Jon M. Chu
Latest News on Jon M. Chu:
Barrymore Film Center To Host Special WICKED Screening Event With Etai Benson and Alyssa Fox (Feb 13, 2025)
WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, and More Take Home Critics Choice Awards; Full List! (Feb 10, 2025)
Photos: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, & More Attend AFI Awards Event (Feb 7, 2025)
Barrymore Film Center To Host Special WICKED Screening Event With Etai Benson and Alyssa Fox (Feb 13, 2025)
WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, and More Take Home Critics Choice Awards; Full List! (Feb 10, 2025)
Photos: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, & More Attend AFI Awards Event (Feb 7, 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: Lin-Manuel Miranda on How He Wanted to Be in WICKED, and More
by Stephi Wild - 2025-02-04 08:16:21
Video: Cynthia Erivo and Amelia Dimoldenberg Brainstorm CHICKEN SHOP DATE THE MUSICAL, New WICKED Songs
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-01-31 13:13:38
Video: Exclusive Clip Reveals WICKED's Journey from Broadway to Big Screen
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-30 11:08:28
Video: New Footage From Ariana Grande's WICKED Audition Released
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-26 13:42:29
Video: Behind the Lens of WICKED with Cinematographer Alice Brooks
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-12 17:23:41
Video: WICKED Movie Editor Myron Kerstein Offers Behind-the-Scenes Insights
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-06 16:57:36
Video: Inside the WICKED NYC Premiere with Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande & More
by Joey Mervis - 2024-11-15 13:10:45
Video: Jon M. Chu Talks WICKED and More on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-28 11:28:43
Video: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande Use WICKED Lyrics to Present at Oscars
by Michael Major - 2024-03-10 22:12:00
Video: How Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Convinced Michelle Yeoh to Join WICKED
by Michael Major - 2024-01-25 13:02:22
Video: Cynthia Erivo Talks WICKED Film and Whistles on THE TONIGHT SHOW with Jimmy Fallon
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-12-23 12:58:53
VIDEO: Watch Kristin Chenoweth Duet Ariana Grande's 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' Cover
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-01-20 19:51:21
VIDEO: Ariana Grande Sings 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' Amid WICKED Filming
by Michael Major - 2023-01-20 09:53:19
VIDEO: Michelle Yeoh on How Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & Jon M. Chu Convinced Her to Do the WICKED Movie
by Michael Major - 2023-01-11 10:22:25
VIDEO: First Look at 'Belle' & 'Be Our Guest' In New BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Featurette
by Michael Major - 2022-12-14 11:30:37
News
Barrymore Film Center To Host Special WICKED Screening Event With Etai Benson and Alyssa Fox
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025
On Saturday, February 22nd, the Barrymore Film Center (153 Main Street, Fort Lee, NJ 07024) will be hosting a special screening of Jon M. Chu's 2024 film, Wicked.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025
On Saturday, February 22nd, the Barrymore Film Center (153 Main Street, Fort Lee, NJ 07024) will be hosting a special screening of Jon M. Chu's 2024 film, Wicked.
WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, and More Take Home Critics Choice Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025
Wicked is among the big winners at this year's Critics' Choice Awards. The film took home three awards. Check out the full list of winners for the Critic's Choice Awards here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025
Wicked is among the big winners at this year's Critics' Choice Awards. The film took home three awards. Check out the full list of winners for the Critic's Choice Awards here!
Photos: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, & More Attend AFI Awards Event
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 7, 2025
On February 6, the American Film Institute (AFI) celebrated the 2024 AFI AWARDS honorees. Attendees included Wicked's Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jon M. Chu, and more. Take a look at the photos here!
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 7, 2025
On February 6, the American Film Institute (AFI) celebrated the 2024 AFI AWARDS honorees. Attendees included Wicked's Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jon M. Chu, and more. Take a look at the photos here!
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda on How He Wanted to Be in WICKED, and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025
Lin-Manuel Miranda is currently starring in All In: Comedy About Love at the Hudson Theatre on Broadway. He recently made an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert when we talked about All In, Wicked, and more. Check out the videos here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025
Lin-Manuel Miranda is currently starring in All In: Comedy About Love at the Hudson Theatre on Broadway. He recently made an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert when we talked about All In, Wicked, and more. Check out the videos here!
Video: Cynthia Erivo and Amelia Dimoldenberg Brainstorm CHICKEN SHOP DATE THE MUSICAL, New WICKED Songs
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 31, 2025
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo recently joined Amelia Dimoldenberg for an episode of her show, Chicken Shop Date. During the date, the duo discussed singing, acting exercises, and brainstormed how to musicalize the popular YouTube series. Watch the episode now!
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 31, 2025
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo recently joined Amelia Dimoldenberg for an episode of her show, Chicken Shop Date. During the date, the duo discussed singing, acting exercises, and brainstormed how to musicalize the popular YouTube series. Watch the episode now!
WICKED supera el millón de espectadores en España
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jan 29, 2025
La primera parte de WICKED ya ha superado el millón de espectadores en España, con una recaudación en nuestro país de más de siete millones de euros.
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jan 29, 2025
La primera parte de WICKED ya ha superado el millón de espectadores en España, con una recaudación en nuestro país de más de siete millones de euros.
Jon M. Chu's OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO Musical Sets Release Date
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2025
A new Jon M. Chu musical is on the horizon. Oh, the Places You'll Go, an animated musical feature based on the popular Dr. Seuss book of the same name, will be hitting theaters (including IMAX) on March 17, 2028.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2025
A new Jon M. Chu musical is on the horizon. Oh, the Places You'll Go, an animated musical feature based on the popular Dr. Seuss book of the same name, will be hitting theaters (including IMAX) on March 17, 2028.
Cast Set For Pete Townshend's QUADROPHENIA, A MOD BALLET
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025
Quadrophenia defined a generation and in 1979 inspired the cult classic feature film of the same name. Now it's back – this time as an explosive dance production - Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025
Quadrophenia defined a generation and in 1979 inspired the cult classic feature film of the same name. Now it's back – this time as an explosive dance production - Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet.
Video: Jon M. Chu Reacts to WICKED's 10 Oscar Nominations
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 25, 2025
On Thursday, January 23, Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang revealed the 97th Oscars nominations in all 23 Academy Award categories. Watch Jon M. Chu react to Wicked's 10 Academy Award nominations in the video here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 25, 2025
On Thursday, January 23, Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang revealed the 97th Oscars nominations in all 23 Academy Award categories. Watch Jon M. Chu react to Wicked's 10 Academy Award nominations in the video here!
American Cinema Editors Share New Date for The 75th Annual ACE Eddie Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 24, 2025
American Cinema Editors (ACE) has announced a new date for the 75th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, which were postponed from their original date on January 18 due to the recent wildfires in Los Angeles.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 24, 2025
American Cinema Editors (ACE) has announced a new date for the 75th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, which were postponed from their original date on January 18 due to the recent wildfires in Los Angeles.
Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals Names Cynthia Erivo 2025 Woman of the Year
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025
The Hasty Pudding Theatricals has named Emmy, Tony, Grammy-winning and two-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo as the recipient of its 2025 Woman of the Year Award.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025
The Hasty Pudding Theatricals has named Emmy, Tony, Grammy-winning and two-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo as the recipient of its 2025 Woman of the Year Award.
Video: John Powell Shares How He Approached WICKED Movie Score
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025
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.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025
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
by - Jan 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.
by - Jan 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.
12 Things You Didn’t Know About the WICKED Movie
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2025
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.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2025
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: FOR GOOD May Include Cut Scenes From Part One
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2025
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.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2025
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
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2025
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.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2025
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.
WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, and More Top 2025 BAFTA Film Awards Longlist
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2025
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.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2025
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
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jan 2, 2025
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.
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jan 2, 2025
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
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 31, 2024
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.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 31, 2024
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.
Student Blog: My Trip to Singapore: A Journey with a Theme
by Student Blogger: Nanaka Bessho - Dec 31, 2024
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!
by Student Blogger: Nanaka Bessho - Dec 31, 2024
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!
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