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(02/15/25) Videos:
Wicked | Academy Awards Nominations   (01:00)
Wicked | A Conversation with the SAG-Nominated Cast   (33:31)

Vanity Fair: Wicked Toasts to an Incredible Run - and the Vision of Director Jon M. Chu

(01/23/25)
Hollywood Reporter: Michelle Yeoh Says 'Wicked' Cast Is "Crying" Over Jon M. Chu Oscars Snub for Best Director
Mercury News: Jon M. Chu's great 'Wicked' adventure scores 10 Oscar nominations, including best picture

(01/08/25) SAG Awards 2025 Nominations: Wicked, Shogun Take The Lead

(01/08/25)
AP: National Board of Review Awards hold space for 'Wicked'
Wicked was awarded Best Film and Best Director, and Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were honored with the NBR Spotlight Award for their collaboration on the film.

Videos:
National Board of Review Best Film Awards   (03:39)
Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Speak On Collaborating For Wicked At The National Board Of Review Gala   (05:09)
Jon M. Chu accepts the NBR Best Director award   (09:38)

(01/05/25)
People: Wicked Wins Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award at 2025 Golden Globes
Just Jared: Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum & More 'Wicked' Stars Attend Golden Globes 2025
Hollywood Reporter: 'Wicked' at the Golden Globes: From That "Holding Space" Meme to Michelle Yeoh "Serving Mother"


(12/09/24)
Variety: 'Wicked' Star Michelle Yeoh on Singing 'The Wizard and I' and the Film's Oscar Chances: 'I Hope We're in the Running for All of It' (w/interview video)
GoldDerby: 'Wicked' gets 4 Golden Globe nominations - but had one surprising miss
Deadline: 'Wicked' Casts Spell Over National Board Of Review, Counts Three Awards Including Best Film

(12/08/24) Wicked showing in theatre now.


Soundtrack Audio: The Wizard And I | Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh   (05:36)
Video: Michelle Yeoh returning to the WICKED set after winning her Academy Award   (00:22)

(11/22/24) Video: Wicked | What Is This Feeling   (03:09)


(11/19/24)
Hello Magazine: Wicked review: Ariana Grande defies expectations in Jon M. Chu's too-faithful adaptation
Daily Herald: Wizard of awes: Magnificent movie musical 'Wicked' exceeds its hype as cinematic work of ingenuity, thrills and fun
People: Wicked Review: Ariana Grande Steals the Show in an Oz-some Adaptation of the Hit Broadway Musical
Hollywood Reporter: 'Wicked' Review: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Make a Strong Case for Hiring Legit Musical Theater Talents in Captivating Screen Adaptation

Video: Wicked | "Everything Cinema Should Be"   (00:30)

(11/18/24) The UK premiere of Wicked at the Royal Festival Hall in London, November 18.


(11/10/24) The Los Angeles premiere of Wicked was held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, November 9th. See News for more photos and videos.


(11/07/24) Wicked video: Wicked | Meet Madame Morrible   (01:15)

(11/06/24) Wicked videos:
Wicked | Fandom   (00:30)
Wicked | Meet The Wizard   (01:32)
Wicked | Meet Nessarose   (01:14)
Wicked | Meet Boq   (01:38)
Wicked | Munchkinland   (01:26)
Wicked | A Week On Set With Cynthia   (01:30)
Wicked | A Week On Set With Ariana   (01:37)

(10/31/24)
EW: Wicked first reactions call film a 'musical masterpiece,' praise Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
Rotten Tomatoes: Wicked First Reactions: It Will Exceed Your Expectations
Bazaar: Wicked's Jon M. Chu on Deconstructing America's Most Enduring Fairy Tale
Nine: Academy Award-winning makeup artist reveals major beauty trend we could see takeover after Wicked comes out

(10/28/24) Videos:
Wicked | Wait Till You See This   (00:30)
Wicked | Singing Live   (02:55)
Wicked | Doctor Dillamond's Classroom   (01:06)
Wicked | The Magic of Wicked   (02:00)

(10/20/24)
Wicked | For Your Consideration
Universal Pictures/Wicked has officially named 3 actresses for the BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Oscar nomination consideration: Ariana Grande, Marissa Bode, and Michelle Yeoh.

Videos:
Wicked | Elphaba & Galinda Dorm Room   (00:50)
Wicked | Paul Tazewell Costume Design   (02:00)

(10/11/24)
Joblo: Advanced tickets for Wicked soar like an army of flying monkeys as the anticipated musical prepares to cast a spell on the box office

Video: Wicked | Global Tour Announcement   (01:12)


(10/09/24)


Wicked videos:
Wicked | Musical Event   (01:00)
Wicked | Elphaba   (00:30)

(09/30/24) Videos:
Wicked | Shiz University Orientation   (01:44)
Wicked | Celebrating Wicked   (02:50)
Wicked | Glinda The Good   (00:30)

(09/14/24)
- Wicked: Part Two's new release date is set for November 21, 2025.

- Elphaba and Madame Morrible Mattel Creation dolls:   1   2

- 'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu on 'shooting the moon,' casting Ariana Grande and growing 9M tulips

(09/05/24) Universal Pictures video: Wicked - Official Trailer 2   (02:35)

(09/04/24) Character posters:


(08/27/24) Wicked stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum will appear on the upcoming season of NBC's "The Kelly Clarkson Show."
X   The Wrap

(08/25/24)
Wicked video: Wicked | The Powerful Bond of Friendship  (02:45)
Hollywood Reporter: Ariana Grande Recalls Paparazzi Using Hang-Gliders to Fly Over 'Wicked' Set: "I Couldn't Believe My Eyes"

(08/20/24) Videos:
Wicked | Fiyero   (00:30)
Wicked | Welcome To Oz   (00:30)
Wicked | Olympics Spot   (01:00)

(07/26/24) "Today" video: Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Erivo talk 'Wicked' movie, Paris Olympics   (05:59)

(07/25/24) Featurette video: Building the World of Wicked   (02:05)


(07/01/24) Universal Pictures announced that the first part of Wicked film adaptation will hit theaters November 22nd, a few days earlier than previously planned. (Hollywood Reporter)

(05/15/24)
Video: Wicked - Official Trailer   (03:32)

Welcome to Shiz University. Visit.

(05/14/24) Wicked teaser video   (00:15)


(05/13/24)
Video: Wicked Featurette - A Passion Project   (02:35)
IGN: Wicked - Official 'A Passion Project' Featurette

(04/21/24)
Official Website
Universal Pictures: Wicked


(04/10/24) Collider: New 'Wicked' Footage Casts a Spell At CinemaCon


(03/21/24)
Vanity Fair: nside Wicked: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Talk Glinda and Elphaba
People: Wicked Director Confirms Movie Musical Uses Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo's 'Live Vocals'


(02/11/24) Universal Pictures video: Wicked - First Look   (01:00)

Variety: 'Wicked' Trailer: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Defy Gravity in First Look at Movie Musical
People: Wicked First Trailer: See Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in First Footage from Movie Musical


(01/26/24)
Wicked Filming Wraps, Ariana Grande & Jon M. Chu Share Celebratory Messages
Michelle Yeoh Explains Why She Almost Passed on 'Wicked' Role

(11/30/23) Cinemablend: Wicked's Jonathan Bailey Was The Only Actor Who Could Film Amid The Actors Strike, And His Experience Sounds Wild

(11/11/23)
Director Jon M. Chu celebrates the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike

Footage from 'Wicked', starring Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Leaks

(07/21/23) Variety: 'Wicked' Had 10 Days Left of Filming Before Strike Shut Down Production, Says Stephen Schwartz

(07/14/23)
WICKED Movie Shuts Down Production Following SAG-AFTRA Strike
'Wicked' Movie Set Completely Abandoned As SAG-AFTRA Strike Begins

(07/08/23) DailyMail: Cynthia Erivo gets stuck into character in green face paint to play Elphaba on the highly-anticipated Wicked movie on set in Surrey


(06/20/23) Jon M Chu announces second Wicked movie’s earlier release date

(05/31/23) DailyMail: Epic new set of Shiz University for Wicked movie


(05/16/23)
EW: Michelle Yeoh says taking her Wicked movie role was a 'risk'
People: Michelle Yeoh Says Making Her First Musical 'Wicked' Is a 'Risk': 'Trying Something New'

(05/15/23)
People: See Ariana Grande and 'Wicked' Costar Jonathan Bailey Laugh Together on Set in England

(04/27/23)
ScreenRant: Wicked Movie Set Photos Reveal Michelle Yeoh's Madame Morrible
DailyMail: Wicked EXCLUSIVE: Michelle Yeoh seen as Madame Morrible for the FIRST TIME as she joins Ariana Grande on Buckinghamshire set of the highly-anticipated movie version of the Broadway musical


(04/26/23)
'Wicked' Dazzles CinemaCon with First Footage of Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo in Character
Universal Casts Spell On CinemaCon With Early Look At 'Wicked Part 1' With Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & Michelle Yeoh
The Wicked movie looks massive and beautiful in first "rough" glimpses at CinemaCon

(04/18/23) Wicked first look -
Entertainment Tonight video: Ariana Grande SINGS as Glinda on Set of 'Wicked'   (02:28)
People: See Ariana Grande in Full Glinda The Good Witch Costume on 'Wicked' Set


(04/11/23) Some photos of a Wicked film set in Buckinghamshire, England.     video   (00:13)


(03/24/23) Jeff Goldblum Confirms Role in 'Wicked' Movie Musical, Talks "Very Good" Witches Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande

(03/15/23) 'Wicked' Movie Moves Up Release Date From Christmas to Thanksgiving 2024

(03/09/23) According to DailyMail, Michelle has also been working with a vocal coach to polish her performance as Madame Morrible. Filming of the two-part film will last until at least July.

(02/28/23)
Variety: Michelle Yeoh Worried About Being Recast in 'Wicked' Movies After Producers Heard Her Sing
Comicbook: Wicked: Why Michelle Yeoh Was Worried She Would Be Recast in Movie Adaptation

(02/17/23) Hollywood Reporter: Michelle Yeoh on "Hearing Angels Sing" on Set of 'Wicked'

(02/10/23) Video: Michelle Yeoh talks about working in Wicked 1 & 2   (00:43)
Filming has been taking place in London.

(02/03/23)
Screenrant: Wicked Movie Director Drops Lots Of Details In Excited Tweet Thread
Vogue: Michelle Yeoh is joining Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey in Wicked

(01/14/23) Variety interview at the BAFTA Tea Party: Michelle Yeoh starts work on Wicked next week  (00:21)

(01/11/23) Billboard: Michelle Yeoh Is 'Looking Forward' to Filming 'Wicked' With Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo: 'Those Two Are So Adorable'

(12/08/22)
Deadline: Michelle Yeoh Boards Universal's 'Wicked' Films
Variety: Michelle Yeoh to Star in 'Wicked' Movies as Madame Morrible
Indiewire: Michelle Yeoh Cast as Madame Morrible in Jon M. Chu's 'Wicked'
Collider: 'Wicked' Adds Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible
Empire: Michelle Yeoh Will Be Wicked's Madame Morrible

Wicked is an upcoming epic musical fantasy film dapted to the screen by Winnie Holzman and Stephen Schwartz from their 2003 stage musical of the same name, which is in turn based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Gregory Maguire and characters from L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Directed by Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians), Wicked is scheduled to begin principal photography in January, with the two-part film being shot back to back. The first Universal Pictures film is set to be released Dec. 25, 2024, with the second coming the following Christmas.

The Wrap (Feb 2021): Jon M Chu to Direct 'Wicked' Adaptation at Universal


Links: 
Official Website
Universal Pictures: Wicked
IMDb: Wicked: Part One
Wikipedia: Wicked: Part One