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Wicked: For Good, the follow-up to the 2024 hit musical film Wicked, is coming to theaters on November 21. Directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, the movie continues the story of Elphaba and Glinda in the magical Land of Oz.

It is based on the second half of the popular 2003 stage musical by Stephen Schwartz and Holzman, which itself was inspired by Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel—a reimagining of L. Frank Baum’s classic 1900 book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and the 1939 film version.

The plot picks up years after the first movie. Elphaba, now called the Wicked Witch of the West, is living as...

Wicked: For Good, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2024 musical film Wicked, is set to hit theaters on November 21. The film is directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox.

It brings to life the second part of the famous 2003 stage musical by Stephen Schwartz and Holzman, which itself was based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, a reimagining of L. Frank Baum’s 1900 book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and the classic 1939 movie.

The story follows Elphaba and Glinda as they step fully into their new roles. Elphaba, now known as the Wicked Witch of the West, continues her fight for animal rights while living on the run.

Author L. Frank Baum’s classic 1900 children’s novel, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” is being developed into a new live-action TV series, titled “Dorothy”, produced by Gina Matthews, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton. streaming on Prime Video in 2026:

“I’ve been in love with The Wizard of Oz books since I was a child,” said showrunner Matthews.

“The story reminds us of the qualities we need to get through hard times, and ‘Dorothy’ is a symbol of strength…

“…who shows that with a little kindness — and a lot of grit — we can not only achieve great things but also lift up those around us.

“I’m excited to...

The Wizard of Oz has been made into a horror film called Wicked of Oz.L. Frank Baum's children's book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, released in 1900, has been used as the inspiration for the low-budget movie, directed by Aaron Mirtes.Mirtes is working from a script by Mirtes and Nathan Illsley, based on an idea by James Cullen Bressack and Scotty Mullen, which will see Dorothy Gale trapped in a brutal land where she faces a blood-drenched death everywhere she turns.The synopsis for the film reveals that a freak tornado pulls Dorothy - who is played by Kenzie Wynne - into the wicked world of Oz where she will meet Glinda,...

Which 6 Classic Films Will Be Screened At The Opening Week Of Martin Scorsese’s Film Festival?(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Iconic Hollywood filmmaker Martin Scorsese is curating a film festival alongside his daughter, Francesca Scorsese, called the Scorsese Presents: Family Films series. The father-daughter duo intends to premiere this yearlong festival at the Southampton Playhouse in New York’s Long Island.

This upcoming film festival is set to begin on August 14, 2025, and continue throughout the coming year. In a statement, Martin and Francesca had this to say about their endeavor: “We’ve been watching movies together for so long now. It’s been a sacred practice, like passing on the most precious family heirloom and understanding the meaning of it, the place that it holds. It’s been a revelatory experience for both of us, grounded in love.”

According to Deadline, the upcoming film festival will feature a wide selection of...

Frank Baum's 1900 children's novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" has had an incredible life well beyond its original intent. First, there was a Broadway musical adaptation in 1902, and then in 1939, it was adapted into the film "The Wizard of Oz" starring Judy Garland. Since then, there have been numerous excellent and unique reinterpretations of Baum's story, ranging from 1978's "The Wiz" (a movie musical featuring an all-Black cast) to the wildly successful "Wicked" franchise based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, which has since given rise to a major musical film version starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jeff Goldblum. "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is wildly adaptable because of its rather simple plot structure and hugely recognizable elements, and since it's been in the public domain since 1956, people have had a lot of time to create their own visions of this classic fantasy adventure.

Indeed, there have...

The Wizard of Oz may be getting a new adaptation in the wake of the upcoming Wicked: For Good. L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has been adapted to the screen multiple times, most notably in the Oscar-winning 1939 film starring Judy Garland.

The most notable recent film featuring Baum's characters is 2024's Wicked, which is based on the first act of the Broadway musical adapting the Gregory Maguire novel that tells the origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West. The movie, which will be followed by the act two adaptation Wicked: For Good, was the fifth highest-grossing movie of 2024 worldwide.

In a Warner Bros. earnings call, David Zaslav revealed that a new project based on The Wizard of Oz is being eyed by the entertainment company. While discussing the impending Wizard of Oz presentation at the Las Vegas Sphere, he said that "we...

A brand-new behind-the-scenes teaser for Wicked: For Good has been released, giving fans a closer look at the upcoming sequel and teasing the arrival of some of The Wizard of Oz’s most legendary characters.

Step back into Oz Go behind-the-scenes in this Wicked: For Good first look. pic.twitter.com/2jh3Zt67YL

— Wicked: For Good (@wickedmovie) August 6, 2025

The film picks up where Wicked: Part One left off and continues the journey of Elphaba and Glinda, played by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The teaser, shared by the official Wicked account on X, shows how these two characters fully step into their roles as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.

The short featurette doesn’t just give a look at the main duo’s growing differences, it also reveals some very exciting additions. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and the famous...

Wickedwas already established as a beloved, critically-acclaimed stage production, but nothing guaranteed its feature adaptation would succeed, too. However, Jon M. Chu's take on the musical was beyond magical, winning over both longtime fans and new ones.

The adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical had been in the works for many years, and, as Universal and Chu started to tackle the feature film, they decided to split it into two parts. 2024's Wicked was a surprise hit, becoming a critical and commercial success, and even winning an Oscar. Ahead of the sequel, Wicked: For Good's release in theaters later this year, Universal revealed what to expect from the second part.

The first trailer debuted in early June, teasing an epic conclusion to Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba and Ariana Grande's Glinda's journey. In the newly released featurette, the two Academy Award-nominated actresses and director Jon M. Chu...

The 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards have officially come to an end!

Singer Tyla hosted the show live from Barker Hangar on Saturday evening (June 21) in Santa Monica, Calif., and she even got super soaked with slime after winning the Favorite Global Music Star blimp.

The night also featured performances from Machine Gun Kelly and Katseye.

Check out the winners list inside

Rihanna was presented (virtually) with the Icon Award and Jack Black accepted the King of Comedy award in person.

Keep reading below for a complete list of winners at the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards…

Television

Favorite Kids TV Show

Ayla & The Mirrors

Bunk’d

The Really Loud House

The Thundermans: Undercover – Winner

Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

Favorite Male TV Star (Kids)

David Henrie

Dylan Gilmer

Hero Hunter

Israel Johnson – Winner

Trevor Tordjman

Favorite Female TV Star (Kids)

Celina Smith

Janice LeAnn Brown

Kira Kosarin – Winner...

Upon hearing the name “Dorothy” I, like most, immediately think of The Wizard of Oz. I remember watching the film when I was a kid, sitting on the couch with my family. I remember my parents calling it “a classic.” Dorothy Gale has become synonymous with many things over the 125 years since she first appeared in L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, from Kansas to ruby red slippers, Judy Garland to a 1950s LGBTQ+ signifier.

Jeffrey McHale has made a documentary to look at the character of Dorothy Gale in her entirety. Over the last 125 years she has appeared through nearly every medium––more than 40 films, television shows, novels, and plays. It’s Dorothy! tracks Dorothy from Garland through every iteration, through each actor to portray the role, through her growing and changing cultural impact. More than anything, it’s a documentary about joy.

McHale focuses on...

Elton John unexpectedly joins The Wizard of Oz universe ahead of Wicked: For Good's release date. Earlier this week, the official trailer for Wicked's sequel dropped, building immense excitement to see Elphaba and Gilda reunite. That movie won't release until November 21, but in the meantime, The Wizard of Oz franchise is heading toward a comic book spinoff.

According to People, Sir Elton John will be writing the forward to Ultimate Oz Universe: The Lost Lands, a graphic novel set in the wicked world of Oz. The 114-page novel from Artists, Writers, and Artisans, Inc. (Awa) and Simon & Schuster is largely inspired by the original 1900 book by L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The news comes with the following press release:

The magic of Oz has been influential throughout legendary musician Sir Elton John's life, from childhood to inspiring the iconic song Goodbye Yellow Brick Road to now.

In 2024, Jon M. Chu adapted the award-winning stage musical Wicked into a feature film. Along the way, the filmmaker decided to split the adaptation into a two-part musical to do justice to the story. allowing him to further expand and flesh out the characters and the universe.

Following the success of the first part, Wicked, the sequel is set to premiere this November. Originally titled Wicked: Part Two, the musical was renamed Wicked: For Good, which is a reference to the second-to-last song in the musical's Act 2, a powerful duet between Glinda and Elphaba. After a long wait, Universal Pictures officially released the Wicked: For Good trailer, which can be seen below.

While 2024's Wicked followed Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba's journey to understanding her magic, the sequel will have everyone against her as she is dubbed the "Wicked Witch of the West." At the same time, the first film followed...

The 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards will be taking place in June 2025 and the nominations have been announced!

Nickelodeon just revealed that music star Tyla will host the event live on June 21 from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. The show will air live on Nickelodeon, TeenNick, Nicktoons, the Nick Jr. channel, MTV2 and CMT and Nickelodeon channels around the world at 8pm Et/Pt.

Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominations this year with four mentions each. There are 35 categories in which fans can vote in, beginning on Thursday.

Musical performances for the live show will be announced at a later date.

Keep reading to find out more…

Keep reading to see the full list of nominations…

Television

Favorite Kids TV Show

Ayla & The Mirrors

Bunk’d

The Really Loud House

The Thundermans: Undercover

Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

Favorite Male TV Star (Kids...

Green goo and big stars are joining forces once again for the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, which officially unveiled its host and nominees on Thursday.

Grammy-winning artist Tyla will take the reins as host when the show airs live on June 21 from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.

The slime-filled spectacle will simulcast across Nickelodeon, TeenNick, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., MTV2, and CMT, as well as international Nickelodeon channels, where fans can watch their favorite TV, movie and sports stars get covered in green glop.

This year’s nominees include a fresh batch of first-timers such as Gracie Abrams, Zach Bryan, Jordan Chiles, Frankie Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, Keith Lee, Chappell Roan, Shaboozey, Shohei Ohtani, and Florence Pugh.

Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominations with four each, while Jack Black, Dwayne Johnson, and Jelly Roll follow close behind with three nods apiece.

Musical performances...

Universal Pictures has announced the nationwide theatrical re-release of The Wiz, the 1978 Oscar-nominated musical starring music legends Diana Ross and Michael Jackson, screen icon Lena Horne, and comedy titan Richard Pryor.

The landmark film, which reimagines L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, through the lens of 1970s Black culture, will return to theaters nationwide for special screenings on May 18 and May 21, 2025.

Nearly five decades since its original release, The Wiz remains a defining moment in cinematic history, celebrated for its bold, revolutionary vision of Oz. Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, The Wiz tells the story of Dorothy (Oscar nominee Ross), a Harlem schoolteacher who is transported to the magical land of Oz during a snowstorm.

There, she embarks on a journey to meet the all-powerful ruler of Oz, The Wiz (Grammy and Emmy winner Richard Pryor), and find a way back home. Along the way,...

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Unless a house has suddenly fallen on you in the land of Oz, then you know that Wicked is one of the most talked about films of the past year. It grossed a total of $634.4 million across the globe, with pink and green fans flocking to see it in droves. Starring Ariana Grande-Butera and Cynthia Erivo as Glinda the Good and Elphaba, this blockbuster is available to stream at home.

The 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards celebrated the best performances of the year in both movies and television.

Celebs from all around the world gathered for the annual event on Sunday (February 23) at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Wicked led the nominations this year with five nods and Shogun led the television categories, also with five nominations.

Make sure to see photos of Every celeb on the red carpet at the SAG Awards. You can also take a look at our list of the Best Dressed stars of the night.

Head inside to see the full list of winners…

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Movie Nominations:

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

Adrien Brody / László Tóth – “The Brutalist”

TIMOTHÉE Chalamet / Bob Dylan – “A Complete Unknown” – Winner

Daniel Craig / William Lee – “Queer”

Colman Domingo / Divine G – “Sing Sing”

Ralph Fiennes / Lawrence – “Conclave”

Outstanding Performance...

Nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Universal Pictures’ Wicked begins streaming exclusively on Peacock on March 21.

The biggest Broadway adaptation of all time globally, Wicked won the Golden Globe Award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the film stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum and more.

The untold story of the witches of Oz, Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman who has yet to discover her true heart.

The two meet at Shiz University and forge an unlikely friendship – before their lives take different paths following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Their extraordinary adventures will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.

Wicked had a series of professionals both on screen and behind the screen, which is why it was a big success. Marc Platt, who was the producer of the film, has a wide experience in theater and the movie industry, but he had a different idea for Wicked.

The 2024 hit is based on the 2003 Broadway musical, which has had multiple renditions all over the world since. Although the musical tells the whole story with an intermission, director Jon M. Chu divided the screen adaptation into two separate features. However, during the annual Producers Guild of America, Marc Platt revealed he wanted the film to be released all at once with an intermission, per The Hollywood Reporter.

Related'The Gatekeeping Fan Girl': Ariana Grande Explained Her Nonnegotiable Changes in Wicked and Acting Future

Ariana Grande will never stop protecting Wicked.

"I remember going to the movies as a kid and...

2025 is already a great year for Wicked, and part two, Wicked: For Good, is nine months away. After a series of exciting Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, the adaptation of the beloved musical has reached yet another box office milestone.

Following the film's release on Nov. 22, Wicked has enchanted the world. Jon M. Chu's adaptation of the Broadway musical has been very successful, not just commercially but also critically, and scored several important award nominations. On top of that, Wicked has scored a huge milestone at the box office: it beat Dune: Part Two and became the fifth highest-grossing film of 2024, per The Numbers.

RelatedWicked Director Addresses Oscar Nominations After Cast Was 'Crying' Over His Snub

Jon M. Chu didn't land a nod for Best Director, though the movie scored many other nominations.

Wicked flew past the $700 million milestone globally in mid-January, a huge achievement since the musical...

If you're not familiar with the full story of "Wicked" — as in, anything past the events of the film "Wicked: Part One" — do not keep going down the yellow brick road! Major spoilers lie ahead!

If you're even a little bit familiar with "The Wizard of Oz" — the 1939 adaptation of L. Frank Baum's novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" — you probably know the movie's four main players. You've got Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland), a girl transported from Kansas to Oz thanks to a magical tornado, who ends up meeting the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr), the Tin Man (Jack Haley), and the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) in the fantastical land. Nearly a century later, audiences returned to Oz thanks to Jon M. Chu's adaptation of the hit Broadway musical "Wicked," itself adapted from Gregory Maguire's 1995 Oz-centric prequel novel "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,...

The movie musical Wicked has been a hit from the gate, but it recently surpassed the $700 million mark at the global box office. This places it comfortably as one of the most successful films of the year, and it still has some major markets to release in.

Per Deadline, as of Wednesday, Wicked topped $700 million globally. That total is broken down into $240.4 million internationally, and $460.6 million at the domestic box office. The news comes in the wake of Wicked’s nomination for the PGA Awards – along with The Penguin, Dune: Part Two, and Shōgun.

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The first action-packed sneak peek at Spartacus: House of Ashur has just been released.

It is particularly impressive that Wicked was able to reach that global milestone since the film has already been released for VOD (video on-demand). In fact, in...

Once upon a time, about 24 years ago, when Marc Platt (“La La Land”) moved from production president of Universal Pictures to launch his own producing shingle at the studio, he brought with him a movie adaptation of the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” a prequel to L. Frank Baum’s classic “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” and the 1939 Judy Garland musical. Linda Woolverton’s first script was a straight film adaptation; a small part of the mix was the origin story of two witches of Oz, Glinda the Good Witch and Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West.

A blockbuster movie musical like “Wicked” (Universal) is the sum of years of dedicated labor and deliberate decisions about what to keep from the book or the show, or what to add and change for the movie. Somehow, over two decades, producer...

Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba and Ariana Grande is Glinda in ‘Wicked’ (Photo by Giles Keyte © Universal Studios)

The Screen Actors Guild wisely opted to cancel its in-person 2025 SAG Awards nominations announcement as fires raged throughout Los Angeles. The list of film nominees, representing the best work by actors in 2024, is led by Wicked with five nominations. A Complete Unknown and Emilia Pérez each earned four, and Anora picked up three nominations. Conclave and The Last Showgirl were nominated for two SAG Awards.

Shōgun leads all television nominees with five, followed by The Bear (coming off a disappointing season) with four and The Diplomat with three. 12 series tied with two nominations each.

Winners will be announced during the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards streaming on Netflix on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 5pm Pt/8pm Et.

SAG Awards Motion Picture Nominees

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

Adrien Brody...

The 2025 SAG Award nominations are in!

The 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will stream live globally on Netflix Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 8 p.m. Et / 5 p.m. Pt from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall. Kristen Bell returns as host.

Joey King and Cooper Koch were supposed to announce the nominees live this morning, but the event was canceled due to the devastating fires happening in California right now.

Keep reading to find out more…

Scroll down for the full list of nominees…

Movie Nominations:

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

Adrien Brody / László Tóth – “The Brutalist”

TIMOTHÉE Chalamet / Bob Dylan – “A Complete Unknown”

Daniel Craig / William Lee – “Queer”

Colman Domingo / Divine G – “Sing Sing”

Ralph Fiennes / Lawrence – “Conclave”

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

Pamela Anderson / Shelly – “The Last Showgirl”

Cynthia Erivo / Elphaba – “Wicked”

Karla SOFÍA GASCÓN / Emilia/Manitas – “Emilia PÉREZ”

Mikey Madison...

Nominations for the 2025 SAG Awards were unveiled this morning, after the group’s scheduled in-person announcement was canceled amid the unfolding wildfire tragedy in Los Angeles. See the full list below, followed by a breakdown of noms by film and TV show..

Vying for the marquee film ensemble category are the casts of A Complete Unknown, Anora, Conclave, Emilia Pérez and Wicked.

Up for the lead actor prize are Golden Globe winner Adrien Brody (The Brutalist), Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Daniel Craig (Queer), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing) and Ralph Fiennes (Conclave).

The lead female actor race is among Pamela Anderson (The Last Showgirl), Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez), Mikey Madison (Anora) and Golden Globe winner Demi Moore (The Substance).

Overall, Wicked leads the film field with five nominations, followed by A Complete Unknown with four and Anora and Emilia Pérez with three each.

Related: Golden Globes...

Many TV villains could easily be one of the Wicked Witches from Frank L. Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz universe. They are self-involved and often corrupt, using magic to get their way and defeat their enemies. In Baum's novel, the most famous witch is the Wicked Witch of the West, and the one who tries to get Dorothy out of the Land of Oz. The story also has other Wicked Witches from other sides of the world—East, North, and South.

85 years later, Victor Fleming's The Wizard of Oz, the 1939 Oscar-nominated adaptation of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is still widely lauded as one of the best movie musicals in history for its revolutionary setting and scale, memorable characters, and Judy Garland's wonderful performance. It's no wonder it remained influential enough to inspire Gregory Maguire's 1995 villain-reclamation novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which achieved new heights as a widely lauded Tony-winning musical Wicked. Now, Wicked, the first part of director Jon M. Chu's two-part envisioning of the beloved stage classic, is finally headed to the big screen after a journey more circuitous than the Yellow Brick Road, and the stakes couldn't be higher.

Once Upon a Time puts many unique spins on classic fairy tale characters. Once Upon a Time's concept is creative: the Evil Queen casts a Dark Curse that sends fairy tale characters to Storybrooke, Maine. Snow White and Prince Charming's daughter, Emma Swan, is destined to break this curse when she is 28. Emma arrives in Storybrooke because Henry, her son, finds her. However, the Evil Queen — Regina Mills in Storybrooke — adopted Henry when Emma gave him up at birth. This immediately establishes a complex family tree in Once Upon a Time, containing many surprises, twists, and turns.

And the Evil Queen is not the only character with a new identity in the real world. Marco and Archie Hopper exist: two characters formerly known as Geppetto and Jiminy Cricket from The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. Another example includes Ashley Boyd, known as the titular character from Charles Perrault's Cendrillon (Cinderella). In fact,...

The seventh episode of Silo season 2 has some really interesting references from Hugh Howey’s Wool. To begin with, the opening scene confirmed the existence of the secret bunkroom behind the vault, which Solo had been trying to protect with his life. Inside the vault, Bernard introduced Lukas Kyle, his new shadow, to an AI, which is referred to as “servers” and “algorithms” in the book. In “Wool,” Solo explains to Juliette that all these It servers (or AI in the show) contains “all that we know, and all that ever was.” You get the jist. It’s like an advanced version of Iron Man’s Jarvis in the Silo universe. But then you may ask, “Why keep these relics and hard copies of the books?” I mean, throughout the show, these items had been falling into the wrong hands. They should destroy them, right? Well, according to Solo, they cannot.

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the Wicked Digital, 4K Uhd, Blu-ray and DVD release details. The film’s Peacock streaming debut has not yet been announced.

After setting the record for the biggest opening for a movie based on a Broadway show ever and being nominated for four Golden Globes including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, the musical adaptation will be available exclusively on digital platforms to purchase or rent in time to celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31, 2024.

Having cast a captivating spell on film audiences worldwide, the film has earned Certified Fresh and Verified Hot designations on Rotten Tomatoes and a wickedly stunning “A” CinemaScore. You’ll be able to experience the magic of the spellbinding film with a dazzling bonus Sing-Along version, a 40-minute journey through Oz that celebrates the film’s transformative on-screen magic, deleted & extended scenes and more.

On Dec. 31, the Wicked...

Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, has received a fantastic adaptation in the form of a two-part musical film directed by Jon M. Chu. But while audiences are in absolute awe of the new movie’s interpretation of where the yellow brick road leads, it’s fascinating to consider how different Wicked could have been if it had been adapted over 25 years ago, in the 1990s.

Wicked’s journey from page to screen has been a long and winding one, and a recent update from Vanity Fair sheds light on how it dates back to the 1990s. The original story eventually made its way to Broadway, where it was reimagined with a much darker tone, but two significant industry figures were vying for the film rights. One contender was Demi Moore’s production company, which originally optioned the rights. The other was Whoopi Goldberg,...

Jon M. Chu’s second Wicked film, previously known as Wicked Part 2, has now been titled Wicked: For Good.

The change references a highly anticipated song and duet between Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) in which the pair sing about how their frenemies relationship has impacted their lives forever. The second film has already set a release date of November 21, 2025.

Grande, Erivo and Chu posted a video of the title change on Instagram.

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The first film from Universal surpassed the $500 million milestone at the global box office over the weekend, adding $22.5 million in its fourth frame domestically and $21.5M from 81 offshore markets. Wicked: Part One‘s worldwide total is now $525M.

Both films are adapted from Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which tells the origin...

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have impressed audiences with their performances in Wicked, and along the way, they've also showcased a genuine bond during their press interviews. Their off-screen friendship is evident, and their support for each other goes back to before cameras even started rolling on the hit musical. During a recent conversation with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Grande, who stars as Glinda, explained how she and Erivo ensured their contracts were "aligned" and addressed what each of the stars needed.

"When I got my contract, I called [Erivo], and was like, 'Hey let's go through this thing. Let's go beat by beat through this together and make sure we are aligned in what we need,'" she shared. "If [Erivo needs] something, we need it together. I want us to have each other's backs. Your problems become my problems and mine become yours."

That was the beginning of a beautiful partnership. Grande...

This article contains spoilers for Wicked (2024).

After seeing Wicked, the underrated Syfy's Tin Man is the perfect miniseries to watch for another interpretation of The Wizard of Oz. There are plenty of Wizard of Oz movies that reimagine the classic children's book by L. Frank Baum. There are even TV shows that have spun their own take on The Wizard of Oz, including Zelena in Once Upon a Time and NBC's Emerald City. Popular shows such as That's So Raven, Sesame Street, and Supernatural have had their own segments regarding The Wizard of Oz. There is no shortage of interpretations of this beloved story.

Tin Man is not a particularly popular adaptation of Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, but it is a worthy one. Tin Man stars Zooey Deschanel and Adam Cumming in a three-part miniseries that aired on Syfy in 2007. The show is a...

Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series spotlighting the scripts behind awards season’s most talked-about movies continues with Wicked, Universal’s blockbuster musical movie from director Jon M. Chu. Adapted from Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West — about the untold stories of the witches of Oz, set in the years before Dorothy dropped in via L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz — the screenplay was penned by original Broadway musical book writer Winnie Holzman and Cruella co-scribe Dana Fox.

In 2003, Wicked debuted on Broadway, starring Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, earning 10 Tony nominations including Best Musical and three wins. The musical has earned about $6 billion worldwide and has become a runaway success in Japan, Korea, Singapore, Australia and the UK.

The film, which opened November 22 to a slew of records after its own long journey to the screen,...

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Wicked!

The Wizard of Oz's first death is iconic, but the story of Wicked makes this scene so much more tragic than before. Wicked does a lot to flesh out the world of the Land of Oz, with it exploring many events that took place before and during the original story as well as providing additional context for some of The Wizard of Oz's biggest moments. While Wicked changes how fans see The Wizard of Oz in some big ways, the effect that it has on The Wizard of Oz's first death is absolutely the biggest.

L. Frank Baum's original Oz stories have been adapted in many different ways, making the canon status of Wicked a bit confusing. Wicked is not technically a prequel to 1939's The Wizard of Oz movie, as the film that made the Land of Oz iconic is still owned by Warner Bros.,...

Universal Pictures today announced Christmas Day Wicked sing-along screenings as the box-office phenomenon continues its record-shattering theatrical run. More than 1,000 theaters throughout the United States, Canada and select international markets will host interactive Wicked sing-along screenings, which will feature on-screen lyrics and a special introduction from stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

The announcement arrives as Wicked continues to shatter box-office records, becoming the highest-grossing Broadway musical film adaptation in domestic box-office history, surpassing a benchmark held by Grease for 46 years.

Featuring Grammy and Oscar winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz’s songs from the generation-defining stage musical, the film’s groundbreaking soundtrack has made history, debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. With more than 270 million global streams, it has achieved the largest streaming week ever for a stage-to-screen musical film soundtrack and stands as the No. 1 soundtrack debut of the decade.

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L. Frank Baum's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has seen multiple iterations since its publication in 1900. Among the most memorable is the 1939 MGM film adaptation starring Judy Garland. In the early days, Baum was directly involved with these versions, including a 1902 live musical that ran on Broadway. Baum also backed a series of radio plays based on the Oz series of books in 1906. Sadly, Baum was not alive to witness the success of the 1939 film -- he had passed away 20 years prior at the age of 62.

Other notable film adaptations of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz include The Wiz (1978), the much darker...

Wicked has a chance to beat The Wizard of Oz at the 2025 Oscars. The movie musical, which is an Oz prequel directed by In the Heights' Jon M. Chu, stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and Ariana Grande-Butera as Galinda, the future Glinda the Good. It is adapted from the 2003 Broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was adapted from Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel of the same name, which drew inspiration from L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its 1939 film adaptation starring Judy Garland.

Throughout the year, the 2024 musical has slowly emerged as a frontrunner for Academy Award nominations in a variety of different categories. In fact, at the time of writing, Variety lists it as their most likely candidate for a Best Picture nomination alongside buzzy movies such as Anora, Emilia Pérez, Conclave, and Gladiator II.

‘Wicked: Part I’ recently released to glowing reviews and phenomenal box office success. It’s based on the stage musical ‘Wicked,’ which is inspired by Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, itself a reimagining of L. Frank Baum’s ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.’

The film follows Elphaba, who will become the Wicked Witch of the West, and her friendship with Galinda, who will become Glinda the Good, set in the Land of Oz before Dorothy arrives.

The main cast of ‘Wicked: Part I’ includes Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and Ariana Grande as Galinda, who becomes Glinda the Good. Supporting roles feature Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Ethan Slater as Boq, Bowen Yang as Pfannee, and Peter Dinklage as the voice of Dr. Dillamond. Other notable cast members include Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard, and Marissa Bode as Nessarose, Elphaba’s sister.

The Wizard of Oz (1939) is one of the greatest movies of all time and is considered by cinephiles and critics alike to be a classic and essential movie. The movie is based on the children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, who went on to write multiple other Oz books, although there is no debate that the first is by far the most popular.

Warning: Massive spoilers for the Wicked stage show and Wicked: Part One ahead

Cynthia Erivo is hopping on her broomstick and Ariana Grande is stepping inside her bubble as the pair take flight as Elphaba and Glinda in Jon M. Chu’s Wicked. The adaptation of Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman’s stage show is defying box office expectations, which is good news for Wicked: Part Two’s release in 2025. The second act of Wicked is a good deal darker than the first, as the second movie will be darker than Part One. And director John Chu is already laying the groundwork.

Chu already switched things up from the stage adaptation by featuring (an uncredited appearance by) Dorothy Gale in the movie’s opening, as well as expanding the Wiz-o-Mania show in the Emerald City with some unexpected cameos and a stretching out the end of “Defying Gravity” with an appearance from Young Elphaba.

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In the world of Wicked, Elphaba is one of the most powerful characters in The Land of Oz, and here is how powerful she is compared to The Wicked Witch of the West in 1939's The Wizard of Oz. Wicked attempts to paint a more sympathetic picture of the villain from The Wizard of Oz, showing how the witch actually came to be wicked. Despite Elphaba and 1939's Wicked Witch of the West being very similar characters, they are not identical, with Elphaba and the Wicked Witch having different powers, abilities, and magical capabilities in their respective stories.

The canon status of the various Oz stories is a little murky, as while author L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and other Oz stories are public domain, Warner Bros.' 1939 The Wizard of Oz film is not. However, much of the iconography associated...

The world has been abuzz with pink and green this past week following the release of Jon M. Chu's Wicked. According to star Ariana Grande, fans can also keep an eye out for some other colors of the rainbow. Characters like the Wicked Witch, Munchkins, and Glinda the Good have been a part of our zeitgeist for over a century. However, with the release of Wicked (2024) bringing them back into the forefront, star Ariana Grande dropped a new piece of information that has perked up viewers' ears. In an interview with Gay Times, Grande revealed that she believes her character in Wicked might be a "Friend of Dorothy" after all. Here is what she said, and what might support her theory in the plot of Wicked.

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Wicked serves as a prequel to L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,...

Fans of Antiques Roadshow and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz were in for a treat when one guest brought in a copy of L. Frank Baum’s book on the reality show. The book turned out to be very special once it was opened up. However, the guest ultimately refused to part ways with it.

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Antiques Roadshow is an American remake of the British series of the same name. In the series, antique owners have items appraised by experts, often learning just how valuable a certain item really is.

During an episode filmed at the McNay Art Museum in Texas, a guest brought in a copy of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He revealed his father purchased the book in the 1960s.

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The original author has weighed in on Wicked. The 2024 Wizard of Oz prequel movie, which was directed by Jon M. Chu and stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba (the future Wicked Witch of the West) opposite Ariana Grande-Butera as Galinda (the future Glinda the Good Witch), is based on the 2003 stage musical of the same name with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. In turn, that musical was based on the Gregory Maguire novel Wicked, which was originally published in 1995.

Maguire recently sat down for an interview with Yahoo Entertainment. When asked about his opinion on the new movie, he said that "I hardly recognize it as my book anymore," though he also shared that he found it to be "far better than it has any right to be." He particularly praised the work of Cynthia Erivo, who he says maintained the core of the "sharp,...

Good news! Wicked has made its much-anticipated debut, finally allowing audiences the chance to see the story of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Galinda (Ariana Grande) come to life on the big screen. The movie is an adaptation of the Broadway musical by Stephen Schwartz, of the novel by Gregory Maguire, which itself is based on the 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.

With the recent theatrical release of Wicked, which is an adaptation of L. Frank Baum's classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, lots of speculations have circulated again, regarding the sports series Ted Lasso being a modern retelling of the same narrative. Years ago, fans came up with theories about similarities from Roy Kent's tie-dye yellow brick road-esque shirt to Ted's red sneakers to the Wizard of Oz-themed pinball machine in the show's penultimate episode and even the title characters home being Kansas.