Wicked is getting ready to defy gravity once again. In the first teaser trailer for the upcoming film, we get our first look at Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande leading this musical blockbuster. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, […]
Wicked movie adaptation to be split into two parts
Jon M. Chu has cast a spell over fans of blockbuster stage musical Wicked by announcing on Twitter that his forthcoming adaptation will now be split into two movies released over consecutive Christmases, with the first arriving in December 2024. Chu cited the fact that they were finding it “impossible to wrestle the story of […]
Hasbro sets Play-Doh movie from Emily V. Gordon and Jon M. Chu
Since acquiring entertainment studio eOne, Hasbro has wasted little time in taking its various film and TV adaptations of its iconic toy properties in-house, and now it seems that another long-gestating project is set to ramp up. According to Deadline, Oscar-nominated screenwriter Emily V. Gordon (The Big Sick) is set to shape the script for […]
Dr. Seuss’ Oh, The Places You’ll Go! animated movie in the works from Jon M. Chu and J.J. Abrams
Dr. Seuss’ final book Oh, The Places You’ll Go! is set for an animated feature adaptation, with Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights director Jon M. Chu signing on to bring the 1990 book to life for Warner Animation Group and J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions. The film will mark the animated debut for […]
Movie Review – In The Heights (2021)
In the Heights. 2021 Directed by Jon. M Chu Starring Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Olga Merediz, Jimmy Smits, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Stephanie Beatriz, Gregory Diaz IV, Dascha Polanco, Marc Anthony, Ariana Greenblatt, and Noah Catala. SYNOPSIS: The scent of a cafecito caliente hangs in the air just outside of the […]
Movie Review – In the Heights (2021)
In the Heights. 2021 Directed by Jon. M Chu Starring Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Olga Merediz, Jimmy Smits, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Stephanie Beatriz, Gregory Diaz IV, Dascha Polanco, Marc Anthony, Ariana Greenblatt, and Noah Catala. SYNOPSIS: The scent of a cafecito caliente hangs in the air just outside of the […]
In the Heights drops a brand new trailer
On the same night that audiences were given a glimpse at Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, Warner Bros. wanted to remind everyone that they have their own musical out this year by releasing yet another trailer for Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights. Check it out below. Lights […]
In the Heights movie gets new two trailers and six posters
HBO Max has released two new trailers and six posters for In the Heights, director Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning musical of the same name; check them out here… Lights up on Washington Heights… The scent of a cafecito caliente hangs in the air just outside of the 181st Street subway […]
Director Jon M. Chu exits Disney’s Willow TV series
Disney+ may have finally given the green light for Lucasfilm to push on with its plans for a Willow TV series, but they will have to do so without filmmaker Jon M. Chu (G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Crazy Rich Asians), who has dropped out of directing and executive producing the pilot due to scheduling issues arising […]
Director Jon M. Chu boards Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch movie
Disney’s long list of live-action reboots continues with the news that Lilo & Stitch getting the same treatment. The Hollywood Reporter has broken the story that Disney is looking to have Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians) helm the live action version of the 2002 animated film, which is being produced by Rideback, the company […]