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L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz got turned on its head with Gregory Maguire’s Wicked. The 1995 book put the spotlight on Elphaba and her life, often one full of hardship, until Dorothy kills her. Wicked became a Broadway musical in 2003 and has since become the fourth longest-running Broadway series. And this journey through Oz doesn’t stop with a musical: we’re getting a two-part film adaptation from director Jon M. Chu. The first Wicked trailer is here, showing off a beautifully cinematic version of Oz and the beginning of Elphaba and Glinda’s fateful and witchy friendship.
Cynthia Erivo plays Elphaba and Ariana Grande plays Glinda. They meet as students at Shiz University and become close friends. Elphaba and Glinda could not have more different backgrounds. Those backgrounds definitely put a thorn in the side of the friendship. As Wicked‘s synopsis explains:
The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Wicked is an epic and long story. Is it a story that needs two movies? Only time will tell.
In addition to Erivo and Grande, the cast for Wicked includes: Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero; Ethan Slater as Boq; Marissa Bode as Nessarose; and Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz. Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, and Keala Settle also star. Most recently we learned that Peter Dinklage would Dr. Dillamond, a goat with the ability to speak. You can see more first-looks from the movie, below.
Wicked arrives in theaters on November 27, 2024. Wicked Part Two will follow on November 26, 2025.
Originally published on February 12, 2024.
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L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz got turned on its head with Gregory Maguire’s Wicked. The 1995 book put the spotlight on Elphaba and her life, often one full of hardship, until Dorothy kills her. Wicked became a Broadway musical in 2003 and has since become the fourth longest-running Broadway series. And this journey through Oz doesn’t stop with a musical: we’re getting a two-part film adaptation from director Jon M. Chu. The first Wicked trailer is here, showing off a beautifully cinematic version of Oz and the beginning of Elphaba and Glinda’s fateful and witchy friendship.
Cynthia Erivo plays Elphaba and Ariana Grande plays Glinda. They meet as students at Shiz University and become close friends. Elphaba and Glinda could not have more different backgrounds. Those backgrounds definitely put a thorn in the side of the friendship. As Wicked‘s synopsis explains:
The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Wicked is an epic and long story. Is it a story that needs two movies? Only time will tell.
In addition to Erivo and Grande, the cast for Wicked includes: Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero; Ethan Slater as Boq; Marissa Bode as Nessarose; and Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz. Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, and Keala Settle also star. Most recently we learned that Peter Dinklage would Dr. Dillamond, a goat with the ability to speak. You can see more first-looks from the movie, below.
Wicked arrives in theaters on November 27, 2024. Wicked Part Two will follow on November 26, 2025.
Originally published on February 12, 2024.
Featured Image: Universal
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This year’s CinemaCon contained an exciting slate from Warner Bros pictures including some teasers that were revealed before the panel started. Including some celebrity appearances.
Warner Bros introduces Jeff Goldstein and Andrew Cripps president of distribution and both were dressed as the famous film character Beetlejuice. Which is fitting since Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice is one of the most highly anticipated films from the studio. Wonka, Dune: Part Two have each grossed over $600 million dollars at the box office respectively. And who knows, maybe Timothee Chalamet provided a sweet start for Warner Bros for the 2024 calendar year.
Co-chair and CEO Pamela Abdey and Mike Deluca graced the stage to discuss the upcoming slate for Warner Bros. Anya Taylor-Joy Chris Hemsworth and George Miller joined the executives onstage to discuss the film.
Chris Hemsworth describes his character as a a twisted cruel character with a hint of charisma.
Ishana Night Shyamalan, the daughter of M. Night Shyamalan presents her debut feature film Watchers, a story anchored in Celtic folklore. James Gunn could not be at CinemaCon as he is currently filming Superman in Atlanta. The film premieres in theaters July 11th 2025. He thanked audiences virtually the support of his previous film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3. Peter Safran, Gunn’s producer partner, was at CinemaCon to present the DC studios slate the the CinemaCon audience.
Superman/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story makes its trailer debut at CinemaCon, the film also premiered at Sundance to critical acclaim. Kevin Costner’s Western epic Horizon An American Saga I & II was also shown and Kevin Costner himself was there to talk about the film. Costner wants audiences to binge the theater when they see his films. There were 92 musicians who put their effort into this film according to Costner.
Kevin Costner also received the CinemaCon Visionary Award honoring his life’s work in cinema.
Bong Joon Ho was welcomed to the stage to chat about his film Mickey 17. The number 17 represents the number of times Mickey dies in the film. It’s about a simple man who save the world but its a strange hero’s journey according to the director.
Robert Pattinson joined Bong Joon Ho to discuss this funny, bizarre sci-fi film. Mickey 17 has the lowest expectations of his life, and the world keeps pushing those expectations according to Pattinson.
M Night Shyamalan presents Trap where Josh Harnett plays a villain who is setup to be trapped by law enforcement.
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice cast comes to the stage including Tim Burton and Mr. Michael Keaton himself! Tim says he identified with the Lydia character and audiences will see three generations of the Deetz women. He describes it as a weird family reunion. Catherine O’ Hara was concerned if she was going to be in the sequel and she was delighted when she got the call directly from Tim Burton. There was a spirit of improvisation on the set of the movie according to Burton.
Todd Phillips joined the stage to present his follow up film to Joker, Joker: Folie à Deux. Phillips says he and Joaquin Phoenix always wanted to do a sequel when filming Joker. When discussing whether this film is a musical, Phillps says that the music is more of an essential element.
CinemaCon runs this week until April 11th.
Laraque NYC By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated April 10, 2024
Founder and designer Danielle Laraque’s latest Fall/Winter 2024 collection, “Dollhouse” draws inspiration from her childhood. Playing with American Girl dolls and Bratz dolls was a way she used to pass the time as a kid–she also began sketching designs and sewing clothing at an early age. Dress-up was another hobby for the budding creative. Danielle feels Laraque her eponymous brand was born when she was five. Some of her earliest pieces included mini-skirts and off-shoulder tops. As the designer grew older she spent time building upon the intrinsic design skills that seemed to come naturally to her.
Laraque The new collection features dreamy silhouettes with puffy tulle, lace skirts, ruffles, bows, and other whimsical touches. Danielle’s grown-up version of her dolls was born through this collection. The collection took on its highest form alongside her creative director Alani Noëlle, who assists in actualizing the designer’s sketches to reality with the meticulously chosen color stories and fabrics. Usually, the designer free sketches to keep herself inspired, and through sketching, she was transported back to her beginnings of drawing clothes as a girl. She knew that she wanted her customers to feel like life-sized dolls reminiscent of their girlhood days.
Laraque Another main muse for this collection and every collection is the designer’s mother who loved fashion and >daniellelaraque.com.
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