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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is filmed chasing two non-venomous Black Racer snakes on Dr. Mehmet Oz’s Palm Beach patio while his wife Cheryl Hines pleas for him to stop; off-camera, Oz comments about the snakes’ mating as Kennedy grins and the snakes bite him. The clip adds to a string of Kennedy’s controversial animal-related episodes noted by The Daily Beast.
Vice President JD Vance announced a deferral of $1.3 billion in California Medicaid reimbursements over fraud concerns, as CMS Administrator Dr. Oz unveiled a six‑month moratorium on new hospice and home‑health enrollments amid alleged widespread fraud in the Los Angeles area. California officials pushed back, saying the moves target fraud rather than patient care, while the administration warned all states they could lose federal funding if they don’t aggressively prosecute fraud. The action fits a broader federal crackdown on healthcare fraud across states and programs like Medi‑Cal.
Nine new character posters for the upcoming film Wicked: For Good have been released, featuring characters like Elphaba, Glinda, Fiyero, and others, hinting at their fates and including the first poster with the Cowardly Lion voiced by Colman Domingo. The film continues the story of Elphaba's exile and her fight for Oz's Animals.
The new trailer for 'Wicked: For Good' reveals a darker tone, focusing on Elphaba's struggle against propaganda and her hunt by the Wizard, while highlighting Glinda's support, setting the stage for a powerful standalone sequel releasing on November 21st.
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.
Director Jon M. Chu explains the muted color grading of the film adaptation of "Wicked," which contrasts with the traditionally vibrant depiction of Oz. Chu aimed to create a more realistic and immersive environment, emphasizing the land's authenticity and the characters' relationships with it. The desaturated look, enhanced by volumetric lighting, was a deliberate choice to convey a more grounded and less fantastical version of Oz, aligning with the film's narrative focus.
Director Jon M. Chu discusses the color grading of the film adaptation of "Wicked," aiming to create a realistic portrayal of Oz to enhance the authenticity of the characters' relationships and stakes. Despite some criticism for its desaturated look compared to "The Wizard of Oz," Chu emphasizes the intention to present Oz as a tangible, lived-in world, contrasting with previous portrayals. The film, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, has been well-received critically and commercially.