‘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 2, have been announced. “Wicked’s” Oscar nominations are the latest update in its awards haul, following its five Screen Actors Guild award nominations and its 11 Critics Choice Awards nominations. Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang — the latter of whom is part of the “Wicked” cast — announced the Oscar nominations on Thursday morning.

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Inside the Making of ‘Wicked’
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Inside the Making of ‘Wicked’

New York Times  

“I have to wipe my brow because it’s getting a little warm in this room. Winnie, welcome to ‘The Book Review’ podcast.” “Oh, it’s so good to be here, Gilbert.” “So, Winnie, ‘Wicked,’ the musical, is based on the 1995 Gregory Maguire book of the same name, which was based on the L. Frank Baum novel, ‘The Wonderful Wizard of …

The songs of "Wicked" aren’t Oscar-eligible, but they’re the reason for its magic
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3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Time for ‘Wicked’ to grab the spotlight?
1 month ago

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 …

Ariana Grande says 'Wicked' was a gift — and she's proud to be in a 'beautiful coven'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ariana Grande says 'Wicked' was a gift — and she's proud to be in a 'beautiful coven'

NPR  

Ariana Grande says 'Wicked' was a gift — and she's proud to be in a 'beautiful coven' toggle caption Katia Tempkin Wicked star Ariana Grande grew up in a musical family and can't remember a time in her life when she wasn't singing. Sponsor Message Interview highlights On her friendship and working relationship with Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo It's something …

Cynthia Erivo recalls 'tearful' moment she and Ariana Grande found out they were nominated for Oscars
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cynthia Erivo recalls 'tearful' moment she and Ariana Grande found out they were nominated for Oscars

Daily Mail  

Cynthia Erivo has revealed the exact moment she found out she was up for the award for Best Actress at the upcoming Oscars ceremony - and shared her Wicked costar Ariana Grande's emotional reaction to her own nomination. Cynthia Erivo has revealed the exact moment she found out she was up for the award for Best Actress at the upcoming …

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 …

2025 Screen Actors Guild Award nominees see Wicked, Shogun take top nominations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

2025 Screen Actors Guild Award nominees see Wicked, Shogun take top nominations

ABC  

Smash hit musical Wicked has picked up the most nominations for the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, including for best ensemble. MOTION PICTURE NOMINEES: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Adrien Brody — "The Brutalist" Timothée Chalamet — "A Complete Unknown" Daniel Craig — "Queer" Colman Domingo — "Sing Sing" Ralph Fiennes — "Conclave" Outstanding Performance …

‘Wicked’ part two has been titled ‘Wicked: For Good’, film to release in November 2025
3 months, 1 week ago

‘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 …

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo's Wicked sequel title announced
3 months, 1 week ago

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo's Wicked sequel title announced

India Today  

The eagerly awaited sequel to Jon M Chu’s Wicked has been officially titled Wicked: For Good. The announcement comes as the first installment, Wicked Part One, continues to dominate the box office, surpassing the $500 million milestone globally over the weekend. Both films are adapted from Gregory Maguire’s acclaimed 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch …

Ariana Grande went through Wicked contract with Cynthia Erivo to make sure they were ‘aligned’ together
3 months, 1 week ago

Ariana Grande went through Wicked contract with Cynthia Erivo to make sure they were ‘aligned’ together

Hindustan Times  

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are basking in the success of their film Wicked. I’m really grateful because one of the things that I’m most proud of is how we nurtured each other.” More details Wicked, the first of two Universal Pictures films based on a Broadway prequel to The Wizard of Oz, opened to positive reviews and topped box …

The Real Trumpy Character in ‘Wicked’ Is Not Who You Think
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Real Trumpy Character in ‘Wicked’ Is Not Who You Think

Politico  

And while she isn’t technically a politician — and Oz is definitely not a democracy — she eventually finds herself at the center of Oz’s power structure, with influence over its leadership and the ear of a fawning public. In a 1964 article in American Quarterly, a New York high school teacher named Henry M. Littlefield laid out what would …

From Box-office hit to Oscar contender: Wicked’s path to the 2025 Academy Awards
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

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. …

Wicked named best film, Daniel Craig best actor by National Board of Review
3 months, 2 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, 2 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 costume designer reveals movie’s subtle nod to 1939 film The Wizard of Oz
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Wicked costume designer reveals movie’s subtle nod to 1939 film The Wizard of Oz

The Independent  

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about …

Truly Wicked! All the scandals of the 1939 Wizard of Oz: How Judy Garland was drugged and starved in an 'iron corset', actors DIED and one had an eyelid burned off... not to mention the drunken orgies
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Truly Wicked! All the scandals of the 1939 Wizard of Oz: How Judy Garland was drugged and starved in an 'iron corset', actors DIED and one had an eyelid burned off... not to mention the drunken orgies

Daily Mail  

It has been one of the biggest marketing campaigns in Hollywood history, starting as far back as the Super Bowl in February. On the accompanying press tour, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo – who respectively play Glinda and Elphaba – have rarely been seen apart, lovingly holding hands and parroting each other's sentences. Dorothy was memorably played by a teenaged …

'Wicked' Was Split Into 2 Parts. Here's Why That Was A Mistake.
4 months ago

'Wicked' Was Split Into 2 Parts. Here's Why That Was A Mistake.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING My earliest memory of “Wicked” is of the now-ubiquitous, Elphaba-green sign outside of the Gershwin Theater. If you subtract the inescapable marketing campaign, the lengthy, emotional global press tour and the annoying debates on social media about singing in the theater, at its core, I think Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked: Part 1” democratized a story that’s only …

Wicked director Jon M Chu has request for cinema viewers
4 months ago

Wicked director Jon M Chu has request for cinema viewers

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. Enjoy the magic of movies.” open image in gallery Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in …

Movie Review: ‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify! Erivo, Grande shine in lavish adaptation of Broadway classic
Top News
4 months ago

Movie Review: ‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify! Erivo, Grande shine in lavish adaptation of Broadway classic

Hindustan Times  

It’s the ultimate celebrity redemption tour, two decades in the making. Since 2003, crowds have packed nightly into “Wicked” at Broadway’s Gershwin Theatre to cheer as the green-skinned, misunderstood Elphaba rises up on her broomstick to belt “Defying Gravity,” that enduring girl-power anthem. And now we have “Wicked” the movie, director Jon M. Chu’s lavish, faithful, impeccably crafted ode to …

Wicked Part One movie review: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are brilliant – but why does this musical look so terrible?
4 months ago

Wicked Part One movie review: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are brilliant – but why does this musical look so terrible?

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In theory, it’s pure spectacle – its emotional resonance powered almost …

All of your questions about the ‘Wicked’ movie, answered
4 months ago

All of your questions about the ‘Wicked’ movie, answered

LA Times  

This article contains spoilers for the movie “Wicked.” “To be continued.” “Wicked” ends with these three words, leaving audiences to wait a year for resolution. Until then, there’s much to discuss about Universal’s ambitious adaptation of the blockbuster stage show, especially its more narratively daring moments — likely affecting both devout fan and casual “Wizard of Oz” aficionados. “‘Wicked’ is …

Wicked fans furious after cinemas issue 'fun police' rule during screenings of beloved musical
4 months ago

Wicked fans furious after cinemas issue 'fun police' rule during screenings of beloved musical

Daily Mail  

Wicked fans are furious after cinemas issued a ban on singing during film screenings of the musical starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. A still from Wicked, which is released worldwide on November 22 Cinemas in the US have banned Wicked fans from singing during the screenings of the movie 'The WICKED preshow spot incorporates the themes of the film …

"Wicked" is a bewitching spectacle that smartly probes who has power in a beloved fairy tale
4 months ago

"Wicked" is a bewitching spectacle that smartly probes who has power in a beloved fairy tale

Salon  

Defying gravity is hard, sure. But defying expectations is nearly impossible, especially when it comes to adapting a property as universally beloved as the long-running Broadway musical “Wicked.” The show — itself based on Gregory Magurie’s 1995 novel that gave a backstory to Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West from L. Frank Baum’s "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" — …

With "Wicked," director Jon M. Chu writes his own story : Consider This from NPR
4 months, 1 week ago

With "Wicked," director Jon M. Chu writes his own story : Consider This from NPR

NPR  

With "Wicked," director Jon M. Chu writes his own story Enlarge this image toggle caption Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP In 2003, the hit musical Wicked debuted on Broadway at the Gershwin Theatre in Manhattan. Chu's parents put him and his siblings in etiquette, dance and music classes to be "as 'American' as possible." "Because when their child is …

Jeff Goldblum, 72, hits red carpet with wife Emilie Livingston, 41, at Wicked premiere in LA
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jeff Goldblum, 72, hits red carpet with wife Emilie Livingston, 41, at Wicked premiere in LA

Daily Mail  

The highly-anticipated film Wicked made its Los Angeles premiere at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Downtown LA on Saturday. Jeff Goldblum, who plays the Wonderful Wizard Of Oz, was also among those posing along the red carpet with his wife Emilie Livingston by his side. Jeff Goldblum, 72, was among the cast of Wicked to attend the Los Angeles premiere …

Wicked viewers demand Oscar consideration for Ariana Grande in rave first reviews
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Wicked viewers demand Oscar consideration for Ariana Grande in rave first reviews

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. Directed by John M Chu, the new screen adaptation of the Broadway hit stars Ariana …

Wicked FIRST LOOK: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo meet Jeff Goldblum's Wizard Of Oz in new teaser trailer - and fans can't contain their excitement
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Wicked FIRST LOOK: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo meet Jeff Goldblum's Wizard Of Oz in new teaser trailer - and fans can't contain their excitement

Daily Mail  

A brand new teaser trailer dropped for the highly-anticipated Wicked movie on Wednesday - and fans can't contain their excitement. A brand new teaser trailer dropped for the highly-anticipated Wicked movie on Wednesday - and fans can't contain their excitement In the trailer, Ariana's Glinda exclaims: 'What? 'I couldn't possibly, this is your moment,' before quickly changing her mind and …

Wicked fans amazed by Ariana Grande’s ‘perfect vocals’ in raw video footage
1 year, 11 months ago

Wicked fans amazed by Ariana Grande’s ‘perfect vocals’ in raw video footage

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 Raw footage of Ariana Grande singing on the set of Wicked …

Wicked fans stunned by epic first look of film set: ‘Already movie of the decade’
1 year, 11 months ago

Wicked fans stunned by epic first look of film set: ‘Already movie of the decade’

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. Announced in 2022, director Jon M Chu’s forthcoming two-part movie will star Ariana Grande as …

‘Making money at its finest’: Fans upset over Wicked film releasing in two parts
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Making money at its finest’: Fans upset over Wicked film releasing in two parts

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fans have criticised the fact that the …

Wicked movie starring Ariana Grande as Glinda The Good Witch will now be split into TWO films
2 years, 10 months ago

Wicked movie starring Ariana Grande as Glinda The Good Witch will now be split into TWO films

Daily Mail  

Wicked will be split into two films, released one year apart, according to director Jon M. Chu. The latest: Wicked will be split into two films, released one year apart, according to director Jon M. Chu Ariana's casting as Glinda the Good Witch was revealed in November, with co-star Cynthia Erivo tapped to play Elphaba. Upcoming: The news was revealed …

‘Wicked’ welcomes a pioneering good witch, Brittney Johnson
3 years ago

‘Wicked’ welcomes a pioneering good witch, Brittney Johnson

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — While many people spent Valentine’s Day with the traditional flowers and chocolates, Brittney Johnson was making theater history. “Seeing someone that looks like you being loved is so important to see.” On the night the role was finally hers, Johnson’s life flashed in front of her — literally. “It’s really moving to have it be for you.” …

'Wicked' welcomes a pioneering good witch, Brittney Johnson
3 years ago

'Wicked' welcomes a pioneering good witch, Brittney Johnson

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s about what it means for other people, for people that are …

Wicked: Fans celebrate ‘perfect’ casting of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in film adaptation
3 years, 4 months ago

Wicked: Fans celebrate ‘perfect’ casting of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in film adaptation

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 Fans of the stage musical Wicked have rejoiced after it was …

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 …

‘Wicked’ is almost sure to be evergreen
18 years, 1 month ago

‘Wicked’ is almost sure to be evergreen

LA Times  

Times Staff Writer “Wicked” parked its theatrical sorcery at the Pantages on Wednesday, and don’t expect it to vanish in a puff of smoke anytime soon. The show, which has struck a notable few as a sign of the art form’s decline, might still be breaking box office records in New York, Chicago and London, but let’s not forget that …

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