4 hours ago Wicked fans ‘couldn’t be more thrilled’ as blockbuster musical opens worldwide

Hugely anticipated adaptation of the Broadway hit starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo is estimated to rake in $200m at the global box officeWhat is this feeling? After years of speculation, more casting rumors than Oz’s population of flying monkeys, a production ripe for tabloid fodder, and a massive marketing and promotion machine worthy of a wizard himself, Universal’s epic musical Wicked has finally walked the yellow brick road that leads into theaters.On Thursday night the first official screenings unfolded around the US, including at New York City’s AMC Empire 25, the multilevel cathedral to cinema just off Times Square. It proved to be perfect moviegoing weather outside: absolutely miserable with hard, cold rain. Inside, there was a palpable energy with superfans lining up fo...

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7 hours ago Cynthia Erivo reveals why she and Ariana Grande can't stop crying as Wicked 2's release date is confirmed

The two stars, who portray Elphaba and Glinda, have been playfully mocked for their teary appearances on social media

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8 hours ago Wicked fan reviews: Emotional viewers left in tears after moving scene in Ariana Grande movie: 'I was SOBBING!'

The movie is an adaptation of the smash hit musical and a prequel to The Wizard Of Oz, telling the untold story of Elphaba The Wicked Witch of The West and Glinda, The Good.

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

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

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16 hours ago Ariana Grande accused of 'queerbaiting' after her comment about Wicked character Glinda's sexuality

Ariana Grande reflected on her Wicked character's sexuality in a recent interview, stating that Glinda 'might be a little in the closet.'

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26 hours ago Wicked almost had a very different cast as Lady Gaga and Shawn Mendes lined for lead roles

Highly anticipated movie Wicked is set to be released this week as Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo take on the lead roles in the Hollywood adaptation of the Broadway play

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27 hours ago AP PHOTOS: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande cut a 'Wicked' swath around the world

In “Wicked,” Elphaba and Glinda travel from Shiz University to the Emerald City on a glistening green train to meet the wizard. In real life, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have traveled much farther and wider and longer — and on airplanes — to promote their hotly anticipated film.

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29 hours ago West End star Sophie Evans on meeting Ariana Grande and playing Glinda in Wicked

The West End star, from Wales, said it was 'so emotional' to meet the star who is taking on the role of Glinda

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