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Today — 22 January 2025Main stream

Variety Scores Two 2025 GLAAD Media Award Nominations for Outstanding Print Article and Magazine Overall Coverage

By: Jack Dunn
22 January 2025 at 14:00
GLAAD has unveiled the nominees for its 36th annual GLAAD Media Awards, with Variety securing two noms for outstanding print article (senior entertainment writer Adam B. Vary’s piece on Joe Locke) and magazine overall coverage. Other nominees include “Wicked,” “Queer,” “Love Lies Bleeding,” “My Old Ass,” “Abbott Elementary,” “Hacks,” “What We Do in the Shadows,” […]

Yesterday — 21 January 2025Main stream

Final Oscar Predictions: Could ‘Emilia Pérez’ Make History and Will the Directors Branch Snub Women?

21 January 2025 at 20:45
In the year without a frontrunner, the doors are still wide open. I’m predicting three films will tie for the most nominations with 10 each: “Conclave,” “Emilia Pérez” and “Wicked.” Jacques Audiard’s crime musical “Emilia Pérez” is poised to dominate, and if it can tack on a tech nom or two, the Netflix film could […]

40 Things We Learned About ‘Wicked’ From Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s Commentary: Easter Eggs, Deleted Scenes and More

21 January 2025 at 16:30
In just one short week since “Wicked” became available to watch (and singalong with) at home, the digital edition of the smash-hit musical (the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation in global box office history!) earned $70 million in VOD rentals and purchases. And the uber-popular at-home version is loaded with bonus features, including 10 deleted or extended […]

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Oscar Voting Closes: Is ‘The Brutalist’ Underseen? Could ‘Juror #2’ Make a Surprise Best Picture Nom? — Nine Takeaways From Academy Members

18 January 2025 at 01:01
As Frodo says after destroying the One Ring while sitting on a boulder surrounded by rivers of lava in “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King”: It’s done. After two voting extensions prompted by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, the nomination voting period for the 97th Academy Awards has officially closed. While […]

PGA Awards Nominations: ‘Dune 2,’ ‘September 5’ and ‘Wicked’ Make the Cut, ‘Nickel Boys’ Snubbed

16 January 2025 at 17:06
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) unveiled its 2025 Awards nominees on Thursday, honoring an eclectic slate of films poised to dominate this year’s Oscar race. Among the nominated films are Sean Baker’s poignant dramedy “Anora,” Brady Corbet’s ambitious historical epic “The Brutalist,” Edward Berger’s religious thriller “Conclave,” Jacques Audiard’s genre-bending musical “Emilia Pérez” and […]

‘Wicked’ Music Producer Greg Wells on Losing a World-Class Studio as Well as Family Home in the Fires — and the Sorrow of Saying Goodbye to the Palisades

13 January 2025 at 00:50
For most of the film and TV industry, the devastating L.A.-area fires of the last week have at least avoided scorching the studios where the work largely occurs. But there’s no such consolation for many of those who work on the music side, as the professional-grade home studios of untold numbers of producers, engineers and […]

Ariana Grande on Glinda’s New ‘Wicked 2’ Song and ‘Mulling Over’ the ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Deluxe Release: ‘I Want to Let My Children Miss Me for Two Seconds’

12 January 2025 at 00:06
Ariana Grande’s career is one of transformation. She’s mastered reinvention from her Nickelodeon beginnings to her chart-topping pop career. Now, in her most ambitious turn yet, she’s poised to dazzle the Oscars as Glinda, the Good Witch, in Universal Pictures’ blockbuster smash “Wicked.” But Grande’s venture into the emerald world of Oz is more than […]

‘Dune 2’ and ‘Wicked’ Among AMPS Nominations

10 January 2025 at 16:06
“A Complete Unknown,” “Conclave,” “Dune: Part Two,” “The Substance” and “Wicked” are among the Association of Motion Picture Sound (AMPS) nominees. Now in its 12th year, the awards recognize excellence from sound professionals across the industry, highlighting roles such as production sound mixers, supervising dialogue/ADR editors, supervising sound editors or sound designers and re-recording mixers. […]

‘Wicked’ Earns $70 Million in First Week of Digital Release

9 January 2025 at 21:57
“Wicked” is “very very popular” — on the big screen, and now on video-on-demand. In a rare display of transparency for downstream revenues, Universal reported the big-budget musical has racked up $26 million in its first day and $70 million in its first week of digital release in the United States and Canada. “Wicked” debuted […]

Oscar Predictions: Best Picture — Wide Open Year Could Yield Multiple Surprises (and Snubs)

9 January 2025 at 20:00
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Defends ‘For Good’ Sequel Title: ‘Who Wants a Movie Called “Wicked: Part Two”?’

9 January 2025 at 00:15
“Wicked: Part Two’s” official title, “Wicked: For Good,” prompted some mixed reactions online when it was first revealed in December. Director Jon M. Chu, however, believes the title of the second installment has certainly been changed for the better. “Who wants a movie called ‘Wicked: Part Two’?” Chu told Variety on the National Board of […]

Ryan Reynolds Calls Out ‘Different Set of Standards’ for Women in First Public Appearance Amid Lively-Baldoni Legal Battle at National Board of Review Gala

8 January 2025 at 18:13
The National Board of Review Awards gala, held Tuesday night at Manhattan’s Cipriani 42nd St., gathered the talents behind some of the most talked-about films of 2024. Ryan Reynolds stepped out to present the best film award to “Wicked” at the star-studded gala, marking his first public outing since his wife, Blake Lively, filed a […]

Oscar Nomination Voting Officially Opens in Year Without a Clear Frontrunner

8 January 2025 at 17:06
Oscar nomination voting is now officially open. As of 9 a.m. PT, members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences can officially cast their ballots for the 2024 Oscar nominations. With voting open for the next five days, every twist, turn, and headline in the awards race will be magnified in what’s shaping […]

SAG Awards 2025 Nominations: ‘Wicked’ and ‘Shogun’ Lead Film and TV With 5 Nods

8 January 2025 at 16:07
“Wicked,” Universal’s Broadway musical adaptation, and FX/Hulu’s “Shogun,” a drama series set in feudal Japan, dominated the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations, collecting five nods apiece to lead the film and TV races. The announcement comes three days after the Golden Globes and on the day Oscar nomination voting opens, and it delivered its […]

‘Wicked,’ ‘Moana 2’ and More Among Gold House Gold List Winners

8 January 2025 at 14:00
Gold House has unveiled its fifth annual Gold List with “Wicked” and “Moana 2” among the films being honored. The list spotlights the most exceptional achievements in film by Asian Pacific creatives over the past year. It also serves as a guide for awards voters and celebrates a monumental year for Asian Pacific representation in […]

‘Holding Space’ Merch Has Taken Over the Internet, Naturally

By: Atingley4
7 January 2025 at 20:35
It’s been more than a month since “Wicked” hit theaters but the internet is still holding space for more ways to celebrate the blockbuster musical adaptation, which took home the Golden Globe this past weekend for box office achievement. While Universal churned out record levels of promotional merch ahead of the film’s Nov. release, rivaling […]

SAG Awards Final Predictions: ‘Conclave,’ ‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Wicked’ Projected to Lead Nominations

6 January 2025 at 22:30
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

Golden Globes Snubs and Surprises: ‘Anora’ Shut Out as Demi Moore, Colin Farrell and Fernanda Torres Nab Acting Wins

6 January 2025 at 04:33
Sunday night’s Golden Globes Awards was a delightful mix of expected (but still great!) wins — from Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldaña to “Shōgun” and “Baby Reindeer” — and genuine (and genuinely fun!) surprises. Along with a reminder of what a relief it is when the show has a terrific host, which Nikki Glaser turned out […]

Golden Globes 2025: Complete Winners List (Updating Live)

6 January 2025 at 00:59
The 2025 awards season has officially begun, with the Golden Globes kicking things off Sunday night. Unlike last year, which was dominated by “Oppenheimer,” prognosticators indicate that there is no clear frontrunner for the 2025 season. In recent weeks, Universal’s “Wicked” has dominated social media, with fans attending singalong screenings over Christmas. Netflix’s “Emilia Perez” […]

Ariana Grande Wears Vintage, Yellow Brick Road-Inspired Dress to the Golden Globes: ‘It’s One of Galinda’s Favorite Colors’

6 January 2025 at 00:52
“Follow the Yellow Brick Road” isn’t stopping anytime soon. That’s because at the Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet Pre-Show at the Beverly Hilton, Ariana Grande donned an unworn vintage 1966 Givenchy Haute Couture dress. Grande told Marc Malkin, Variety‘s Senior Culture & Events Editor, that the dress’ color is inspired by the iconic song from […]

‘Wicked’ Music Producer Greg Wells on Going Big With the Soundtrack — and Hearing Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s Voices Merge Into One in Real Time

5 January 2025 at 23:50
Although most of Greg Wells’ professional life has involved producing or writing for big pop artists (including Adele, Katy Perry, OneRepublic & Timbaland, Twenty One Pilots and John Legend), he’s dedicated more of his time in recent years to working on films. Two and a half years, specifically (so far), as the music producer on […]

‘Wicked’ Tops December as 2024 U.K., Ireland Box Office Matches 2023 With $1.3 Billion

4 January 2025 at 11:48
December 2024 delivered a robust close to the year for the U.K. and Ireland box office, generating £115.5 million ($143.5 million), a 21% increase compared to December 2023’s £95.5 million ($118.6 million). The year’s total stands at £1.06 billion ($1.31 billion), matching 2023 and showing an 8% growth over 2022. The month’s success was driven […]

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Reveal Which ‘Wicked’ Deleted Scenes They Were ‘Gutted’ to See Cut

4 January 2025 at 05:20
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are revealing which scenes cut from “Wicked” left them most heartbroken to see deleted from the Jon M. Chu-directed movie. Several of the scenes are featured in recently released bonus content included in streaming versions of the movie. “I love them all. They all have a cozy spot in my […]

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Tell All on ‘Wicked’ Oscar Buzz, Queer Glinda, That Viral Press Tour and What to Expect From Part 2

2 January 2025 at 16:00
Seeing Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in action is a remarkable study in contrasts. Even after months of their omnipresence on social media and TV screens — as fans have consumed every morsel of the ongoing press tour for their film “Wicked,” in which tears have been shed (and shed, and shed!) — it’s hard […]

Final Golden Globes Predictions: Will Voters Spread the Wealth Between ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘Emilia Perez,’ ‘Wicked’ and More?

1 January 2025 at 16:15
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

The Music of ‘Wicked’: Stephen Schwartz and Arranger Stephen Oremus on What It Took to Make a Classic Broadway Song Score Even More Popular

31 December 2024 at 18:30
Stephen Schwartz will see you now. The worthier wizard of “Wicked” is the one who wrote one of Broadway’s all-time top song scores and now, a little over two decades later, has overseen the transition of that music into a film that is almost certainly on the fast track for Best Picture contention. He is […]

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Races to No. 1 at U.K., Ireland Box Office as ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Holds Strong

31 December 2024 at 07:44
Paramount’s “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” raced to the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office with a £11.7 million ($14.7 million) opening weekend, according to numbers from Comscore. In its second weekend, Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” continued to draw audiences, adding £4.2 million for a cumulative total of £12.6 million. Universal’s “Wicked” stayed […]

Box Office: ‘Wicked’ Overtakes ‘Mamma Mia’ as Biggest Global Broadway Adaptation, ‘Sonic 3’ Sets Franchise Record With $74 Million International Debut

29 December 2024 at 17:19
Universal’s “Wicked” is officially the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation in global box office history, overtaking 2008’s “Mamma Mia” to notch the harmonious milestone. “Wicked” has generated $634 million worldwide after six weeks of release while “Mamma Mia” amassed $611 million (not adjusted for inflation) by the end of its box office run. “Wicked,” starring Ariana Grande […]

What to Know About the ‘Wicked’ Sing-Along Screenings: New Content, Audience Response and What If You Can’t Sing?

27 December 2024 at 17:45
If you’re one of the many who caught “Wicked” in a theater, you’ve probably attended a sing-along screening – albeit unintentionally. As a theater kid, I understand both sides; it’s hard not to croon the lyrics to a beloved show but given a choice between hearing you and a Tony winner belt the big number, […]

The Most-Anticipated Movies of 2025

27 December 2024 at 17:30
The upcoming year’s slate of films promises a little something for everyone. With a mix of highly anticipated comic book reboots, adaptations from best-selling novels and sequels to original projects from notable directors, 2025 is hoping to continue bringing audiences back to theaters. If you are interested in seeing what Marvel has in store, look […]

Cynthia Erivo Reveals She Co-Wrote an Original Song for Elphaba in ‘Wicked: For Good’: ‘When We Filmed It, the Entire Crew Was in Tears’

26 December 2024 at 21:24
Cynthia Erivo knows how to do this. Erivo has already dazzled audiences with her powerhouse performances on stage and screen. Still, her turn as Elphaba in Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked” has cemented her place as one of her generation’s most versatile and captivating artists. The first half of the two-part Wicked saga is already a […]

‘Wicked’ Releases on Digital, With Three Hours of Bonus Content Including Singalong Version

31 December 2024 at 15:41
Smash-hit musical movie “Wicked” is flying into homes this New Year’s Eve — with a load of deleted scenes, commentary and other extras. Following its theatrical run, the Universal Pictures film, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, will be available exclusively to purchase or rent on Dec. 31, 2024, on major digital platforms. Bonus content […]

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Claims Holiday Crown at U.K., Ireland Box Office

25 December 2024 at 04:52
Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” roared to the top of the U.K.-Ireland box office in its debut weekend with £4.4 million ($5.5 million), according to numbers from Comscore through Dec. 23. As the holiday season reaches its peak, Universal’s “Wicked” continues to enchant in its fifth frame, conjuring £2.5 million for a robust £48.2 million […]

Adam McKay Says ‘Wicked’ Could Be ‘Banned in 3-5 Years’ if ‘America Keeps Going on the Track It Is’ and ‘I Wouldn’t Be Surprised’

24 December 2024 at 16:50
“Wicked” was briefly pulled from theaters in Kuwait, allegedly due to its LGBTQ cast, but could the blockbuster musical ever be fully banned in the United States? Filmmaker Adam McKay “wouldn’t be surprised” if the film was pulled in the next few years because of where America is headed politically. The “Don’t Look Up” director […]

Final Oscars Predictions: ‘Conclave,’ ‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Wicked’ Expected to Lead Nominations

22 January 2025 at 00:20
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

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