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“It was an immediate no-brainer for Cynthia and I. We both were like, ‘well, of course we’re singing live’”: Ariana Grande says that there was never any doubt that the Wicked movie vocals would be recorded on set

“Our movie set was also a recording studio,” confirms director Jon M Chu

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'Wicked' Twitter Reviews: Fans hail musical as 'the best Broadway-to-screen adaptation' of all time; Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande tipped as Oscar favourites

It's finally time to head down the yellow brick road or hop on a train to Emerald City with the release of the highly-anticipated musical 'Wicked'.

The Times of India

Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters

“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture

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Wicked’s Defying Gravity is a musical theatre anthem – and a battle cry for outsiders

As director Jon M Chu’s first instalment of the mega-musical adaptation Wicked arrives in cinemas, a new audience of fans is connecting with Stephen Schwartz’s memorable score. Featuring hits including Popular, The Wizard and I and For Good, the musical is particularly loved for its celebration of female characters in…

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Wicked director says he knew he'd captured movie magic with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on the very first day of shooting

Exclusive: Jon M. Chu talks Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande making Elphaba and Glinda their own

Total Film

Wicked director teases "maybe a new song or two" in Part 2, and says "the best is yet to come with these characters"

Exclusive: Jon M. Chu talks Wicked Part 2, which is out next year

Total Film

Wicked director explains why the movie's version of Defying Gravity is different to the show's: "We had to break that up a little bit, which is scary"

Exclusive: Jon M. Chu talks splitting Wicked over two movies – and breaking up 'Defying Gravity'

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Ariana Grande auditioned for a different role in Wicked, director Jon M. Chu reveals

Before she landed the role of Glinda in 'Wicked', Ariana Grande auditioned to be the other witch, Elphaba, in the upcoming musical blockbuster.

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The Wicked movie is fun and well acted – but why does it look so terrible?

3/5 Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande showcase phenomenal vocal ability in this adaptation of the blockbuster musical, but they’re let down by a film that is aggressively overlit and shot like a TV advert

The Independent UK

Wicked review: "Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will have you defying gravity"

Total Film

Wicked review: will cast a spell on fanatics but its pacing needs a bit more va va broom

3/5 This story of self-acceptance and female empowerment is visually ravishing but with part one an hour longer than The Wizard of Oz even the superfans may wish they’d get a move on

Evening Standard

Wicked: A bewitching vision about power

Cynthia Erivo is moving while Ariana Grande delights in an entertaining holiday event film that defies expectations

Salon

Wicked review: Ariana Grande, Cythina Erivo are magical in bringing popular musical to big screen

Wicked, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, does everything fans of the musical could dream of in one of the best musicals in years.

WhatToWatch

Judy Garland’s daughter shares her honest opinion of Wicked

Lorna Luft called the film ‘everything I wanted it to be’

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Ariana Grande swaps pink for sherbet lemon at Wicked London premiere

The star walked the red carpet with her co-stars including Cynthia Erivo.

Marie Claire

'Wicked' Director Jon M. Chu Dishes on Upcoming Britney Spears Biopic

This is so exciting.

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'Nobody's in competition': Jeff Goldblum plays down Wicked and Gladiator II release date clash

'Wicked' star Jeff Goldblum isn't worried about competition between the musical film and 'Gladiator II' even though both blockbusters are being released at the same time.

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Jonathan Bailey requested equine co-star for Wicked

Jonathan Bailey was keen to have the horse he rode in 'Bridgerton' be the same one he used in 'Wicked'.

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Jon M. Chu teases Britney Spears book: 'She deserves to have her story told...'

Jon M. Chu is "very excited" about the Britney Spears biopic but has remained coy on exact details.

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Ethan Slater's Journey To 'Wicked' Success

Discover Ethan Slater's journey to 'Wicked,' his relationship with Ariana Grande, and upcoming projects in the world of theater.

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Michelle Yeoh had never heard of Wicked

Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh has admitted she had never heard of 'Wicked' before she was asked to join the cast of the movie-musical.

The Independent UK

Wicked director Jon Chu joins Los Angeles premiere from hospital as his wife gives birth

Wicked is out in theaters on November 22

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Jon M Chu misses Wicked premiere for birth of daughter

'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu missed the premiere of the film because his wife had gone into labour with their fifth child.

Evening Standard

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum on red carpet for Wicked premiere in Los Angeles

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo dazzled on the red carpet of the premiere for Wicked alongside their co-stars Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum.

Evening Standard

Ariana Grande reveals why she changed her name for the new Wicked movie

The Grammy winner will appear as Glinda the Good Witch in Jon M. Chu's much-anticipated adaptation

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