Universal's WICKED Films - News & Discussion Thread — Page 48

QueenTwinnied said: "Seb28 said:

"Better days" are to stay on topic and treat everyone equally. As I explained 4 times now. But you might disagree with that."

Yeah you’re straight up racist scum. Nothing to agree or disagree here."

You are out of touch with reality and I feel sorry for you. Also, I have reported this attack.

Edit: I see you have been removed. Good. So we can stay on topic now.

Updated On: 11/15/23 at 05:17 AM

Nobody thinks your opinions are racially motivated because you disliked Cynthia’s performance in any of her projects, disliking her work is completely fair game. How you chose to express that dislike via a diatribe is what gives people pause.


Seb28 said:

Now, I have asked Plannietink08 three times now what she/he thinks of the failed notes and questionable acting. I only hear (jiminy) crickets. What did you think of it? Making up lies and avoiding the actual topic is very telling.

Not sure why you’re so keen to hear my thoughts, I don’t like her line delivery throughout most of the CinemaCon footage. I do agree that she lacks emotion when saying “some of us are different” and “we can’t all come and go by bubble” but that’s perhaps because we’re so used to hearing the lines spoken for the stage instead of for the screen. I’ll reserve judgement until I witness the product.

But the vocals are stellar. I’ve listened to both her rehearsal and CC footage trailer versions of Defying Gravity and much prefer the CC version. Her voice placement is healthier and I love how the riff is reminiscent of Saycon’s riff.

You don't need to call a user miserable because between all their reviews there happens to be a bad one about a non white actress as well.

When did I call you miserable?

Updated On: 11/15/23 at 05:57 PM

Thanks for your reply. Let's feel bad for eachother then.

What is your opinion on the trailer and the things we heard from her in general so far? Or do you not have any.

BwayLB said: "^ I’ll be surprised if what you are saying is correct. Especially Thanksgiving considering they only have One Short Day to film left."



One Short Day has already been filmed. Stephen Schwartz was also there for the filming because that is where Kristin and Idina make their cameo appearances.

There are still a few days left to film, plus some reshoots, Last I heard they were looking for somewhere to build the Oz sets sgain, but every studio is fully booked right now.

Why would we get a delay with only 10 days left and I would doubt they need the whole oz built again … they have over a year to get it fixed and edit… some movie makers are editing up to release to press..

but I doubt any delay

I'm hoping to walk away impressed by both Cynthia and Ariana in this...but we'll see. The casting could definitely have been worse.

I'm almost more curious how far they stray from the show's content with the additional time the 4 hours provides them. Would studios allow Elphaba to be more overtly evil in the story and actually do something "bad"? That's the one element I always felt was missing from the show.

I'm also curious how much more development Nessa is given. She has potential the show doesn't quite tap.

Updated On: 11/25/23 at 08:42 PM

I have two questions and I wonder if anyone has the answers:

1. Do we know when filming will start back up again in the UK? The film was only 10 days away from completing principal photography so I am curious if anyone has heard when they will continue.

2. Jon M Chu confirmed that during the strike/when production on Wicked was temporarily paused, he continued working on editing the film so that it will still be released on-time without any further delays. So I am wondering when we will get our first trailer for the film. I hope that the trailer will play in front of Wonka OR The Color Purple and then in 2024 we will get more trailers and the official ad campaign for Wicked: Part One

So excited for this movie!!

I've heard that the trailer will be released during the Super Bowl.

I predict filming will be fully wrapped within the next week or so.

Globefan said: "I predict filming will be fully wrapped within the next week or so."

According to Bowen, they wrapped this past week.

I know everyone is concerned about Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel having cameos, but I’m more interested in seeing Joel Grey. The man is 91 and I’d love to see him have one last hurrah in the movie. I don’t know if he’s capable of traveling to London for the shoot, but I hope it happens.

I’m curious if they’re planning anything special in correlation to the National tour playing The Pantages just as the film is supposed to come out.