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Video: Behind the Lens of WICKED with Cinematographer Alice Brooks

In a new featurette, Wicked cinematographer Alice Brooks takes viewers behind the lens as she discusses the choices behind the lighting for Glinda and Elphaba in Part One. Watch the video now!

WICKED Part One- All of the Nominations and Awards

BroadwayWorld has put together a list of the major national and international award nominations and wins for part one of the major movie musical. The list includes Golden Globes, the National Board of Review, the Critics' Choice Awards, and more. 

WICKED Receives 11 Critics Choice Award Nominations; Full List!

Wicked is racking up nominations as one of the most-nominated films of the year for the 2024 Critics Choice Awards. Wicked, along with Conclave, lead this year’s film contenders, having earned 11 nominations each.

Stephen Schwartz May Add WICKED Movie's New 'Popular' Ending to Stage Show

Wicked composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz reveals that he might integrate the extended ending of 'Popular' from the new movie into the stage musical.

Review: Like Elphie, WICKED Film is Confident in Its Skin

NO ONE MOURNS THE WICKED. While Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 'Evita' begins with Argentinians mourning the death of their beloved Eva Peron, the Ozians of the fictional Land of Oz in Stephen Schwartz’s 'Wicked' rejoice for the supposed death of their perceived nemesis, The Wicked Witch of the West,” in Broadway’s hit musical, now a monumental motion picture, helmed by Jon M. Chu.

Feature: WICKED THE MOVIE at Harkins 101

Written from the point of view of a theatre fan, guest contributor David Appleford provides a piece full of details and insights regarding the new film, WICKED, and how it compares to the stage musical.

Photos: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and More at the WICKED NYC Premiere

Wicked hits movie theatres in less than one week! The cast and creative team of the highly anticipated Wicked film has had much to rejoycify over lately. Following premiere celebrations in Los Angeles and Mexico City, the party continued last night in New York City. Check out photos from inside the big event!

Video: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Star in Magical New WICKED Spot

Comcast and Xfinity have released a new TV spot celebrating the upcoming Wicked movie.  The spot, which features Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, follows their journeys from childhood to present day, where they take on the iconic roles of Elphaba and Glinda. Watch it here!

'Popular' Number Features Extended Ending in WICKED Movie

Glinda's iconic musical number has been given an update in the film adaptation. 'Popular,' sung by Glinda in Wicked, has been extended with key changes for Ariana Grande's rendition in the film.

Video: Cynthia Erivo Recalls Filming WICKED Ozdust Ballroom Scene

On the first stop of the Wicked press tour in Sydney Australia, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande sat down with Australia's Today Show to talk about the upcoming film. Watch the interview!

Applications Now Open For Apples And Oranges Arts Theatre Accelerator: The Heroine's Journey In XR

Apples and Oranges Arts is currently accepting submissions for the Spring 2023 cohort of THEatre ACCELERATOR: The Heroine's Journey in XR - an immersive virtual musical theatre development program geared towards developing and distributing musicals on stage, and in mixed realities.

Dune's David Cole Leads Filmmakers Academy Color Grading And LUT Course

Filmmakers Academy, the recently launched learning platform where professionals and novices alike can find the tools and resources to master their craft, announces a new course featuring master colorist David Cole (Dune, The Batman, Tron Legacy, Life of Pi). The course, 'Color Grading: LUT Theory & Creation' is now available to Filmmakers Academy members online and via the app.

Kristin Chenoweth Reveals the Advice She Gave to Ariana Grande About Playing Glinda in WICKED

Kristin Chenoweth has revealed the advice she has given to Ariana Grande as she prepares to 'pass the wand and the crown' to the pop star, who will star as Glinda in the upcoming Wicked film adaptation.

Filmmakers Academy to Celebrate Women's History Month With Exclusive Artisan Spotlights And Interviews

Filmmakers Academy, the new learning platform where professionals and novices alike can find the tools and resources to master their craft, celebrates Women's History Month in March with a unique series spotlighting some of the most dynamic women in film.

Ariana Grande Visits WICKED on Broadway

Ariana Grande shared praise for the show's leads, Lindsay Heather Pearce and Brittney Johnson, on her Instagram story, stating, 'You were so very, very brilliant. Truly an honor to see and hug and hear and witness you both. I am weeping!!!!!!!!!!!!! Still!!!!!! Words simply do not suffice. Everyone was so remarkable. I feel so deeply thankful to have experienced this this tonight. Floating!'

Hollywood Critics Association Film Awards Delayed Due to COVID-19

The Hollywood Critics Association has decided to postpone their 5th Annual HCA Film Awards ceremony. Nicolas Cage, Guillermo del Toro, Jude Hill, Natalie Morales, Alice Brooks, Simu Liu, Greig Fraser, Saniyya Sidney, and the Cast of CODA were previously announced among the special award honorees scheduled to appear.

Nicolas Cage, Guillermo Del Toro, Alice Books & Saniyya Sidney to Be Honored at the 5th Annual HCA Film Awards

Nicolas Cage will be receiving this year’s Acting Achievement Award. Guillermo del Toro will be receiving this year’s Filmmaking Achievement Award. Cinematographer Alice Brooks will be honored with the Artisan on the Rise Award. Saniyya Sidney will be presented with the Star on the Rise Award.

TICK, TICK...BOOM!, IN THE HEIGHTS & More Among 2022 IPA Satellite Award Nominees

The nominations for the 2022 IPA Satellite Awards have been announced! The film adaptions of tick, tick...BOOM!, In the Heights, and Cyrano received nominations. Other nominees include Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jennifer Hudson, Beanie Feldstein, Robin de Jesús, Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera, Andrew Garfield, Ewan McGregor, and more.

WICKED Film Looks to Authentically Cast 'Wheelchair Users' for Nessarose

A new casting notice for the upcoming Wicked film adaption details that the film is seeking a 'wheelchair user' between the ages of 18-30 to play Nessarose. Rehearsals are set to begin in June/July of 2022 in the U.K. As previously announced, the new film adaption of the hit musical will star Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth React to WICKED Film Casting News

Original Broadway stars Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth took to social media to share their congratulations to Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.