From Box-office hit to Oscar contender: Wicked’s path to the 2025 Academy Awards
3 months, 3 weeks ago

From Box-office hit to Oscar contender: Wicked’s path to the 2025 Academy Awards

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After dominating the box office, Wicked is now setting its sights on the 2025 Academy Awards following its sweeping victory at the National Board of Review Honors. The musical, which has captivated audiences worldwide, took home top honors, including Best Picture, Best Director for Jon M. Chu, and the prestigious NBR Spotlight Award for stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. This year, the NBR will also present its inaugural Spotlight Award to "Wicked" stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, recognizing their exceptional creative partnership in bringing the beloved musical to the big screen. Momentum for "Wicked" as awards season heats up With “Wicked” already a box-office smash, the NBR's recognition serves as a significant boost to the film’s ongoing awards campaign, positioning it as a strong contender for the 2025 Oscar Awards. While the NBR is not officially affiliated with the Academy, its selection of "Wicked" as Best Film adds early momentum in the lead-up to the Oscars.

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Oscars 2025: ‘The Brutalist’ To 'Wicked': Where To Watch Winning Films
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Oscars 2025: ‘The Brutalist’ To 'Wicked': Where To Watch Winning Films

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The 2025 Academy Awards were filled with surprises, historic wins and big milestones. Where to Watch Oscars 2025 Winning Films Anora: Five Wins, Including Best Picture Anora took home five Oscars, including the most prestigious one for Best Picture. The Brutalist: Adrien Brody’s Second Oscar for Best Actor In a moment that would shape his career forever, Adrien Brody's performance …

The songs of "Wicked" aren’t Oscar-eligible, but they’re the reason for its magic
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

The songs of "Wicked" aren’t Oscar-eligible, but they’re the reason for its magic

Salon  

"Wicked" has bewitched even its most reluctant fans, enticing them to overstay their welcome in the magical world of Oz. "Wicked"'s success has garnered ten Academy Awards nominations, including nods for best picture and its lead and supporting actresses, Erivo and Grande. Schwartz noted that Erivo and Grande's extensive Broadway experience is a "great advantage," especially since "they could do …

The Oscars Will Get A Major Musical Performance — But Not From Original Song Nominees
1 month ago

The Oscars Will Get A Major Musical Performance — But Not From Original Song Nominees

Huff Post  

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande attend the premiere of "Wicked" at the Museum of Modern Art on Nov. 14, 2024, in New York. It’s unclear what Grande and Erivo, who are both nominated for acting awards, will perform, but earlier this month, Puck reported they will sing a medley of “Wicked” songs — none of which are nominated for Best …

Time for ‘Wicked’ to grab the spotlight?
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Time for ‘Wicked’ to grab the spotlight?

LA Times  

They killed James Bond in the last 007 movie, so the news that Jeff Bezos is taking over the franchise feels a bit like overkill. SAG Awards coming Sunday Late last year, I went to see “Wicked” again at the Academy Museum just to experience how awards voters responded to the film. The audience was largely members of the Screen …

‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify for the movie’s 10 Oscar nominations
2 months ago

‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify for the movie’s 10 Oscar nominations

LA Times  

Let us be glad, let us be grateful — “Wicked” has earned 10 Oscar nominations. This also means “Wicked” is among the Oscar-nominated adaptations of Broadway musicals — 10 of which went on to win best picture, the most recent being 2002’s “Chicago.” Awards 2025 Oscar nominations list The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards, to be held on March …

SAG Awards 2025 nominations: ‘Wicked’, ‘A Complete Unknown’ score crucial nods for the Oscar race
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

SAG Awards 2025 nominations: ‘Wicked’, ‘A Complete Unknown’ score crucial nods for the Oscar race

The Hindu  

The Screen Actors Guild Awards 2025 nominations were unveiled online on Wednesday, with Wicked, the blockbuster prequel to The Wizard of Oz, emerging as the frontrunner with five nominations. Wicked’s nominations include Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and individual nods for Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Jonathan Bailey. Close behind is the Bob Dylan biopic A …

‘Wicked’ part two has been titled ‘Wicked: For Good’, film to release in November 2025
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‘Wicked’ part two has been titled ‘Wicked: For Good’, film to release in November 2025

The Hindu  

The second part of musical fantasy movie Wickedhas been titled Wicked: For Good, Hollywood studio Universal Pictures has announced. Wicked: For Good, only in theaters November 21, 2025.💚🩷 pic.twitter.com/vBhTwNTVNa — Wicked Movie December 16, 2024 Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in the lead roles, Wicked is an adaptation of the hit Broadway musical of the same name, which was …

Wicked sequel gets a surprise new title after epic $500 million success of first installment
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Wicked sequel gets a surprise new title after epic $500 million success of first installment

Daily Mail  

Universal's Wicked recently passed the $500 million mark at the worldwide box office, and now its sequel has a new title. Universal's Wicked recently passed the $500 million mark at the worldwide box office, and now its sequel has a new title Now the studio has revealed the sequel - formerly known as simply Wicked: Part 2 - will now …

Wicked named best film, Daniel Craig best actor by National Board of Review
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Wicked named best film, Daniel Craig best actor by National Board of Review

Hindustan Times  

National Board of Review awards Already a box-office force, “Wicked” is also embarking on an awards campaign expected to make it a major Academy Awards contender. “Every detail is beautifully crafted and designed, the actors are all exceptional and the music is second-to-none — together it adds up to a transporting experience like no other.” More winners Best actor went …

‘Wicked’ named best film, Daniel Craig best actor by National Board of Review
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Wicked’ named best film, Daniel Craig best actor by National Board of Review

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The National Board of Review put its full support behind Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked,” naming the lavish musical the best film of the year, Chu best director and awarding its stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, a prize for their collaboration, in awards announced Wednesday. “Every detail is beautifully crafted and designed, the actors are all exceptional …

'Wicked' named best film, Daniel Craig best actor by National Board of Review
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Wicked' named best film, Daniel Craig best actor by National Board of Review

The Independent  

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