Jon M. Chu
Latest News on Jon M. Chu:
Video: John Powell Shares How He Approached WICKED Movie Score (Jan 7, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 7, 2025 (Jan 7, 2025)
WICKED: FOR GOOD May Include Cut Scenes From Part One (Jan 6, 2025)
Video: John Powell Shares How He Approached WICKED Movie Score (Jan 7, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 7, 2025 (Jan 7, 2025)
WICKED: FOR GOOD May Include Cut Scenes From Part One (Jan 6, 2025)
BIO
Jonathan Murray Chu (born November 2, 1979) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known as the director of 2018's Crazy Rich Asians, one of the first films by a major Hollywood studio to feature a majority cast of Asian descent in a modern setting since The Joy Luck Club in 1993,[3] and of the two-part film adaptation of the acclaimed stage musical Wicked, consisting of Wicked (2024) and WIcked: Part Two (2025).
The films that he has directed often include musical elements, including the dance films Step Up 2: The Streets (2008) and Step Up 3D (2010), musicals Jem and the Holograms (2015) and In the Heights (2021), and the live concert films Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011) and Justin Bieber's Believe (2013). Chu is an alumnus of the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
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Video: Exclusive Clip Reveals WICKED's Journey from Broadway to Big Screen
by Josh Sharpe - 12/30/2024
Video: WICKED Movie Editor Myron Kerstein Offers Behind-the-Scenes Insights
by Josh Sharpe - 12/06/2024
Video: Inside the WICKED NYC Premiere with Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande & More
by Joey Mervis - 11/15/2024
Video: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande Use WICKED Lyrics to Present at Oscars
by Michael Major - 03/10/2024
Video: How Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Convinced Michelle Yeoh to Join WICKED
by Michael Major - 01/25/2024
Video: Cynthia Erivo Talks WICKED Film and Whistles on THE TONIGHT SHOW with Jimmy Fallon
by Blair Ingenthron - 12/23/2023
VIDEO: Watch Kristin Chenoweth Duet Ariana Grande's 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' Cover
by Blair Ingenthron - 01/20/2023
VIDEO: Ariana Grande Sings 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' Amid WICKED Filming
by Michael Major - 01/20/2023
VIDEO: Michelle Yeoh on How Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & Jon M. Chu Convinced Her to Do the WICKED Movie
by Michael Major - 01/11/2023
VIDEO: First Look at 'Belle' & 'Be Our Guest' In New BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Featurette
by Michael Major - 12/14/2022
VIDEO: H.E.R. & Josh Groban Discuss Making BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION
by Michael Major - 12/09/2022
VIDEO: Watch Martin Short, Joshua Henry & More In New BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Preview
by Michael Major - 12/06/2022
VIDEO: Watch Joshua Henry, Shania Twain & More in BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Preview
by Michael Major - 11/21/2022
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Video: John Powell Shares How He Approached WICKED Movie Score
In a new video, composer John Powell discusses his work on the Wicked film score. He shares his approach to Stephen Schwartz's existing musical material, writing new themes, and more. Watch the video now.
In a new video, composer John Powell discusses his work on the Wicked film score. He shares his approach to Stephen Schwartz's existing musical material, writing new themes, and more. Watch the video now.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 7, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 7, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 7, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
WICKED: FOR GOOD May Include Cut Scenes From Part One
In an interview at the Golden Globes, Wicked director Jon M. Chu revealed that some scenes, such as the friendship montage featuring Glinda, Elphaba, and a shirtless Fiyero, are being kept under wraps because they might show up in Wicked: For Good.
In an interview at the Golden Globes, Wicked director Jon M. Chu revealed that some scenes, such as the friendship montage featuring Glinda, Elphaba, and a shirtless Fiyero, are being kept under wraps because they might show up in Wicked: For Good.
WICKED Movie Wins Golden Globe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement
Popular, indeed! Jon M. Chu's movie musical has won the Golden Globe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. Other nominated films were Alien: Romulus, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Deadpool & Wolverine, Gladiator 2, Inside Out 2, Twisters, and The Wild Robot.
Popular, indeed! Jon M. Chu's movie musical has won the Golden Globe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. Other nominated films were Alien: Romulus, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Deadpool & Wolverine, Gladiator 2, Inside Out 2, Twisters, and The Wild Robot.
12 Things You Didn’t Know About the WICKED Movie
BroadwayWorld has put together 12 facts that we learned from the Wicked movie commentary by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo including cameos, Easter Eggs, and shots that offer insights into how the magical world of Oz came to the screen.
BroadwayWorld has put together 12 facts that we learned from the Wicked movie commentary by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo including cameos, Easter Eggs, and shots that offer insights into how the magical world of Oz came to the screen.
WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, and More Top 2025 BAFTA Film Awards Longlist
The longlist has been announced for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards, which includes the films that will advance to the nominating stage of voting. Wicked is listed in 10 categories, including for Best Film.
The longlist has been announced for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards, which includes the films that will advance to the nominating stage of voting. Wicked is listed in 10 categories, including for Best Film.
WICKED ya es la adaptación al cine de un musical de Broadway más taquillera de la historia
Según la publicación estadounidense Variety, WICKED ha sobrepasado en taquilla a MAMMA MIA! con 634 millones de dólares recaudados a nivel mundial, convirtiéndose así en la adaptación al cine de un musical de Broadway más taquillera de la historia.
Según la publicación estadounidense Variety, WICKED ha sobrepasado en taquilla a MAMMA MIA! con 634 millones de dólares recaudados a nivel mundial, convirtiéndose así en la adaptación al cine de un musical de Broadway más taquillera de la historia.
WICKED Movie Now Available to Own or Rent on Digital
Ring in the New Year with Wicked! After setting the record for the biggest opening for a movie based on a Broadway show, the musical adaptation is now available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent.
Ring in the New Year with Wicked! After setting the record for the biggest opening for a movie based on a Broadway show, the musical adaptation is now available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent.
Video: Exclusive Clip Reveals WICKED's Journey from Broadway to Big Screen
BroadwayWorld is thrilled to share an exclusive clip from the home release of Wicked, which sheds light on the origins of the film, from the Broadway musical to the big screen. Watch it now!
BroadwayWorld is thrilled to share an exclusive clip from the home release of Wicked, which sheds light on the origins of the film, from the Broadway musical to the big screen. Watch it now!
Video: Shiz University Students Learn of Fiyero's Arrival in WICKED Deleted Scene
In a new Wicked deleted scene, we see The Shiz Gazette newspaper being passed around to Shiz students as they discover the exciting news of Fiyero's arrival, culminating in Galinda receiving the paper as seen in the final cut. Watch it now!
In a new Wicked deleted scene, we see The Shiz Gazette newspaper being passed around to Shiz students as they discover the exciting news of Fiyero's arrival, culminating in Galinda receiving the paper as seen in the final cut. Watch it now!
SORTEOS: BroadwayWorld Spain y Universal Spain te invitan al Sing Along de WICKED en Madrid
El evento tendrá lugar el próximo 2 de enero, a las 19:15h en los Yelmo Ideal.
El evento tendrá lugar el próximo 2 de enero, a las 19:15h en los Yelmo Ideal.
Video: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Star in New WICKED Deleted Scenes
Ahead of the digital and physical releases of Wicked, ET has shared two new exclusive deleted scenes from the film. The first scene is a deleted montage of Glinda and Elphaba on the train to the Emerald City, with the second being an unfinished scene from later in the film. Watch both clips now!
Ahead of the digital and physical releases of Wicked, ET has shared two new exclusive deleted scenes from the film. The first scene is a deleted montage of Glinda and Elphaba on the train to the Emerald City, with the second being an unfinished scene from later in the film. Watch both clips now!
Video: New Footage From Ariana Grande's WICKED Audition Released
ET has released new footage of Ariana Grande's audition for Glinda in the Wicked movie. In the video, Grande can be seen singing and acting in auditions for the role, alongside commentary from the performer and director Jon M. Chu. Watch the video!
ET has released new footage of Ariana Grande's audition for Glinda in the Wicked movie. In the video, Grande can be seen singing and acting in auditions for the role, alongside commentary from the performer and director Jon M. Chu. Watch the video!
Video: WICKED Movie 'Toss Toss' Deleted Scene Unveiled
Ahead of the digital and physical releases of Wicked, TODAY has shared an exclusive clip of a deleted scene from the film. The scene, from an extended cut of 'Popular' sees Glinda attempt to teach Elphaba the art of Toss Toss- with mixed results. Watch the clip now!
Ahead of the digital and physical releases of Wicked, TODAY has shared an exclusive clip of a deleted scene from the film. The scene, from an extended cut of 'Popular' sees Glinda attempt to teach Elphaba the art of Toss Toss- with mixed results. Watch the clip now!
WICKED Digital and Blu-ray Special Features Revealed
Fans can prepare for the official Wicked digital and Blu-ray release with the extensive special feature listing which includes documentaries, deleted scenes, commentaries, and more. Take a look at the full list below!
Fans can prepare for the official Wicked digital and Blu-ray release with the extensive special feature listing which includes documentaries, deleted scenes, commentaries, and more. Take a look at the full list below!
Video: Explore WICKED's Shiz University Library
The Library at Shiz University is now open! A new Wicked video invites viewers to take a look around “the book place” at the official Shiz website. In the video, director Jon M. Chu introduces the location that serves as the setpiece for 'Dancing Through Life' in the film.
The Library at Shiz University is now open! A new Wicked video invites viewers to take a look around “the book place” at the official Shiz website. In the video, director Jon M. Chu introduces the location that serves as the setpiece for 'Dancing Through Life' in the film.
Student Blog: My Trip to Singapore: A Journey with a Theme
Join me on my 4-day solo trip to Singapore, where I explored the world of Crazy Rich Asians, delved into the rich Peranakan culture, and unexpectedly uncovered the history of LGBT rights in the city. A journey of cultural discovery, personal growth, and unforgettable experiences!
Join me on my 4-day solo trip to Singapore, where I explored the world of Crazy Rich Asians, delved into the rich Peranakan culture, and unexpectedly uncovered the history of LGBT rights in the city. A journey of cultural discovery, personal growth, and unforgettable experiences!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 17, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 17, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 17, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Los cines de España ofrecerán sesiones Sing-Along de WICKED el 1 de enero
WICKED, la adaptación cinematográfica del fenómeno teatral que ya se ha convertido en uno de los grandes éxitos del año, ofrecerá en algunos cines de España sesiones Sing-Along de la versión original subtitulado en español el 1 de enero de 2025 para que el público pueda cantar las canciones junto con sus personajes favoritos de la película.
WICKED, la adaptación cinematográfica del fenómeno teatral que ya se ha convertido en uno de los grandes éxitos del año, ofrecerá en algunos cines de España sesiones Sing-Along de la versión original subtitulado en español el 1 de enero de 2025 para que el público pueda cantar las canciones junto con sus personajes favoritos de la película.
Twelve Days of Christmas: WICKED's Jon M. Chu & Bowen Yang
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 4 features Jon M. Chu and Bowen Yang.
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 4 features Jon M. Chu and Bowen Yang.
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