Universal's WICKED Films - News & Discussion Thread- Page 46
Universal's WICKED Films - News & Discussion Thread
Swing Joined: 7/15/23
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1125
Posted: 7/15/23 at 12:04pm
mememe said: "Plannietink08 said: "
Glinda’s mother is a British Elphaba
She’s played by Alice Fearn."
Bingo"
I love Alice Fearn but this would have been the perfect Chenoweth cameo 
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1126
Posted: 7/20/23 at 10:13pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "Since when is WICKED a “fun, family-friendly, colorful show”? You either need to actually see it or revisit it.
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You are such a moron lol
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/05
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1127
Posted: 7/22/23 at 2:42pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "Since when is WICKED a “fun, family-friendly, colorful show”? You either need to actually see it or revisit it."
Since the show's inception. The entire reason Linda Wolverton was hired to write the book was to disneyfy Maguire's novel.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1128
Posted: 7/22/23 at 4:12pm
jimmycurry01 said: "BrodyFosse123 said: "Since when is WICKED a “fun, family-friendly, colorful show”? You either need to actually see it or revisit it."
Since the show's inception. The entire reason Linda Wolverton was hired to write the book was to disneyfy Maguire's novel."
Is Linda Wolverton involved?
I thought Winnie Holzman adapted the book.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/05
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1129
Posted: 7/23/23 at 11:18am
DJD4 said: "jimmycurry01 said: "BrodyFosse123 said: "Since when is WICKED a “fun, family-friendly, colorful show”? You either need to actually see it or revisit it."
Since the show's inception. The entire reason Linda Wolverton was hired to write the book was to disneyfy Maguire's novel."
Is Linda Wolverton involved?
I thought Winnie Holzman adapted the book."
Dammit, I hate when my memory fails me!
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1130
Posted: 7/23/23 at 11:25am
Let me preface this post by saying Gregory Maguire's novel is one of my all time favorite books. I think it is a literary masterpiece that expertly explores very difficult political themes and features a beautifully crafted version of Oz and extremely well developed characters. Every time I read it, I get something new out of it and pick up on different things. The novel is very much an "adult book" that is not child or family friendly.
The musical adaptation, in my opinion, is 100% a "“fun, family-friendly, colorful show” that is basically a Disney-fied and watered down adaptation of Maguire's original novel and concept. I'm not saying the musical is BAD, I really enjoy it, but it is definitely family entertainment, especially when stacked up against the novel.
I'm really looking forward to the film, and I'm hoping to see some more things from the novel incorporated. The musical just scratches the surface on the political themes that are now (sadly) more timely than when the novel was originally published.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1131
Posted: 7/23/23 at 11:49am
Linda Wolverton DID pen a draft of the script when Demi Moore’s production company had an option on the film rights. This was a screenplay and had absolutely nothing to do with the eventual musical adaptation.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1132
Posted: 7/23/23 at 12:05pm
QueenAlice said: "Linda Wolverton DID pen a draft of the script when Demi Moore’s production company had an option on the film rights. This was a screenplay and had absolutely nothing to do with the eventual musical adaptation."
Exactly. Shortly after the novel was released in 1995, Demi Moore brought a non-musical film adaptation to Universal with Linda attached as screenwriter and co-producer. It stalled and both ladies moved on while Universal owned the rights to the novel. A few years later Marc Platt had the brilliant idea for the Broadway musical adaptation, which was penned by Winnie Holzman.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1133
Posted: 7/23/23 at 12:45pm
Can't remember if I heard this on tv or read it but they said they only have a few weeks, I think 10, left of shooting. They decided to take this time to get a jump on the editing process since they have most of the movie in the can.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1134
Posted: 7/23/23 at 12:59pm
I think it was just 10 shooting days.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1135
Posted: 7/23/23 at 2:46pm
jpbran said: "I think it was just 10 shooting days."
I think that's right. I knew it was a short amount of time with the number 10 in it!
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1136
Posted: 7/23/23 at 3:54pm
jpbran said: "I think it was just 10 shooting days."
I wonder what happens to the sets etc if those scenes had to be shot in specific settings. Would they have to strike the set, assuming they don't have permissions or money to keep them up for a long period of time?
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/2/11
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1137
Posted: 7/23/23 at 6:39pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "QueenAlice said: "Linda Wolverton DID pen a draft of the script when Demi Moore’s production company had an option on the film rights. This was a screenplay and had absolutely nothing to do with the eventual musical adaptation."
Exactly. Shortly after the novel was released in 1995, Demi Moore brought a non-musical film adaptation to Universal with Linda attached as screenwriter and co-producer. It stalled and both ladies moved on while Universal owned the rights to the novel. A few years later Marc Platt had the brilliant idea for the Broadway musical adaptation, which was penned by Winnie Holzman."
Did Salma Hayek’s mini-series adaption of the novel ever get as far as a script?
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1138
Posted: 7/23/23 at 10:30pm
Valentina3 said: "jpbran said: "I think it was just 10 shooting days."
I wonder what happens to the sets etc if those scenes had to be shot in specific settings. Would they have to strike the set, assuming they don't have permissions or money to keep them up for a long period of time?"
It's going to cost them (a ton of) money to hold those soundstages for the indefinite duration of the actor's strike. Every studio is currently grappling with this - which is one of the many reasons they should make a deal with the actors and writers sooner rather than later.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1139
Posted: 7/31/23 at 7:43pm
Well the trailer leaked online for about 5 mins. More of a 90 second trailer/behind the scenes look but it looks and sounds great. And Erivo makes the last "Defying Gravity" note her own, which is nice.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1140
Posted: 7/31/23 at 8:53pm
It looks so amazing but why is everyone whispering …
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1141
Posted: 7/31/23 at 10:11pmUpdated On: 7/31/23 at 10:11 PM
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1142
Posted: 8/2/23 at 3:07am
The Celeb post has the footage online
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1143
Posted: 8/2/23 at 2:45pm
rosscoe(au) said: "The Celeb post has the footage online"
Well damn it looks gorgeous. Had to watch it without sound cause Im at work, but it looks beautiful! Cynthia is gonna be great in this
Broadway Star Joined: 6/2/05
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1144
Posted: 8/6/23 at 10:14pm
Edited: I was way off about a Kristin interview on Watch What Haplens Live, please delete :)
Updated On: 11/4/23 at 10:14 PMBroadway Legend Joined: 10/31/12
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1145
Posted: 8/12/23 at 8:58am
HBP said: "I'm not usually a pot stirrer but... it seems Kristin recently said on Watch What Happens Live that she has always thought they should cut Dr. Dillamond from Wicked. There are rumors Idina will voice Dillamond in the movie. If that's true & Kristin decided 20 years into the show's run to comment on Dr. Dillamond's character, that may further stir the Kristin-Idina feud rumors... 🤔"
That clip was from 2 years ago
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1146
Posted: 8/12/23 at 9:33am
I can't seem to find the video anywhere - is it totally gone now?
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1147
Posted: 8/12/23 at 2:21pm
Globefan said: "HBP said: "I'm not usually a pot stirrer but... it seems Kristin recently said on Watch What Happens Live that she has always thought they should cut Dr. Dillamond from Wicked. There are rumors Idina will voice Dillamond in the movie. If that's true & Kristin decided 20 years into the show's run to comment on Dr. Dillamond's character, that may further stir the Kristin-Idina feud rumors... 🤔"
That clip was from 2 years ago"
Also Andy is the one who brought up the goat and Kristin just went along with it. Idk why people are so obsessed with the unsubstantiated rumor that Idina and Kristin hate each other to post something like that.
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/31/12
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1148
Posted: 11/4/23 at 6:02pm
Two years ago today, the leads of the film were announced.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1149
Posted: 11/10/23 at 10:34pm
teaser trailer leaked
https://x.com/rainontearx/status/1723088598746960162?s=20
Updated On: 11/10/23 at 10:34 PM
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