Universal Pictures has revealed the first trailer for its upcoming film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
The first-look trailer offers a generous preview of the Land of Oz, including shots of Glinda (Grande) and Elphaba’s (Erivo) first meeting, flying monkeys, endless fields of poppies, the grand Emerald City, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz, and much more. Watch it below.
“Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, [Glinda and Elphaba’s] friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths,” reads the official logline. “Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
The first-look trailer offers a generous preview of the Land of Oz, including shots of Glinda (Grande) and Elphaba’s (Erivo) first meeting, flying monkeys, endless fields of poppies, the grand Emerald City, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz, and much more. Watch it below.
“Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, [Glinda and Elphaba’s] friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths,” reads the official logline. “Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
- 2/12/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
Ethan Slater‘s estranged wife Lilly Jay is “devastated” by the news that he and his Wicked co-star Ariana Grande are dating.
A source close to Jay tells Et she’s “devastated” by the breakup with her husband and that “this is not the future she had in mind.” The source adds, “She’s doing her best to get back on her feet. She’s incredibly smart and driven” and “she is truly the best mother.”
Slater married Jay, his former high school classmate, in 2018. The couple welcomed their first child, a son, last year. In November 2022, Slater shared an anniversary tribute to his wife on Instagram, writing, “My best friend. 4 years married, 10 years together. And this is easily the best (and most *bizarre*) year yet.” Grande liked the post.
On Monday, a source confirmed to Et that Grande and Dalton Gomez had separated after two years of marriage, noting...
A source close to Jay tells Et she’s “devastated” by the breakup with her husband and that “this is not the future she had in mind.” The source adds, “She’s doing her best to get back on her feet. She’s incredibly smart and driven” and “she is truly the best mother.”
Slater married Jay, his former high school classmate, in 2018. The couple welcomed their first child, a son, last year. In November 2022, Slater shared an anniversary tribute to his wife on Instagram, writing, “My best friend. 4 years married, 10 years together. And this is easily the best (and most *bizarre*) year yet.” Grande liked the post.
On Monday, a source confirmed to Et that Grande and Dalton Gomez had separated after two years of marriage, noting...
- 7/22/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Elysian Film Group has dropped the trailer for ‘Greatest Days’, the official Take That musical.
The film follows five best friends who have the night of their lives seeing their favourite boy band in concert. Twenty-five years later their lives have changed in many different ways as they reunite for one more epic show by their beloved band, to relight their friendship and discover that maybe their greatest days are ahead of them.
Directed by Coky Giedroyc, the cast includes Aisling Bea (This Way Up), Alice Lowe (Black Mirror), Jayde Adams (The Outlaws), Amaka Okafor (The Responder) and Marc Wootton (Nativity!). Lara McDonnell (Belfast), Jessie Mae Alonzo (Little Joe), Nandi Hudson (Army of Thieves), Carragon Guest and Eliza Dobson also star in the film, as well as Aaron Bryan (The Little Mermaid), Joshua Jung (Emma Bunton – Tour), Dalvin Cory (Wicked), Mark Samaras (Swan Lake), Mervin Noronha (What’s Love Got to Do with It?...
The film follows five best friends who have the night of their lives seeing their favourite boy band in concert. Twenty-five years later their lives have changed in many different ways as they reunite for one more epic show by their beloved band, to relight their friendship and discover that maybe their greatest days are ahead of them.
Directed by Coky Giedroyc, the cast includes Aisling Bea (This Way Up), Alice Lowe (Black Mirror), Jayde Adams (The Outlaws), Amaka Okafor (The Responder) and Marc Wootton (Nativity!). Lara McDonnell (Belfast), Jessie Mae Alonzo (Little Joe), Nandi Hudson (Army of Thieves), Carragon Guest and Eliza Dobson also star in the film, as well as Aaron Bryan (The Little Mermaid), Joshua Jung (Emma Bunton – Tour), Dalvin Cory (Wicked), Mark Samaras (Swan Lake), Mervin Noronha (What’s Love Got to Do with It?...
- 4/20/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Fans got their first look at Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the new Wicked movie.
On Sunday, director Jon M. Chu shared two still photographs from the upcoming two-part film adaptation of the Broadway musical on Instagram.
“You weren’t told the whole story. What happens when you veer off the Yellow Brick Road? First Look of the #WickedMovie … currently in production in Oz,” Chu wrote in the post.
>Watch Cynthia Erivo’s uINTERVIEW Now!
The first photo sees Erivo, 36, as Elphaba, wearing a black cloak and pointy hat while mounting a broom. The actress commented on Chu’s post: “It’s been wonderful making magic with you.”
The second picture features Grande, 29, as Glinda, walking up a flight of stairs in a pink ball gown and blonde hair.
I’ve already been changed for good by these two women… #CynthiaErivo & #ArianaGrande as the Witches of Oz. They will lift ur spirits,...
On Sunday, director Jon M. Chu shared two still photographs from the upcoming two-part film adaptation of the Broadway musical on Instagram.
“You weren’t told the whole story. What happens when you veer off the Yellow Brick Road? First Look of the #WickedMovie … currently in production in Oz,” Chu wrote in the post.
>Watch Cynthia Erivo’s uINTERVIEW Now!
The first photo sees Erivo, 36, as Elphaba, wearing a black cloak and pointy hat while mounting a broom. The actress commented on Chu’s post: “It’s been wonderful making magic with you.”
The second picture features Grande, 29, as Glinda, walking up a flight of stairs in a pink ball gown and blonde hair.
I’ve already been changed for good by these two women… #CynthiaErivo & #ArianaGrande as the Witches of Oz. They will lift ur spirits,...
- 4/19/2023
- by Alex Nguyen
- Uinterview
Pieces of cinematic history come with a high price tag sometimes, especially if they happened to be a part of a movie that a lot of people remember in great detail. One has to think that a lot of people might not recall the hourglass that was used by the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz, however, since there were so many iconic pieces to remember from that particular movie. Still, the fact that this piece went for nearly half a million dollars is insane in some ways since the truth is that this item was
The Wicked Witch of the West’s Hourglass Goes for 495K...
The Wicked Witch of the West’s Hourglass Goes for 495K...
- 12/28/2022
- by Tom Foster
- TVovermind.com
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