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Liz Meriwether, creator of New Girl, will write Universal’s Britney Spears biopic based on Spears’s memoir The Woman in Me, with Jon M. Chu directing and Marc Platt producing; the project follows the memoir’s strong debut (1.1 million copies in its first week) and successful audiobook, and Universal has not commented.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, along with the cast of 'Wicked: For Good', attended the London European premiere, marking their final performances as Glinda and Elphaba before the film's release on November 21. The event celebrated the film's success and the emotional journey of the cast, with director Jon M. Chu expressing pride in sharing the movie with fans.
Director Jon M. Chu reflects on the challenging and transformative journey of adapting the musical Wicked into a film, highlighting the contributions of stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the creative process, and the film's success and emotional depth.
'Dancing With the Stars' celebrated Wicked Night with performances to songs from the musical, featuring guest judge Jon M. Chu. The night saw high scores from contestants like Whitney Leavitt and Jordan Chiles, while Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold were eliminated. The show continues to progress towards its finale with top-scoring performances and ongoing viewer voting.
Director Jon M. Chu previewed a new clip from the 'Wicked' sequel 'For Good,' highlighting a key scene and revealing that the characters of Tin Man and Scarecrow are created with practical effects, not digital. The film is set for release on November 21, and Chu praised the performances of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, especially their emotional rendition of the song 'For Good.' The article also mentions Chu's next project, a film adaptation of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.'
Jon M. Chu is set to direct a live-action Hot Wheels movie for Mattel, Warner Bros, and Bad Robot, inspired by the popular toy car brand, with a script by Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier. The film aims to showcase the brand's themes of imagination and thrill, and is part of a broader collaboration involving multiple toy brands and media projects.
The trailer for 'Wicked: For Good' will be released tonight during exclusive screenings, with a new poster already unveiled. The film, directed by Jon M. Chu, stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande and explores the evolving relationship between Elphaba and Glinda in a new chapter of the Wicked story, set to premiere in theaters on November 21.
The film adaptation of the Broadway musical 'Wicked,' directed by Jon M. Chu, is expected to stream on Peacock between February and March 2025, following its theatrical release on November 22, 2024. While the official streaming date is yet to be confirmed, the movie is available for preorder on Blu-ray and digital platforms. Peacock subscribers can also watch behind-the-scenes footage titled 'Wicked: On Set With Jon Chu.'
Director Jon M. Chu initially doubted Ariana Grande's ability to portray Glinda in the film adaptation of 'Wicked,' but she consistently proved herself during auditions. Chu praised Grande's transformation into the character, noting that she embodied Glinda so fully that directing her felt unnecessary.
The National Board of Review has named 'Wicked' as the best film of 2024, also awarding Jon M. Chu as best director and giving a special spotlight award to Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande for their creative collaboration. The film, an adaptation of the Broadway musical, has been both a critical and commercial success, aiming for Oscars recognition. The NBR's awards are decided by a diverse group of film enthusiasts and professionals.
The film adaptation of the Broadway musical 'Wicked' has been awarded Best Film of 2024 by the National Board of Review. Directed by Jon M. Chu, who also won Best Director, the movie stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who received the NBR Spotlight Award for their creative collaboration. The awards will be presented at the NBR's annual gala in January.
The second part of Jon M. Chu's film adaptation of the musical 'Wicked' is set to release on November 21, 2025. The film continues the story of Elphaba and Glinda, played by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, respectively, following the events of the first movie. The adaptation remains faithful to the original Broadway musical, with the second film expected to explore darker themes as it parallels the events of 'The Wizard of Oz.' Both films were shot together, maintaining the same cast throughout.
Director Jon M. Chu discusses the connections between the new film adaptation of "Wicked" and "The Wizard of Oz," including surprise cameos by original Broadway stars Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel. The film, which has already broken box office records, features these stars in a meta role as famous actors in Oz. Chu also hints at more appearances by Dorothy and other iconic characters in the sequel, while navigating rights issues with MGM. "Wicked" stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, with a sequel set for release in 2025.
Universal's film adaptation of the Broadway musical 'Wicked' achieved a record-breaking opening weekend, grossing $114 million domestically, the highest ever for a Broadway musical adaptation. Directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the film surpassed the previous record held by 'Into the Woods' and marked a significant success for Universal following the failure of 'Cats.' Globally, 'Wicked' also set a new record for a Broadway musical adaptation with a $164 million launch.
Director Jon M. Chu discusses the color grading approach for the film adaptation of 'Wicked,' aiming to create a realistic and immersive depiction of Oz, contrasting with the vibrant technicolor of the 1939 'The Wizard of Oz.' Despite some fan criticism over the film's desaturated look, Chu emphasizes the importance of portraying Oz as a tangible place to enhance the story's emotional stakes. The film has achieved significant box office success, marking the largest global opening for a non-sequel film this year.