March 24^th, 2005 (1:33pm) - In July, Tim Burton’s vision of Roald Dahl’s classic book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be released as both a feature film and videogame. In the meantime, in honor of Chocolate Week 2005 (March 21-27), 2K Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has released the first in-game screens and information of the game.

The Charlie and the Chocolate Factory videogame allows players to explore deep inside the factory and play the beloved story as Charlie Bucket. Find a Golden Ticket and, along with four other children, win a personal tour of Willy Wonka’s factory guided by the notorious and reclusive candy-maker himself. Embark on a fantastic adventure exploring the many extraordinary environments of the factory, including some from the book that do not appear in the film. Discover what happens after the other children, greed-driven and unrestrained, wreak havoc throughout the factory. Then save the chocolate factory from their destruction by solving mystifying puzzles and using inventive candy powers. By helping the Oompa-Loompas and restoring order to the factory, Charlie can earn the respect of Willy Wonka and win an unexpected prize.

Features Include:

Acquire incredible abilities by using fantastic new candies in order to save the factory
Creative and interactive environments, based on the visual style of the film, fully immerse players in the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory story

Stop the “rotten” children from causing chaos and destruction throughout the candy factory

Repair huge, bizarre candy-making machines by solving puzzles and enlisting the help of the Oompa-Loompas

Explore numerous rooms and environments inside Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory