"educational PC game was released in October, 1996 featuring the titular car where players have to solve puzzles to complete the game. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a 1968 British musical adventure fantasy film, directed by Ken Hughes and written by Roald Dahl and Hughes, loosely based on Ian Fleming's 1964 novel ""Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car"". The film stars Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Adrian Hall, Heather Ripley, Lionel Jeffries, James Robertson Justice, Robert Helpmann and Gert Fröbe. The film was produced by Albert R. Broccoli, the regular co-producer of the James Bond series of"
"Chitty Bang Bang, a chain-driven customised Mercedes with a 23-litre 6-cylinder Maybach aero-engine. Fleming had seen the car's owner, Count Louis Zborowski race at the Brooklands race track. The origin of the name ""Chitty Bang Bang"" is disputed, but may also have been inspired by early aeronautical engineer Letitia Chitty. Like Zborowski, Fleming names his car because of the noise it made—and the noise a car made was important to Fleming. As he wrote the novel, Fleming used aspects of his life to flesh out the details, much as he did with many of his Bond stories. Thus, in the"
"Chitty Bang Bang Chitty Bang Bang was the informal name of a number of celebrated English racing cars, built and raced by Count Louis Zborowski and his engineer Clive Gallop in the 1920s, which inspired the book, film and stage musical ""Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang"". The Chittys were built in Canterbury, Kent and stored at Higham Park, Zborowski's country house at Bridge near Canterbury. The cars were so loud that Canterbury reportedly passed a by-law prohibiting them from entering within the city walls. The origin of the name ""Chitty Bang Bang"" is disputed, but may have been inspired by aeronautical engineer Letitia Chitty,"
"Fleming consulted his motor engineer friend Charles Amherst Villiers, who produced a sketch based on Fleming's description of the magical car—this drawing was passed to Cape's popular new illustrator John Burningham, who was asked to illustrate the whole series on the strength of his debut story ""Borka"". ""Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang"" was originally published in three volumes, 1964–1965; the omnibus edition followed in 1968. Burningham's witty and timeless art-work, along with Fleming's imaginative text, led Chitty to become the most famous and best loved car in English-language fiction. In 1964 Burningham married author-illustrator Helen Gillian Oxenbury, who won the 1969 Greenaway Medal. He"
"In the 2012 Australian production,""Kiddie-Widdy-Winkies"" was put back in the line-up of songs, but has since not been put back into the 2015 UK tour. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (musical) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a stage musical based on the 1968 film produced by Albert R. Broccoli. The music and lyrics were written by Richard and Robert Sherman with book by Jeremy Sams. The musical premiered in the West End at the London Palladium on April 16, 2002 with six new songs by the Sherman Brothers who wrote the original Academy Award-nominated title and song score as well. The"
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (musical) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a stage musical based on the 1968 film produced by Albert R. Broccoli. The music and lyrics were written by Richard and Robert Sherman with book by Jeremy Sams. The musical premiered in the West End at the London Palladium on April 16, 2002 with six new songs by the Sherman Brothers who wrote the original Academy Award-nominated title and song score as well. The West End production, directed by Adrian Noble (at the time the artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company) with musical staging and choreography by Gillian"
"all written by Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Commander Caractacus Pott is an inventor who buys and renovates an old car after gaining money from inventing and selling whistle-like sweets to Lord Skrumshus, the wealthy owner of a local confectionery factory. The car, a ""Paragon Panther"", was the sole production of the Paragon motor-car company before it went bankrupt. It is a four-seat touring car with an enormous bonnet, or hood. After the restoration is complete, the car is named for the noises made by its starter motor and the characteristic two loud backfires it makes when it starts. At first Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang is"
"wife Carolyn, a lifelong Chitty Chitty Bang Bang fan asked him to build her dream car. The car was built on a 1970s Land Rover chassis and engine and was driven 12,000 miles overland to Australia in 2007/8 to raise money for charity. A replica Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car built by Gordon Grant was sold at an auction held on 1 December 2011 at Bonhams at Mercedes Benz World in Weybridge, Surrey, UK. The car was later sold to broadcaster Chris Evans after the purchaser found it was too long to fit in his garage. The car, which is"
"Think Vulgar ""Think Vulgar"" is a song created especially for the stage musical production of ""Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"". It was written by Robert and Richard Sherman in 2001 and premiered at the London Palladium on April 16, 2002. It was subsequently replaced by ""Act English"" a year later. The song is sung in a private moment when the Vulgarian spies determine their strategy of deceit by which they will obtain possession of Caractacus Potts' invention, the car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The concept for ""Act English"" was conceived by book writer Jeremy Sams and director Adrian Noble who felt"
"version of ""Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"" uses a story within a story format to tell a purely fantastic fairy tale within a relatively more realistic frame-story. The film version of ""The Wizard of Oz"" does the same thing by making its inner story into a dream. Lewis Carroll's celebrated ""Alice"" books use the same device of a dream as an excuse for fantasy, while Carroll's less well-known ""Sylvie and Bruno"" subverts the trope by allowing the dream figures to enter and interact with the ""real"" world. Some stories feature what might be called a literary version of the Droste effect,"
"the van. When Mr. Tooting refuses, the man becomes angry and demands the car. Mr. Tooting ends the call and tries to get the van to start. While he does, Jem notices two old lamps attached to a nearby billboard. When he inspects them, he finds the word ""Zborowski"" written on them; just like the engine. He and Mr. Tooting attached them to the car's grill, after which it starts up. As the family flies away, they notice the car makes a different sound, and decides to give it a name: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The following evening, Chitty runs"
"The Life of Ian Fleming The Life of Ian Fleming is a biography of Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond and author of the children’s book ""Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"". The biography was written by John Pearson, Fleming’s assistant at the London ""Sunday Times,"" in 1966. Pearson later wrote the official, fictional-biography """" in 1973. ""The Life of Ian Fleming"" was one of the first biographies of Ian Fleming and is considered a collectible book by many James Bond fans, since Pearson would become the third, official James Bond author. Future editions of ""The Life of Ian Fleming"" were"
"just a big and powerful car, but as the book progresses the car surprises the family by beginning to exhibit independent actions. This first happens while the family is caught in a traffic jam on their way to the beach for a picnic. The car suddenly instructs Commander Pott to pull a switch which causes Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang to sprout wings and take flight over the stopped cars on the road. Commander Pott flies them to Goodwin Sands in the English Channel where the family picnics, swims, and sleeps. While the family naps, the tide comes in threatening to drown them. Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang"
"Dorothy Wall Dorothy Wall (12 January 1894 – 21 January 1942) was a New Zealand-born author and illustrator of children's fiction books. She is most famous for creating Blinky Bill, an anthropomorphic koala who was the central character in her books ""Blinky Bill: the Quaint Little Australian"" (1933), ""Blinky Bill Grows Up"" (1934) and ""Blinky Bill and Nutsy"" (1937). Most of her books were first published by Angus & Robertson. Wall was born in Wellington, New Zealand on 12 January 1894 of English parents, Charles James William Wall and Lillian née Palethorpe. In 1904, at the age of ten, she"
"eludes the man by joining a song-and-dance act. He becomes the centre of the show and earns enough in tips to buy the car and rebuild it. They name the car ""Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"" for the unusual noise of its engine. In the first trip in the car, Caractacus, the children, and Truly picnic on the beach. Caractacus tells them a tale about nasty Baron Bomburst, the tyrant of fictional Vulgaria, who wants to steal Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. As Potts tells his story, the quartet and the car are stranded by high tide and are attacked by pirates"
"was matched by Burningham's illustrations. ""Daily Express"" serialisation (1964) ""Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang"" was serialised in the ""Daily Express"" newspaper in five episodes over the course of a week, from Monday 19 October 1964, to Friday 23 October 1964. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"" (1968 film) A film loosely based on the novel was made in 1968, with a screenplay written by Roald Dahl and Ken Hughes. It was produced by Albert R. ""Cubby"" Broccoli, who had made five James Bond films previously. The film starred Dick Van Dyke as Caractacus Potts and Sally Ann Howes as Truly Scrumptious, an additional character who was"
"musical numbers, written by Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman of ""Mary Poppins"", were staged by Marc Breaux and Dee Dee Wood. The song ""Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"" was nominated for an Academy Award. The story opens with a montage of European Grand Prix races in which one particular car appears to win every race it runs in from 1907 through 1908. However, in its final 1909 race, the car crashes and catches fire, ending its racing career. The car eventually ends up in an old garage in rural England, where two children, Jeremy and Jemima Potts, have grown fond"
"John Archambault John Archambault is an American children's book author, poet, story teller, and musician. He is known best for his best selling children's book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Among his most recognizable children's books are Knots on a Counting Rope, Barn Dance, Boom Chicka Rock, Here Are My Hands, and The Birth of a Whale. Archambault was an avid reader from a young age, ultimately sparking his interest in writing. Throughout his career he has enjoyed collaboration with Bill Martin, Jr., also a children's book author. Archambault currently resides in Yorba Linda, California. Originally from Pasadena, California, Archambault had"
"Truly Scrumptious Truly Scrumptious is a fictional character in the ""Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"" film and stage production based on the children's novel of the same name by author Ian Fleming. In the film the character is portrayed by Sally Ann Howes, after it was declined by Julie Andrews. Truly Scrumptious develops a romantic relationship with the widower Caractacus Potts (played by Dick Van Dyke). The character does not appear in the original book, in which Caractacus is married to Mimsie Pott (the surname as spelled in the book). The filmmakers felt that a budding romantic relationship would serve the"
"production of the play. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (musical) written by Richard and Robert Sherman with book by Jeremy Sams was revived by director James Brining and multi Olivier Award winning choreographer Stephen Mear in 2016, Vantyler took over the role of The Childcatcher to major critical acclaim ""the amazingly talented Jos Vantyler"". He is one of the youngest actors to ever play the part. The Bristol Post wrote """"the scariest villain of all time is The Child Catcher (Jos Vantyler), and he was no less frightening on the stage than he was on the big screen, so be prepared"
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (song) ""Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"" is an Academy Award nominated song from ""Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"", the 1968 musical motion picture. In the film it is sung by Dick Van Dyke and Sally Ann Howes. ""Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"" is also featured prominently in ""Chitty the Musical"", which premiered in London at the Palladium in 2002 and on Broadway in 2005 at the newly refurbished Foxwoods Theatre (then the Hilton Theatre). The song is parodied in the ""South Park"" episode ""It Hits the Fan"" sung by Mr. Garrison and by Jim Carrey in """". A version"
"the children leave, she watches them and sings about her love for Caractacus (""Lovely Lonely Man"") before returning to her family mansion. The next day Truly and the Potts family encounter some unexpected and comical attempts to take their car, before being overtaken by the airship belonging to Baron Bomburst, the ruler of Vulgaria. The Baron wants Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for his own, and kidnapped Caractacus' father under the mistaken impression that he is the one who created the unusual car. The airship is returning to Vulgaria with Grandpa Potts, where the Baron plans to hold him hostage until"
"not in Fleming's novel. Two actors from the Bond franchise were involved in the film: Desmond Llewelyn and Gert Fröbe, who played the parts of scrap-dealer Coggins and Baron Bomberst, respectively. A novelisation of the film was published by Pan Books in 1968, written by author John Burke. ""Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"" (2002 musical) On 16 April 2002, ""Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"", a stage musical based on the film, opened at the London Palladium theatre. It was directed by Adrian Noble with musical staging and choreography by Gillian Lynne, and starred Michael Ball. This version of the show closed in"
"range from the celebrated Far Tottering and Oyster Creek Railway to the demented thingamabobs that made the 1968 movie ""Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"" a minuscule classic."" Six ""Chitty-Chitty Bang-Bang"" cars were created for the film, only one of which was fully functional. At a 1973 auction in Florida, one of them sold for $37,000, equal to $ today. The original ""hero"" car, in a condition described as fully functional and road-going, was offered at auction on 15 May 2011 by a California-based auction house. The car sold for $805,000, less than the $1–2 million it was expected to reach. It"
"Kevin McClory and Jack Whittingham. In March 1961, McClory read an advance copy of the book and he and Whittingham immediately petitioned the High Court in London for an injunction to stop publication. The case was heard on 24 March 1961 and allowed the book to be published, although the door was left open for McClory to pursue further action at a later date. Fleming had also begun to write the children's book ""Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang"". The car itself was based on a composite of two cars: Fleming's own Standard Tourer, which he had driven in Switzerland in the late 1920s, and"
"Hushabye Mountain ""Hushabye Mountain"" is a ballad by the songwriting team Robert and Richard Sherman. It appears twice in the 1968 Albert R. Broccoli motion picture ""Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"": first as an idyllic lullaby by Caractacus Potts (Dick Van Dyke) to his children; and later when the children of Vulgaria have lost all hope of salvation. The song is also featured prominently in the 2002 and 2005 stage musical versions. The song has been covered by many artists. Bobbie Gentry, Julie London and Tony Bennett recorded the song in 1968. Dakota Fanning sang the song in Steven Spielberg's 2005"
"Along the way, they learn a little more about Chitty, as well as the family that owned her before them: The Pott Family. On their way home, Little Harry accidentally pulls a lever (called the Chronojuster) that sends Chitty quickly backwards. When she finally stops, they find themselves in a place filled with Dinosaurs. Jem reads a journal that says the lever shouldn't be used ""unless time travel in required"". ""Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again"" was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again is a children's novel"
"starring Nick Stahl, Kate Burton and Vera Farmiga), which debuted to acclaim at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Marlow continues to develop her career in film, television, theater, and music. She has appeared in the Jerry Bruckheimer produced ABC pilot for ""The Forgotten"" starring Christian Slater as well as episodes of ""Cold Case"", """" and ""Criminal Minds"". Ellen Marlow Ellen Taylor Marlow (born February 22, 1994) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Claire Lyons in ""The Clique"" movie based on the books by Lisi Harrison and Jemima Potts in ""Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"". Ellen"
"Ellen Marlow Ellen Taylor Marlow (born February 22, 1994) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Claire Lyons in ""The Clique"" movie based on the books by Lisi Harrison and Jemima Potts in ""Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"". Ellen Taylor Marlow was born in Dallas, Texas. She moved to Austin, Texas at age 3 and became active in sports and cheerleading. Her love of performance and musical theatre in particular began during a family vacation to New York City at age 4. Marlow's early education was in the Texas school system, but after beginning her formal"
"The most noticeable is the front grille, which differs from the original ""egg"" shaped grill. Additionally the lower front steering axle is not accurate. Another version of the car, built for the British stage production of the story, debuted at The London Palladium in 2002. Built at a cost of £750,000, the car is listed in Guinness World Records as the most expensive stage prop ever. In July 2014, Tony Garofalo became the new owner of the US National Broadway Touring Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Prop Car, by a sale release made by Big League Productions of New York City."
"& Co. It was the last book he wrote and he did not live to see it published. ""Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang"" was loosely adapted as a 1968 film of the same name with a screenplay by Roald Dahl and Ken Hughes; a subsequent novelisation was also published. The film was produced by Albert R. Broccoli, co-producer of the James Bond film series. The story was also adapted as a stage musical under the same name. In April 2011 a BBC Radio 4 Extra adaptation was broadcast with Imogen Stubbs as the voice of Chitty. Three sequels to Fleming's book have been published,"
"altered after film producer Kevin McClory alleged that parts of the biography were untrue regarding the novel and film rights to ""Thunderball"". In 1989 the biography was turned into a movie, ""Goldeneye"". The 1967 American paperback edition was retitled ""Alias James Bond—The Life of Ian Fleming"". No other edition has this title. The Life of Ian Fleming The Life of Ian Fleming is a biography of Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond and author of the children’s book ""Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"". The biography was written by John Pearson, Fleming’s assistant at the London ""Sunday Times,"" in 1966. Pearson"
"Act English Act English is a song created especially for the stage musical production of ""Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"". It was written by Robert and Richard Sherman in 2003 as a replacement song for ""Think Vulgar"". The song was first premiered at the London Palladium on March 15, 2003. It is an expositional song. That is, aspects of the plotline are revealed in its lyric. In the song the vulgarian spies discuss their plans to steal the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car. The concept for ""Act English"" was conceived by book writer Jeremy Sams and director Adrian Noble who felt"