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WICKED Author Gregory Maguire Says Lesbian Subtext is 'Intentional'
by A.A. Cristi - December 10, 2024

WICKED author Gregory Maguire has confirmed that lesbian subtext between Glinda and Elphaba is an intentional feature of their relationship.

Video: WICKED Movie Singalong Tickets Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - December 10, 2024

Get ready to sing along with Wicked! Select movie theaters will host special sing-a-long screenings of the new Wicked movie starting on December 25. Watch a video announcement encouraging Wicked fans to buy tickets, on sale now!

Video: Ariana Grande & Paul Mescal Talk 'Glicked'
by Josh Sharpe - December 10, 2024

For Variety's Actors on Actors series, Ariana Grande and Paul Mescal sat down to discuss the 'Glicked' phenomenon, working with Ridley Scott, and being in awe of Cynthia Erivo. Watch the full conversation!

Everything You Need to Know About WICKED: PART TWO
by Josh Sharpe - December 12, 2024

The hit Broadway musical Wicked is officially coming to the big screen! BroadwayWorld collected all the information we could about the upcoming film - including who's starring, what viewers can expect, and what will change from stage to screen.

MOANA 2 Hits Lifetime Domestic Gross of First Film After 10 Days; WICKED Numbers Remain Strong
by Blair Ingenthron - December 8, 2024

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Moana 2 has hit $600 million globally in its second weekend, ahead of the first film's $582 million at current exchange rates. Wicked has also hit $34.9 million in 3,885 theatres in its third weekend, reaching a total domestic gross of $320.5 million as of Sunday. 

Video: WICKED Film Choreographer Releases 'What Is This Feeling?' Dance Tutorial
by Blair Ingenthron - December 8, 2024

Watch Wicked choreographer Christopher Scott's dance tutorial for 'What Is This Feeling?' in the video here!

Video: WICKED Movie Editor Myron Kerstein Offers Behind-the-Scenes Insights
by Josh Sharpe - December 6, 2024

Go behind the scenes with ‘Wicked’ editor Myron Kerstein as he peels back the layers of his creative process and details his collaboration with Jon M. Chu to create the magic present in Oz. Watch the new video here!

WICKED Score Album by Stephen Schwartz and John Powell Now Streaming
by Josh Sharpe - December 6, 2024

Let us rejoicify! The official album featuring Stephen Schwartz and John Powell's score from the new Wicked movie is now available to stream. The album contains all of the instrumental underscoring written for the film. Listen to it here!

WICKED Named One of the Best Motion Pictures of the Year by AFI
by Josh Sharpe - December 5, 2024

Wicked has been named one of the 10 outstanding motion pictures of 2024 by The American Film Institute. The list also includes the theater drama Sing Sing, the Spanish-language musical Emilia Perez, and Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown.

Video: Stephanie Hsu Addresses WICKED Movie Casting Rumors
by Josh Sharpe - December 5, 2024

Stephanie Hsu is shedding light on those Wicked casting rumors. On a recent visit to Watch What Happens Live, the Everything Everywhere All at Once star was asked to clarify whether she ever auditioned for the part of Glinda in the new film. 

WICKED Novel Tops New York Times Bestseller List Amid Movie Mania
by Josh Sharpe - December 5, 2024

The Wicked movie is not the only Ozian content that consumers are enjoying. As the popularity of the film surges to an all-time high, readers are also flocking to Gregory Maguire's original 1995 novel for which the musical and film are based.

WICKED Scores Top Honors by National Board Of Review
by Josh Sharpe - December 4, 2024

The acclaimed new movie musical has been awarded Best Film of 2024 and Jon M. Chu for Best Director from the National Board of Review. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will also share the NBR Spotlight Award for their collaboration on the project. 

Video: Behind-the-Scenes of WICKED Movie's Ozdust Ballroom Sequence
by Josh Sharpe - December 4, 2024

Take a look behind the curtain at the Ozdust Ballroom scene. In a new video posted to the official Wicked account, viewers are invited to learn more about what went into the making of the pivotal scene at the Ozdust Ballroom.

Video: WICKED Star Ariana Grande Surprised With Original 'Glinda' Wand On THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - December 3, 2024

The tear-inducing press tour for the blockbuster smash, Wicked, continues with a poignant stop at The Drew Barrymore Show. Watch the video!

Will WICKED Movie's ‘Defying Gravity’ Single Surpass GLEE on Billboard Charts?
by Josh Sharpe - December 3, 2024

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's rendition of the iconic musical number, sung by Elphaba and Glinda in Wicked, has hit the Billboard Top100 this week. In 2009, the Glee version of the song peaked at 31 on the chart.

Exclusive: Sound Mixer Simon Hayes Breaks Down WICKED's Live Singing
by Josh Sharpe - December 5, 2024

BroadwayWorld sat down with sound mixer Simon Hayes to discuss the sound of the major movie musical, collaborating with the music and sound team, and capturing the live vocal performances of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

Mattel Faces Lawsuit Over WICKED Doll Packaging Error
by Josh Sharpe - December 3, 2024

Mattel is being sued by a customer after a packaging error on Wicked dolls directed her to hardcore adult material rather than the official movie website.

WICKED Movie Characters Join FUNKO FUSION Video Game
by Josh Sharpe - December 3, 2024

Both Wicked and Funko fans are certain to have a thrillifying time with new downloadable content that has been added to the Funko Fusion video game. Two bundles are currently available, one featuring Glinda and Elphaba and the other with The Wizard and Madame Morrible.

Stars Take on the WICKED Movie 'Defying Gravity' Riff: Watch Lizzo, Keke Palmer & More
by Michael Major - December 3, 2024

The Wicked movie continues to take over Hollywood and beyond. Stars like Lizzo, Keke Palmer, Camila Cabello, and more are sharing their own 'Defying Gravity' takes on social media. Watch the videos now!

WICKED Movie Soundtrack Tops Billboard Charts
by Josh Sharpe - December 2, 2024

The Wicked movie soundtrack, currently available to stream, has debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Album Sales, Soundtracks, and Vinyl Albums charts, hitting No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart.

WICKED Breaks Domestic Record for Highest-Grossing Movie Based on a Broadway Musical
by Blair Ingenthron - November 30, 2024

According to Deadline, Wicked is now the highest-grossing movie based on a Broadway musical domestically, reaching $214.3M in domestic box office grosses as of Friday, November 29th.

Video: NFL Star Kirk Cousins Forgot the WICKED 'No Singing' Rule
by A.A. Cristi - November 29, 2024

Wicked fever has reached the NFL, where Atlanta Falcons quarterback, Kirk Cousins, has revealed his status as a superfan of the musical. Watch the video!

Video: Sabrina Carpenter Sings WICKED Movie's 'Defying Gravity' Riff
by Michael Major - November 29, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter had a Wicked Thanksgiving. The 'Espresso' hitmaker went to see the new movie musical on Thanksgiving this year. Watch a video of her singing Cynthia Erivo's 'Defying Gravity' riff heard at the end of the film.

WICKED Movie Gets Trigger Warning In UK For 'Upsetting' Response to Green Skin
by Michael Major - November 29, 2024

The Wicked movie has received a trigger warning in the U.K. for 'discrimination.' The British Board of Film Classification has ruled that audiences may find seeing “beloved characters” being mistreated as “upsetting and poignant.'

Video: Cynthia Erivo Says She's 'Okay With' People Singing During WICKED
by Stephi Wild - November 29, 2024

Since the release of the Wicked film in cinemas worldwide, the debate has been circulating the internet - to sing or not to sing? Cynthia Erivo weighed in on this issue!


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