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How does 'Wicked' fit into 'The Wizard of Oz'? The storylines explained

With "Wicked" the movie being an adaptation of the stage musical which is an adaptation of the book, things get confusing. Here's what to know.

Yahoo · 2d

Wicked director explains Wizard of Oz changes

Wicked movie director Jon M Chu has explained why some elements of The Wizard of Oz prequel don't match up. The film tells the story of how multiple characters from Dorothy Gale's iconic adventure in Oz came to be the way they are,

ScreenRant on MSN · 1d

10 Wizard Of Oz Moments That Are Completely Different After Watching Wicked

Wicked completely rewrites certain aspects of The Wizard of Oz, giving some scenes entirely new meanings that change the original story massively.

Marissa Bode, Wicked

People on MSN · 6h

“Wicked” Star Marissa Bode Teases How “Part 2” Will Depart Dramatically from Stage Musical: 'Less Like a Fixing Moment'

Part Two’ moment for Marissa Bode’s character Nessarose will focus on “the magic of the story,” she tells PEOPLE

USA Today · 1d

'Wicked' star Marissa Bode slams ableist jokes about Nessarose: 'Deeply uncomfortable'

Marissa Bode is speaking out against ableist comments about her "Wicked" character. The actress, who plays Nessarose in the blockbuster film based on the Broadway musical, said in a TikTok video she is uncomfortable with jokes that have been made online about the character's disability.

HuffPost on MSN · 21h

'Wicked' Star Marissa Bode Calls Out 'Gross And Harmful' Ableist Comments About Her Character

Wicked” actor Marissa Bode is shutting down the “very gross and harmful” jokes about her character’s disability following the release of the Jon M. Chu musical movie adaptation. Bode, who uses a wheelchair in real life,

Cynthia Erivo, Wicked and Ariana Grande

CBS News on MSN · 5h

"Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo on building trust with Ariana Grande to bring Elphaba and Glinda to life

Cynthia Erivo opens up about her bond with co-star Ariana Grande while filming "Wicked," sharing how their early friendship and promise to support each other shaped their on-screen chemistry as Elphaba and Glinda.

Austin American-Statesman · 6d

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were paid the same for 'Wicked' performances

Universal Pictures said that the studio paid Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo the same for their performances in "Wicked."

Yahoo · 7h

Cynthia Erivo on how she brought Elphaba to life in "Wicked"

Cynthia Erivo delivers a standout performance as Elphaba in the new movie "Wicked." The film has earned $262 million domestically and set new records for Broadway adaptations. She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her role and the live-sung performances.

Moana, Wicked and Box Office

CNN on MSN · 1d

‘Moana 2,’ ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ score box office trifecta on Thanksgiving weekend

Instead of lounging on the couch after Thanksgiving, Americans headed to movie theaters, as the premiere of Disney’s “Moana 2” and the draw of “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” provided a big boost to the domestic box office.

Variety on MSN · 23h

Box Office: How ‘Moana 2,' ‘Wicked' and ‘Gladiator II' Fueled Biggest Thanksgiving on Record

Moana 2,” “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” — are fueling a record-breaking Thanksgiving bounty. Overall domestic box office receipts amounted to $420 million between Wednesday and Sunday, the biggest Thanksgiving haul in history.

Yahoo · 2h

Box Office Results: Moana 2 Beats Out Wicked & Gladiator II Over Thanksgiving Weekend

Moana 2 has beaten both Wicked and Gladiator II at the box office over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend. Per Deadline, Moana 2 made $135.5 million during its opening weekend; although, the movie technically opened on Wednesday and therefore made $221 million during its five-day opening Thanksgiving weekend.

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"Wicked" reminds us we'd all better be ready to defy gravity. Especially Black women

The full musical may be tough to stomach right now but Cynthia Erivo's triumphant movie flight is the uplift we need ...

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Oscars Song Race Contains 79 Songs, But Nothing From ‘Wicked’ – Complete List

Contending songwriters include Lady Gaga (“Folie a Deux” from “Joker: Folie a Deux”), Ed Sheeran (“Under the Tree” from “That ...

Wicked's Spellbinding Pay Packets Revealed

Universal Pictures has revealed that women were paid an average of 6.6% more than men on the crew of Wicked, which is ...

This Is Why “Dancing Through Life” In “Wicked” Has Way More Meaning Than You Might Think

For reference, Wicked is a loose adaptation of the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch ...

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Sabrina Carpenter Shows Off “Wicked” ‘Defying Gravity’ Battle Cry on TikTok and Surprises Herself Hitting the High Notes

The emotional song closes out part one of the film adaptation which premiered in November Sabrina Carpenter is a Glinda and ...

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Here's why 'Wicked' witch Elphaba is green and how you can sing with the movie

And it's not because of a curse either. The so-called Wicked Witch of the West in "Wicked: Part I," now out in theaters ...

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Jeff Goldblum rescued Wicked’s worst song

He saved “A Sentimental Man” from being the worst song in the musical. Like any normal musical theater fan and Wicked ...

Lovingood review: ‘Wicked’ is a magical cinematic masterpiece that sent shivers down my spine

"Wicked" (Part 1) is a magical cinematic masterpiece that sent shivers down my spine. "Wicked" (Part 1) is a magical ...

ComingSoon on MSN10h

Wicked’s ‘Green Skin Trigger Warning’ Controversy Explained

Many are curious about the BBFC’s classification of Wicked, which includes a green skin trigger warning in the UK. This ...

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