EastEnders spoilers and updates for Wednesday, May 29 tease Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) is in a precarious relationship with his ex-wife, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins).
Even though Ian rescued Cindy, broken and alone, and they reconciled in France, George Knight (Colin Salmon) has always been a thorn in Ian’s side-and Ian busts Cindy and her secret!
EastEnders Spoilers – A Heartbreaking And Angering Discovery
Ian has been finding it increasingly difficult to mask his jealousy towards George, the former boxing champ, since they live so close to each other with his and Cindy’s two daughters.
Little did Ian realize that his worst nightmare would come true when George and Cindy shared a tender kiss. Upon discovering the betrayal, George’s fiancée Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) was left in a state of conflict.
Despite her hurt feelings, her main concern was George’s emotional well-being following his adoptive mother’s death and some shocking family revelations.
Even though Ian rescued Cindy, broken and alone, and they reconciled in France, George Knight (Colin Salmon) has always been a thorn in Ian’s side-and Ian busts Cindy and her secret!
EastEnders Spoilers – A Heartbreaking And Angering Discovery
Ian has been finding it increasingly difficult to mask his jealousy towards George, the former boxing champ, since they live so close to each other with his and Cindy’s two daughters.
Little did Ian realize that his worst nightmare would come true when George and Cindy shared a tender kiss. Upon discovering the betrayal, George’s fiancée Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) was left in a state of conflict.
Despite her hurt feelings, her main concern was George’s emotional well-being following his adoptive mother’s death and some shocking family revelations.
- 5/28/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Soap Opera Spy
EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of May 27-30 tease returns, attacks, peacemaking and more! Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) returns, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) attacks, and Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) turns peacemaker!
EastEnders Spoilers Monday May 27 – Nish Panesar’s Bombshell
Monday, May 27th is full of surprises as Nish drops a bombshell on the Panesar family, revealing his terminal illness; Nish touches Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) shoulder at McKlunky’s.
Eve Unwin (Heather Peace) and Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) are unnerved at seeing Nish, but he has both copies of their final divorce order paperwork to him.
The Panesars agree to change the locks so Nish can’t gain access, but he manipulates Avani into letting him inside the house.
Suki, Ravi Gulati, (Aaron Thiara) Eve and Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) are hostile as Nish starts talking, but they’re left speechless when Nish drops the bombshell that he’s dying.
EastEnders Spoilers Monday May 27 – Nish Panesar’s Bombshell
Monday, May 27th is full of surprises as Nish drops a bombshell on the Panesar family, revealing his terminal illness; Nish touches Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) shoulder at McKlunky’s.
Eve Unwin (Heather Peace) and Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) are unnerved at seeing Nish, but he has both copies of their final divorce order paperwork to him.
The Panesars agree to change the locks so Nish can’t gain access, but he manipulates Avani into letting him inside the house.
Suki, Ravi Gulati, (Aaron Thiara) Eve and Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) are hostile as Nish starts talking, but they’re left speechless when Nish drops the bombshell that he’s dying.
- 5/26/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Soap Opera Spy
EastEnders spoilers and updates tease 9 shocking EastEnders spoilers you can’t miss! What’s coming up in Walford the week of May 20-23-secrets exposed, surprise returns, and as usual, all kinds of mischief in Albert Square!
EastEnders Spoilers – Number One-Zack Hudson Tries To Keep The Awful Truth From Coming Out
After the arrival of their baby girl, Dolly, Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) and Zack Hudson (James Farrar) find themselves on Cloud Nine. Despite their initial decision to call off the wedding, they have a change of heart and decide to proceed with their plans.
However, Zack’s secret affair with Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) continues to haunt him, and he is determined to keep it hidden from her at all costs.
Unfortunately, Britney Wainwright (Lola Campbell) and Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) are aware of the truth, making it even more challenging for Zack to keep his secret under wraps.
EastEnders Spoilers – Number One-Zack Hudson Tries To Keep The Awful Truth From Coming Out
After the arrival of their baby girl, Dolly, Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) and Zack Hudson (James Farrar) find themselves on Cloud Nine. Despite their initial decision to call off the wedding, they have a change of heart and decide to proceed with their plans.
However, Zack’s secret affair with Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) continues to haunt him, and he is determined to keep it hidden from her at all costs.
Unfortunately, Britney Wainwright (Lola Campbell) and Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) are aware of the truth, making it even more challenging for Zack to keep his secret under wraps.
- 5/20/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Soap Opera Spy
Universal Pictures has dropped the second trailer for director Jon M. Chu’s Wicked.
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.
Wicked, in theaters on November 27, 2024, is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025.
With a cast featuring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Keala Settle and Peter Dinklage, watch the trailer now.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda,...
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.
Wicked, in theaters on November 27, 2024, is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025.
With a cast featuring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Keala Settle and Peter Dinklage, watch the trailer now.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Enter the wonderful world of Oz as Universal Pictures has debuted the official full trailer for John M. Chu’s ‘Wicked.’
The untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
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.
The untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
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.
- 5/16/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
We're not in Kansas any more...
Universal Pictures has pulled back the curtain on Jon M. Chu's big-screen adaptation of Broadway hit, Wicked, with an extended trailer, and if you're not too familiar with the story, don't worry - this teaser tells you everything you need to know.
We're used to trailers giving a bit too much away at this stage, but this really takes the flying monkey!
The movie, which is set to hit theaters on November 27, will tell the story of how a shy green-skinned woman named Elphaba becomes a cackling villain with an aversion to water we first met in The Wizard of Oz.
Cynthia Erivo stars as Elphaba, who will ultimately become the "Wicked Witch of the West," while pop megastar Ariana Grande will play Glinda, aka "Good Witch of the East."
It's probably not a major to spoiler to note that their friendship doesn't last!
Universal Pictures has pulled back the curtain on Jon M. Chu's big-screen adaptation of Broadway hit, Wicked, with an extended trailer, and if you're not too familiar with the story, don't worry - this teaser tells you everything you need to know.
We're used to trailers giving a bit too much away at this stage, but this really takes the flying monkey!
The movie, which is set to hit theaters on November 27, will tell the story of how a shy green-skinned woman named Elphaba becomes a cackling villain with an aversion to water we first met in The Wizard of Oz.
Cynthia Erivo stars as Elphaba, who will ultimately become the "Wicked Witch of the West," while pop megastar Ariana Grande will play Glinda, aka "Good Witch of the East."
It's probably not a major to spoiler to note that their friendship doesn't last!
- 5/15/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Since the film is being produced and distributed by Universal, which streamer it will land on is easy to answer; when, however, is more complicated.
Did you hear a distinctive call coming from the western skies on Wednesday? If so, it might have been caused by the release of the thrillifying trailer for the upcoming film adaptations of the hit Broadway musical “Wicked.” Directed by Jon M. Chu, the iconic musical will be broken up into two films, with the first will be released on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, the day before Thanksgiving. Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the film’s trailer already has the internet buzzing and while the musical’s legions of fans will undoubtedly show up to see the film in theaters, you might already be wondering when you will be able to stream Erivo’s “Defying Gravity” on repeat at home. Fortunately, we here at The Streamable...
Did you hear a distinctive call coming from the western skies on Wednesday? If so, it might have been caused by the release of the thrillifying trailer for the upcoming film adaptations of the hit Broadway musical “Wicked.” Directed by Jon M. Chu, the iconic musical will be broken up into two films, with the first will be released on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, the day before Thanksgiving. Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the film’s trailer already has the internet buzzing and while the musical’s legions of fans will undoubtedly show up to see the film in theaters, you might already be wondering when you will be able to stream Erivo’s “Defying Gravity” on repeat at home. Fortunately, we here at The Streamable...
- 5/15/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
They’re gonna be popular.
On Wednesday, Universal released the first full trailer for Jon M. Chu’s blockbuster adaptation of the musical smash “Wicked” starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The film, the first of a two-part take on the Broadway hit, arrives in theaters on November 27.
Here’s the official logline provided by Universal:
“Wicked,” the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy-, Grammy- and Tony-winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
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,...
On Wednesday, Universal released the first full trailer for Jon M. Chu’s blockbuster adaptation of the musical smash “Wicked” starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The film, the first of a two-part take on the Broadway hit, arrives in theaters on November 27.
Here’s the official logline provided by Universal:
“Wicked,” the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy-, Grammy- and Tony-winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
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,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Universal Pictures invites you back to the land of Oz for the new feature adaptation of the long-running popular musical Wicked. Universal has now unveiled the extra lengthy three-and-a-half minute trailer. Wicked is the untold story of the witches of Oz. The film stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony-winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
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,...
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,...
- 5/15/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Ozians are putting aside their panic for this one day, to celebrate!
The cause for commotion? Universal finally unveiled the first full-length trailer for its adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical. The dazzling, more than three-minute-long footage finally captures Ariana Grande’s Glinda and Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba singing two of the show’s anthems, “Popular” and “Defying Gravity.”
A prequel to “The Wizard of Oz,” “Wicked” recounts the events that happened before Dorothy followed that iconic yellow brick road and Elphaba, ostracized for her green skin, became the Wicked Witch of the West. It tells the story of the unlikely friendship (turned rivalry) of Elphaba and Glinda, who first met as classmates at Shiz University, and asks a central question: “Are people born wicked, or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?”
In the glittering trailer, Elphaba meets her (blonde!) roommate Glinda and gets gifted her signature black witch hat.
The cause for commotion? Universal finally unveiled the first full-length trailer for its adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical. The dazzling, more than three-minute-long footage finally captures Ariana Grande’s Glinda and Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba singing two of the show’s anthems, “Popular” and “Defying Gravity.”
A prequel to “The Wizard of Oz,” “Wicked” recounts the events that happened before Dorothy followed that iconic yellow brick road and Elphaba, ostracized for her green skin, became the Wicked Witch of the West. It tells the story of the unlikely friendship (turned rivalry) of Elphaba and Glinda, who first met as classmates at Shiz University, and asks a central question: “Are people born wicked, or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?”
In the glittering trailer, Elphaba meets her (blonde!) roommate Glinda and gets gifted her signature black witch hat.
- 5/15/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
I hope you're happy, "Wicked" fans. The "Wizard of Oz" musical, itself based on the fanciful, world building-dense Gregory Maguire novel that re-imagines the characters and stories from L. Frank Baum's "Oz" books, has been slow to make the leap from stage to screen. On the way, it also went from a single film to two, which is a bit disconcerting for a work that clocks in at a tightly-paced two and a half hours in its original form. The movie features new songs and script material by returning "Wicked" lyricist Stephen Schwartz and writer Winnie Holzman, but will that be enough to justify the split? Or should we be concerned that something bad is happening in Oz?
(Also yes, for those who are wondering, I will be making "Wicked" puns for the rest of this article because I'm nothing if not committed to the bit.)
Both "Wicked" films...
(Also yes, for those who are wondering, I will be making "Wicked" puns for the rest of this article because I'm nothing if not committed to the bit.)
Both "Wicked" films...
- 5/15/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Universal Pictures has released the official trailer and poster for the first Wicked movie, which will open in theaters on November 27, 2024. The first film will be followed by Wicked Part Two on November 26, 2025.
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy, and Tony-winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship.
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy, and Tony-winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship.
- 5/15/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Universal Pictures is taking fans behind the scenes of the upcoming Wicked movies with a new featurette. The first film opens in theaters on November 27, 2024, and will be followed by the second movie on November 26, 2025.
The studio has also announced that the new trailer for the film will debut on Wednesday, May 15.
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy, and Tony-winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The studio has also announced that the new trailer for the film will debut on Wednesday, May 15.
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy, and Tony-winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
- 5/13/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
East Enders spoilers for the week of Monday, May 13- Thursday, May 16 tease birthing danger, an estranged son’s return, and five more doof doofs!
Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) goes into labor, Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) arrives, plus Amy Mitchell’s (Ellie Dadd) dumped, Davinder “Nugget” Gulati (Juhaim Choudhury) chooses badly and a divorced couple might reconcile.
EastEnders Spoilers – Father-Son Reunion-The Tense Encounter Between George Knight and Junior Knight
Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) is devastated to see George Knight (Colin Salmon) unfazed by her absence at the Queen Vic pub after his recent health issues and lies.
Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) arrives and reveals George’s intention to engage in another fight, prompting the Knight ladies to plead with him to reconsider. Gina Knight (Francesca Henry) even resorts to blackmail, but George remains resolute.
Elaine kicks Cindy out of the pub, seeking solace from Anna Knight (Molly Rainford), who devises...
Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) goes into labor, Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) arrives, plus Amy Mitchell’s (Ellie Dadd) dumped, Davinder “Nugget” Gulati (Juhaim Choudhury) chooses badly and a divorced couple might reconcile.
EastEnders Spoilers – Father-Son Reunion-The Tense Encounter Between George Knight and Junior Knight
Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) is devastated to see George Knight (Colin Salmon) unfazed by her absence at the Queen Vic pub after his recent health issues and lies.
Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) arrives and reveals George’s intention to engage in another fight, prompting the Knight ladies to plead with him to reconsider. Gina Knight (Francesca Henry) even resorts to blackmail, but George remains resolute.
Elaine kicks Cindy out of the pub, seeking solace from Anna Knight (Molly Rainford), who devises...
- 5/12/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Soap Opera Spy
EastEnders spoilers and updates for Wednesday, May 8 tease there’s a dark cloud over George Knight (Colin Salmon) when he receives a devastating diagnosis.
Also, Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) makes a brave move, and Billy Mitchell’s (Perry Fenwick) furious finding Stevie Mitchell (Alan Ford) with Will Mitchell (Freddie Phillips).
EastEnders Spoilers – George Knight’s Devastating Diagnosis
The day of Gloria Knight’s (Elizabeth Counsell) memorial has arrived, and the Knight family has come together to honor her memory-however, George is struggling after a fight the night before.
Despite his pain, George tries to hide it from his family so they won’t worry-as the memorial service begins, George gazes at a photo and suddenly feels unwell.
When Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) realize what’s happening, they urge George to go to the hospital.
George complies and undergoes a thorough check-up but the news he...
Also, Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) makes a brave move, and Billy Mitchell’s (Perry Fenwick) furious finding Stevie Mitchell (Alan Ford) with Will Mitchell (Freddie Phillips).
EastEnders Spoilers – George Knight’s Devastating Diagnosis
The day of Gloria Knight’s (Elizabeth Counsell) memorial has arrived, and the Knight family has come together to honor her memory-however, George is struggling after a fight the night before.
Despite his pain, George tries to hide it from his family so they won’t worry-as the memorial service begins, George gazes at a photo and suddenly feels unwell.
When Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) realize what’s happening, they urge George to go to the hospital.
George complies and undergoes a thorough check-up but the news he...
- 5/6/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Soap Opera Spy
EastEnders spoilers for Tuesday, May 7 tease the truth about Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) will shake Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) to his core!
Yolande finds it incredibly difficult to confess the truth to Patrick, so she seeks the help of Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) to deliver the message instead.
EastEnders Spoilers – Elaine Peacock Calls Patrick Trueman On The Phone To Tell Him What Happened
Elaine takes the initiative and reaches out to Patrick, engaging in a heartfelt conversation over the phone, unraveling the events that unfolded with Yolande. Patrick attempts to engage in a conversation with Yolande, only to find her barricaded in the bathroom.
Frustration consumes Patrick as he contemplates confronting Pastor Gideon Clayton (Howard Saddler) for his wrongdoing, but before he can take action, Yolande emerges, determined to prevent him from doing so.
Yolande grappled with her inner turmoil, torn between her desire to confess to Patrick and her...
Yolande finds it incredibly difficult to confess the truth to Patrick, so she seeks the help of Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) to deliver the message instead.
EastEnders Spoilers – Elaine Peacock Calls Patrick Trueman On The Phone To Tell Him What Happened
Elaine takes the initiative and reaches out to Patrick, engaging in a heartfelt conversation over the phone, unraveling the events that unfolded with Yolande. Patrick attempts to engage in a conversation with Yolande, only to find her barricaded in the bathroom.
Frustration consumes Patrick as he contemplates confronting Pastor Gideon Clayton (Howard Saddler) for his wrongdoing, but before he can take action, Yolande emerges, determined to prevent him from doing so.
Yolande grappled with her inner turmoil, torn between her desire to confess to Patrick and her...
- 5/5/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Soap Opera Spy
EastEnders spoilers and updates for Monday, May 6 tease there is a shocking moment when Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) confronts Pastor Gideon Clayton (Howard Saddler).
Coming Up On Eastenders
Also, Stevie and Billy Mitchell clash over the grandchildren and George Knight (Colin Salmon) struggles over missing Gloria Knight’s (Elizabeth Counsell) funeral.
Patrick And Denise Concerned Over Yolande’s Strange Behavior
Patrick and Denise Fox (Diane Parish) grow increasingly worried about Yolande Trueman’s (Angela Wynter) peculiar behavior.
They believe that Pastor Clayton might be able to help so Patrick confides in him, and he suggests that Yolande might be ill, shocking Yolande when Patrick confronts her about it.
Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) questions Patrick about Yolande’s well-being, but he is unsure how to respond; confused because he had no idea that Yolande had scheduled a medical appointment.
Seeking guidance, Patrick discusses his concerns with Pastor Clayton once again and...
Coming Up On Eastenders
Also, Stevie and Billy Mitchell clash over the grandchildren and George Knight (Colin Salmon) struggles over missing Gloria Knight’s (Elizabeth Counsell) funeral.
Patrick And Denise Concerned Over Yolande’s Strange Behavior
Patrick and Denise Fox (Diane Parish) grow increasingly worried about Yolande Trueman’s (Angela Wynter) peculiar behavior.
They believe that Pastor Clayton might be able to help so Patrick confides in him, and he suggests that Yolande might be ill, shocking Yolande when Patrick confronts her about it.
Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) questions Patrick about Yolande’s well-being, but he is unsure how to respond; confused because he had no idea that Yolande had scheduled a medical appointment.
Seeking guidance, Patrick discusses his concerns with Pastor Clayton once again and...
- 5/4/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Celebrating The Soaps
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are sharing some very rare photos together!
The couple and Wicked costars were first romantically linked in the summer of 2023, and they’re still going strong months later. In fact, a recent report suggested that they are “getting more serious” about their relationship.
While things seem to be going well, we don’t often get pictures of Ari and Ethan. On Wednesday (April 10), they shared two new photos that were taken at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Keep reading to find out more…
During the event, Ari, who plays Glinda in the forthcoming movies, took the stage with Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba), Michelle Yeoh (Madame Morrible), Jeff Goldblum (the Wizard of Oz) and Jonathan Bailey (Fiyero).
It turns out that Ethan, who plays Boq, was also present. We know this because Jeff and director Jon M. Chu shared photos of him backstage with the rest of the cast.
The couple and Wicked costars were first romantically linked in the summer of 2023, and they’re still going strong months later. In fact, a recent report suggested that they are “getting more serious” about their relationship.
While things seem to be going well, we don’t often get pictures of Ari and Ethan. On Wednesday (April 10), they shared two new photos that were taken at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Keep reading to find out more…
During the event, Ari, who plays Glinda in the forthcoming movies, took the stage with Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba), Michelle Yeoh (Madame Morrible), Jeff Goldblum (the Wizard of Oz) and Jonathan Bailey (Fiyero).
It turns out that Ethan, who plays Boq, was also present. We know this because Jeff and director Jon M. Chu shared photos of him backstage with the rest of the cast.
- 4/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Based on the book by Gregory Maguire, the hit Broadway stage musical "Wicked" opened on October 30, 2003, at the Gershwin Theatre, and has been running there ever since. It recently surpassed "Cats" to become the fourth longest-running show in Broadway history, although it has a long way to go to supplant "The Lion King" as the third-longest. The musical is a prequel to "The Wizard of Oz," depicting the Wicked Witch of the West as a young green-skinned woman named Elphaba whose reputation has been wildly misunderstood. The show won three Tonys upon its release, and the accompanying soundtrack album won an Emmy. One might say that "Wicked" is very ... Popular.
The musical only runs about two hours and 30 minutes (with intermission), but that runtime hasn't stopped director Jon M. Chu from adapting "Wicked" into a massive, two-film epic. "Wicked: Part One" is due in theaters on November 27, 2024, while "Wicked: Part Two...
The musical only runs about two hours and 30 minutes (with intermission), but that runtime hasn't stopped director Jon M. Chu from adapting "Wicked" into a massive, two-film epic. "Wicked: Part One" is due in theaters on November 27, 2024, while "Wicked: Part Two...
- 4/11/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The cast of Wicked flew in from Oz to attend CinemaCon on Wednesday night (April 10) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo – who play Glinda and Elphaba, respectively, in the film adaptation of the beloved musical – were joined at the event by Michelle Yeoh (Madame Morrible), Jeff Goldblum (the Wizard of Oz) and Jonathan Bailey (Fiyero). It was hosted at Caesars Palace and also attended by director Jon M. Chu.
As is becoming tradition, Ari and Cynthia dressed in pink and green in a reference to their characters in the upcoming movies.
During the event, five minutes of the movie were screened, and some exciting details were revealed!
Keep reading to find out more…
According to a recap by The Hollywood Reporter, the new footage provided a tease of Ariana‘s performance of “Popular.” We also get to hear a snippet of “Defying Gravity.” Cynthia‘s Elphaba is...
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo – who play Glinda and Elphaba, respectively, in the film adaptation of the beloved musical – were joined at the event by Michelle Yeoh (Madame Morrible), Jeff Goldblum (the Wizard of Oz) and Jonathan Bailey (Fiyero). It was hosted at Caesars Palace and also attended by director Jon M. Chu.
As is becoming tradition, Ari and Cynthia dressed in pink and green in a reference to their characters in the upcoming movies.
During the event, five minutes of the movie were screened, and some exciting details were revealed!
Keep reading to find out more…
According to a recap by The Hollywood Reporter, the new footage provided a tease of Ariana‘s performance of “Popular.” We also get to hear a snippet of “Defying Gravity.” Cynthia‘s Elphaba is...
- 4/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
There’s no place like CinemaCon for Universal to debut enchanting new footage for Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of Wicked! On Wednesday, the studio dropped a house on the CinemaCon crowd at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, helping Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, to tell her side of a misunderstood story.
During Universal’s CinemaCon presentation, the studio surprised the crowd by activating lanyards and roses given out before the presentation. Like magic, the objects lit up, flashing different colors as the theater filled with music. When the Great and Powerful Oz showed up, the lights interacted with his entrance. Jeff Goldblum is Oz, and he took the stage to introduce the film. “I’ll be a ringtail flying monkey if that’s not the biggest flying cranium I’ve seen in my life,” Goldblum quipped about his character.
“I’ve been chased by dinosaurs, I...
During Universal’s CinemaCon presentation, the studio surprised the crowd by activating lanyards and roses given out before the presentation. Like magic, the objects lit up, flashing different colors as the theater filled with music. When the Great and Powerful Oz showed up, the lights interacted with his entrance. Jeff Goldblum is Oz, and he took the stage to introduce the film. “I’ll be a ringtail flying monkey if that’s not the biggest flying cranium I’ve seen in my life,” Goldblum quipped about his character.
“I’ve been chased by dinosaurs, I...
- 4/11/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
“Wicked” stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo traveled to Las Vegas for CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theater owners.
Dressed in their character’s signature pink and green aesthetic, the Grammy-nominated artists graced the stage at Caesars Palace to hype up “Wicked,” the big-budget movie musical that’s due in theaters around Thanksgiving.
“We both felt such a tremendous responsibility to honor these women and to pour our hearts, our souls, our tears — so many different pairs of lashes,” said Grande, who requested to hold hands with her co-star on stage. Erivo added, “I’m really grateful for this journey that we’ve taken together.”
Though they didn’t sing (to the disappointment of many in the room), they introduced an extended featurette. Scored to “Popular” and “Defying Gravity,” the dazzling footage showcased the sweeping, brightly lit world and includes scenes of Elphaba roaming the halls of Shiz University...
Dressed in their character’s signature pink and green aesthetic, the Grammy-nominated artists graced the stage at Caesars Palace to hype up “Wicked,” the big-budget movie musical that’s due in theaters around Thanksgiving.
“We both felt such a tremendous responsibility to honor these women and to pour our hearts, our souls, our tears — so many different pairs of lashes,” said Grande, who requested to hold hands with her co-star on stage. Erivo added, “I’m really grateful for this journey that we’ve taken together.”
Though they didn’t sing (to the disappointment of many in the room), they introduced an extended featurette. Scored to “Popular” and “Defying Gravity,” the dazzling footage showcased the sweeping, brightly lit world and includes scenes of Elphaba roaming the halls of Shiz University...
- 4/11/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Universal’s upcoming adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked” showcased some additional footage at this year’s CinemaCon in Las Vegas, bringing down the house with a first look at Cynthia Erivo donning the iconic hat of the Wicked Witch.
Erivo joined director Jon M. Chu and the film’s cast, including costar Ariana Grande, at the event.
“I never could have fathomed that I would have the opportunity to play the Wicked Witch,” Erivo said. “We have performed this song publicly and privately for many years, and now here we are together, getting the chance to perform these songs for an audience around the world.”
The sneak peek showed sweeping shots of the colorful world of Oz, along with Elphaba and Glinda’s turbulent first days together at Shiz University, where they are training to be witches. Elphaba develops far faster than Glinda, showing incredible potential and gaining the attention of Madame Morrible,...
Erivo joined director Jon M. Chu and the film’s cast, including costar Ariana Grande, at the event.
“I never could have fathomed that I would have the opportunity to play the Wicked Witch,” Erivo said. “We have performed this song publicly and privately for many years, and now here we are together, getting the chance to perform these songs for an audience around the world.”
The sneak peek showed sweeping shots of the colorful world of Oz, along with Elphaba and Glinda’s turbulent first days together at Shiz University, where they are training to be witches. Elphaba develops far faster than Glinda, showing incredible potential and gaining the attention of Madame Morrible,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Kristen Lopez
- The Wrap
Game of Thrones alum Peter Dinklage was unveiled today as the voice of Dr. Dillamond in Universal’s upcoming two-part musical Wicked.
Peter Dinklage joins Ariana Grande as Glinda; Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba; Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Ethan Slater as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.
There’s also the characters of Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James, and a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Keala Settle.
In the film adaptation of the Broadway musical phenomenon, Dr. Dillamond, a goat, is a professor of history at Shiz University who warns Elphaba about rising dark forces that threaten the speaking animals of Oz,...
Peter Dinklage joins Ariana Grande as Glinda; Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba; Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Ethan Slater as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.
There’s also the characters of Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James, and a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Keala Settle.
In the film adaptation of the Broadway musical phenomenon, Dr. Dillamond, a goat, is a professor of history at Shiz University who warns Elphaba about rising dark forces that threaten the speaking animals of Oz,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
This year’s Tonys will be held on June 16, so the American Theatre Wing will likely be announcing its lifetime achievement award recipient in the near future. Who do you think should take home this prestigious trophy? It has gone to veteran stage performers, directors, choreographers, playwrights, songwriters, producers and designers. In some years we get multiple recipients.
Last year these honors went to legendary actor Joel Grey and composer John Kander. The following living female Broadway vets have also received this award in the past and thus won’t be chosen again: Jane Greenwood, Rosemary Harris and Graciela Daniele. Here are 10 possible women the Tonys could award, all veterans over the age of 65. Vote to let us know who you’d like to see honored.
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Last year these honors went to legendary actor Joel Grey and composer John Kander. The following living female Broadway vets have also received this award in the past and thus won’t be chosen again: Jane Greenwood, Rosemary Harris and Graciela Daniele. Here are 10 possible women the Tonys could award, all veterans over the age of 65. Vote to let us know who you’d like to see honored.
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Debbie Allen
Two-time Tony nominated actress for her performances in revivals of “West Side Story...
- 3/25/2024
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
We have our first professional photos of the leads of the Wicked movie, including Ariana Grande as Glinda, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard (all courtesy of Vanity Fair!)
The cast and director, Jon M. Chu, also sat down for a brief interview.
We learned some fun tidbits about the movie, including that Cynthia and Ariana sing the famed musical’s songs live in the film!
Keep reading to find out more…
Jon shared, “These are live vocals. When we were shooting it, those girls were like, ‘F-ck the pre-records. We’re going live.’”
He recalls asking, “There’s going to be a lot of wind in your air pipes. Is that okay?” They both responded yes!
About their auditions, Ariana said she had been wanting the role for years. She said, “It was literally 10 years of being like, ‘Knock, knock,...
The cast and director, Jon M. Chu, also sat down for a brief interview.
We learned some fun tidbits about the movie, including that Cynthia and Ariana sing the famed musical’s songs live in the film!
Keep reading to find out more…
Jon shared, “These are live vocals. When we were shooting it, those girls were like, ‘F-ck the pre-records. We’re going live.’”
He recalls asking, “There’s going to be a lot of wind in your air pipes. Is that okay?” They both responded yes!
About their auditions, Ariana said she had been wanting the role for years. She said, “It was literally 10 years of being like, ‘Knock, knock,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
After leading the action-packed Netflix series The Brothers Sun, Michelle Yeoh is ready to throw down again for The Mother, a newly-announced thriller heading to the upcoming EFM (European Film Market) event.
Mélanie Laurent directs from a screenplay by P.G. Cuschieri, with the story following an immigrant mother and businesswoman, Ann, who’s trying to make the best life she knows how in America with her beloved family. However, when her two teenage sons find trouble with a dirty Boston cop and a crime ring, their American dream shatters. Ann taps into her wicked past to save her sons, summoning a woman no one expected to come knocking at their door.
Production kicks off this summer with 30West financing the film’s production. Laurent’s latest project will command attention at the upcoming EFM event. Michelle Yeoh is at the top of her game after dazzling everyone with her jaw-dropping...
Mélanie Laurent directs from a screenplay by P.G. Cuschieri, with the story following an immigrant mother and businesswoman, Ann, who’s trying to make the best life she knows how in America with her beloved family. However, when her two teenage sons find trouble with a dirty Boston cop and a crime ring, their American dream shatters. Ann taps into her wicked past to save her sons, summoning a woman no one expected to come knocking at their door.
Production kicks off this summer with 30West financing the film’s production. Laurent’s latest project will command attention at the upcoming EFM event. Michelle Yeoh is at the top of her game after dazzling everyone with her jaw-dropping...
- 2/14/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Glinda tells Elphaba not to be afraid and Elphaba replies, “I’m not. It’s the Wizard who should be afraid of me,” in the first trailer for Universal Pictures’ Wicked. Grammy winner Ariana Grande stars as Glinda and Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in the film adaptation of the long-running musical.
Wicked is the untold story of the witches of Oz and focuses on Elphaba, “a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power,” and Glinda, “a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.”
Per Universal: “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.
Wicked is the untold story of the witches of Oz and focuses on Elphaba, “a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power,” and Glinda, “a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.”
Per Universal: “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.
- 2/12/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
"It's the Wizard who should be afraid of me!" Universal Pictures has unveiled the first look trailer for the Wicked musical movie event, arriving in theaters as two parts in 2024 and in 2025. This new spot debuted during the Super Bowl and is a quick first look. After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu, Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. Cynthia Erivo stars as Elphaba Thropp, a young woman born with green skin who later becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. Ariana Grande co-stars as Glinda, with Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University's headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, a roguish & carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin...
- 2/12/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
After years of anticipation, the first trailer for Wicked starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo aired during the Super Bowl on Sunday.
The film, adapted from the famous Broadway musical which is also based on the 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire titled Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, is set in the universe of Oz before Dorothy arrives from Kansas. Glinda, known as Glinda the Good Witch, is played by Grande and Elphaba, aka the Wicked Witch of the West, is portrayed by Erivo. The...
The film, adapted from the famous Broadway musical which is also based on the 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire titled Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, is set in the universe of Oz before Dorothy arrives from Kansas. Glinda, known as Glinda the Good Witch, is played by Grande and Elphaba, aka the Wicked Witch of the West, is portrayed by Erivo. The...
- 2/12/2024
- by Krystie Lee Yandoli
- Rollingstone.com
The first teaser for Wicked aired today during the Big Game.
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The film opens November 27, 2024.
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...
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The film opens November 27, 2024.
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...
- 2/12/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The first trailer for the Wicked movie has arrived!
Universal Pictures aired the first trailer for Wicked: Part One during the 2024 Super Bowl and you can watch the full clip right here.
Ariana Grande is starring as Glinda and Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo is taking on the role of Elphaba, the characters originated by Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel on Broadway over 20 years ago.
The first trailer didn’t feature any of the songs from the musical and only featured Elphaba’s battle cry from the end of “Defying Gravity” and other brief snippets of the song. We did get glimpses of Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, and Jeff Goldblum at the Wizard.
One highlight of the trailer was a glimpse of Dorothy, who is never actually seen in the Broadway show.
Make sure to check out the full cast list for the upcoming movie.
Head...
Universal Pictures aired the first trailer for Wicked: Part One during the 2024 Super Bowl and you can watch the full clip right here.
Ariana Grande is starring as Glinda and Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo is taking on the role of Elphaba, the characters originated by Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel on Broadway over 20 years ago.
The first trailer didn’t feature any of the songs from the musical and only featured Elphaba’s battle cry from the end of “Defying Gravity” and other brief snippets of the song. We did get glimpses of Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, and Jeff Goldblum at the Wizard.
One highlight of the trailer was a glimpse of Dorothy, who is never actually seen in the Broadway show.
Make sure to check out the full cast list for the upcoming movie.
Head...
- 2/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The Wizard of Oz musical Wicked is getting a movie adaptation from Crazy Rich Asians filmmaker Jon M. Chu, and Universal debuted the trailer during the Super Bowl tonight.
Wicked is coming to the big screen for Thanksgiving 2024. Watch the trailer below. Ariana Grande is playing Glinda in the musical movie, with Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba.
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has...
Wicked is coming to the big screen for Thanksgiving 2024. Watch the trailer below. Ariana Grande is playing Glinda in the musical movie, with Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba.
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has...
- 2/11/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Ding dong! The wicked witch is alive and well in the first trailer for “Wicked.”
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are a vision in green and pink as they grace the fantastical land of Oz in Jon M. Chu’s upcoming movie musical. And the first look at the film, which debuted during the Super Bowl on Sunday, unfolds to the familiar strains of “Defying Gravity,” the show’s signature anthem.
“Don’t be afraid,” Grande’s Glinda reassures Erivo’s Elphaba.
“I’m not afraid,” Erivo responds, steely voiced. “It’s the Wizard who should be afraid of me.”
This is clearly a different Oz than the one that Dorthy Gale encountered. Based on Gregory Maguire’s novel that inspired Broadway’s acclaimed musical of the same name, “Wicked” precedes Dorothy’s arrival in the magical world and tells the legend of world and the story behind Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are a vision in green and pink as they grace the fantastical land of Oz in Jon M. Chu’s upcoming movie musical. And the first look at the film, which debuted during the Super Bowl on Sunday, unfolds to the familiar strains of “Defying Gravity,” the show’s signature anthem.
“Don’t be afraid,” Grande’s Glinda reassures Erivo’s Elphaba.
“I’m not afraid,” Erivo responds, steely voiced. “It’s the Wizard who should be afraid of me.”
This is clearly a different Oz than the one that Dorthy Gale encountered. Based on Gregory Maguire’s novel that inspired Broadway’s acclaimed musical of the same name, “Wicked” precedes Dorothy’s arrival in the magical world and tells the legend of world and the story behind Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West.
- 2/11/2024
- by Sophia Scorziello and Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Hollywood has been wanting to turn Stephen Schwartz's smash hit musical "Wicked" into a movie for well over 10 years. I remember reading news stories about potential directors as far back as 2010, long before "In the Heights" filmmaker Jon M. Chu eventually signed on to bring this "Wizard of Oz" prequel story to the big screen. Now Universal Pictures has finally released the first trailer for the film, which is set long before Dorothy crashes her way into the Land of Oz. The adaptation of the beloved musical follows the doomed friendship between two witches: Galinda, the eventual Good Witch of the South (played here by pop superstar Ariana Grande), and the green-skinned Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West (played by Broadway veteran and actor Cynthia Erivo).
If this trailer is any indication, it looks like the years-long wait may have been worth it: Chu and his team...
If this trailer is any indication, it looks like the years-long wait may have been worth it: Chu and his team...
- 2/11/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Michelle Yeoh was very close to not appearing in Wicked!
During her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night (January 25), the 61-year-old Oscar-winning actress explained why she almost turned down the role in director Jon M. Chu‘s adaption of the Broadway musical.
Keep reading to find out more…
When Jon – who Michelle previously worked with on Crazy Rich Asians – first approached her to play Madame Morrible in the movie, Michelle said that she was hesitant to take on the role because she would have to sing.
“I read the script. I call him, ‘Jon, you realize she sings, right?’ And he goes, ‘Uh huh.’ I don’t sing! He’s like, ‘Eh, don’t worry,’” Michelle recalled. “Then, the next day, I get this video, and I look at it, and it’s like, ‘Hi, Michelle. I just have two people here who really want...
During her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night (January 25), the 61-year-old Oscar-winning actress explained why she almost turned down the role in director Jon M. Chu‘s adaption of the Broadway musical.
Keep reading to find out more…
When Jon – who Michelle previously worked with on Crazy Rich Asians – first approached her to play Madame Morrible in the movie, Michelle said that she was hesitant to take on the role because she would have to sing.
“I read the script. I call him, ‘Jon, you realize she sings, right?’ And he goes, ‘Uh huh.’ I don’t sing! He’s like, ‘Eh, don’t worry,’” Michelle recalled. “Then, the next day, I get this video, and I look at it, and it’s like, ‘Hi, Michelle. I just have two people here who really want...
- 1/26/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Michelle Yeoh might not have done “Wicked” if it weren’t for Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
Speaking with Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show” Wednesday, the “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Oscar winner said that it was the two movie musical’s stars that convinced her to join the anticipated Jon M. Chu project.
“It’s imperative that you come and join us,” Yeoh recalled the two of them telling her on a video call with Chu.
Yeoh began the story by remembering when Chu, whom she worked with on “Crazy Rich Asians,” asked her to read the script.
“I did ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ with him. He is brilliant. He really is truly brilliant. So I’m like, ‘For you? Yeah! Send me the script!’” Yeoh recalled. “I read the script, I call him up. I’m like, ‘Jon, you realize she sings, right?’”
When Fallon joked that he...
Speaking with Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show” Wednesday, the “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Oscar winner said that it was the two movie musical’s stars that convinced her to join the anticipated Jon M. Chu project.
“It’s imperative that you come and join us,” Yeoh recalled the two of them telling her on a video call with Chu.
Yeoh began the story by remembering when Chu, whom she worked with on “Crazy Rich Asians,” asked her to read the script.
“I did ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ with him. He is brilliant. He really is truly brilliant. So I’m like, ‘For you? Yeah! Send me the script!’” Yeoh recalled. “I read the script, I call him up. I’m like, ‘Jon, you realize she sings, right?’”
When Fallon joked that he...
- 1/25/2024
- by Francie Ebert
- The Wrap
Acclaimed actress Michelle Yeoh doesn’t want her newborn grandchild to see ‘Wicked’.
On the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of her Netflix series ‘The Brothers Sun’, she asked Yeoh what film of hers she would want her grandson, Maxime, to see first.
Yeoh mused for a while, bringing up her upcoming project, Jon M. Chu’s ‘Wicked’, in which she plays school headmistress Madame Morrible, before ultimately deciding against it, reports Variety.
“I was thinking, I’ve done a musical, ‘Wicked.’ … I play a witch,” Yeoh said, referencing Madame Morrible’s status as a villain and her desire for her grandson to not see her as one.”
“What is not going to traumatise them?” She concluded: “Maybe not one of my movies. Until they’re older.”
Yeoh then joked about audiences witnessing her singing in the upcoming “Wicked” films: “I say, ‘Good luck to you all.’”
The...
On the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of her Netflix series ‘The Brothers Sun’, she asked Yeoh what film of hers she would want her grandson, Maxime, to see first.
Yeoh mused for a while, bringing up her upcoming project, Jon M. Chu’s ‘Wicked’, in which she plays school headmistress Madame Morrible, before ultimately deciding against it, reports Variety.
“I was thinking, I’ve done a musical, ‘Wicked.’ … I play a witch,” Yeoh said, referencing Madame Morrible’s status as a villain and her desire for her grandson to not see her as one.”
“What is not going to traumatise them?” She concluded: “Maybe not one of my movies. Until they’re older.”
Yeoh then joked about audiences witnessing her singing in the upcoming “Wicked” films: “I say, ‘Good luck to you all.’”
The...
- 1/6/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Michelle Yeoh doesn’t want her newborn grandchild to see “Wicked” — or at least, not until he’s older.
On the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of her Netflix series “The Brothers Sun,” Variety asked Yeoh what film of hers she would want her grandson, Maxime, to see first. Yeoh mused for a while, bringing up her upcoming project, Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked,” in which she plays school headmistress Madame Morrible, before ultimately deciding against it.
“I was thinking, I’ve done a musical, ‘Wicked.’ … I play a witch,” Yeoh said, referencing Madame Morrible’s status as a villain — and her desire for her grandson to not see her as one. “What is not going to traumatize them?” She concluded: “Maybe not one of my movies. Until they’re older.”
Yeoh then bashfully made a quip about audiences witnessing her singing in the upcoming “Wicked” films: “I say,...
On the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of her Netflix series “The Brothers Sun,” Variety asked Yeoh what film of hers she would want her grandson, Maxime, to see first. Yeoh mused for a while, bringing up her upcoming project, Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked,” in which she plays school headmistress Madame Morrible, before ultimately deciding against it.
“I was thinking, I’ve done a musical, ‘Wicked.’ … I play a witch,” Yeoh said, referencing Madame Morrible’s status as a villain — and her desire for her grandson to not see her as one. “What is not going to traumatize them?” She concluded: “Maybe not one of my movies. Until they’re older.”
Yeoh then bashfully made a quip about audiences witnessing her singing in the upcoming “Wicked” films: “I say,...
- 1/6/2024
- by Valerie Wu
- Variety Film + TV
Get ready for a star-studded showdown as “Pointless Celebrities” rolls out its Season 16 special edition, airing at 8:25 Pm on Saturday, December 30, 2023, exclusively on BBC One. This celebrity-packed episode promises an entertaining twist on the general knowledge quiz, featuring a stellar lineup including Colin Salmon, Chizzy Akudolu, Rosie Marcel, Belinda Owusu, Des Clarke, Martel Maxwell, Harriet Thorpe, and La Voix.
The celebrities bring their wit and wisdom to the table, aiming to prove that they’re not just experts in their fields but also savvy when it comes to general knowledge. As the quiz unfolds, viewers can expect a delightful blend of laughter, camaraderie, and some surprising moments of insight.
Tune in at 8:25 Pm for an evening of celebrity banter and brainpower, as “Pointless Celebrities” serves up a special edition filled with charm and competitiveness. From Colin Salmon’s suave sophistication to Chizzy Akudolu’s infectious energy, this star-studded...
The celebrities bring their wit and wisdom to the table, aiming to prove that they’re not just experts in their fields but also savvy when it comes to general knowledge. As the quiz unfolds, viewers can expect a delightful blend of laughter, camaraderie, and some surprising moments of insight.
Tune in at 8:25 Pm for an evening of celebrity banter and brainpower, as “Pointless Celebrities” serves up a special edition filled with charm and competitiveness. From Colin Salmon’s suave sophistication to Chizzy Akudolu’s infectious energy, this star-studded...
- 12/24/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
Michelle Yeoh is back! Not that she went anywhere, to paraphrase the Nicolas Cage comedy "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent." Still, we're undeniably in the midst of a renaissance (a Yeohnaissance?) for the Oscar-winning Malaysian superstar, one that arguably started with her role as the steely matriarch of the uber-wealthy Young family in 2018's "Crazy Rich Asians." Her latest project, "The Brothers Sun," once again sees Yeoh playing the determined head of a clan, this time portraying Eileen Sun, the wife of the recently assassinated head of a powerful Taiwanese triad.
The Sun family's connections to organized crime come as a real shock to Eileen's youngest son Bruce (Sam Song Li), who's been living a quiet life with his mother in Los Angeles when his older brother, Charles (Justin Chien), shows up to break the news ... and with a whole lot of dangerous people who want them dead on his tail.
The Sun family's connections to organized crime come as a real shock to Eileen's youngest son Bruce (Sam Song Li), who's been living a quiet life with his mother in Los Angeles when his older brother, Charles (Justin Chien), shows up to break the news ... and with a whole lot of dangerous people who want them dead on his tail.
- 12/7/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
As Wicked the Musical celebrates its 17th birthday in London, we had the pleasure of celebrating this milestone with two of its current stars – Mark Curry (The Wizard) and Sophie-Louise Dann (Madame Morrible).
With the experienced duo, we discussed the shows enduring legacy and what still keeps audiences flocking back, night after night. They also talk about their own process and the challenges – and joys – in performing live once, or twice a day. They also look ahead to the forthcoming live action cinema adaptation, and how cool it is to see their own roles embodied by none other than Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh.
Watch the full interview here with Mark Curry & Sophie-Louise Dann:
Synopsis
Wicked tells the incredible story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two young women. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. These...
With the experienced duo, we discussed the shows enduring legacy and what still keeps audiences flocking back, night after night. They also talk about their own process and the challenges – and joys – in performing live once, or twice a day. They also look ahead to the forthcoming live action cinema adaptation, and how cool it is to see their own roles embodied by none other than Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh.
Watch the full interview here with Mark Curry & Sophie-Louise Dann:
Synopsis
Wicked tells the incredible story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two young women. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. These...
- 9/28/2023
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
"Fyre Rises" is a new UK produced action crime feature, directed by Paul Knight, starring Eric Roberts, Cynthia Rothrock, Joseph Millson, Jake Canuso, Harriet Thorpe and Tina Barnes, releasing October 9, 2023 on demand and in theaters:
"...debt-ridden pacifist 'Richard Fyre' is propositioned to return to his abandoned mercenary ways by flamboyant zealot, 'Priest'...
"...to eliminate his international competition in exchange for a clean slate..."
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"...debt-ridden pacifist 'Richard Fyre' is propositioned to return to his abandoned mercenary ways by flamboyant zealot, 'Priest'...
"...to eliminate his international competition in exchange for a clean slate..."
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- 9/14/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Wicked director Jon M. Chu has some encouraging news for Wicked fans. According to the celebrated filmmaker, the first part of the fantasy classic’s film adaptation will release on time despite the ongoing Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strike. Commenting about the film’s status on Twitter, Chu said Wicked: Part One production was days away from completion before the strike halted activity. Chu is confident the movie will resume as soon as better working conditions for writers and actors in the film industry take shape. Wicked: Part One isn’t flying into cinemas until late 2024, giving the team ample time to finish the highly-anticipated project.
“Not done yet,” Chu tweeted. “Just paused until the strike is over and we can finish the last pieces of the movie. We were only a few days away from being done so we were So close. It’s been...
“Not done yet,” Chu tweeted. “Just paused until the strike is over and we can finish the last pieces of the movie. We were only a few days away from being done so we were So close. It’s been...
- 7/19/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Jon Chu’s Wicked Part Two is hopping onto a broomstick and riding to a new release date. Universal Pictures is officially moving the second part of Chu’s Broadway adaptation to November 26, 2025. Initially, the Wicked Part Two release date was scheduled to cast a spell on Christmas 2025, with Wicked Part One opening worldwide on November 27, 2024.
Universal has been working on a Wicked film adaptation since 2004. Stephen Daldry was initially attached to direct but left the project due to scheduling conflicts. The movie’s original release was December 22, 2021, but that didn’t happen. In addition to Covid casting a production hex, Chu went back and forth about dividing the story into two captivating presentations.
The three-time Tony Award-winning stage musical was adapted from Gregory Maguire’s bestselling novel by writer Winnie Holzman and composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz, who collaborated on the adaptation of the screenplay. The story explains how a green-skinned...
Universal has been working on a Wicked film adaptation since 2004. Stephen Daldry was initially attached to direct but left the project due to scheduling conflicts. The movie’s original release was December 22, 2021, but that didn’t happen. In addition to Covid casting a production hex, Chu went back and forth about dividing the story into two captivating presentations.
The three-time Tony Award-winning stage musical was adapted from Gregory Maguire’s bestselling novel by writer Winnie Holzman and composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz, who collaborated on the adaptation of the screenplay. The story explains how a green-skinned...
- 6/20/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Cynthia Erivo shared a sweet message about her experience filming Wicked and how one particular scene really spoke to her.
In an Instagram post, the Oscar nominee, who plays Elphaba in the movie adaptation of the award-winning musical, explained that they had just finished shooting “I’m Not That Girl.” The song is performed halfway through the first act in which Elphaba expresses her love for Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey).
“When we had come to the end of that moment, my heart broke open and tears fell. (Please know this happens Often),” she wrote in a long caption. “I thought of us, the ones who often feel like they’re on the outside. The ones who don’t know that their differences, oddities, quirks are what make them beautiful and special. The ones who, for some reason, believe they can’t be loved and I felt proud to sing a song...
In an Instagram post, the Oscar nominee, who plays Elphaba in the movie adaptation of the award-winning musical, explained that they had just finished shooting “I’m Not That Girl.” The song is performed halfway through the first act in which Elphaba expresses her love for Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey).
“When we had come to the end of that moment, my heart broke open and tears fell. (Please know this happens Often),” she wrote in a long caption. “I thought of us, the ones who often feel like they’re on the outside. The ones who don’t know that their differences, oddities, quirks are what make them beautiful and special. The ones who, for some reason, believe they can’t be loved and I felt proud to sing a song...
- 6/10/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Michelle Yeoh is known for the jaw-dropping stunts she performed during her years in Hong Kong action movies, and more recently for winning an Oscar, a Golden Globe and a SAG Award for her acclaimed performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once”.
One thing she’s not known for, however, is musical theatre, something she’s looking to remedy with her role in the upcoming film adaptation of beloved Broadway musical “Wicked”, reuniting with “Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon Chu.
In the “Wizard of Oz”-inpsired film, Yeoh will be playing Madame Morrible, headmistress of Shiz University, the magical school attended by witches of Glinda (played by Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo).
Read More: Michelle Yeoh’s Most Outrageous Screen Stunts
“I’m trying something new right now — filming Jon Chu’s Wicked movie, which will be my first musical,” Yeoh said in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly.
One thing she’s not known for, however, is musical theatre, something she’s looking to remedy with her role in the upcoming film adaptation of beloved Broadway musical “Wicked”, reuniting with “Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon Chu.
In the “Wizard of Oz”-inpsired film, Yeoh will be playing Madame Morrible, headmistress of Shiz University, the magical school attended by witches of Glinda (played by Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo).
Read More: Michelle Yeoh’s Most Outrageous Screen Stunts
“I’m trying something new right now — filming Jon Chu’s Wicked movie, which will be my first musical,” Yeoh said in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly.
- 5/17/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Los Angeles, May 16 (Ians) Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh is saying that taking on the role in the ‘Wicked’ musical was a “risk.”
“I’m trying something new right now – filming Jon Chu’s Wicked movie, which will be my first musical,” Yeoh said during the Fifth Annual Meihodo International Youth Visual Media Festival in Japan, reports Deadline.
“It’s very exciting, and I can’t wait for you all to see it. It was a risk, but you will never know which doors will open for you unless you try them all.”
Yeoh will be playing the role of Madame Morrible, the headmistress of Shiz University’s Crage Hall where Elphaba and Glinda attend, in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical. The star will be teaming up again with Chu after working on Crazy Rich Asians in 2018.
‘Wicked’ will be broken into two parts with Wicked Part One slated to drop on Wednesday,...
“I’m trying something new right now – filming Jon Chu’s Wicked movie, which will be my first musical,” Yeoh said during the Fifth Annual Meihodo International Youth Visual Media Festival in Japan, reports Deadline.
“It’s very exciting, and I can’t wait for you all to see it. It was a risk, but you will never know which doors will open for you unless you try them all.”
Yeoh will be playing the role of Madame Morrible, the headmistress of Shiz University’s Crage Hall where Elphaba and Glinda attend, in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical. The star will be teaming up again with Chu after working on Crazy Rich Asians in 2018.
‘Wicked’ will be broken into two parts with Wicked Part One slated to drop on Wednesday,...
- 5/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Michelle Yeoh is sharing some Wicked insight.
Et spoke to Yeoh at the premiere of her new Disney+ series, American Born Chinese, where she shared an update on the upcoming film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical.
“You’ll see it very soon,” Yeoh teased, adding that it’s been “great” playing the role of Madame Morrible in the film, due out in two parts, the first in Nov. 2024, with part two coming December 2025.
“Great,” she confirmed. “Really good. Love working with Ariana [Grande] and Cynthia [Erivo].”
Yeoh’s tight-lipped look at her time on the Wicked set so far comes after first-look photos of the Oscar-winner in the Jon M. Chu-directed film hit the internet.
Yeoh was spotted on the film’s Buckinghamshire, England, set last month, in costume as the Shiz University headmistress, clad in a stunning green gown with a golden bodice.
Her gray hair is in...
Et spoke to Yeoh at the premiere of her new Disney+ series, American Born Chinese, where she shared an update on the upcoming film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical.
“You’ll see it very soon,” Yeoh teased, adding that it’s been “great” playing the role of Madame Morrible in the film, due out in two parts, the first in Nov. 2024, with part two coming December 2025.
“Great,” she confirmed. “Really good. Love working with Ariana [Grande] and Cynthia [Erivo].”
Yeoh’s tight-lipped look at her time on the Wicked set so far comes after first-look photos of the Oscar-winner in the Jon M. Chu-directed film hit the internet.
Yeoh was spotted on the film’s Buckinghamshire, England, set last month, in costume as the Shiz University headmistress, clad in a stunning green gown with a golden bodice.
Her gray hair is in...
- 5/9/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Fans can now get a first-look at Michelle Yeoh, a.k.a. the evil headmistress Madame Morrible, on set of the anticipated big screen adaptation of the “Wicked” musical.
Earlier this week, the Oscar-winning actress was seen in full costume for the first time, in which she was captured wearing a green blouse, a matching green skirt featuring a long train and an elaborate yellow embroidered bodice. The costume was accessorized with green gloves, a gold necklace and a large diamond ring.
Yeoh’s dark locks were also coloured grey for the role of Morrible, the headmistress of Crage Hall at Shiz University, where Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda (Ariana Grande), the Good Witch, are students.
Read More: Ariana Grande Is Pretty In Pink As She’s Pictured In Glinda Costume For First Time While Filming ‘Wicked’
In the scene, Yeoh, 60, stands on a...
Earlier this week, the Oscar-winning actress was seen in full costume for the first time, in which she was captured wearing a green blouse, a matching green skirt featuring a long train and an elaborate yellow embroidered bodice. The costume was accessorized with green gloves, a gold necklace and a large diamond ring.
Yeoh’s dark locks were also coloured grey for the role of Morrible, the headmistress of Crage Hall at Shiz University, where Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda (Ariana Grande), the Good Witch, are students.
Read More: Ariana Grande Is Pretty In Pink As She’s Pictured In Glinda Costume For First Time While Filming ‘Wicked’
In the scene, Yeoh, 60, stands on a...
- 4/28/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
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