Universal Pictures has debuted the first full trailer for Jon M. Chu’s upcoming adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical and Gregory Maguire’s novel Wicked. The film tells the story of witches of Oz Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) as they forge an unlikely friendship as students at Shiz University, where their desire and […]
Go behind-the-scenes of Wicked with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in new promo video
Ahead of the release of the official trailer on Wednesday, Universal Pictures has given audiences a behind-the-scenes look at their blockbuster musical adaptation of Wicked. Directed by Crazy Rich Asians filmmaker Jon M. Chu, Wicked‘s magical ensemble features Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, alongside Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, and Jeff Goldblum […]
Wicked first look trailer invites us to meet the new witches of Oz
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
