Jon M. Chu

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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and director Jon M. Chu celebrated the success of 'Wicked' and promoted its sequel 'Wicked: For Good' at CinemaCon. Universal Pictures also showcased 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' and 'How to Train Your Dragon,' among others, with live music and star appearances, capping the event with a memorable theatrical presentation.

The musical film Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, will be available for free streaming on Peacock Hub via JioHotstar from March 21, 2025. The movie, directed by Jon M. Chu, earned critical acclaim and several awards. This streaming release allows even more fans to enjoy the enchanting retelling of the Wizard of Oz tale.

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Ariana Grande enjoys playing Monopoly online with strangers using her iPad while traveling or waiting on set, having reached level 80. She also carries a tiny book gifted by a fan at the 'Wicked' premiere in LA, filled with uplifting quotes and drawings related to her role as Glinda the Good Witch.

The musical hit Broadway play 'Wicked' is still far from hitting the theatres with its movie adaptation but to build up the excitement director Jon M. Chu dropped the first look from the movie on Sunday.

The film adaptation of Stephen Schwartz's musical 'Wicked,' directed by Jon M. Chu, is set for release on November 22, 2024, with a sequel to follow in 2025. Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the movie delves into the backstory of Elphaba and Glinda, exploring themes of friendship and prejudice in the Land of Oz.

Cynthia Erivo, the breakout star of 'Wicked', expressed her overwhelming joy and disbelief after receiving a Best Actress nomination at the upcoming Academy Awards.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, stars of Jon M. Chu's highly anticipated musical 'Wicked Part 1', recently shared an exciting sneak peek of their vocal talents in an 11-second behind-the-scenes clip featuring them singing "Defying Gravity." The video quickly went viral, sparking enthusiasm among fans. The film, set for release on November 22, showcases Grande and Erivo's live singing, enhancing the adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical.

Filmmaker Jon M Chu talked about creating a feature adaptation of Gregory Maguire's 1995 book and the Tony-winning Broadway musical, which features a handicap-accessible Ozdust Ballroom, reported Deadline.

Acclaimed actress Michelle Yeoh, known for her roles in 'The Brothers Sun' and 'Wicked', doesn't want her newborn grandchild, Maxime, to see the latter film. Yeoh, who plays Madame Morrible in the upcoming 'Wicked' adaptation, expressed concern about her grandson seeing her as a villain. She joked about audiences witnessing her singing in the film. 'Wicked' is a two-part adaptation of the Broadway musical, based on Gregory Maguire's novel. Yeoh also stars in the Netflix series 'The Brothers Sun' as Mama Sun.

Veteran actor Jeff Goldblum is in final talks to star in Jon M. Chu's upcoming "Wicked" films as the Wizard. 'Wicked'', an adaptation of the novel by Gregory Maguire, is a prequel to ''The Wizard of Oz'' and follows the school-age friendship between Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the Good Witch. Fiyero is the main love interest in the story.

The highly anticipated sequel to the hit film 'Wicked' has been officially titled 'Wicked: For Good' and is set to premiere on November 21, 2025. The first film, a box office success, explored the evolving relationship between Glinda and Elphaba.

Universal Pictures acquired the rights to Britney Spears' memoir 'The Woman in Me,' with Jon M Chu directing and Marc Platt producing. The memoir, published in October 2023, details her rise to fame and conservatorship struggles. Spears shared her excitement on social media about the secret project, while the adaptation of 'Wicked' by Chu is set to release in November.

The 'Wicked' movie, based on the popular Tony-winning Broadway musical, stars Bailey alongside Ariana Grande, who plays Glinda, and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the cast also features Ethan Slater as Boq, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Peter Dinklage as Dr. Dillamond, Marissa Bode as Nessarose, Bowen Yang as Pfannee, and Bronwyn James as ShenShen.

The 'Wicked' movie, adapted from the Tony-winning musical, centers on the friendship between Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo, and Glinda, played by Grande, as they navigate their differences at Shiz University and eventually encounter the Wizard of Oz, played by Jeff Goldblum. Directed by Jon M. Chu, *Wicked* will be released in two parts, with the first installment set to premiere on November 22, 2024, and the second a year later on November 21, 2025.

Japanese actress Sonoya Mizuno has joined Constance Wu in the movie adaptation of the novel 'Crazy Rich Asians'

Dr Seuss's final book, 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!', will be adapted into an animated musical movie directed by Jon M. Chu and Jill Culton. Warner Bros. Pictures Animation has announced it will be released in IMAX on March 17, 2028, featuring original songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater's romance heats up as they enjoy each other's company while living under one roof. The 'Thank U, Next' hitmaker is set to resume filming her 'Wicked' films in England next year, while Ethan stars in 'Spamalot' on Broadway. Ariana, who split from husband Dalton Gomez, has been working with Ethan on 'Wicked' and creating new songs with 'Wicked' creator Stephen Schwartz. Despite the SAG-AFTRA strike, Ariana returned to music and has been in the studio with producer Max Martin. Jon M. Chu's movie adaptation of 'Wicked' has allowed for exploration and the addition of new songs.

Britney Spears' upcoming biopic directed by Jon M. Chu will feature significant involvement from the pop icon. Rumors suggest Spears prefers Natalie Portman and Selena Gomez to portray her, although official casting is not yet confirmed. Fans express mixed reactions regarding the potential casting choices.