Wicked

The sequel to the hit musical Wicked, titled Wicked: For Good, was completely shut out of the 2026 Academy Awards nominations, despite the original film earning 10 nods the previous year. In contrast, Sinners set a new record with the most Oscar nominations ever. The announcement highlights shifting voter preferences for sequels and musicals.

09 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

Ariana Grande está dando todo o seu apoio à colega de elenco Cynthia Erivo após a surpreendente exclusão de Erivo dos SAG Awards por seu papel em Wicked. Em uma entrevista sincera para a Variety, a cantora e atriz de 32 anos também elogiou o diretor Jon M. Chu após sua ausência nas indicações do DGA. Grande, recém-chegada dos AFI Awards 2026 em Los Angeles, insiste que o impacto do trabalho delas é inegável.

As Wicked: For Good dominates the box office, screenwriter Winnie Holzman and actor Jonathan Bailey share insights into expanding the story's second act for the screen. Holzman discusses enhancing key scenes like the duet 'As Long As You're Mine' with more anticipation and sexiness, while introducing new songs to deepen character emotions. Bailey explains his portrayal of Fiyero's pivotal choice regarding Elphaba and their powerful duet.

26 de novembro de 2025 Reportado por IA

Stray Kids' new mixtape 'DO IT' is positioning for the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart dated Dec. 6, challenging Taylor Swift's reigning album 'The Life of a Showgirl'. The release, which debuted on Nov. 21, benefits from strong streaming and diverse physical formats. Meanwhile, the 'Wicked: For Good' soundtrack adds further competition with its movie tie-in appeal.

The highly anticipated sequel Wicked: For Good has shattered box office records, earning over $151 million in the U.S. and $228 million globally during its opening weekend. Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the film surpasses the performance of its predecessor, marking a major win for Universal Pictures.

21 de novembro de 2025 Reportado por IA

Universal's Wicked: For Good, the sequel to last year's hit musical adaptation, is set to open domestically to $150 million after earning $30.8 million in previews. The film, directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, continues the story of Elphaba and Glinda in Oz. International markets have added nearly $15 million in its first two days of release.