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The Independent
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Watch here - First glimpse of Wicked: For Good
Following the blockbuster performance of Wicked last year, Universal Pictures has just dropped the trailer for the hit musical's part 2 - Wicked: For Good. Directed by Jon M Chu, the sequel invites audiences to experience the emotional conclusion to Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba's (Cynthia Erivo) magical story. The almost three minute long trailer shows the return of Elphaba after she dramatically goes into hiding in the previous part. Elphaba is now branded as the Wicked Witch of the West. Exiled deep within the Ozian forest, she relentlessly pursues her goal to expose the truth about The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) that could shatter his powerful reign.
Geek Tyrant
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
WICKED FOR GOOD Trailer is a Spellbinding Glimpse Into Oz's Darkest Hour — GeekTyrant
The trailer for Wicked For Good , the second half of Jon M. Chu's cinematic adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical, has officially dropped. Alongside a new poster, we're given a glimpse into a much more intense and emotionally charged continuation of Elphaba and Glinda's story. If the first Wicked movie was about discovering who you are, the sequel is about dealing with what that means. In the sequel: 'Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized 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 Goldblum). 'Glinda, meanwhile, has become the glamorous symbol of Goodness for all of Oz, living at the palace in Emerald City and reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. Under the instruction of Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh), Glinda is deployed to serve as an effervescent comfort to Oz, reassuring the masses that all is well under the rule of The Wizard. 'As Glinda's stardom expands and she prepares to marry Prince Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) 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 (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.' In a new interview with Vanity Fair, Chu talked about what fans can expect from Wicked For Good. 'I can't believe we're here. That's crazy to me. What's nice about movie two is it's so different from movie one that it doesn't feel like we're talking about what you just saw. It's the new chapter.' Gone are the school days at Shiz. Now, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) are on opposing sides, each having made choices that have real consequences. 'Our heart was broken when Glinda can't make the choice that we want her to so badly at the end of movie one,' Chu explained, 'and it feels empowering for Elphaba to fly away from society. In movie two, we get to see the consequences of those choices. The temperature is up.' Chu spoke about the pressure on his cast to deliver on every emotional beat. 'Casting-wise, we had to have people who could handle both sides of Galinda, both sides of Elphaba,' he said. 'You can do the fun Shiz version of these characters, but can you go to the next level? Can you land the plane? This plane is big, and the world is big.' There's clearly a lot riding on this follow-up, but Chu seems to welcome the challenge. 'I think we always had the bar very high for us,' he admitted. 'Thank God, because the alternative universe was not a fun one to be living in. I'm glad I'm in this multiverse.' Wicked for Good looks like it's taking everything that worked in the first film and raising the stakes emotionally, musically, and visually. It's not just about being changed for the better anymore, it's about what that change costs. Wicked For Good is set to hit theaters on November 21st.
The Verge
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Verge
The witchhunt is on in Wicked: For Good's first trailer
Though Universal's decision to split Wicked 's story across two films seemed a little iffy at first, the new trailer for Wicked: For Good makes it look like the studio knows exactly what it's doing. Despite all of the vibrant colors and singing, there's a dark undertone in the new Wicked: For Good trailer that speaks to how the first movie ended. Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) has become known as the Wicked Witch of the West, and the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) has convinced everyone in Oz that she's a villain who's meant to be feared. With Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh) working her own magic to create chaos across Oz and Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) being the face of the Wizard's hunt to find Elphaba, people are inclined to believe that she truly is a danger to them all. But the trailer makes it abundantly clear that Glinda (Arianna Grande) hasn't bought into the negative propaganda about her good friend at all. The trailer makes Wicked, part two, seem like it's going to have no trouble standing on its own with a distinct tone and powerful renditions of the original musical's second act songs. And when the movie hits theaters on November 21st, it's probably going to set off a new wave of sing-alongs that we should all start getting ready for.
Forbes
26-05-2025
- Science
- Forbes
Find Greater Resilience By Avoiding These 3 Leadership Blind Spots
Over 96% of organizations have experienced disruption in the last two years, according to a global resilience survey from PwC. Resilience - the dynamic capacity to anticipate, adapt to and recover from adversity - is what allows companies and individuals to bounce back after a challenge. Difficulty, change and loss comes to everyone (and every organization) to varying degrees. But, as Jeff Golblum's Dr. Ian Malcolm said in Jurassic Park, 'Life finds a way.' For leaders and aspiring leaders, understanding how resilience works can be a vital asset - as resilience can help you to "find a way". What would it mean to your career, or your company, if you could access enhanced capabilities during times of hardship and even chaos? Being resilient is the key. However, there are three blind spots that often show up inside of organizations, and individuals, when the going gets tough. Here's how to turn resilience into a competitive advantage, no matter what you're up against. When scientists with the Human Genome Project first discovered our full genetic code in 2003, they were surprised by its lack of complexity. Humans have only 20-25,000 protein coded genes. Compare that number to a water flea, which has 30,000. Were humans pulled out of the oven before we were baked? Creatures like fleas, lizards, sharks and giraffes are hard-wired from their DNA. These creatures rely solely on instinct as a means of processing the world. As a result, their genetic coding is more complex and more fixed. 'Our [human] Humans are designed to adapt, as we are built to learn from our surroundings and circumstances. Our 'incomplete' genetic code is built so that our experiences will expand on the framework, allowing for us to continuously expand our capabilities (if we choose to do so). We are more than just instincts and protein code - our ever-expanding nature has put us at the top of the food chain. The human operating system was designed around resilience: our experience, and our ability to adapt and learn, completes the picture and creates human development. And that development doesn't stop with childhood - our brains are constantly responding to new stimuli and new information, learning and growing, coming back stronger after defeat. When we step away from misunderstandings and blind spots, we see evidence all around us of our resilience and capacity for change.
Hamilton Spectator
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Toronto Jazz Fest announces full lineup, with Mavis Staples, Jeff Goldblum and Broken Social Scene slated as headliners
Grab your fedora or your sequinned shirt, because the Toronto Jazz Festival is officially returning to the streets this summer. The 38th annual 10-day event will take place between June 20 and June 29 across various venues and neighbourhoods throughout the city, with both free outdoor performances and ticketed events from a diverse lineup of local and international artists. The 2025 festival will be headlined by legendary R&B and gospel singer Mavis Staples , Toronto indie-rock titans Broken Social Scene and renowned actor Jeff Goldblum , who will perform contemporary arrangements of classic jazz and American Songbook standards alongside the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Other notable acts include the experimental jazz drummer Makaya McCraven , Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Arooj Aftab and the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performing alongside Wynton Marsalis. The poster for the 2025 Toronto Jazz Festival. Music fans will be able to purchase tickets for shows at Massey Hall, Koerner Hall, The Rex Hotel, Hugh's Room Live and Jazz Bistro. Throughout the 10-day event, fans can also check out free performances taking place on stages and sidewalks throughout the Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood. 'The Toronto Jazz Festival is about more than just music—it's about discovery, community, culture and the incredible creativity thriving in this city,' artistic director Josh Grossman said in a statement. 'From globally celebrated artists to local innovators redefining jazz, this year's lineup reflects the vitality of Toronto's scene and the power of jazz to connect us all.' Jazz Fest is one of the largest festivals in Canada, attracting more than 500,000 attendees annually, according to organizers. Since its inception 37 years ago, the festival has hosted more than 35,000 artists and contributed more than $625 million to the local economy. Last year's Jazz Fest was headlined by André 3000, Lake Street Dive and Hiatus Kaiyote.
