Universal's 'Wicked: For Good' creates a unique marketing challenge
The question ahead of the release of part two due out in November — is how to keep its biggest fans engaged without alienating its more casual audiences.
‘Wicked' Dominates Top Movie Songs Chart, With ‘Defying Gravity' at No. 1
Wicked fever reaches Billboard's Top Movie Songs chart, powered by Tunefind (a Songtradr company), as Cynthia Erivo's "Defying Gravity," featuring Ariana Grande, rises to No. 1 on the December 2024 survey.
Michelle Yeoh Says ‘Wicked’ Cast Is “Crying” Over Jon M. Chu Oscars Snub for Best Director
Among the film’s nominations were best picture, Cynthia Erivo for best actress, Ariana Grande for best supporting actress, best costume design and best original score. However, Jon M. Chu was shut out of the directing category.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Lead ‘Wicked’ to 10 Oscar Nominations, Including Best Picture
Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of the beloved stage musical is walking the yellow brick road all the way to the 2025 Oscars, scoring 10 nominations including best picture, lead actress and supporting actress.
Emilia Pérez leads Oscar nominations with Wicked and the Brutalist close behind
Ariana Grande was nominated for best actress in a supporting role, but Wicked missed out on best adapted screenplay.
Wicked Sweeps Up 10 Oscar Noms but Misses Key Categories
Ariana Grande marked her Oscar nomination for Wicked with a touching nod to her childhood dreams. Sharing a photo of herself dressed as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, Grande reflected on her journey and the influence of Judy Garland's iconic role.
Brooklyn’s Our Wicked Lady in danger of becoming latest DIY music venue to close: ‘You’ll lose what New York is’
The pandemic only accelerated the withering industry: both the Wick and the Well and the Pyramid Club shut down in 2020, while Kingsland put on its last show over the summer. The iconic Knitting Factory was forced out of Brooklyn in 2022, but reopened with the revamped identity Baker Falls in the East Village one year later.
Could Wicked win Best Picture at the Oscars?
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande both secured Oscar nominations, but does that mean Wicked could win the biggest prize at the Oscars 2025?
‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify for the movie’s 10 Oscar nominations
Wicked' stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were nominated for their performances, and the movie was included in the best picture category.
Before Ariana Grande Was Cast as Glinda in 'Wicked,' These Stars Threw Their Wands into the Ring
It’s hard to imagine a world where Ariana Grande isn’t Glinda in Jon M Chu’s adaptation of Wicked, having just received an Academy Award nomination for her performance. She embodies the spirit of the character and has become so intrinsically linked to Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba,
Cynthia Erivo On Best Actress ‘Wicked’ Oscar Nomination: “It’s Madness And Amazing”
Musican-actor Cynthia Erivo talks to Deadline about the importance of playing Elphana and her Oscar nominations
Acclaimed ARPG No Rest for the Wicked reveals “monumental” new update
No Rest for the Wicked has a massive new update, dubbed The Breach, and it could be just what this action RPG's fans have been craving.