebert, Roger (August 2, 1996). "Matilda". RogerEbert.com. Ebert Digital LLC . Retrieved April 6, 2017. Lasane, Andrew (October 22, 2014). "The Real-World Locations of Iconic Movie Homes". Complex . Retrieved January 4, 2018. Emma Thompson, Newcomer Alisha Weir to Star in Netflix 'Matilda' Adaptation". The Hollywood Reporter. 14 January 2021. Archived from the original on 27 January 2021 . Retrieved 2 February 2021. The Crank House, in Altadena, stood in for Miss Trunchbull's house. [8] The exterior of Matilda's house is located on Youngwood Drive in Whittier, [9] while the library she visits is the Pasadena Public Library on East Walnut Street in Pasadena. [10] The notion that bad people (even adults) deserve to be punished for their evil ways (even by children) is truly subversive. Any child who suffered through the countless typical abuses of unthinking, uncaring, and ignorant parents will truly love this movie. Those same unthinking, uncaring, and ignorant parents will probably hate this movie, unless they are wise enough to see the truth behind the fantasy.