8 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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9 hours ago Peter Andre reflects upon Rebekah Vardy's savage comments about him in three

Peter Andre has shared his real thoughts on Rebekah Vardy's comments about his manhood, after the scathing remarks were brought up during her trial against Coleen Rooney

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12 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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13 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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19 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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