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Wicked: For Good trailer and first-look images drop – and we're defying gravity once again
The trailer for has dropped – and it contains plenty of wickedly good clues about what to expect from the sequel to last year's Oscar-winning smash. Among them: updated looks for Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (), a wedding between Glinda and Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey), and a tornado whipped up by Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh). The film will be released to UK cinemas on 21 November 2025. Also starring Jeff Goldblum, he film is once again directed by Jon M. Chu, who is also helming the upcoming Britney Spears biopic. According to the film's official synopsis, the action will see 'an angry mob rise against the Wicked Witch, [meaning] Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. 'With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.' Speaking to Attitude about the Wicked: For Good universe last year, Jon said there could be more films to come from the Wicked universe. 'Well, you never know,' Chu said of the matter. 'There are plenty of things to get into in the characters, that this [film] allows us to. Let's see. Let's see.' 'It's possible,' the In the Heights director added. 'It's possible, for sure.' The officials synopsis in fullElphaba (Cynthia), now demonised as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz's silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about The Wizard (Jeff). Glinda, meanwhile, has become the glamorous symbol of Goodness for all of Oz, living at the palace in Emerald City and revelling in the perks of fame and popularity. Under the instruction of Madame Morrible (Michelle), Glinda is deployed to serve as an effervescent comfort to Oz, reassuring the masses that all is well under the rule of The Glinda's stardom expands and she prepares to marry Prince Fiyero (Jonathan) in a spectacular Ozian wedding, she is haunted by her separation from Elphaba. She attempts to broker a conciliation between Elphaba and The Wizard, but those efforts will fail, driving Elphaba and Glinda only further apart. The aftershocks will transform Boq (Tony nominee Ethan Slater) and Fiyero forever, and threaten the safety of Elphaba's sister, Nessarose (Marissa Bode), when a girl from Kansas comes crashing into all their lives. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good. The post Wicked: For Good trailer and first-look images drop – and we're defying gravity once again appeared first on Attitude.
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Renée Elise Goldsberry Is Ready to Share Her Debut Album — and Her Recurring ‘Hamilton' Nightmares
In 2013, Renée Elise Goldsberry had everything she wanted. She was finally a mother with two young children and a successful theater and television career. She was content. Then she got a call to audition for Lin-Manuel Miranda's new project. At first, she said no. The project, it turned out, was Hamilton. 'I'm not an idiot. I was a huge fan of Lin-Manuel Miranda from In the Heights. I knew the genius. I just didn't think that they would cast me for the show,' Goldsberry tells Rolling Stone. Eventually, after turning down the show several times, she capitulated and accepted the role of the fiery Angelica Schuyler. With her as one of its stars, Hamilton would go on to be the most sought-after theater ticket in town, launching the ultimate rap battle-history lesson straight into the cultural zeitgeist. More from Rolling Stone Original 'Hamilton' Cast Will Reunite for 10th Anniversary at 2025 Tony Awards Leslie Odom Jr. Returning to 'Hamilton' on Broadway for Show's 10-Year Anniversary Amy Winehouse, Elton John, and 'Hamilton' Added to Library of Congress' National Recording Registry '[Casting director] Bernie Telsey was really excited: 'Renée Goldsberry's coming in to audition!' It was this feeling of, 'We found her,' Miranda remembers. Goldsberry's co-star Leslie Odom Jr., who played Aaron Burr and will be returning to Hamilton this fall, adds, 'The truly great performers, their art is about how much they're willing to reveal. I just would trust her with anything. I feel that way about her on stage. It doesn't stop once we take our bows.' After portraying Angelica for three years (including a 13-month Broadway run and later a Disney+ adaptation), Goldsberry had been keeping busy performing solo concerts and landing roles on television shows like She-Hulk and Girls5Eva. Now, Goldsberry has embarked on a completely new adventure: She's releasing her first solo album, Who I Really Am on June 6, packing the project with 13 tracks that runs the gamut from love to heartbreak and everything in between. 'I've been writing music for a long time. I dreamt of being in Lilith Fair many decades ago,' she says. 'One of the greatest ways to be a storyteller is to be a singer-songwriter. ' 'She's such a chameleon, her voice can do a million things,' her longtime friend and Girls5Eva co-star Sara Bareilles explains. 'To this day, I can't listen to 'Satisfied' without it bringing tears to my eyes. There's so much truth. That's what makes Renée a great artist.'A version of 'Satisfied' actually makes its way onto the new project, with Goldsberry singing all the parts herself. 'Satisfied' is a famously tricky song,' Miranda says. 'Some people make a meal out of how fast they're rapping. Renée does the opposite. She thinks that fast. She's insane. It's a song at the speed of her brain, which is why she's Angelica.' In an interview with Rolling Stone, Goldsberry shares more of the stories behind Who I Really Am and explains why she waited until now to release the project now. She also looks back at Hamilton as it hits its 10th anniversary, describes how the musical haunts her to this day, and reveals whether she would ever return to the show. Why was this the right time for your debut album?I've had some wonderful success in the theater and in television, which crossed into the world of pop and R&B music, genre-defying, age-defying pop-rap. In Covid, everyone was home, Hamilton had a big movie premiere. I have this blessing of a platform. There are a group of people that care about what I sing. It was the right time to do what I love very much, for people that have shown me so much love. How did you come up with the title ?I was visiting my father in church in Michigan. The pastor got up to introduce a special guest they had there. I turned around like, 'Who? I wonder who it is,' as he was reading my entire biography. He said my name, I was shocked. How did I not recognize myself? I realized it's because it had excluded every challenge I'd been through. I had had a couple of really emotionally painful miscarriages that were quite public, and somehow, this introduction of me, just excluded that, because that's what you do. I thought, 'Wow, what a disservice we do to each other when we reduce our identity to shows and awards.' This song is two sides of the coin. If you flip the coin, that's where the loss is, where the mistakes are, where the pain is. And it became the name of the album. Do you remember when you first wrote your very first song?I was in high school, fell in love with a beautiful boy. He graduated, went to Dartmouth, and left me for my senior year. I walked around the campus of Cranbrook in Michigan so sad, so heartbroken, so abandoned, left with all of these 17-year-old emotions. The song is called, brace yourself, 'Left Alone.' I hope you do a 2026 remake of 'Left Alone.'There's a song called 'Love Returned,' about my most soap opera, dramatic, ridiculously kind of crazy running through the rain, heartbreak, night in college. Yes, I'm every cliché. Is there a special backstory to any of the songs?'Twinkle' is written for my daughter. I have songs that require the support of powerful women, the power of sisterhood. It's every nursery rhyme, but reclaimed specifically for my Black daughter. I wrote 'You Can Do Anything,' for my son, especially the line, 'If you knew that you would win, how would you play?' Without the idea that you might lose, you'll do it differently. Were there any other album titles you considered?'Friendly fire,' is in the song 'I Met Someone.' It's about breaking someone's heart. I had to tell the person I was seeing, 'I met someone.' I met my husband. Finding the strength to say those three words and being the villain in the story. Sometimes it's the best thing you can be in someone's life, because it frees them to have a person that actually loves them in the way they deserve. Is this album your villain origin story?Possible! After I wrote that song with Paul Duncan, Sara Bareilles, my very good friend slash 'Grammy Award-winning superstar.' She actually might be the best singer/songwriter ever. I told her, 'I'm doing my own album.' She said, 'Oh, I have a song, I think you'd sing it great,' and she just gave it to me. 'Don't Want to Love You,' is the perspective of the person who was hurt. I was a stalker fan first. I first met her backstage at Hamilton. When I got the offer to be in Tina Fey and Meredith Scardino's Girls5Eva, Sara was the only person attached. I thought, 'Ooh, if I do the show, I'll be friends with Sara Bareilles.' Who were some of your musical inspirations for this album?My favorite voice in the whole wide world: Sarah Vaughan. She never wanted to be called a jazz singer. She considered herself just a singer, which also fits very well for me. It's a challenge for me to find one genre that defines me. As a theater singer, we sing everything. I'm in love with the sound of Luther Vandross and James Taylor's voices. Anita Baker, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Eva Cassidy, and Joni Mitchell. Joni! Both Sides Now! 's about to hit 10 years. Let's go back in time. We had dinner after your audition and you said, 'I don't know, I think this could be big. The music is so good.' Turns out, you were right.I turned the audition down several times. It was for the workshop. I'm not an idiot. I was a huge fan of Lin-Manuel Miranda from In the Heights. I knew the genius. I just didn't think that they would cast me for the show. I didn't see myself as a Nicki Minaj type. I didn't recognize myself that way. And most importantly, I had just brought my daughter home. My son was here. My family was complete, and it was hard to get. Then, I got this email, 'Would you come audition for this Hamilton mixtape?' I thought, 'They're never gonna give me that job.' So, no. How many times did you turn it down?Two or three times. The producers said, 'We love her. We just need to know if she can rap. Can she just listen to the song?' I listened. I thought, 'Fuck.' I had only one night to learn it. I was going to be in a room with my heroes, Tommy Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alex Lacamoire, and Jeffrey Seller. And I can't even understand what he's saying on this demo I get. I'm like, 'What? What is he even saying?' I auditioned. They gave me the job. You played hard to get with .I mean I said, 'Yes,' right away! You do a remake of on this album. Did you get the Lin stamp of approval?Lin kicked off his series to showcase Hamilton cast members' work at his theater in Washington Heights, with my documentary, Satisfied. He asked me to sing. I said, 'Well, this is a perfect time for me to let you know that I have this song. Not to replace the irreplaceable! But I'm always singing it by myself!' He replied, 'You have never once asked me to sing with you!' I sent it. He listened and wrote back, 'I love it, let's do it together!' Phillipa Soo sang with us. I said, 'I want to release it as a single.' And he said, 'I'm honored.' Who came to see you in that excited you the most?The people that didn't come is the shorter list. I got to do the show for Prince, Beyoncé, Barack and Michelle Obama. One night, I saw a letter from James Taylor saying, 'Thank you. I had a wonderful time at the show.' I started hyperventilating, 'James Taylor was here?!' My best performances are always when I don't know that anyone is there. I didn't want to be thinking the whole time, 'Oh my God, Beyoncé!' It was scary every single night. What did you learn from working with Lin?Lin and I are opposites. We're both perfectionists. Most perfectionists think they're never good enough. Lin has this wonderful combination of being a perfectionist, but also, he's very 'Show and Tell.' He doesn't have to be done. He'll never stop working. The first time he performed Hamilton at the White House, he did Alexander Hamilton, a rap that no one's ever heard. He's a perfectionist that's never afraid to show his work. It's a genius combination. What was it like working with Daveed Diggs, Leslie Odom, Jr., Phillipa, and Jonathan Groff?In my documentary and social media, you'll see me with every person you just mentioned, except Jonathan Groff. There's a reason why. It's all inappropriate. I can't put it anywhere. He's fine with it. He doesn't care. I can't release the Jonathan Groff footage. One of the greatest gifts, even 10 years later, is this whole family and watching the world discover them. If came out today, do you think it would be received differently?Absolutely, it would be. Not quite sure how. Would it have more potential to heal because the divide feels so great? What's beautiful about Hamilton because of the rap battles, both sides claimed Hamilton. Hopefully, it would be a bridge. That's definitely what we need. It was born in the Obama era. We thought that era was forever. Eight year olds come up to me all the time, knowing the material better than I do, and they were not alive when it came out. Would you ever go back to ? I've never thought of it ever as an option. It's also my recurring nightmare. I have dreams I'm in costume. It's almost time for me to go, 'Angelica!' I can't remember any of it. They start calling old Nalas for The Lion King. I'm on stage. There's no rehearsal, they assume I know it. I do not. When I heard Leslie was going back to the show, I was shocked. But what a gift to all of us. If there was a reason that it would be a win for everybody again, sure I'd do it. The hardest thing about doing the show is singing, 'Satisfied.' I used to say, kind of metaphorically [pretends to smoke a cigarette] after the show, 'I'm going to write an autobiography, and it's going to be called After Satisfied,' because I was so stressed out until after that song. So, I could do it, I would do it, but they don't need me! You've created a soundtrack to people's lives from joy to heartbreak to to love and all the messy, beautiful stuff in between. Your album's called, 'Who I Really Am?' So, who are you, really?Oof, that's hard. I'm an actor, I'm a singer, I'm a storyteller, I'm a mother, I'm a wife, I'm a friend, I'm a sister, I'm a daughter — A villain…I'm a villain. Who am I? Me. I wrote a whole ass song about it, it's track one. 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USA Today
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Time 100 list: Get an exclusive early look at the star-studded honorees
Time 100 list: Get an exclusive early look at the star-studded honorees Show Caption Hide Caption Time Magazine names Donald Trump as Person of the Year Time names a person that they feel has had the biggest impact on the world during that year. This year, it is Donald Trump. It's the list to end all lists: The Time 100 is here. A bonafide who's-who of the entertainment, sports and political elite, the list serves as a quasi-yearbook superlatives list for the biggest movers and shakers in each industry. USA TODAY can exclusively reveal that this year's group includes Hollywood favorites like Danielle Deadwyler, Daniel Dae Kim and Jon M. Chu, along with trailblazing athletes like Jalen Hurts, Simone Biles and Serena Williams. Here's an early look at this year's honorees − and, in signature Time 100 fashion, some words of praise written about them by other notable names. Michelle Yeoh thinks Jon M. Chu is a 'baby genius' You've definitely seen a Jon M. Chu film. The director behind blockbuster hits like "Wicked," "In the Heights" and "Crazy Rich Asians," Chu's fingerprint on pop culture is inarguable. Michell Yeoh, who starred in both "Wicked" and "Crazy Rich Asians," says the director "sees into the heart of things." "He's a visionary, so he knows what he wants, but he always listens," she writes in her Time 100 tribute. "To this baby genius, who I'm proud to call a friend and an honorary son all at once, I will always be eternally grateful." Regina King praises Danielle Deadwyler Danielle Deadwyler, among this year's Time honorees, is a "captivating" actress, Regina King writes in her blurb for the magazine, professing that "her eyes evoke something different and riveting with every role she plays." Deadwyler first gained critical acclaim for her role in the 2021 Western "The Harder They Fall," in which she co-starred with King, before going on to nab Critic's Choice and BAFTA nominations for her performances in "Till" and "The Piano Lesson." "Danielle doesn't see anything as small when it comes to acting: every moment has a meaning. It's been a joy to see how much range she has," writes King. Daniel Dae Kim's acting, activism inspires J.J. Abrams When Daniel Dae Kim "combines his talent, skill, and humanity as an advocate for equality, he becomes a force of nature," writes director J.J. Abrams, who directed Kim in network TV drama "Lost" and calls his career "rare." "But even rarer is a willingness to use success not just for oneself, but for others." With Kim's decision to walk away from his hit series "Hawaii 5-0" when he discovered a pay discrepancy with white co-stars, and his advocacy in 2021 for Asian American communities, Abrams lauded the actor's ability to stand up for what is right even at "personal cost." Serena Williams makes Time 100 list again Serena Williams was already considered the G.O.A.T, long before she danced on Drake's (metaphorical) grave during Kendrick Lamar's rousing Super Bowl halftime show. An investor, athlete and activist, this is not Williams' first time being featured on the Time 100. "Even as she's moved away from professional tennis, Serena continues to be impactful," fellow athlete Allyson Felix writes in a heartfelt tribute. Felix reveals Williams' candidness about a difficult pregnancy and return to competition inspired her own comeback story. "She continues to show that we, as athletes, are so far from one dimensional." How Olympians Simone Biles, Léon Marchand are changing sports Simone Biles has remade gymnastics (several stunts are named after her), and "faced — and withstood — mounting expectations, pressures, and adversity, which seem to intensify each year," fellow Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman writes. Biles "has embraced her vulnerability, while refusing to let it define or limit her." She returned to the 2024 Olympics with a gold-winning performance, after walking away from competition in 2020, citing mental health concerns. "Simone has changed lives by bringing mental health and athlete safety to the forefront," Raisman writes. "But her greatest legacy may be ensuring a better future for those who follow." And fellow 2024 Olympic Games competitor, French swimmer (and world record holder) Léon Marchand, shocked the world this summer, nabbing four gold medals. "The crowd would roar each time his head broke the surface of the water," writes Olympian Summer McIntosh. "To be able to do that under the pressure of a home crowd is nothing short of sensational." British singer Myles Smith, K-pop 'icon' Rosé, Irish musician Hozier make sweet music for Time 100 Rosé, once a member of K-pop collective Blackpink, proves that a solo career can be just as successful. "She's such a dynamic performer and songwriter, and I think it's incredible that she's able to captivate arenas full of people as both a member of the biggest girl group in the world and also as a solo artist," writes friend and actress Lily Collins. "She's basically the definition of an icon and a boss." Fellow musician Hozier is captivating audiences as well – especially with the yell he lets out during his guest spot on Noah Kahan's "Northern Attitude." Kahan believes in the "magic" of the Irish musician, best known for his soulful tenor and a masterful blend of folk and blues. "Hozier had me believing from the first note," he writes. "His music became the barometer for my own: How can I make a song feel like an extension of my soul, the way Hozier does?" And British singer-songwriter Myles Smith has charmed fans with his balladry on tracks like "Stargazing and "Blink Twice." "Myles sees music as a limitless form of expression—and something meant to be shared with everyone," writes country crooner and "Blink Twice" collaborator Shaboozey, calling Smith "a singular talent" who "proves singer-songwriter music is still alive in the age of Top 40." Reese Witherspoon couldn't stop reading Amy Griffin's story Amy Griffin, a venture capitalist-turned-author, pulled the curtain back on her own abuse in the buzzy 2025 book "The Tell," which recounts a woman's pursuit of the truth about her own story. "I watched as she bravely reached into the deepest parts of herself and, after gaining access to repressed memories of abuse she faced as a child, embarked on an incredible journey of discovery, grief, and healing," writes Reese Witherspoon, who chose Griffin's memoir as part of her book club. Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Jalen Hurts are committed to shining in sports Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, both certified WNBA stars at a time when the league itself is enjoying growing success, share a Time 100 slot. The pair are co-founders of Unrivaled, a women's 3-on-3 professional basketball league. Time honoree and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts used a 2023 Super Bowl loss to compel him to a resounding 2025 win, baseball icon Derek Jeter writes in his tribute, adding that Hurts' decision to set his phone lock screen as a photo of himself walking off the field post-loss demonstrated a commitment to change. "Sometimes people win, then exhale. Jalen is not exhaling. He's embracing the next challenge." Who's on the Time 100 list? Danielle Deadwyler (tribute written by Regina King) (tribute written by Regina King) Daniel Dae Kim (tribute written by J.J. Abrams) (tribute written by J.J. Abrams) Jalen Hurts (tribute written by Derek Jeter) (tribute written by Derek Jeter) Léon Marchand (tribute written by Summer McIntosh) (tribute written by Summer McIntosh) Serena Williams (tribute written by Allyson Felix) (tribute written by Allyson Felix) Simone Biles (tribute written by Aly Raisman) (tribute written by Aly Raisman) Myles Smith (tribute written by Shaboozey) (tribute written by Shaboozey) Rosé (tribute written by Lily Collins) (tribute written by Lily Collins) Hozier (tribute written by Noah Kahan) (tribute written by Noah Kahan) Jon M. Chu (tribute written by Michelle Yeoh) (tribute written by Michelle Yeoh) Amy Griffin (tribute written by Reese Witherspoon) (tribute written by Reese Witherspoon) Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier (tribute written by Alex Morgan) See the full Time 100 List Follow this link to see the full Time 100 list. The new issue will hit newsstands on Friday, April 18.
The Independent
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
‘It was all falling apart': Jenna Ortega reveals real reason for Scream 7 exit
Jenna Ortega has opened up about her exit from Scream VII. The 22-year-old Beetlejuice Beetlejuice star, who joined the horror franchise in 2023 for its sixth movie, was expected to reprise her role as Tara Carpenter, the younger sister of Melissa Barrera 's Sam, in the forthcoming installment. However, in November 2023, reports broke that Ortega had dropped out of the slasher due to 'scheduling conflicts' with the second season of her hit Netflix series, Wednesday. News of her exit came the day after Barrera had been fired from the film over comments she made about Israel - Palestine on social media. Ortega is now dispelling the rumors surrounding her Scream VII departure, confirming in a new interview with The Cut that 'it had nothing to do with pay or scheduling.' 'The Melissa stuff was happening, and it was all kind of falling apart,' she explained, sharing that by the time she had made her decision, Scream VI 's directing duo, Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, had already dropped out. 'If Scream VII wasn't going to be with that team of directors and those people I fell in love with, then it didn't seem like the right move for me in my career at the time,' the You alum added. Scream VII, which is due for release on February 27, 2026, has faced a mountain of trouble since Barrera's firing. The In the Heights breakout, 33, was axed from the film after several social media posts she had made regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict were accused of being antisemitic. 'Spyglass's stance is unequivocally clear: We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech,' a Spyglass spokesperson said in a statement at the time. In the aftermath of her firing, Barrera released her own statement: 'First and foremost I condemn antisemitism and Islamophobia. I condemn hate and prejudice of any kind against any group of people … I believe a group of people are NOT their leadership, and that no governing body should be above criticism. I pray day and night for no more deaths, for no more violence, and for peaceful co-existence. I will continue to speak out for those that need it most and continue to advocate for peace and safety, for human rights and freedom. Silence is not an option for me.' Barrera later reflected on the 'dark' period in a November 2024 interview with The Independent. 'It was the darkest and hardest year of my life, and I had to reevaluate everything,' she admitted. 'There were times where I felt like my life was over.' In the month after both Barrera and Ortega's exits, director Christopher Landon, who had signed on to helm the new edition, announced he had also quit. 'I guess now is as good a time as any to announce I formally exited Scream VII weeks ago,' he wrote in a later-deleted X post. 'This will disappoint some and delight others. It was a dream job that turned into a nightmare. And my heart did break for everyone involved. Everyone. But it's time to move on. 'I have nothing more to add to the conversation other than I hope [original Scream director Wes Craven's] legacy thrives and lifts above the din of a divided world. What he and Kevin created is something amazing, and I was honored to have even the briefest moment basking in their glow,' Landon said. The franchise's original screenwriter, Kevin Williams, has now taken over directing duties on the seventh film. While Scream VII 's plot remains under wraps, it will welcome the return of franchise legacies Scott Foley, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Mason Gooding and Jasmin Savoy Brown, alongside newcomers Isabel May, Celeste O'Connor, Asa Germann, Mckenna Grace, Sam Rechner, Anna Camp, Joel McHale and Mark Consuelos.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jon M. Chu To Give This Year's Commencement Speech At Alma Mater USC
Jon M. Chu, at the halfway point of directing back-to-back Wicked movies, will deliver the keynote address at USC's 142nd commencement ceremony in May. Chu, whose credits also include Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights, graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts in 2003. He will receive an honorary degree as part of the ceremony May 15 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the university said Friday. More from Deadline Breaking Baz: 'Wicked's Jon M. Chu On Unlocking The Musical For The Big Screen And How Casting Cynthia Erivo As Elphaba Was 'Like A Coup' Jon M. Chu On 'Wicked' Success, Plans For Part 2, Future Projects From Play-Doh To Britney Spears & The Movie Musical Remake That Went Bye-Bye – Behind The Lens John Oliver Says ICE Assertion That Detention Is "Nonpunitive" Is Like Claiming 'Wicked' Wasn't Too Long: "Undercut By Empirical Evidence" 'Jon continues to spark the imaginations of millions through the dazzling worlds he creates. He's a terrific champion of the amazing talent — performers, technicians and craftspeople — who contribute so much to the creative arts and bring important stories to life,' USC president Carol Folt said. 'He's also a wonderful role model to students and storytellers, and we can't wait to hear his inspirational words.' Wicked: Part 1 scored 10 Oscar nominations this year including Best Picture and won two, for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design. The movie became the highest-grossing adaptation of a Broadway musical of all time and grossed $733.7 million at the worldwide box office. The sequel, Wicked: For Good, is gearing up to hit theaters on November 21, 2025. Chu has long credited USC with his development and has stayed close with the university; he met his Wicked and In the Heights cinematography Alice Brooks when both were students there. There is a Jon M. Chu APAA Cinematic Arts Scholarship, awarded to students whose projects focus on Asian Pacific culture in film, TV and interactive media, and he recently established the Jon M. Chu Endowed Student Fund. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About 'Freakier Friday' So Far Everything We Know About 'Ted Lasso' Season 4 So Far How Horror Is Finding Its Place In Awards Season & What's New For 2025
