Universal Pictures recently held a preview screening of Jon M. Chu's Wicked for selected critics and social media influencers, and the first social media reactions are very positive indeed.
It sounds like fans of the Broadway smash hit are in for a treat - although it's always worth keeping in mind that these initial reactions do tend to be... enthusiastic. That said, several people who saw the movie admit to being surprised by how much they ended up enjoying it.
Wicked tells the story of how a shy green-skinned woman named Elphaba becomes a cackling villain with an aversion to water we first met in The Wizard of Oz.
Cynthia Erivo stars as Elphaba, who will ultimately become the "Wicked Witch of the West," while pop megastar Ariana Grande will play Glinda, aka "Good Witch of the East." Both actresses have come in for high praise for their performances.
It sounds like fans of the Broadway smash hit are in for a treat - although it's always worth keeping in mind that these initial reactions do tend to be... enthusiastic. That said, several people who saw the movie admit to being surprised by how much they ended up enjoying it.
Wicked tells the story of how a shy green-skinned woman named Elphaba becomes a cackling villain with an aversion to water we first met in The Wizard of Oz.
Cynthia Erivo stars as Elphaba, who will ultimately become the "Wicked Witch of the West," while pop megastar Ariana Grande will play Glinda, aka "Good Witch of the East." Both actresses have come in for high praise for their performances.
- 10/31/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Wicked Part 1 Early Reviews Revealed ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Ariana Grande starrer Wicked Part 1 by Jon M Chu’s initial verdict is out and is looking good. The film will clash against Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II. This is helmed as 2024’s Barbenheimer phenomenon. Both movies have extensive budgets and are among this year’s much-awaited movies. Scroll below to find out what the critics say about it.
It features Ariana Grande as the Good Witch and Cynthia Ervio as the Wicked Witch of the West. The film is based on the stage musical of the same name. The characters are from L Frank Baum’s 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. It also features Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Leala Settle, Ethan Slater and Pete Dinklage.
Wicked Part 1 is set in the Land of Oz. It follows the green-skinned Elphaba’s studies at Shiz University and the beginning of...
Ariana Grande starrer Wicked Part 1 by Jon M Chu’s initial verdict is out and is looking good. The film will clash against Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II. This is helmed as 2024’s Barbenheimer phenomenon. Both movies have extensive budgets and are among this year’s much-awaited movies. Scroll below to find out what the critics say about it.
It features Ariana Grande as the Good Witch and Cynthia Ervio as the Wicked Witch of the West. The film is based on the stage musical of the same name. The characters are from L Frank Baum’s 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. It also features Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Leala Settle, Ethan Slater and Pete Dinklage.
Wicked Part 1 is set in the Land of Oz. It follows the green-skinned Elphaba’s studies at Shiz University and the beginning of...
- 10/31/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
We are nearing closer and closer to the the release of Star Trek: Section 3 on Paramount+. The made-for-streaming film will depict the rise of the black-ops section of the Federation and how they became the evil force fans will surely remember them being. The group will be led by Philippa Georgiou, a former empress.
The movie will wrap up the story that Star Trek: Discovery started in season two, teasing the unethical agency's growth and development over the years, only instead of a show, it'll be a single film. The film is set to see Michelle Yeoh reprise her role as the empress from the Mirror Universe, Philippa Georgiou. She'll lead a group of miscreants into a scenario that we're not entirely sure of just yet.
The movie is an attempt by Paramount+ and Star Trek to bring a dose of The Guardians of the Galaxy to the Star Trek franchise,...
The movie will wrap up the story that Star Trek: Discovery started in season two, teasing the unethical agency's growth and development over the years, only instead of a show, it'll be a single film. The film is set to see Michelle Yeoh reprise her role as the empress from the Mirror Universe, Philippa Georgiou. She'll lead a group of miscreants into a scenario that we're not entirely sure of just yet.
The movie is an attempt by Paramount+ and Star Trek to bring a dose of The Guardians of the Galaxy to the Star Trek franchise,...
- 10/30/2024
- by Chad Porto
- Red Shirts Always Die
Cynthia Erivo is defying gravity when it comes to keeping the debate over the “Wicked” fan-edited posters afloat.
The actress told Entertainment Tonight that she “probably should have called my friends” instead of taking to social media to slam the unauthorized image. The fan-edited poster hid Elphaba’s (Erivo) eyes under her witch’s hat in a nod to the famous ad from the original Broadway production. The faux poster was an alteration to the official Universal Pictures marketing materials in which Elphaba’s full face is on display as Glinda (Ariana Grande) whispers in her ear.
“I probably should have called my friends, but it’s fine,” Erivo said of airing her frustrations. “I’m really protective of the role. I’m passionate about it and I know the fans are passionate about it and I think for me it was just like a human moment of wanting to protect little Elphaba,...
The actress told Entertainment Tonight that she “probably should have called my friends” instead of taking to social media to slam the unauthorized image. The fan-edited poster hid Elphaba’s (Erivo) eyes under her witch’s hat in a nod to the famous ad from the original Broadway production. The faux poster was an alteration to the official Universal Pictures marketing materials in which Elphaba’s full face is on display as Glinda (Ariana Grande) whispers in her ear.
“I probably should have called my friends, but it’s fine,” Erivo said of airing her frustrations. “I’m really protective of the role. I’m passionate about it and I know the fans are passionate about it and I think for me it was just like a human moment of wanting to protect little Elphaba,...
- 10/30/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Wicked is nearly in theaters now, which means it’s time for critics to start weighing in on the eagerly anticipated movie adaptation of the beloved Broadway show.
The Jon M. Chu-helmed movie is being released in two parts, with Part 1 being released this coming November 22, and Part 2 in November of 2025.
The film stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Ariana Grande as Glinda, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Ethan Slater as Boq, Marissa Bode as Nessarose, Bowen Yang as Pfannee, Bronwyn James as ShenShen, and Peter Dinklage as the voice of Doctor Dillamond.
Click through to see what critics are saying so far…...
The Jon M. Chu-helmed movie is being released in two parts, with Part 1 being released this coming November 22, and Part 2 in November of 2025.
The film stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Ariana Grande as Glinda, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Ethan Slater as Boq, Marissa Bode as Nessarose, Bowen Yang as Pfannee, Bronwyn James as ShenShen, and Peter Dinklage as the voice of Doctor Dillamond.
Click through to see what critics are saying so far…...
- 10/30/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The first reactions to Wicked are coming in, and early reviews praise director Jon M. Chu and the film’s stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
Universal Pictures held a preview screening and their first takes are taking over social media on National Wicked Day.
Kristin Chenoweth, who played Glinda in the original Broadway production of Wicked, saw an early screening and shared her thoughts on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
“Counting down the days until the world sees Cynthia and Ariana in Jon M. Chu’s film… you will all be changed for the good when you see it,” Chenoweth posted.
21 years ago today we met Elphaba & Glinda at the Gershwin Theatre...
Universal Pictures held a preview screening and their first takes are taking over social media on National Wicked Day.
Kristin Chenoweth, who played Glinda in the original Broadway production of Wicked, saw an early screening and shared her thoughts on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
“Counting down the days until the world sees Cynthia and Ariana in Jon M. Chu’s film… you will all be changed for the good when you see it,” Chenoweth posted.
21 years ago today we met Elphaba & Glinda at the Gershwin Theatre...
- 10/30/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
“Wicked” may not arrive in theaters for another three weeks and change, but early reactions are already pouring in from film critics who screened it on October 30. And they’re all “wick-ed-ly” positive, as John Travolta might declare. “The world is not ready,” raves Variety’s Jazz Tangcay. Others agree with her, claiming it’s a “masterpiece” with a “stunning vision,” and claiming, “‘Wicked’ rocks, kids.”
Critics are also singling out director Jon M. Chu and lead actresses Cynthia Erivo (as Elphaba Thropp) and Ariana Grande (as Galinda Upland) for their work on the big budget movie musical, saying they “will blow you away.” Other cast members include Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, and Marissa Bode.
“Wicked: Part 1,” which arrives in theaters on November 22, was already garnering major Oscar buzz before today’s onslaught of sugary mini-reviews. “Wicked: Part 2,” meanwhile, is scheduled to debut the...
Critics are also singling out director Jon M. Chu and lead actresses Cynthia Erivo (as Elphaba Thropp) and Ariana Grande (as Galinda Upland) for their work on the big budget movie musical, saying they “will blow you away.” Other cast members include Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, and Marissa Bode.
“Wicked: Part 1,” which arrives in theaters on November 22, was already garnering major Oscar buzz before today’s onslaught of sugary mini-reviews. “Wicked: Part 2,” meanwhile, is scheduled to debut the...
- 10/30/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Cynthia Erivo has explained her heated response to a fan edited version of the Wicked poster during a new interview. The Oscar-nominated actress will star as Elphaba in the upcoming film adaptation of the Broadway classic.
“It wasn’t necessarily a clapback,” Erivo told Entertainment Tonight. She was referring to posts she made on her Instagram stories in early October, where she took offense to fans making edits of the Wicked film poster to look more like the classic Broadway one. The edits covered Erivo’s eyes and altered her smile,...
“It wasn’t necessarily a clapback,” Erivo told Entertainment Tonight. She was referring to posts she made on her Instagram stories in early October, where she took offense to fans making edits of the Wicked film poster to look more like the classic Broadway one. The edits covered Erivo’s eyes and altered her smile,...
- 10/29/2024
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
November is considered by many to be the beginning of the holiday movie season, but it’s also when many of the prestige films that will vie for next year’s Oscars get released. In fact, a number of popular festival favorites will be hitting theaters this month and/or expanding from their limited releases, which means that Oscar season is now in full swing. Read on for Gold Derby’s November box office preview.
“Wicked” (Universal – Nov. 22)
This adaptation of the mega-hit Broadway musical based on Frank L. Baum‘s characters made famous in the 1939 film classic “The Wizard of Oz” might be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. Directed by Jon M. Chu (“Crazy Rich Asians”), it stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, pop superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard, as well as recent Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, and Bowen Yang from “Saturday Night Live.
“Wicked” (Universal – Nov. 22)
This adaptation of the mega-hit Broadway musical based on Frank L. Baum‘s characters made famous in the 1939 film classic “The Wizard of Oz” might be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. Directed by Jon M. Chu (“Crazy Rich Asians”), it stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, pop superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard, as well as recent Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, and Bowen Yang from “Saturday Night Live.
- 10/29/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
The upcoming film adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked” is taking a unique approach by having the lead actors perform their songs live on camera rather than lip-syncing to pre-recorded tracks. Director Jon M. Chu revealed this creative decision in a recent behind-the-scenes video promoting the film. Having the performers sing live makes for a more connected experience both technically and artistically.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who play Elphaba and Glinda respectively, will sing their vocals in real-time as the scenes are filmed. This presents a significant challenge but sets the production apart from most other movie musicals that typically rely on studio recordings. Chu explained that both stars are talented singers, so the team decided live performances were the best option for every scene. The video showed glimpses of Grande warming up her voice and Erivo singing while suspended from wires, demonstrating the technical aspects of the live capture.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who play Elphaba and Glinda respectively, will sing their vocals in real-time as the scenes are filmed. This presents a significant challenge but sets the production apart from most other movie musicals that typically rely on studio recordings. Chu explained that both stars are talented singers, so the team decided live performances were the best option for every scene. The video showed glimpses of Grande warming up her voice and Erivo singing while suspended from wires, demonstrating the technical aspects of the live capture.
- 10/29/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Nothing can pull Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo down.
The stars of Jon M. Chu’s sweeping musical Wicked Part 1 showcased their signature powerhouse vocals in a new behind-the-scenes clip shared on social media of the climactic song “Defying Gravity.” While just 11 seconds long, the snippet of the duo’s pitch-perfect voices are sure to produce goosebumps for listeners.
“You two have swept us away...
The stars of Jon M. Chu’s sweeping musical Wicked Part 1 showcased their signature powerhouse vocals in a new behind-the-scenes clip shared on social media of the climactic song “Defying Gravity.” While just 11 seconds long, the snippet of the duo’s pitch-perfect voices are sure to produce goosebumps for listeners.
“You two have swept us away...
- 10/29/2024
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- Deadline Film + TV
“You know, when we came into this movie we weren’t sure how much we were going to do live or not,” says Wicked director Jon M. Chu (In the Heights). “But they are the best singers in the world and so every scene they have been singing live.” The new three-minute behind the scenes featurette focuses on the musical numbers, with stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo discussing why they felt it was important to sing live.
In addition to Grande and Erivo, the musical stars Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.
Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live...
In addition to Grande and Erivo, the musical stars Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.
Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live...
- 10/28/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Universal Pictures has revealed a new featurette for the highly anticipated Wicked film, which shows how the singing was recorded live on the set. For movies, the singing is usually recorded away from the set in a more controlled environment.
In the video, director Jon M. Chu says, “They are the best singers in the world, and so in every scene, they have been singing live.” Cynthia Erivo added: “We chose to sing live because it meant that we would be further connected to the words we were saying and to each other.” Ariana Grande said: “It was an immediate no-brainer for Cynthia and I. We both were like, well, of course, we’re singing live.”
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season. The...
In the video, director Jon M. Chu says, “They are the best singers in the world, and so in every scene, they have been singing live.” Cynthia Erivo added: “We chose to sing live because it meant that we would be further connected to the words we were saying and to each other.” Ariana Grande said: “It was an immediate no-brainer for Cynthia and I. We both were like, well, of course, we’re singing live.”
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season. The...
- 10/28/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
The next major Star Trek property to pop up after Star Trek: Lower Decks will be Star Trek: Section 31. It's the first ever non-theatrical film to be produced by the brand and it'll air exclusively on Jan. 24, 2025 via Paramount+. It's one of the most ambitious ideas that the franchise has ever produced, as it could be the next major wave of content for the Star Trek brand.
Especially as Star Trek's parent company, Paramount Global, goes through growing pains with its new corporate owners. Having a way to produce new Star Trek content without having to put in $300 million per season is a very attractive idea. It has to work, however, for it to be something that Paramount+ does more of.
We've heard rumors that there could be up to another two made-for-streaming films in the works, but we're not sure that's totally true. Though we're optimistic. Still,...
Especially as Star Trek's parent company, Paramount Global, goes through growing pains with its new corporate owners. Having a way to produce new Star Trek content without having to put in $300 million per season is a very attractive idea. It has to work, however, for it to be something that Paramount+ does more of.
We've heard rumors that there could be up to another two made-for-streaming films in the works, but we're not sure that's totally true. Though we're optimistic. Still,...
- 10/27/2024
- by Chad Porto
- Red Shirts Always Die
Wicked Part 1 Box Office Prediction (North America): Update ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Wicked Part 1 by Jon M Chu is a musical fantasy film set to be released in theatres next month. The long-term box office prediction for the fantasy movie is here, and it is not so shabby. The film will clash against Gladiator II, and the Ridley Scott-directed film has garnered praise from critics and influencers in the early reactions. Being a musical, the movie is in a risky spot; it can either be a hit or a miss at the box office. Keep scrolling for the deets.
There will be two movies, and this is the first part. For the unversed, it is the film adaptation of the stage musical of the same name by Stephen Schwartz and Holzman, which was again based on the 1995 novel by the same name. The characters are from L Frank Baum’s 1990 work,...
Wicked Part 1 by Jon M Chu is a musical fantasy film set to be released in theatres next month. The long-term box office prediction for the fantasy movie is here, and it is not so shabby. The film will clash against Gladiator II, and the Ridley Scott-directed film has garnered praise from critics and influencers in the early reactions. Being a musical, the movie is in a risky spot; it can either be a hit or a miss at the box office. Keep scrolling for the deets.
There will be two movies, and this is the first part. For the unversed, it is the film adaptation of the stage musical of the same name by Stephen Schwartz and Holzman, which was again based on the 1995 novel by the same name. The characters are from L Frank Baum’s 1990 work,...
- 10/27/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
In celebration of Universal Pictures’ new cinematic event, based on the generation-defining Broadway musical, international superstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will lead an all-star cast in a spectacular journey through Oz for their new film, Wicked.
Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked will air Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 10 p.m. on NBC, three days prior to the film’s worldwide release. Peacock will stream the special on Nov. 20. Wicked arrives in theaters on November 22.
Filmed on the movie’s stunning Emerald City set, stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, and Marissa Bode will share personal memories, intimate video diaries and reveal secrets about their personal journeys through the making of the Universal Pictures film.
Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked will also debut the world premiere of a “thrillifying” scene from the motion picture that audiences can only see in this behind-the-scenes special.
Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked will air Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 10 p.m. on NBC, three days prior to the film’s worldwide release. Peacock will stream the special on Nov. 20. Wicked arrives in theaters on November 22.
Filmed on the movie’s stunning Emerald City set, stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, and Marissa Bode will share personal memories, intimate video diaries and reveal secrets about their personal journeys through the making of the Universal Pictures film.
Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked will also debut the world premiere of a “thrillifying” scene from the motion picture that audiences can only see in this behind-the-scenes special.
- 10/25/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
If you’re anxiously counting down the days until November 22, when “Wicked” arrives in theaters, you may want to add an additional date to your calendar. On Tuesday, November 19, a new TV special titled “Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked” will air at 10:00 p.m. on NBC. That’s just three days prior to the film’s worldwide release by Universal Pictures. Peacock will then stream the television program on November 20.
The hour-long event is being billed as “an exclusive journey into Oz with the all-star cast.” It filmed on the Emerald City movie set, and features behind-the-scenes moments with cast members Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, and Marissa Bode. They will all “share personal memories, intimate video diaries and secrets about their personal journeys,” teases the network.
Viewers of “Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked” will also...
The hour-long event is being billed as “an exclusive journey into Oz with the all-star cast.” It filmed on the Emerald City movie set, and features behind-the-scenes moments with cast members Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, and Marissa Bode. They will all “share personal memories, intimate video diaries and secrets about their personal journeys,” teases the network.
Viewers of “Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked” will also...
- 10/25/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
NBC will air a behind-the-scenes special about “Wicked” on Nov. 19 at 10 p.m., just ahead of the film’s Nov. 22 theatrical release date.
Titled “Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked,” the special features Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang and Marissa Bode, who all star in “Wicked,” as they “share personal memories, intimate video diaries and revealing secrets about their personal journeys through the making of the Universal Pictures film.”
The special was filmed on the set of “Wicked” and will also include a scene from the film that has not yet been scene. Throughout the one-hour telecast, NBC and Peacock will air “‘Wicked’ inspired content” from brand sponsors Lexus and Target during commercial breaks.
“Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked” is produced by Monkey, which is part of Universal International Studios. Rob Bagshaw and Andy Charles Smith serve as executive producers for Monkey,...
Titled “Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked,” the special features Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang and Marissa Bode, who all star in “Wicked,” as they “share personal memories, intimate video diaries and revealing secrets about their personal journeys through the making of the Universal Pictures film.”
The special was filmed on the set of “Wicked” and will also include a scene from the film that has not yet been scene. Throughout the one-hour telecast, NBC and Peacock will air “‘Wicked’ inspired content” from brand sponsors Lexus and Target during commercial breaks.
“Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked” is produced by Monkey, which is part of Universal International Studios. Rob Bagshaw and Andy Charles Smith serve as executive producers for Monkey,...
- 10/25/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
NBC has set an hourlong special ahead of next month’s theatrical release of John M. Chu’s highly anticipated feature adaptation Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
In celebration of the Universal pic based on the Broadway musical, Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked will air Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 10 p.m. on NBC, three days before the film’s worldwide release. Peacock will stream the special on Nov. 20. Wicked arrives in theaters Nov. 22.
Filmed on the movie’s Emerald City set, stars Grande, Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang and Marissa Bode will share personal memories, video diaries and revealing secrets about their personal journeys through the making of the Universal Pictures film.
The special also will include exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the cast, unique details and stories from their time on set together, and never-before-seen footage, according to NBC.
Defying Gravity:...
In celebration of the Universal pic based on the Broadway musical, Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked will air Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 10 p.m. on NBC, three days before the film’s worldwide release. Peacock will stream the special on Nov. 20. Wicked arrives in theaters Nov. 22.
Filmed on the movie’s Emerald City set, stars Grande, Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang and Marissa Bode will share personal memories, video diaries and revealing secrets about their personal journeys through the making of the Universal Pictures film.
The special also will include exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the cast, unique details and stories from their time on set together, and never-before-seen footage, according to NBC.
Defying Gravity:...
- 10/25/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
NBCUniversal is getting the whole family involved in “Wicked.” Ahead of the anticipated movie’s premiere in November, NBC will air “Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked,” an hourlong special that will debut on the broadcast network.
The telecast will premiere on NBC on Nov. 19, three days before “Wicked” hits theaters. It will then be available to stream on Peacock the following day. It will include a new scene from the upcoming movie that audiences can only see in the behind-the-scenes special.
Stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will lead audiences on a journey through Oz, as the special was filmed on the Emerald City set and includes several members of the movie’s star-studded cast sharing personal memories, video diaries and secrets about their personal journeys through the making of the film. In addition to Grande and Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang...
The telecast will premiere on NBC on Nov. 19, three days before “Wicked” hits theaters. It will then be available to stream on Peacock the following day. It will include a new scene from the upcoming movie that audiences can only see in the behind-the-scenes special.
Stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will lead audiences on a journey through Oz, as the special was filmed on the Emerald City set and includes several members of the movie’s star-studded cast sharing personal memories, video diaries and secrets about their personal journeys through the making of the film. In addition to Grande and Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang...
- 10/25/2024
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts 2 (Photo Credit – Instagram)
The Transformers universe’s about to crank things up—again. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts 2 is in the pipeline, with Paramount eyeing a trilogy that promises to bring even more Beast Wars action. Before you transform and roll out, another movie is thrown into the mix, one that’s not even part of this storyline. We’re talking about Blue Beetle director Ángel Manuel Soto’s upcoming Transformers film, which has fans scratching their heads and asking, “Wait, how many Transformers movies are we getting?!”
Producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura recently gave a cryptic update on Soto’s untitled project. Spoiler alert: the script is still cooking. Meanwhile, we’ve got the animated prequel Transformers One dropping next year, telling the backstory of how Cybertron fell to the Decepticons. But, back to the sequel at hand—Rise of the Beasts 2. Let’s get...
The Transformers universe’s about to crank things up—again. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts 2 is in the pipeline, with Paramount eyeing a trilogy that promises to bring even more Beast Wars action. Before you transform and roll out, another movie is thrown into the mix, one that’s not even part of this storyline. We’re talking about Blue Beetle director Ángel Manuel Soto’s upcoming Transformers film, which has fans scratching their heads and asking, “Wait, how many Transformers movies are we getting?!”
Producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura recently gave a cryptic update on Soto’s untitled project. Spoiler alert: the script is still cooking. Meanwhile, we’ve got the animated prequel Transformers One dropping next year, telling the backstory of how Cybertron fell to the Decepticons. But, back to the sequel at hand—Rise of the Beasts 2. Let’s get...
- 10/25/2024
- by Heena Singh
- KoiMoi
Section 31, the streaming channel movie at Paramount+ starring Michelle Yeoh, is set to premiere on January 24, 2025, and it's getting a lot of hype. Yeoh has won an Academy Award since her time as Emperor of the Terran Empire, but even prior to that she has more than proven herself to be a formidable actor who captures viewers' attention, which will be largely what the film will rely on to bring in the fans.
Though a villain initially, Philippa Georgiou, found a soft spot for the alternate universe version of Michael Burnham [Shonequa Martin-Green] and won viewers over with her sarcasm, wit, and incredible fighting skills. No doubt all of that will be on display in the new movie. Director Olatunde Osunsanmi's description of the film offers more than just another exciting ride with the Emperor. [Via Screenrant]
Well, if you want a wild ride that is jaw-dropping, has twists and turns, blows your socks off,...
Though a villain initially, Philippa Georgiou, found a soft spot for the alternate universe version of Michael Burnham [Shonequa Martin-Green] and won viewers over with her sarcasm, wit, and incredible fighting skills. No doubt all of that will be on display in the new movie. Director Olatunde Osunsanmi's description of the film offers more than just another exciting ride with the Emperor. [Via Screenrant]
Well, if you want a wild ride that is jaw-dropping, has twists and turns, blows your socks off,...
- 10/23/2024
- by Rachel Carrington
- Red Shirts Always Die
Action cinema is entering a new era, folks — the Quanaissance is upon us! Having made an extraordinary, Oscar-winning return to our screens after over three decades away in The Daniels' 2022 Best Picture winner Everything Everywhere All At Once, Ke Huy Quan has spent the last couple of years contributing high profile supporting turns to the likes of Loki S2 and Kung Fu Panda 4. But in veteran stunt coordinator Jonathan Eusebio's feature directorial debut Love Hurts, the latest action joint from John Wick and Nobody producers 87North, Quan is set to get his leading man moment at last playing a mild-mannered realtor with a violent past. Check out the high-octane trailer below:
Set to the dulcet tones of Céline Dion's 'It's All Coming Back To Me Now', this trailer sees Quan exhibiting the same magic combo of unassuming charm and ass kicking cool as he brought to Eeaao...
Set to the dulcet tones of Céline Dion's 'It's All Coming Back To Me Now', this trailer sees Quan exhibiting the same magic combo of unassuming charm and ass kicking cool as he brought to Eeaao...
- 10/22/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
Enter our contest by following the link at the bottom of this page for your chance to win a pair passes to a preview of the new film Wicked on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 1:00pm at the Mjr Troy theater!
Synopsis: Wicked tells the previously untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
About The Film
Genre: Musical Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Keala Settle and Peter Dinklage Director: Jon M. Chu Screenplay: Winnie Holzman Producer: Marc Platt, David...
Synopsis: Wicked tells the previously untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
About The Film
Genre: Musical Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Keala Settle and Peter Dinklage Director: Jon M. Chu Screenplay: Winnie Holzman Producer: Marc Platt, David...
- 10/22/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Everything You Need to Know About Ke Huy Quan's Action Flick: Love Hurts - Main Image
The career renaissance of Everything Everywhere All At Once's Academy Award-winning star Ke Huy Quan continues as he's set to lead his own action project in Love Hurts. Here is everything you need to know about his upcoming cinematic comeback!
When Does Ke Huy Quan's Love Hurts Hit Theaters?
US/Vietnamese actor Ke Huy Quan's second flick slated to premiere on the big screens is the anticipated Universal/87North project titled Love Hurts.
While Quan is best known for being the rising child actor in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Goonies, he eventually returned with an Oscar-winning performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once.
Since then, he has been cast under Marvel Studios for a minor role in Loki season 2, Disney's American Born Chinese, and even voiced Han the...
The career renaissance of Everything Everywhere All At Once's Academy Award-winning star Ke Huy Quan continues as he's set to lead his own action project in Love Hurts. Here is everything you need to know about his upcoming cinematic comeback!
When Does Ke Huy Quan's Love Hurts Hit Theaters?
US/Vietnamese actor Ke Huy Quan's second flick slated to premiere on the big screens is the anticipated Universal/87North project titled Love Hurts.
While Quan is best known for being the rising child actor in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Goonies, he eventually returned with an Oscar-winning performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once.
Since then, he has been cast under Marvel Studios for a minor role in Loki season 2, Disney's American Born Chinese, and even voiced Han the...
- 10/22/2024
- EpicStream
Exclusive: Tayme Thapthimthong, a series regular in the Thailand-set third season of HBO’s The White Lotus, has signed with Artist International Group for management.
Thapthimthong will be repped at Aig by Chris Prapha and Deanna Russo Clark, who work with the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Anil Kapoor and Jonathan Rhys Myers. He also just signed with Independent Talent Group in the UK, along with Platform Public Relations.
A London-born actor of Thai descent, Thapthimthong’s role in the highly anticipated third season of The White Lotus is being kept under wraps. But he stars alongside Season 1’s Natasha Rothwell, along with Leslie Bibb, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Walton Goggins, Aimee Lou Wood, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and other newcomers. The new season of the Mike White-created series is expected to launch in 2025.
Thapthimthong embarked on a career as an actor after studying the performing arts at Kingston University.
Thapthimthong will be repped at Aig by Chris Prapha and Deanna Russo Clark, who work with the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Anil Kapoor and Jonathan Rhys Myers. He also just signed with Independent Talent Group in the UK, along with Platform Public Relations.
A London-born actor of Thai descent, Thapthimthong’s role in the highly anticipated third season of The White Lotus is being kept under wraps. But he stars alongside Season 1’s Natasha Rothwell, along with Leslie Bibb, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Walton Goggins, Aimee Lou Wood, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and other newcomers. The new season of the Mike White-created series is expected to launch in 2025.
Thapthimthong embarked on a career as an actor after studying the performing arts at Kingston University.
- 10/21/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
In Star Trek: Discovery, Phillipa Georgiou [Michelle Yeoh] had to leave Michael Burnham [Sonequa Martin-Green] and the rest of the Discovery crew behind when her body began rejecting the time jump to the 32nd century. Yeoh's character was written out in season three of Star Trek: Discovery, and she was supposed to star in a series based around her character and Section 31. That changed, though, and Paramount+ decided to go with a streaming channel movie instead which began filming in January 2024. And now, the release date for the movie has finally been announced!
According to Deadline, Section 31 will air on Paramount+ on January 24, 2025 both in the US and international markets where available. Since there are not usually any set times for a streaming channel drop, most likely the movie will be available after midnight on the 24th.
While many fans are looking forward to seeing the gray side of Starfleet in a longer form,...
According to Deadline, Section 31 will air on Paramount+ on January 24, 2025 both in the US and international markets where available. Since there are not usually any set times for a streaming channel drop, most likely the movie will be available after midnight on the 24th.
While many fans are looking forward to seeing the gray side of Starfleet in a longer form,...
- 10/20/2024
- by Rachel Carrington
- Red Shirts Always Die
Ariana Grande is weighing in on her “Wicked” co-star Cynthia Erivo’s recent slam of fan-edited “Wicked” posters and AI content.
A poster released by Universal was tweaked by a fan to mimic the original Broadway poster by lowering Elphaba’s witch hat to cover Erivo’s eyes. In addition to the poster, Erivo called out an AI-generated animation that featured the poster morphing into a fight between the two stars as their “Wicked” characters.
“I think it’s very complicated because I find AI so conflicting and troublesome sometimes, but I think it’s just kind of such a massive adjustment period,” Grande told me exclusively at the Academy Museum Gala Saturday in Los Angeles. “This is something that is so much bigger than us, and the fans are gonna have fun and make their edits.”
Ariana Grande at the Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala held at Academy Museum...
A poster released by Universal was tweaked by a fan to mimic the original Broadway poster by lowering Elphaba’s witch hat to cover Erivo’s eyes. In addition to the poster, Erivo called out an AI-generated animation that featured the poster morphing into a fight between the two stars as their “Wicked” characters.
“I think it’s very complicated because I find AI so conflicting and troublesome sometimes, but I think it’s just kind of such a massive adjustment period,” Grande told me exclusively at the Academy Museum Gala Saturday in Los Angeles. “This is something that is so much bigger than us, and the fans are gonna have fun and make their edits.”
Ariana Grande at the Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala held at Academy Museum...
- 10/20/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount+ today announced that its original movie Star Trek: Section 31 will premiere on Friday, January 24, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and international markets where the service is available. The announcements were made during the Star Trek universe panel at New York Comic Con, moderated by featured host of CBS Mornings and CBS News national correspondent Vladimir Duthiers, featuring a conversation with cast members Omari Hardwick, Kacey Rohl and Robert Kazinsky, along with executive producer and director Olatunde Osunsanmi. The panel also featured a video appearance from the film’s star, Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh. In the movie, Yeoh ... Read more...
- 10/20/2024
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
Paramount+ unveiled a preview clip of the forthcoming third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds at New York Comic Con today, alongside the news that guest star Rhys Darby (Our Flag Means Death) would be aboard for the ride.
Based on the years Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) manned the helm of the U.S.S. Enterprise, the CBS Studios-produced series follows the leader and his team, which features Science Officer Spock (Ethan Peck), and Number One (Rebecca Romijn), in the years before Captain Kirk boarded the starship, as they explore new worlds around the galaxy.
While no release date is set, the new installment is set to debut in 2025. The series has already been renewed for a fourth season.
The three-minute clip follows the ship outmaneuvering and eventually outpacing enemy combatants. Its release follows an earlier preview shared in late July, alongside the news of Cillian O’Sullivan...
Based on the years Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) manned the helm of the U.S.S. Enterprise, the CBS Studios-produced series follows the leader and his team, which features Science Officer Spock (Ethan Peck), and Number One (Rebecca Romijn), in the years before Captain Kirk boarded the starship, as they explore new worlds around the galaxy.
While no release date is set, the new installment is set to debut in 2025. The series has already been renewed for a fourth season.
The three-minute clip follows the ship outmaneuvering and eventually outpacing enemy combatants. Its release follows an earlier preview shared in late July, alongside the news of Cillian O’Sullivan...
- 10/20/2024
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount+ today held its Star Trek universe panel at New York Comic Con, moderated by featured host of CBS Mornings and CBS News national correspondent Vladimir Duthiers.
The streaming service announced that its original movie Star Trek: Section 31 will premiere on Friday, January 24, 2025, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and international markets where the service is available. New teaser art for the highly anticipated movie was also revealed.
The Star Trek: Section 31 presentation included a conversation with cast members Omari Hardwick, Kacey Rohl, and Robert Kazinsky, along with executive producer and director Olatunde Osunsanmi. The panel also featured a video appearance from the film’s star, Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh.
In the movie, Yeoh reprises her fan-favorite role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou — a character she played in Star Trek: Discovery‘s first season – who joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets,...
The streaming service announced that its original movie Star Trek: Section 31 will premiere on Friday, January 24, 2025, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and international markets where the service is available. New teaser art for the highly anticipated movie was also revealed.
The Star Trek: Section 31 presentation included a conversation with cast members Omari Hardwick, Kacey Rohl, and Robert Kazinsky, along with executive producer and director Olatunde Osunsanmi. The panel also featured a video appearance from the film’s star, Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh.
In the movie, Yeoh reprises her fan-favorite role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou — a character she played in Star Trek: Discovery‘s first season – who joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets,...
- 10/19/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh will return to the Star Trek Universe when the Discovery spinoff movie, Star Trek: Section 31, premieres Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, on Paramount+
The release date was announced at the Star Trek Universe panel at New York Comic Con, which featured cast members Omari Hardwick, Kacey Rohl and Robert Kazinsky (who play Alok, Rachel Garrett and Zeph), along with executive producer and director Olatunde Osunsanmi, and a video appearance by Yeoh.
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The release date was announced at the Star Trek Universe panel at New York Comic Con, which featured cast members Omari Hardwick, Kacey Rohl and Robert Kazinsky (who play Alok, Rachel Garrett and Zeph), along with executive producer and director Olatunde Osunsanmi, and a video appearance by Yeoh.
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- 10/19/2024
- by Dave Nemetz and Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
The “Star Trek Universe” panel at New York Comic Con on Saturday unveiled first looks at Season 3 of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” and the fifth and final season of “Star Trek: Lower Decks” — including screening the season premiere episode of the animated series for the assembled fans.
Paramount+ also announced that the franchise’s first original TV movie, “Star Trek: Section 31,” will premiere on Jan. 24 on Paramount+ in the U.S. and internationally where the streamer is available. Cast members Omari Hardwick, Kacey Rohl and Robert Kazinsky, and executive producer and director Olatunde Osunsanmi discussed the film during the panel for the movie, and star Michelle Yeoh — who reprises her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou from “Star Trek: Discovery” in the movie — made a video appearance.
“Strange New Worlds” stars Ethan Peck and Carol Kane appeared with executive producers Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers to discuss the third season of the show,...
Paramount+ also announced that the franchise’s first original TV movie, “Star Trek: Section 31,” will premiere on Jan. 24 on Paramount+ in the U.S. and internationally where the streamer is available. Cast members Omari Hardwick, Kacey Rohl and Robert Kazinsky, and executive producer and director Olatunde Osunsanmi discussed the film during the panel for the movie, and star Michelle Yeoh — who reprises her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou from “Star Trek: Discovery” in the movie — made a video appearance.
“Strange New Worlds” stars Ethan Peck and Carol Kane appeared with executive producers Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers to discuss the third season of the show,...
- 10/19/2024
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount+ has set January 24, 2025 for the premiere of its upcoming movie Star Trek: Section 31, starring Michelle Yeoh in a reprisal of her Star Trek: Discovery role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou.
The announcement was made Saturday during the Star Trek universe panel at New York Comic Con. Yeoh made a video appearance during the panel, which featured cast members Omari Hardwick, Kacey Rohl and Robert Kazinsky, along with executive producer and director Olatunde Osunsanmi.
Star Trek: Section 31 will premiere exclusively Friday, January 24 in the U.S. and international markets where the service is available.
In the movie, Yeoh’s Emperor Philippa Georgiou joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she also must face the sins of her past.
In addition to Yeoh, Hardwick, Rohl and Kazinsky, cast includes Sam Richardson, Sven Ruygrok, Humberly Gonzalez and James Hiroyuki Liao. Miku Martineau portrays a young Philippa Georgiou.
The announcement was made Saturday during the Star Trek universe panel at New York Comic Con. Yeoh made a video appearance during the panel, which featured cast members Omari Hardwick, Kacey Rohl and Robert Kazinsky, along with executive producer and director Olatunde Osunsanmi.
Star Trek: Section 31 will premiere exclusively Friday, January 24 in the U.S. and international markets where the service is available.
In the movie, Yeoh’s Emperor Philippa Georgiou joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she also must face the sins of her past.
In addition to Yeoh, Hardwick, Rohl and Kazinsky, cast includes Sam Richardson, Sven Ruygrok, Humberly Gonzalez and James Hiroyuki Liao. Miku Martineau portrays a young Philippa Georgiou.
- 10/19/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Ben Wang’s Karate Kid: Legends film has become quite anticipated. The film is set to follow the beloved Karate Kid franchise and brings back the beloved Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio. With the trailer having just been shown for the very first time at the New York Comic Con, it is not surprising that fans cannot stop talking about the new addition to the franchise.
The Karate Kid: Legends | Credit: Sony Pictures
While some might assume that this will be Wang’s big break, he has also starred in one series that could have completely changed his career. One that was canceled far too soon, its potential lost to bureaucracy.
American Born Chinese Deserved Better
In 2023, Ben Wang starred in Disney’s American Born Chinese, a series that had one of the most impressive cast lineups in a very long time. Although it brought the young actor as a newcomer,...
The Karate Kid: Legends | Credit: Sony Pictures
While some might assume that this will be Wang’s big break, he has also starred in one series that could have completely changed his career. One that was canceled far too soon, its potential lost to bureaucracy.
American Born Chinese Deserved Better
In 2023, Ben Wang starred in Disney’s American Born Chinese, a series that had one of the most impressive cast lineups in a very long time. Although it brought the young actor as a newcomer,...
- 10/19/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a prestigious honor that celebrates the contributions of entertainers across various fields. Each year, a select group of individuals is chosen to receive their stars, immortalizing their achievements in the entertainment industry. The Class of 2024 is no exception, featuring a diverse lineup of talents. Here’s a closer look at five notable celebrities who will be honored this year.
What is the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally recognized icon located on both sides of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Los Angeles. It features over 2,700 brass stars embedded in the sidewalks, honoring the achievements of notable figures in the entertainment industry. The Walk of Fame was conceived in 1953 by E. M. Stuart, who served as the volunteer president of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. He proposed the idea to celebrate the glamour and excitement associated with Hollywood...
What is the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally recognized icon located on both sides of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Los Angeles. It features over 2,700 brass stars embedded in the sidewalks, honoring the achievements of notable figures in the entertainment industry. The Walk of Fame was conceived in 1953 by E. M. Stuart, who served as the volunteer president of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. He proposed the idea to celebrate the glamour and excitement associated with Hollywood...
- 10/19/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Right now, Netflix is deep into production on the fourth season of its monster-hunting fantasy series The Witcher. Thanks to some recent interviews with the show's new lead actor Liam Hemsworth, who is taking over the role of Geralt of Rivia following the departure of Henry Cavill, we know that production should be wrapping up any day now. Soon, the trickle of information about The Witcher season 4 will begin getting heavier as it moves into post-production and we near its eventual release date, which is expected to be sometime in 2025.
With all the recent Witcher talk from Hemsworth, it's gotten me thinking back on the series as a whole and some of its ups and downs. The Witcher is in an interesting spot as far as adaptations go; it's based on the series of books and short stories by Andrzej Sapkowski, but also tries to pay homage to the wildly...
With all the recent Witcher talk from Hemsworth, it's gotten me thinking back on the series as a whole and some of its ups and downs. The Witcher is in an interesting spot as far as adaptations go; it's based on the series of books and short stories by Andrzej Sapkowski, but also tries to pay homage to the wildly...
- 10/18/2024
- by Daniel Roman
- Winter Is Coming
Mikey Madison is the current Best Actress Oscar frontrunner for her heartbreaking performance in the title role of Sean Baker‘s “Anora.” Her likeliest competitors are two past Oscar winners — Nicole Kidman, 57, for “Babygirl” and Angelina Jolie, 49, for “Maria” — plus six-time nominee Amy Adams, 50, for “Nightbitch” and Karla Sofia Gascon, 52, for “Emilia Pérez.”
At age 25, Madison has one advantage over her main rivals for the award: her youth. Of the 97 winners of this race, almost one-third (32) were in their 20s.
Among those ingenues to take to the stage to collect this coveted prize was Emma Stone, who was 28 when she won for “La La Land” in 2017. Stone was 35 when she picked up a bookend Oscar earlier this year for “Poor Things,” which made her the 35th Best Actress winner in her thirties.
Bracketing Stone’s two wins were five women who defied this bias toward youth: 60-year-old Michelle Yeoh (“Everything Everywhere All at Once...
At age 25, Madison has one advantage over her main rivals for the award: her youth. Of the 97 winners of this race, almost one-third (32) were in their 20s.
Among those ingenues to take to the stage to collect this coveted prize was Emma Stone, who was 28 when she won for “La La Land” in 2017. Stone was 35 when she picked up a bookend Oscar earlier this year for “Poor Things,” which made her the 35th Best Actress winner in her thirties.
Bracketing Stone’s two wins were five women who defied this bias toward youth: 60-year-old Michelle Yeoh (“Everything Everywhere All at Once...
- 10/18/2024
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
While Cynthia Erivo and her co-star Ariana Grande are clearly excited about their film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical Wicked slated to hit theaters on November 22nd, Erivo has taken issue with a viral fan-edited poster that hides her face and called out some of the memes around the movie.
Oscar-nominated and Tony-winning actress Erivo, who plays Elphaba, has generally been positively engaging with the fans who are eager to see the musical hit the big screen, re-posting plenty of images to her Instagram Stories in recent months. But when some folks online expressed disappointment with the film team’s recreation of the original Broadway poster (which has been in use since Wicked debuted in 2003) by making their own versions, Erivo pushed back.
“This is the wildest, most offensive thing I have seen,” Erivo said of a fan-made edit changing the poster. She also referenced her distaste for a...
Oscar-nominated and Tony-winning actress Erivo, who plays Elphaba, has generally been positively engaging with the fans who are eager to see the musical hit the big screen, re-posting plenty of images to her Instagram Stories in recent months. But when some folks online expressed disappointment with the film team’s recreation of the original Broadway poster (which has been in use since Wicked debuted in 2003) by making their own versions, Erivo pushed back.
“This is the wildest, most offensive thing I have seen,” Erivo said of a fan-made edit changing the poster. She also referenced her distaste for a...
- 10/16/2024
- by Mary Siroky
- Consequence - Film News
We live in ‘Wicked’ times indeed. With not a lot of time remaining before the adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked airs in theatres on 22nd November, 2024, the movie seems to have found its way into controversy.
The Ariana Grande starrer is a part of director Jon M. Chu’s gargantuan effort to bring to life Winnie Holzman’s musical of the same name. No wonder the cast and crew of the movie will be mixing a few things up. The departure from the official Broadway poster was one such move. And that poster was at the center of quite the storm.
An edited Wicked poster tinkered with Cynthia Erivo’s eyes Cynthia Erivo lost her cool after seeing a viral version of Wcked’s poster doing rounds online || Image by MTV UK, licensed under Cc By 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
With a little over a month left before Wicked’s release date,...
The Ariana Grande starrer is a part of director Jon M. Chu’s gargantuan effort to bring to life Winnie Holzman’s musical of the same name. No wonder the cast and crew of the movie will be mixing a few things up. The departure from the official Broadway poster was one such move. And that poster was at the center of quite the storm.
An edited Wicked poster tinkered with Cynthia Erivo’s eyes Cynthia Erivo lost her cool after seeing a viral version of Wcked’s poster doing rounds online || Image by MTV UK, licensed under Cc By 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
With a little over a month left before Wicked’s release date,...
- 10/16/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
Cynthia Erivo is calling out a fan-edited poster for Wicked that hides her face.
Earlier in the week, Universal Pictures released a poster for the Jon M. Chu-directed film that paid homage to the poster for the Broadway musical.
The poster for the Broadway production hides Elphaba’s eyes and has her wearing red lipstick with a smirk on her face. In the poster for the film, Erivo’s eyes are visible, and she trades the red lipstick for a green one.
“The original poster is an Illustration. I am a real life human being who chose to look right down the barrel of the camera to you, the viewer… because, without words we communicate with our eyes,” Erivo posted on her Instagram stories. “Our poster is an homage not an imitation, to edit my face and hide my eyes is to erase me. And that is just deeply hurtful.
Earlier in the week, Universal Pictures released a poster for the Jon M. Chu-directed film that paid homage to the poster for the Broadway musical.
The poster for the Broadway production hides Elphaba’s eyes and has her wearing red lipstick with a smirk on her face. In the poster for the film, Erivo’s eyes are visible, and she trades the red lipstick for a green one.
“The original poster is an Illustration. I am a real life human being who chose to look right down the barrel of the camera to you, the viewer… because, without words we communicate with our eyes,” Erivo posted on her Instagram stories. “Our poster is an homage not an imitation, to edit my face and hide my eyes is to erase me. And that is just deeply hurtful.
- 10/16/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Cynthia Erivo is speaking out against “Wicked” fans who used photoshop to edit one of the recent posters for the upcoming film adaptation of the Broadway musical. Universal released a “Wicked” film poster this month that evoked the original Broadway poster, with Ariana Grande’s Glinda whispering into the ear of Erivo’s Elphaba. Only the film poster had a few tweaks, mainly lifting Elphaba’s hat so you could see Erivo’s eyes.
“Wicked” fans loyal to the Broadway musical flooded social media after the poster dropped to issue photoshopped corrections, with Elphaba’s hat being lowered and her lips getting a bold red lipstick in order for the film one-sheet to exactly match the Broadway one. Erivo found such alterations hurtful.
“This is the wildest, most offensive thing I have seen equal to that awful AI of us fighting, equal to people posing the the question ‘is your p—- green?...
“Wicked” fans loyal to the Broadway musical flooded social media after the poster dropped to issue photoshopped corrections, with Elphaba’s hat being lowered and her lips getting a bold red lipstick in order for the film one-sheet to exactly match the Broadway one. Erivo found such alterations hurtful.
“This is the wildest, most offensive thing I have seen equal to that awful AI of us fighting, equal to people posing the the question ‘is your p—- green?...
- 10/16/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
At 61, Demi Moore is having a major career comeback with “The Substance,” Coralie Fargeat’s critically-acclaimed horror film that examines society’s obsession with beauty and youth. It takes the actress into vulnerable terrain where she is stark naked and then morphs into a grotesque troll.
It’s not the only daring performance by a woman over 60 of late. Sixty-two-year-old Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar-winning role in the multiverse-jumping action-drama “Everything Everywhere All at Once” let her play a pantheon of wildly different women, including a martial arts expert and a glamorous movie star. Jamie Lee Curtis, 65, defied convention as a drab IRS auditor in the same film, and did it again in a tour de force guest turn as the unhinged mother in “The Bear.”
Other older actresses are breaking the mold: Jodie Foster, 61, won her first Emmy for playing a dogged investigator in “True Detective: Night Country” this year,...
It’s not the only daring performance by a woman over 60 of late. Sixty-two-year-old Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar-winning role in the multiverse-jumping action-drama “Everything Everywhere All at Once” let her play a pantheon of wildly different women, including a martial arts expert and a glamorous movie star. Jamie Lee Curtis, 65, defied convention as a drab IRS auditor in the same film, and did it again in a tour de force guest turn as the unhinged mother in “The Bear.”
Other older actresses are breaking the mold: Jodie Foster, 61, won her first Emmy for playing a dogged investigator in “True Detective: Night Country” this year,...
- 10/16/2024
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Nearly a year before their much anticipated Oasis reunion tour, Noel and Liam Gallagher shared the stage for the first time together in year on “Saturday Night Live.” Well, sort of…
James Austin Johnson and Sarah Sherman took to “Weekend Update” as the long estranged Gallagher brothers, promising host Colin Jost that they won’t break up again before their tour next year.
“Everyone’s wondering, are you guys gonna be cool to tour a year from now?” Jost asked the Gallaghers.
“I’m cool if he’s cool,” Johnson’s Noel responded.
“I’m cool, I’m cool, I’m cooler than you are,” Sherman’s Liam shot back.
Jost wasn’t convinced. “Great. So, that’s a no.”
The Oasis reunion tour is already shaping up to be the biggest concert experience of 2025, with U.S. tour dates recently added and thousands of fans scrambling to nab seats online.
James Austin Johnson and Sarah Sherman took to “Weekend Update” as the long estranged Gallagher brothers, promising host Colin Jost that they won’t break up again before their tour next year.
“Everyone’s wondering, are you guys gonna be cool to tour a year from now?” Jost asked the Gallaghers.
“I’m cool if he’s cool,” Johnson’s Noel responded.
“I’m cool, I’m cool, I’m cooler than you are,” Sherman’s Liam shot back.
Jost wasn’t convinced. “Great. So, that’s a no.”
The Oasis reunion tour is already shaping up to be the biggest concert experience of 2025, with U.S. tour dates recently added and thousands of fans scrambling to nab seats online.
- 10/13/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
The new trailer for “Wicked” is packed full of performances of songs from the Broadway musical. Earlier trailers set up the origin story of the witches of Oz. Now we get to see them let loose.
The trailer opens with a snippet of the catchy tune “Popular,” sung by Glinda (Ariana Grande) as she gives Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) a makeover. It then segues to Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) declaring that he is “Dancing Through Life” before ending with a tease of the show-stopping “Defying Gravity.” Grande and Erivo harmonize together before Erivo takes flight and becomes the Wicked Witch of the West in this soaring finale to the film.
While “Wicked” opens on Nov. 22, we’ll have to wait a full year to see the second half of the story. Jon M. Chu (“Crazy Rich Asians”) directed both movies. With Chu opting to use the whole of the Act One score,...
The trailer opens with a snippet of the catchy tune “Popular,” sung by Glinda (Ariana Grande) as she gives Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) a makeover. It then segues to Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) declaring that he is “Dancing Through Life” before ending with a tease of the show-stopping “Defying Gravity.” Grande and Erivo harmonize together before Erivo takes flight and becomes the Wicked Witch of the West in this soaring finale to the film.
While “Wicked” opens on Nov. 22, we’ll have to wait a full year to see the second half of the story. Jon M. Chu (“Crazy Rich Asians”) directed both movies. With Chu opting to use the whole of the Act One score,...
- 10/11/2024
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Paramount+ has debuted the trailer for the fifth and final season of the animated comedy “Star Trek: Lower Decks.” The first two episodes will premiere on Thursday Oct. 24 on the Paramount + streaming service.
The 10-episode season produced by CBS Studios will drop every Thursday from its release date through to Dec. 19.
In this season the crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos must close all “space potholes,” which are subspace rifts unleashing chaos into the Alpha Quadrant. This combined with their ongoing diplomatic problems leaves them with a rather full plate as junior officers Mariner, Boimer, Tendui and Rutherford deal with: an Orion war, furious Klingons, diplomatic catastrophes, murder mysteries and their own ambitions.
The “Star Trek” franchise remains a priority at Paramount under the purview of franchise shepherd Alex Kurtzman. Even with “Lower Decks” ending, the company has the third season of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” in the works,...
The 10-episode season produced by CBS Studios will drop every Thursday from its release date through to Dec. 19.
In this season the crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos must close all “space potholes,” which are subspace rifts unleashing chaos into the Alpha Quadrant. This combined with their ongoing diplomatic problems leaves them with a rather full plate as junior officers Mariner, Boimer, Tendui and Rutherford deal with: an Orion war, furious Klingons, diplomatic catastrophes, murder mysteries and their own ambitions.
The “Star Trek” franchise remains a priority at Paramount under the purview of franchise shepherd Alex Kurtzman. Even with “Lower Decks” ending, the company has the third season of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” in the works,...
- 10/10/2024
- by Emiliana Betancourt
- Variety Film + TV
Fandango is already feeling the magic of Jon M. Chu’s Wicked as advanced ticket sales accumulate faster than a hail of asbestos in a Poppy Field. What’s wrong? Need help understanding that reference? Look it up. I’ll give you a hint. The health-related fallout caused by the original Wizard of Oz is a nightmare. Anyway, Fandango announced today that Wicked is the ticket broker’s number two first-day ticket pre-seller of 2024, only behind Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine. Wicked is also the best PG-rated first-day ticket pre-seller of 2024 and the third best PG-rated first-day ticket pre-seller of all time, only behind the theatrical hits of Frozen II and The Lion King (2019).
“Fan anticipation for the cinematic masterpiece Wicked is incredibly high for what is set to be a one-of-a-kind must-see theatrical event,” said Jerramy Hainline, EVP of Fandango Ticketing. “The success of the film’s first-day ticket sales...
“Fan anticipation for the cinematic masterpiece Wicked is incredibly high for what is set to be a one-of-a-kind must-see theatrical event,” said Jerramy Hainline, EVP of Fandango Ticketing. “The success of the film’s first-day ticket sales...
- 10/10/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Paramount+ today debuted the official trailer for the fifth and final season of its hit animated comedy series Star Trek: Lower Decks. The fifth and final season will premiere on Paramount+ with two episodes on Thursday, October 24, in the U.S. and internationally.
Following the premiere, new episodes of the 10-episode-long season will drop every Thursday on the service leading up to the series finale on Thursday, December 19.
In season five of Star Trek: Lower Decks, the crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos is tasked with closing “space potholes” – subspace rifts that are causing chaos in the Alpha Quadrant. Pothole duty would be easy for Junior Officers Mariner, Boimler, Tendi, and Rutherford … If they didn’t also have to deal with an Orion war, furious Klingons, diplomatic catastrophes, murder mysteries, and scariest of all: their own career aspirations.
This upcoming season on Paramount+ is a celebration of this underdog...
Following the premiere, new episodes of the 10-episode-long season will drop every Thursday on the service leading up to the series finale on Thursday, December 19.
In season five of Star Trek: Lower Decks, the crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos is tasked with closing “space potholes” – subspace rifts that are causing chaos in the Alpha Quadrant. Pothole duty would be easy for Junior Officers Mariner, Boimler, Tendi, and Rutherford … If they didn’t also have to deal with an Orion war, furious Klingons, diplomatic catastrophes, murder mysteries, and scariest of all: their own career aspirations.
This upcoming season on Paramount+ is a celebration of this underdog...
- 10/10/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Universal Pictures’ two-part Wicked has become a highly anticipated film for the holiday seasons of 2024 and 2025.
Directed by Jon M. Chu, the movie musical will star Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba with several other famous faces taking on iconic roles in the land of Oz. Wicked Part One has shifted release dates a few times to land where it now sits in November 2024, and Part Two will follow in November 2025 as of right now.
For everything else we know about Wicked, find more information and details below.
When Will Wicked Part One come out?
Wicked Part One almost went head to head with Disney’s Moana 2 on November 27, 2024, and before that, it was set to bow Christmas 2024, but it moved up a week to the Friday before Thanksgiving, November 22, 2024. Its new opponent will be Paramount’s Gladiator II starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal among others.
Directed by Jon M. Chu, the movie musical will star Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba with several other famous faces taking on iconic roles in the land of Oz. Wicked Part One has shifted release dates a few times to land where it now sits in November 2024, and Part Two will follow in November 2025 as of right now.
For everything else we know about Wicked, find more information and details below.
When Will Wicked Part One come out?
Wicked Part One almost went head to head with Disney’s Moana 2 on November 27, 2024, and before that, it was set to bow Christmas 2024, but it moved up a week to the Friday before Thanksgiving, November 22, 2024. Its new opponent will be Paramount’s Gladiator II starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal among others.
- 10/9/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
The countdown is officially on for Jon M. Chu’s Wicked Part 1 as tickets went on sale for the film on Oct. 9. Pink and green and good and evil are just a few of the things that will collide in the first film, which arrives in theaters Nov. 22 alongside Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II.
Starring Ariana Grande as Galinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba as well as Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Bowen Yang as Pfannee, Marissa Bode as NessaRose, Bronwyn James as ShenShen, Ethan Slater as Boq and Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero. Peter Dinklage voices Dr. Dillamond, the goat professor.
The whole cast sings musical numbers at points, and Part Two will likely contain the latter half of the songs missing from this list. For the first half of the Wicked soundtrack, read on. The album will release when the movie comes out.
Starring Ariana Grande as Galinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba as well as Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Bowen Yang as Pfannee, Marissa Bode as NessaRose, Bronwyn James as ShenShen, Ethan Slater as Boq and Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero. Peter Dinklage voices Dr. Dillamond, the goat professor.
The whole cast sings musical numbers at points, and Part Two will likely contain the latter half of the songs missing from this list. For the first half of the Wicked soundtrack, read on. The album will release when the movie comes out.
- 10/9/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
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