The highly anticipated second installment of Jon M. Chu’s Wicked adaptation is no longer positioned as a straightforward sequel. Previously referred to as Wicked: Part Two, the film has officially been renamed Wicked: For Good. This subtle yet powerful change…
‘Wicked’ Named Best Film Of 2024 By The National Board Of Review
This cinematic adaptation of the acclaimed Broadway musical, which has enjoyed both critical acclaim and commercial success and aims to compete for the Oscars, also received two more awards from the organization. The NBR’s awards are determined by a diverse…
Ariana Grande Rejected ‘Wicked’ Composer Stephen Schwartz’s Of Reinventing “Popular”
Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz revealed that Ariana Grande, who plays Glinda in the movie, refused to make a hip-hop version of the Broadway’s hit single “Popular.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, Schwartz, the composer and lyricist of the original Broadway…
‘Wicked’ Shatters Box Office Records, Battles For #1 Spot Against ‘Gladiator II’
The eagerly awaited Wickediator weekend has finally arrived, coinciding with the debut of Part One of Jon M. Chu’s Broadway adaptation on the 2024 movie calendar, which launched alongside Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II. The enchanting musical Wicked took center stage…
‘Wicked’ Stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Want To Work Together On Broadway
Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo said they’d love to work together again, but on Broadway! While being interviewed by The Hollywood Reporter, the two actresses who star in the Jon M. Chu-directed musical film said they’d love to…
New ‘Wicked’ Update Including Casting
Scoop of the Day A new advertisement has been released for the upcoming Wicked shows, highlighting the idea that Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were meant to embody Elphaba and Glinda since they were children. Grande has openly expressed that…
‘Wicked’ Star Cynthia Erivo Got To Choose If Elphaba’s Green Skin Was Practical Effects Or CGI
Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo revealed during an interview with Empire that she was given the choice to create her character Elphaba using practical effects or computer-generated imagery. Ultimately, she chose practical effects because she wanted to…
‘Wicked’ Runtime Officially Revealed
The Wicked movie’s runtime is similar to the Broadway play despite being only one half of the story, Coming Soon reports. According to the movie site Fandango and AMC Theatres’ official website, the first part of Wicked will have a…
Britney Spears Biopic Movie Helms Jon M. Chu As Director
A Britney Spears biopic movie is hitting theaters soon. Last year, Gallery Books published several memoirs from the singer, including The Woman in Me. Over time, this book has had a significant impact, earning over $2.5 million and becoming the…
New ‘Wicked’ Behind-The-Scenes Video Brings Oz To Life With Stunning Sets
A new visual for Wicked gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the movie’s stunning sets of Emerald City, Munchkinland, Shiz University, and how the creative team brought Oz to life. According to director Jon M. Chu‘s commentary, the sets were…