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Wicked

This is the story of how Elphaba becomes the Wicked Witch of the West, and it involves love, loss, hatred, envy and an unwillingness to accept anything that is different.

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Ariana Grande takes break from promoting Wicked to promote new deluxe album

Ariana Grande takes break from promoting Wicked to promote new deluxe album

Ariana Grande takes break from promoting Wicked to promote new deluxe album

‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Saturday Night,’ ‘Wicked’ Win Top Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Awards 

‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Saturday Night,’ ‘Wicked’ Win Top Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Awards 

'Emilia Pérez' and 'The Wild Robot' also were among the film honorees at the 72nd annual celebration of achievement in sound editing and Foley artistry hosted by Patton Oswalt.

'Wicked' Sets Streaming Premiere Date With All the Deleted Scenes

'Wicked' Sets Streaming Premiere Date With All the Deleted Scenes

Get ready to defy gravity from home.

‘Wicked’ Star Jeff Goldblum Plays Piano During BAFTA Film Awards In Memoriam Segment

‘Wicked’ Star Jeff Goldblum Plays Piano During BAFTA Film Awards In Memoriam Segment

The actor performed "As Time Goes By" while photos of film industry legends who died over the past year were shown on screen.

How ‘Wicked’ Makeup Artist Frances Hannon Perfected the “Cynthia Green” Color for Elphaba

How ‘Wicked’ Makeup Artist Frances Hannon Perfected the “Cynthia Green” Color for Elphaba

And how a dash of neon yellow fixed a persistent problem.

‘Conclave,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘Nosferatu’ Among Costume Designers Guild Awards Winners

‘Conclave,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘Nosferatu’ Among Costume Designers Guild Awards Winners

'Emilia Pérez' star Zoe Saldaña and Janelle Monáe were among the honorees at the ceremony hosted by 'Nobody Wants This' actress Jackie Tohn.

Ariana Grande Feels Like “A Protective Nerd” About ‘Wicked’

Ariana Grande Feels Like “A Protective Nerd” About ‘Wicked’

The Oscar-nominee dished on all things ‘Wicked’ at an FYC event moderated by Billie Eilish.

Michelle Yeoh Says ‘Wicked’ Cast Is “Crying” Over Jon M. Chu Oscars Snub for Best Director

Michelle Yeoh Says ‘Wicked’ Cast Is “Crying” Over Jon M. Chu Oscars Snub for Best Director

The actress added that the cast was "crying for joy" for the movie muscial's other 10 nominations.

‘Wicked’ Sings to Record $70M in Premium VOD Sales in 1st Week as It Nears $700M at Global Box Office

‘Wicked’ Sings to Record $70M in Premium VOD Sales in 1st Week as It Nears $700M at Global Box Office

The record-smashing musical has been a huge win for Donna Langley and NBCUniversal's film empire, which have proven that a movie can still be a big draw in theaters even if it goes to home entertainment early.

Wicked (and Jonathan Bailey) leads Screen Actors Guild Award nominations

Wicked (and Jonathan Bailey) leads Screen Actors Guild Award nominations

Adam McKay “Wouldn’t Be Surprised” If ‘Wicked’ Was Banned in “3-5 Years” Due to Its “Radical” Storyline

"On a pure storytelling level Wicked Part 1 is right up there as one of the most radical big studio Hollywood movies ever made," he wrote.

‘Wicked’ Easter Eggs for Your Second (or Third) Watch

With the big-screen's two-part adaptation comes an eye towards the past, and a respect by the filmmakers for the artists who paved the yellow brick road before them.

Whoopi Goldberg fought hard for the Wicked rights in the '90s

Whoopi Goldberg fought hard for the Wicked rights in the '90s

‘Wicked’ Star Marissa Bode on How Jon M. Chu, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Told Her She Got the Role of Nessarose

The actress also talks about being a disabled actress playing the character and how she hopes it will lead to more representation in Hollywood.

Ariana Grande Says She Went Through Her ‘Wicked’ Contract With Cynthia Erivo to Make Sure They Were “Aligned”

"One of the things that I'm most proud of is how we nurtured each other," Grande said of her relationship with Erivo.

Cynthia Erivo on ‘Wicked’ Success, Special Bond With Ariana Grande, and Why Green Stands for “Every Person Who Feels Othered”

The star told the Red Sea Film Fest she wanted to "imbue" Elphaba with her experience as a Black woman, decried cyberbullying and mentioned directing ambitions and how "intimate" singing together is.

Mattel hit with class action lawsuit over porn site printed on Wicked doll packaging

Mattel hit with class action lawsuit over porn site printed on Wicked doll packaging

‘Wicked’ Star Marissa Bode Calls Out “Very Gross and Harmful Comments” About Her Character’s Disability

The actress noted that comments about disliking Nessarose are one thing, but people joking they want to push her out of her wheelchair is something else entirely.

Auli’i Cravalho Tells ‘Wicked’ Press Tour Critics to “Get Off My Girls Ariana and Cynthia’s Backs”

The 'Moana' star said she doesn't understand the criticism of Grande and Erivo's emotional press tour: "Being a theater kid is emotional."

Splitting Wicked into two movies was the first conversation director Jon M. Chu had

Splitting Wicked into two movies was the first conversation director Jon M. Chu had

Box Office Gets Glicked: ‘Wicked’ Opens to $114M, ‘Gladiator II’ Conquers $55.5M

The pair of films did huge business as Thanksgiving gets underway in the United States. Globally, the movies have earned $164.2 million and $221 million, respectively.

‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Says Viewers Should Ask Theaters to Increase Movie’s Volume

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo star in Universal's highly anticipated adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical.

‘Wicked’ Stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Say They’d Love to Reunite on Broadway

The actresses who play Glinda and Elphaba, respectively, in Universal's big-screen adaptation of the popular musical spoke to THR about returning to the stage together for 'Aida,' owning their power as performers and more.

Jon M. Chu almost lost Wicked for Willow sequel show nobody remembers

Jon M. Chu almost lost Wicked for Willow sequel show nobody remembers

‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Misses Film’s L.A. Premiere Due to Birth of Fifth Child

In a video message shared at the screening, Chu said: "I've waited for three years to have this moment and share our movie with you, but I've waited my whole life to have this moment, to have our fifth child, right now. Of course, this little girl knows when to show up on premiere day." 

‘Wicked’ Dolls: Mattel Apologizes for Mistakenly Linking to Adult Porn Site on Packaging

"We deeply regret this unfortunate error and are taking immediate action to remedy this. Parents are advised that the misprinted, incorrect website is not appropriate for children," the company said in a statement.

Michelle Yeoh Admits She “Had No Clue” What ‘Wicked’ Was When Director Jon M. Chu Called Her

Yeoh stars alongside Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the big screen adaptation of the Tony-winning musical, which premiered in L.A. on Saturday.

Jon M. Chu initially wanted to make two "no-namers" popular in Wicked

Jon M. Chu initially wanted to make two "no-namers" popular in Wicked

Cynthia Erivo Speaks Out on Fan-Edited ‘Wicked’ Poster: “This Is Just Deeply Hurtful”

The movie’s co-star took to social media to argue that hiding her eyes and much of her face in the altered poster "is to erase me."

Jon M. Chu asserts that there's a good reason Wicked isn't called "Part One"

Jon M. Chu asserts that there's a good reason Wicked isn't called "Part One"

‘Wicked’ Actresses Set Awards Categories: Cynthia Erivo Lead, Ariana Grande Supporting (Exclusive)

The stars of the highly-anticipated movie musical will not go head-to-head in the way that Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth did for the Broadway production.

Ariana Grande Recalls Paparazzi Using Hang-Gliders to Fly Over ‘Wicked’ Set: “I Couldn’t Believe My Eyes”

The actress-singer stars alongside Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey in the film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, due out Nov. 22.

‘Wicked’ Film Moves Up November Release

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo star in director Jon M. Chu's adaptation of the popular Broadway musical.

Jon M. Chu Says ‘Wicked’ Aficionado Ariana Grande Consulted on What Lines to Keep: “That’s Bible”

The veteran helmer took a spin in the spotlight during a Fathom-sponsored filmmaker luncheon in Las Vegas, where he was honored with a cultural impact award for his diverse career leading to 'Wicked.'

‘Wicked’ Casts Peter Dinklage as Dr. Dillamond the Goat

Universal revealed the voice casting at CinemaCon, where the studio's two-part movie adaptation of the iconic Broadway musical received top billing.

G.O.A.T. Peter Dinklage to play g-o-a-t in the Wicked movies

Dinklage's casting, as talking goat Dr. Dillamond, was announced at Wicked's presentation at CinemaCon today

‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu to Be Honored at CinemaCon Luncheon With Cultural Impact Award

The Fathom-sponsored event, scheduled for April 11 in the Octavius Ballroom, will also feature a sit-down conversation with Chu.

Jon M. Chu Says ‘Wicked’ Film Will Feature Live Vocals From Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo

"When we were shooting it, those girls were like, 'F*** the pre-records. We’re going live.'"

Bowen Yang Reflects on “Really Emotional” Wrap Day on ‘Wicked’

The 'Saturday Night Live' castmember portrays Pfannee in the film adaptation of the famous musical.

Ariana Grande spent a decade trying to audition for Wicked

The "yes, and?" singer took voice and acting lessons "every day" for six months to convince Jon M. Chu's team that she could handle Glinda

Ariana Grande Wraps ‘Wicked’ Filming With Emotional Message: “I Will Never Forget Even a Minute”

Grande plays Glinda, opposite Erivo's Elphaba, in the Jon M. Chu-directed film.

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Teased as Glinda and Elphaba in First Look ‘Wicked’ Images

Director Jon M. Chu shared the photos on his Instagram on Sunday.

‘Wicked Part 1’ Moves Up Release Date to Thanksgiving 2024

Prepare for an earlier return to Oz. “Wicked,” Universal’s big-screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, is landing in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024 — a month ahead of schedule. …

‘Wicked’ Adaptation At Universal Rounds Out Inclusive All-Star Cast With Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James 

EXCLUSIVE: Universal and director Jon Chu have finalized their ensemble for its adaptation of the global hit Wicked with Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James joining the film. Also joining th…

Michelle Yeoh to Star in ‘Wicked’ Movies as Madame Morrible (EXCLUSIVE)

Michelle Yeoh has joined the star-studded cast of Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked” movies, Variety can exclusively reveal. The “Everything Everywhere All At Once” star will play Madame Morrible, the headmistr…

‘Wicked’ Movie Casts Ethan Slater Opposite Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo (EXCLUSIVE)

Broadway veteran Ethan Slater, who scored a Tony nomination for “SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical,” has been cast as Boq in Universal’s big-screen adaptation of “Wicked.&#…

‘Wicked’ Director Stephen Daldry Exits Movie Adaptation

The “Wicked” movie, Universal’s long-awaited adaptation of the smash Broadway musical, has hit another roadblock. Director Stephen Daldry has departed the movie due to scheduling …