Universal's WICKED Films - News & Discussion Thread- Page 79
Universal's WICKED Films - News & Discussion Thread
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/14/04
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1950
Posted: 11/5/24 at 6:50am
I had the same thought. Also the video suggests that they’re playing up the notion that, as a munchkin, Boq is very short. That seems like an odd thing to play up given the munchkins in this movie are normal sized.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1951
Posted: 11/5/24 at 7:55am
Having not read the book does Boq have a last name in the book?
Updated On: 11/5/24 at 07:55 AM
Broadway Star Joined: 3/21/07
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1952
Posted: 11/5/24 at 8:15am
^No, he doesn’t. The movie doesn’t seem worried about giving away spoilers for the plot at all. I guess they figure that the majority of the primary audience has already seen WICKED on stage. Even the track listing for the opening number gives away a pretty major spoiler by listing Jeff Goldblum’s name. I feel like the Broadway production did a really good job at keeping all of the twists a secret. But hey, maybe this means we’ll finally get a recorded version of “The Wicked Witch of the East,” if that number hasn’t been cut.
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/23/08
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1953
Posted: 11/8/24 at 6:01am
After 2 decades of waiting, I finally saw WICKED PART 1 last night! It was a beautiful film! If you're a fan of the stage musical, then this movie is for you! I just need part 2 ASAP!
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1954
Posted: 11/8/24 at 9:40am
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Updated On: 11/8/24 at 09:40 AM
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1955
Posted: 11/8/24 at 1:07pm
I also saw Wicked this week, and I agree with degrassifan - the film is a terrific adaptation. John Chu and the creators more than did justice to the musical. I’m a respectful fan of the stage version, but I found the movie exhilarating, the casting perfect, and production design absolutely stunning. And they were right to divide the show into two parts. It lets the story move at a rich pace and allowed the creators to include more from the book. Chu was at the screening, and the audience gave the film a standing ovation. I think this has all the elements of a great classic musical film.
Updated On: 11/8/24 at 01:07 PMLeading Actor Joined: 11/17/11
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1956
Posted: 11/8/24 at 2:39pm
Jonathan Bailey charms as Fiyero in new WICKED promo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_GBhksN5bY&t=1s
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1957
Posted: 11/8/24 at 3:46pm
Idina also appears in the film. She shares a scene with Kristin. Not sure if it’s part 1 or 2 though
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1958
Posted: 11/8/24 at 4:13pm
You'll see on Nov 22nd!
Updated On: 11/8/24 at 04:13 PM
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1959
Posted: 11/8/24 at 6:00pm
Thanks for the spoilers
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1960
Posted: 11/10/24 at 2:10pm
Check out the a large snippet of Dancing Through Life, played at the Los Angeles premiere. I am so intrigued by the new orchestrations. I'm grateful it's not a 1:1 adaptation, as the original soundtrack will always exist. And there's clear extensions in the song. If I want the original soundtrack, I'll just put it on and listen. Curious to see what Schwartz has in store for the rest of his compositions:
https://x.com/mmdisney200/status/1855611447868366952
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1961
Posted: 11/10/24 at 3:46pm
Janaenae said: "Check out the a large snippet of Dancing Through Life, played at the Los Angeles premiere. I am so intrigued by the new orchestrations. I'm grateful it's not a 1:1 adaptation, as the original soundtrack will always exist. And there's clear extensions in the song. If I want the original soundtrack, I'll just put it on and listen. Curious to see what Schwartz has in store for the rest of his compositions:
https://x.com/mmdisney200/status/1855611447868366952"
An original "soundtrack" already exists? (Sorry, couldn't resist)
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1962
Posted: 11/10/24 at 5:19pm
Janaenae said: "Check out the a large snippet of Dancing Through Life, played at the Los Angeles premiere. I am so intrigued by the new orchestrations. I'm grateful it's not a 1:1 adaptation, as the original soundtrack will always exist. And there's clear extensions in the song. If I want the original soundtrack, I'll just put it on and listen. Curious to see what Schwartz has in store for the rest of his compositions:
https://x.com/mmdisney200/status/1855611447868366952"
Here's a list of track lengths I saw posted on Twitter:
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1963
Posted: 11/10/24 at 8:14pm
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1964
Posted: 11/10/24 at 8:16pm
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Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1965
Posted: 11/11/24 at 4:05pm
Oops. maybe the animal orgy scene from the book is in the film? [US Dolls based on movie have porn site link on the package] https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/11/business/wicked-movie-dolls-packaging-intl-hnk?utm_medium=social&utm_source=blueskyCNN&utm_content=2024-11-11T19:11:07
Updated On: 11/11/24 at 04:05 PMUniversal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1966
Posted: 11/12/24 at 3:50pm
Just went to play some music on YouTube Music and Wicked: The Soundtrack (Instrumentals) popped up in Ne Releases. It is 5 tracks of instrumental "clips" from the songs Popular, The Wizard and I, Dancing Through Life, What is This Feeling and Defying Gravity.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1967
Posted: 11/12/24 at 4:02pm
KevinKlawitter said: "Janaenae said: "Check out the a large snippet of Dancing Through Life, played at the Los Angeles premiere. I am so intrigued by the new orchestrations. I'm grateful it's not a 1:1 adaptation, as the original soundtrack will always exist. And there's clear extensions in the song. If I want the original soundtrack, I'll just put it on and listen. Curious to see what Schwartz has in store for the rest of his compositions:
https://x.com/mmdisney200/status/1855611447868366952"
Here's a list of track lengths I saw posted on Twitter:
No new songs? They must have added a lot of dialogue then.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1968
Posted: 11/12/24 at 4:24pm
As has already been stated everywhere on the internet, the original songs are in Part Two. Stephen Schwartz confirmed this in December 2023.
Act one is overwhelmingly packed (and therefore performed at a breakneck pace) so they have expanded scenes and songs have new orchestrations with some being extended.
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/14/04
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1969
Posted: 11/13/24 at 11:45am
Unrelated to the movie, but does anyone (perhaps with a marketing background) know why they revised the Broadway logo at some point? It was original flat colors and solid white letters (like on the cast album cover), and at some point they added shading and gradient to the whole thing and an outline to the title, giving it a much more 80s British import look. Obviously not a big deal, but I think they nailed it the first time and then made it look cheaper and outdated, and I've always wondered why.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1970
Posted: 11/13/24 at 11:51am
Just wondering if any of the advance screenings had been in 3D. I've got tickets for both versions but just curious if there have been any comments about the 3D version.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1971
Posted: 11/13/24 at 11:56am
Rentaholic2 said: "Unrelated to the movie, but does anyone (perhaps with a marketing background) know why they revised the Broadway logo at some point? It was original flat colors and solid white letters (like on the cast album cover), and at some point they added shading and gradient to the whole thing and an outline to the title, giving it a much more 80s British import look. Obviously not a big deal, but I think they nailed it the first time and then made it look cheaper and outdated, and I've always wondered why."
If my memory serves me correctly, this happened when the production opened in London, so you'd be dead on. I absolutely hate what they did. The original poster was graphic, iconic, and absolutely perfect. Why they would ever change it to that cheesy, tacky version and keep it is totally beyond me.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1972
Posted: 11/13/24 at 12:53pm
I still wince every time I see the shaded logo. Original was iconic.
Leading Actor Joined: 11/17/11
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#1974
Posted: 11/13/24 at 4:17pmThese two videos are great. I'm especially impressed with Popular. Ariana looks and sounds amazing!
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