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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wicked: For Good Drops New Video Ahead of Full Trailer's Release
A new video has been released ahead of the full trailer. Wicked: For Good arrives in United States theaters this coming November. Once again directed by Jon M. Chu, the Wicked sequel stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp, Ariana Grande as Glinda Upland, and more. The new Wicked: For Good trailer reintroduces fans to some of Oz's most notable characters, including Elphaba, Jonathan Bailey's Fiyero Tigelaar, Michelle Yeoh's Madame Morrible, Jeff Goldblum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Ethan Slater's Boq Woodsman, Marissa Bode's Nessarose Thropp, and Glinda. Watch the video below (watch more trailers and clips): The trailer for Wicked: For Good will be released tomorrow, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Whether or not Wicked: For Good proves to be as much of a worldwide sensation as the first movie remains to be seen. The 2024 Wicked movie managed to gross approximately $755.9 million at the worldwide box office. It was also a huge hit among critics and was nominated for numerous Academy Awards, winning two: Best Costume Design and Best Production Design. Before Wicked: For Good is released, Erivo and Grande will lead a one-time-only Wicked special event from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles this fall. The two of them will be joined by their co-stars from the movie and other surprise guests. The special will air on NBC this coming November before it's then released on Peacock the following day. Wicked: For Good will be released in United States theaters on November 21, 2025, from Universal Pictures. The first Wicked movie is currently available to stream on Peacock. 'Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning and Oscar-nominated powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway's The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her green skin who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman gilded by privilege who has yet to discover her true heart,' the synopsis for the first movie reads. 'The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.' The post Wicked: For Good Drops New Video Ahead of Full Trailer's Release appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wicked: For Good Trailer Release Date Set in New Video
A new video has been released ahead of the full trailer. Wicked: For Good arrives in United States theaters this coming November. Once again directed by Jon M. Chu, the Wicked sequel stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp, Ariana Grande as Glinda Upland, and more. The new Wicked: For Good trailer reintroduces fans to some of Oz's most notable characters, including Elphaba, Jonathan Bailey's Fiyero Tigelaar, Michelle Yeoh's Madame Morrible, Jeff Goldblum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Ethan Slater's Boq Woodsman, Marissa Bode's Nessarose Thropp, and Glinda. Watch the video below: The trailer for Wicked: For Good will be released tomorrow, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Whether or not Wicked: For Good proves to be as much of a worldwide sensation as the first movie remains to be seen. The 2024 Wicked movie managed to gross approximately $755.9 million at the worldwide box office. It was also a huge hit among critics and was nominated for numerous Academy Awards, winning two: Best Costume Design and Best Production Design. Before Wicked: For Good is released, Erivo and Grande will lead a one-time-only Wicked special event from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles this fall. The two of them will be joined by their co-stars from the movie and other surprise guests. The special will air on NBC this coming November before it's then released on Peacock the following day. Wicked: For Good will be released in United States theaters on November 21, 2025, from Universal Pictures. The first Wicked movie is currently available to stream on Peacock. 'Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning and Oscar-nominated powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway's The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her green skin who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman gilded by privilege who has yet to discover her true heart,' the synopsis for the first movie reads. 'The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.' Originally reported by Brandon Schreur at ComingSoon.
Gizmodo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Are Bringing Wicked to TV
Come fall, Wicked fans will be able to hold space for 'Defying Gravity' at home again with a special televised event. A live musical special featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the stars of Jon M. Chu's cinematic adaptation of the Broadway hit, will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock later this year. The announcement which was made during NBC's upfronts, was reported by Variety. The panel presentation featured director Jon M. Chu on hand for the news. 'I am absolutely delighted to let you in on a centerpiece of our campaign for the second film, and it's something that's never been done in the 22-year history of Wicked,' Chu teased, before discussing the ensemble show, which will feature Erivo and Grande, among other members of the cast of the Wicked movie, singing a selection of songs from the debut film, as well as, seemingly, a few teasery renditions from this year's sequel, Wicked: For Good. 'This fall, our stars, the wonderful Cynthia Erivo and incandescent Ariana Grande, will be joined by their castmates and some wonderful surprise guests in a one time only event from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, they will perform live many of the songs from the first movie–and maybe a little bit from the second one as well, for a night of entertainment that we think will be, as they say in Oz, thrillifying.' Chu added continued. Although the special has yet to get a broadcast date, it's set to coincide with promotion for For Good's release, so we can expect it sometime before November 21, 2025.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Wicked' Live Musical Special Starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Set for This Fall on NBC
A live musical TV special featuring 'Wicked' movie stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande singings songs from the Universal Pictures film is set to air on NBC this fall. The 'Wicked' special event will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles ahead of the Nov. 21 release of the sequel film, 'Wicked: For Good.' The musical special will be broadcast live on NBC and stream next day on Peacock. More from Variety Snoop Dogg to Host New Year's Eve Special for NBC and Peacock NBC to Air Variety Special in Celebration of Network's 100th Anniversary Michael Jordan to Serve as Special Contributor for NBA on NBC 'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu announced the special Monday during NBCUniversal's upfront presentation to advertisers at Radio City Music Hall in New York, noting this is the first time that songs from the popular Broadway musical will be featured in this format on broadcast television. 'I am absolutely delighted to let you in on a centerpiece of our campaign for the second film, and it's something that's never been done in the 22-year history of 'Wicked,'' Chu said. 'This fall, our stars, the wonderful Cynthia Erivo and incandescent Ariana Grande, will be joined by their castmates and some wonderful surprise guests in a one time only event from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, they will perform live many of the songs from the first movie — and maybe a little bit from the second one as well, for a night of entertainment that we think will be, as they say in Oz, thrillifying.' Chu then treated those in the room to a special sneak peek at the still unreleased trailer for 'Wicked: For Good,' making everyone promise to put their phones away: 'If you even reach for them, just know we've got fly monkeys staged all around the theater, and they take security very seriously. Believe me, you do not want to tangle with them.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
USA Today
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Beyoncé receives nominations at 25th BET Awards for album of the year, more
Beyoncé receives nominations at 25th BET Awards for album of the year, more Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album is still being recognized as she translates the 27-track project to the stage on tour; It has received nominations at the 2025 BET Awards. The 25th BET Awards announced the nominees Thursday for the upcoming show. The forthcoming show will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 9, and Beyoncé's genre-bending album was nominated for album of the year. Kendrick Lamar is the leading nominee with a total of 10 nods. The Grammy-winning singer's song "Blackbiird," featuring Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy and Reyna Roberts, also received a nod for the BETHer Award. The song is a cover of the Beatles' 1968 tune, which was inspired by the Civil Rights Movement. The category honors motivational and empowering songs that center women. As fans know, Beyoncé first released the eighth studio album in March 2024. It has since made history and broken multiple records. As Beyoncé's first country album, she deliberately featured country legends and emerging Black country artists alike. She became the first Black woman to win best country album at the 2025 Grammys and also took home album of the year. Prior to releasing the album, Beyoncé got candid about creating the five-year project and alluded to her 2016 performance at the CMA Awards, which was met with an icy reception and harsh criticism. "It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed…and it was very clear that I wasn't," she wrote on Instagram. "The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me. Act ii is a result of challenging myself and taking my time to bend and blend genres together to create this body of work." Some fans felt this notion was reiterated when Beyoncé was snubbed at the 2024 Country Music Association awards (CMAs) and, most recently, the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs). Of course, Beyoncé is in the midst of her groundbreaking Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour, which she kicked off April 28 in Los Angeles with 39 songs on the set list. The concert has proved to be a spectacle of many things including fashion, different music genres and most notably country music and politics. The nine-city tour will span the U.S. and Europe with the grand finale taking place in Las Vegas on July 26. She's set to make history again with her scheduled tour dates, including by playing the most dates at SoFi Stadium of any Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
