How high can ‘Wicked’ fly? Competition for top musicals is extremely high
3 months, 3 weeks ago

How high can ‘Wicked’ fly? Competition for top musicals is extremely high

LA Times  

“Wicked” has a high bar to clear to rank as a top-grossing musical, let alone score major Oscar gold: The five top-grossing Hollywood musicals have exceeded the $1-billion mark worldwide, and the next three under that, including best picture nominee “Bohemian Rhapsody,” are just below with more than $900 million each. “Wicked,” a long-in-the-making adaptation of the hit stage musical of the same name, shares the same source material as “The Wizard of Oz.” The movie, which stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as green-tinged Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, premiered in theaters Nov. 22. At their most successful, movie musicals frequently draw family crowds, which helps boost box office returns, sometimes through repeat viewings. Disney produced the seven top-grossing Hollywood musicals, a group that includes photorealistic remakes of past animated hits and a sequel to “Frozen.” “The Lion King” remake from 2019 tops the list, having grossed $1.7 billion worldwide.

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Ariana Grande reveals wild truth behind Wicked sequel title change
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ariana Grande reveals wild truth behind Wicked sequel title change

Daily Mail  

Ariana Grande has finally revealed the truth behind the title change for the Wicked sequel, which is due out next year. Ariana Grande has finally revealed the wild truth behind the title change for the Wicked sequel, due out next year; pictured Tuesday at the Golden Globes First-Time Nominee Luncheon Universal's Wicked recently passed the $500 million mark at the …

Wicked sequel gets a surprise new title after epic $500 million success of first installment
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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 …

'Moana 2' and 'Wicked' lead Thanksgiving weekend box office record
Top News
4 months ago

'Moana 2' and 'Wicked' lead Thanksgiving weekend box office record

Hindustan Times  

By Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa Richwine 'Moana 2' and 'Wicked' lead Thanksgiving weekend box office record LOS ANGELES -Walt Disney's animated musical "Moana 2" debuted with an estimated $368 million in global ticket sales through Sunday and combined with "Wicked" and "Gladiator II" to deliver the biggest Thanksgiving weekend in U.S. and Canadian box office history. Initially envisioned as a …

Wicked fans are begging movie-goers to stop doing these two things in screenings
4 months ago

Wicked fans are begging movie-goers to stop doing these two things in screenings

The Independent  

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‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ Open to $168 Million in Cinemas
4 months ago

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ Open to $168 Million in Cinemas

Live Mint  

-- Wicked and Gladiator II, two of the year’s most-anticipated films, brought in a combined $168 million in weekend sales at US and Canadian theaters, kicking off what’s likely to be a strong holiday season for cinemas. Universal Pictures’ film version of the hit Broadway musical, Wicked finished in first place with $112.5 million in ticket sales, researcher Comscore Inc. …

Wicked and Gladiator II make jaw-dropping $270 million box office debut, but can Glicked beat Barbenheimer?
4 months, 1 week ago

Wicked and Gladiator II make jaw-dropping $270 million box office debut, but can Glicked beat Barbenheimer?

Hindustan Times  

The signs were there, and the films have delivered. Glicked, the word used to describe the joint global release of musical adaptation Wicked and action epic Gladiator II, has opened to a gravity-defying performance at the box office. The two films have collected over $270 million worldwide in the opening weekend, reminding many of Barbie and Oppenheimer's joint run last …

Wicked defeats Gladiator II in theatres as 'Glicked' dominates the pre-Thanksgiving weekend box office
4 months, 1 week ago

Wicked defeats Gladiator II in theatres as 'Glicked' dominates the pre-Thanksgiving weekend box office

Daily Mail  

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo brought the magic to the big screen as Wicked: Part 1 pummeled rival Gladiator II for the win in a 'Glicked' matchup at the US Box Office. The new holiday tale starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Chris Evans as bounty hunters hired to rescued a kidnapped Santa Claus, played by JK Simmons found nearly …

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ Open to $170 Million in Cinemas
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4 months, 1 week ago

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ Open to $170 Million in Cinemas

Live Mint  

-- Wicked and Gladiator II, two of the year’s most anticipated films, brought in a combined $170 million in US and Canadian theaters this weekend, kicking off what’s likely to be a strong holiday season for cinemas. The simultaneous release of two big-budget Hollywood films is reminiscent of last year’s “Barbenheimer” weekend, when Barbie and Oppenheimer drove scores of moviegoers …

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ jolt the box office with a combined $170 million
4 months, 1 week ago

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ jolt the box office with a combined $170 million

LA Times  

Ariana Grande, left, and Cynthia Erivo in Universal Pictures’ “Wicked”; Pedro Pascal, left, and Paul Mescal in Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II.” Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” needed no lessons in how to be popular at the domestic box office this weekend, opening at No. In second place this weekend was Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II,” which launched at $55.5 million in the United …

Wicked earns biggest opening day for a film based on a Broadway adaptation in domestic box office history
4 months, 1 week ago

Wicked earns biggest opening day for a film based on a Broadway adaptation in domestic box office history

Daily Mail  

Wicked, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is expected to earn $117 million, domestically, in its opening weekend. The staggering amount will earn the movie the title of 'the biggest opening weekend for a film based on a Broadway adaptation,' according to Deadline. Wicked, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is projected to earn $165 million in its opening weekend …

Wicked box office collection day 1: Ariana Grande starrer eyes $117 million, ‘Gladiator II’ set for $60 million
4 months, 1 week ago

Wicked box office collection day 1: Ariana Grande starrer eyes $117 million, ‘Gladiator II’ set for $60 million

Live Mint  

This weekend, two blockbuster films are making a splash at the box office, with Universal’s "Wicked" and Paramount’s "Gladiator II" leading the charge. Featuring a star-studded cast including Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the film has grossed an impressive $46.7 million on Friday, setting it up for a $117 million opening weekend, as per Deadline. Paramount’s ‘Gladiator II’ set to …

Universal Pictures teases ‘Wicked’ and announces ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Universal Pictures teases ‘Wicked’ and announces ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — With the dust settled from a big 2023, winning best picture and topping the box office, Universal Pictures is looking to the future. The studio’s upcoming releases include the big screen adaptation of “Wicked,” “Twisters” and the newly announced sequel to “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” Universal brought some of the stars of its biggest films, like Ariana …

The Super Mario Bros Movie ices Frozen to become second biggest animated film of all time
1 year, 10 months ago

The Super Mario Bros Movie ices Frozen to become second biggest animated film of all time

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Super Mario Bros Movie has overtaken Frozen to become the …

‘Frozen’ and ‘Lion King’ are two of Disney’s biggest success stories. These women made it so
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Frozen’ and ‘Lion King’ are two of Disney’s biggest success stories. These women made it so

LA Times  

BURBANK-CA-FEBRUARY 7, 2023: Jennifer Lee, left, and Irene Mecchi, who wrote the librettos for the massive Disney musicals “Frozen” and “The Lion King” are photographed at Disney Animation in Burbank on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. They were integral to the success of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ three top-grossing films of all time: “Frozen,” “Frozen II” and “The Lion King,” which …

A lion roars on Broadway as box office hauls reveal winners
2 years, 2 months ago

A lion roars on Broadway as box office hauls reveal winners

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy It was feast or famine …

Disney becomes first studio ever to release five $1 billion-grossing hits in a single year
5 years, 7 months ago

Disney becomes first studio ever to release five $1 billion-grossing hits in a single year

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Disney has broken a box office record by releasing five $1 …

The Lion King box office collection: Disney remake rakes in Rs 81.57 cr in India in one week
5 years, 8 months ago

The Lion King box office collection: Disney remake rakes in Rs 81.57 cr in India in one week

Firstpost  

The Lion King raked in a total of Rs 81.57 crore in its first week, earning Rs 5.65 crore on Thursday The Lion King has opened to successful numbers worldwide. The Disney remake raked in a total of Rs 81.57 crore in its first week, earning Rs 5.65 crore on Thursday. In its second week, the film may also face …

‘The Lion King’s’ VR helped make a hit. It could also change movie making
5 years, 8 months ago

‘The Lion King’s’ VR helped make a hit. It could also change movie making

LA Times  

Walt Disney Co.’s photo-realistic version of “The Lion King” is expected to continue to dominate the multiplex this weekend after already collecting about $729 million in global receipts. “The Lion King’s” unusual production techniques, including its use of video game technology and virtual reality headsets, could also change the way movies are made, according to the people involved in creating …

The Lion King box office collection: Jon Favreau's Disney film hauls in $433 mn globally during opening weekend
5 years, 8 months ago

The Lion King box office collection: Jon Favreau's Disney film hauls in $433 mn globally during opening weekend

Firstpost  

The Lion King earned a stunning $185 million in the US and $269 million overseas in its opening weekend Los Angeles: If there was any doubt that the 2019 box office belonged to the Walt Disney Co., this weekend put an end to it. Not only did its photorealistic remake of The Lion King devour opening weekend records for the …

‘The Lion King’ rules and ‘Endgame’ scores all-time record
5 years, 8 months ago

‘The Lion King’ rules and ‘Endgame’ scores all-time record

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — If there was any doubt that the 2019 box office belonged to the Walt Disney Co., this weekend put an end to it. Not only did its photorealistic remake of “The Lion King” devour opening weekend records for the month of July and PG-rated films, but “Avengers: Endgame” also crept past “Avatar” to become the highest-grossing film …

Wicked movie gets a Christmas 2021 release date
6 years, 1 month ago

Wicked movie gets a Christmas 2021 release date

Daily Mail  

Wicked is coming to the big screen. The beloved Broadway musical - based on the characters from Wizard of Oz - will be adapted by Universal Studios with a release date of December 2021. Coming soon: Wicked the musical will be adapted by Universal Studios with a release date of December 2021 The film version was set for a release …

‘Frozen’ the Broadway musical slated for 2018
9 years, 1 month ago

‘Frozen’ the Broadway musical slated for 2018

CNN  

Story highlights The 2013 film is the highest-grossing animated feature in history The stage production has been in the works for years CNN — Winter is nearly over for “Frozen” fans shivering in anticipation of its next iteration. FROZEN is slated for Broadway spring 2018 following a pre‐Broadway engagement summer 2017 https://t.co/fMTWzu5XAi — Frozen the Musical February 9, 2016 The …

Frozen overtakes Toy Story 3 to become top grossing animated film
11 years ago

Frozen overtakes Toy Story 3 to become top grossing animated film

Firstpost  

With its opening in Japan this weekend, Disney’s “Frozen” has taken the top spot and pushed its worldwide box office to an estimated $1.072 billion Let it go, Let it go…. That’s probably what the team behind Toy Story 3 is singing right now, following their ouster as the best selling animated film of all time. “With its opening in …

Disney's 'Frozen' becomes top-grossing animated film ever
11 years ago

Disney's 'Frozen' becomes top-grossing animated film ever

China Daily  

Idina Menzel performs nominated original song "Let it Go" by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, for the film "Frozen" at the 86th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California March 2, 2014. Disney's hit film "Frozen" has become the top-grossing animated film in box office history, the studio said on Sunday as the musical topped $1 billion in global sales. The previous …

Disney's 'Frozen' becomes top-grossing animated film ever
11 years ago

Disney's 'Frozen' becomes top-grossing animated film ever

China Daily  

Idina Menzel performs nominated original song "Let it Go" by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, for the film "Frozen" at the 86th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California March 2, 2014. Disney's hit film "Frozen" has become the top-grossing animated film in box office history, the studio said on Sunday as the musical topped $1 billion in global sales. The previous …

Frozen becomes highest-grossing Disney animated film of all time
11 years, 2 months ago

Frozen becomes highest-grossing Disney animated film of all time

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Frozen’s stellar performance in cinemas has helped it surpass The Lion …

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