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Universal's WICKED Films - News & Discussion Thread
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2100
Posted: 11/20/24 at 11:03am
Jeffrey Karasarides said: "According to Page Six, Lady Gaga was essentially cast as Elphaba with Shawn Menes as Fiyero back when Stephen Daldry was gonna direct.
https://pagesix.com/2024/11/19/entertainment/lady-gaga-was-essentially-cast-as-elphaba-in-wicked/"
I've been saying for many years if this film ever got made Gaga should be the one to do it. That face painted green with that voice and star power? For me it was her or no one.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2101
Posted: 11/20/24 at 11:15am
Watched The Wizard of Of last night and seeing this tonight at 6:30. CANNOT WAIT
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2102
Posted: 11/20/24 at 11:17am
Plannietink08 said: "RJ14 said: "I really hope Chu considers directing a stage musical, he's obviously got a really great eye that lends itself to musical theatre."
it was announced he’s directing the stage adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians!
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2103
Posted: 11/20/24 at 12:07pm
Well it was Cynthia and she is damn incredible.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/05
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2104
Posted: 11/20/24 at 12:17pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "just make sure Medusa Erivo’s eyes are visible in any advertising or she will stone you on social media
Erivo has already addressed this and thatshe admits she overreacted and should have just mentioned her thoughts to her friends instead of taking it to social media."
Oh, well in that case, all is forgiven. It's not even worth discussing her reaction toward fans, or her pattern of behavior in general. How dare anyone crack a joke about her overreaction? We'll have no more of that around here. Thank you for pointing out that she has already addressed it. That really changes everything.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2105
Posted: 11/20/24 at 1:50pm
Erivo has never truly had this much global attention thrust her way so I feel she’s realizing how and when to use “quiet luxury.” You can still voice your views but keep it off social media. I’m sure Ariana gave her the 411 on how to handle this sorta stuff as she’s had to deal with quite a bit throughout her career.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2106
Posted: 11/20/24 at 1:57pm. Updated On: 11/20/24 at 01:57 PM
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/14/04
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2107
Posted: 11/20/24 at 2:49pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "Erivo has never truly had this much global attention thrust her way so I feel she’s realizing how and when to use “quiet luxury.” You can still voice your views but keep it off social media. I’m sure Ariana gave her the 411 on how to handle this sorta stuff as she’s had to deal with quite a bit throughout her career."
I will say, as someone who couldn't believe how tone-deaf and out-of-touch she seemed from that post, I just listened to her interview on the Sentimental Men podcast and she was nothing but delightful and insightful.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2108
Posted: 11/20/24 at 2:51pm
In my experience, Cynthia has been nothing but extremely kind and gracious in real life.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2109
Posted: 11/20/24 at 5:22pm
TotallyEffed said: "In my experience, Cynthia has been nothing but extremely kind and gracious in real life."
I agree. I was lucky enough to have seen her in The Color Purple the Friday night before the 2016 Tony Awards. When she came to me at the stage door afterwards, I told her how much I loved her work. She not only thanked me, but she also mentioned that she noticed how I was really into the show in the audience (I sat pretty close to the stage).
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2110
Posted: 11/20/24 at 6:54pm
Also I just realized, isn't it standard practice for the soundtrack to come out a week before the movie? Is it odd that this one has the same release date as the movie?
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2111
Posted: 11/20/24 at 11:14pm
Saw it in IMAX tonight. It was perfection. I will post more in the morning but all I can say now is
The scene of Ariana and Cynthia dancing together in the Oz dust ballroom is one of the most beautiful and touching scenes I’ve seen in a movie in a while.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2112
Posted: 11/20/24 at 11:38pm
Saw it tonight as well, and I thought it was phenomenal. This is without a doubt the best stage to film adaption since Chicago.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2113
Posted: 11/21/24 at 12:07am
Just got out from my advanced screening. WOW. I am very happy to say I was proven wrong about my initial distaste from when these movies were finally announced. This was a stellar experience from start to finish. There was clearly so much love for the source material involved, and despite being almost three hours long while only being act one, the time really breezed right by. They more than justified splitting this into two parts, and I’m excited to see what’s in store for part two. Here’s to a year-long intermission!
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2114
Posted: 11/21/24 at 12:10am
Just got back. Completely blown away. I honestly can't believe they pulled it off.
Unquestionably one of the best movie musicals of all time.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2115
Posted: 11/21/24 at 1:55am
Well that's 3 hours I'll never get back. Bored. I can't believe how dull and dark the whole film looked. The poppy field was a little brighter. Emerald City was green but dull. The big dance routines were badly shot, the diction was very bad except for the Wizard-he was excellent. The monkey transformation was one wholly mess, nothing scary about them. Glinda was hard to understand with her squeeky soprano and none of her humour landed. There was emotion when the girls bonded but for me,nothing worked.The big finale was so drawn out and because it seemed to be split into so many different segments the song really didn't have that big finish.Jonathon was good but again the lighting on him you missed his cute facial expressions. To sum up the biggest disappointment was the dull dark colouring, bad diction and my overall not connecting with the material. I have seen the stage production 3 time. This was a 4 out of 10.
Featured Actor Joined: 1/8/24
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2116
Posted: 11/21/24 at 2:36am
SweetLips22 said: "Well that's 3 hours I'll never get back. Bored. I can't believe how dull and dark the whole film looked. The poppy field was a little brighter. Emerald City was green but dull. The big dance routines were badly shot, the diction was very bad except for the Wizard-he was excellent. The monkey transformation was one wholly mess, nothing scary about them. Glinda was hard to understand with her squeeky soprano and none of her humour landed. There was emotion when the girls bonded but for me,nothing worked.The big finale was so drawn out and because it seemed to be split into so many different segments the song really didn't have that big finish.Jonathon was good but again the lighting on him you missed his cute facial expressions. To sum up the biggest disappointment was the dull dark colouring, bad diction and my overall not connecting with the material. I have seen the stage production 3 time. This was a 4 out of 10."
brrrrrrrrr
its shilly in here
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2117
Posted: 11/21/24 at 2:45am
What does that even mean? I gave my honest opinion, OK?
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2118
Posted: 11/21/24 at 2:46am
This was everything I could ever want. I cried multiple times. Bravo! This film gets it, this is how you honour a broadway classic. This is everything. Run, don’t walk. Run.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2119
Posted: 11/21/24 at 2:51am
MezzoDiva47 said: "SweetLips22 said: "Well that's 3 hours I'll never get back. Bored. I can't believe how dull and dark the whole film looked. The poppy field was a little brighter. Emerald City was green but dull. The big dance routines were badly shot, the diction was very bad except for the Wizard-he was excellent. The monkey transformation was one wholly mess, nothing scary about them. Glinda was hard to understand with her squeeky soprano and none of her humour landed. There was emotion when the girls bonded but for me,nothing worked.The big finale was so drawn out and because it seemed to be split into so many different segments the song really didn't have that big finish.Jonathon was good but again the lighting on him you missed his cute facial expressions. To sum up the biggest disappointment was the dull dark colouring, bad diction and my overall not connecting with the material. I have seen the stage production 3 time. This was a 4 out of 10."
brrrrrrrrr
its shilly in here
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No. A shill wouldn't write a negative review, so that comment is the least likely to be a shill in the whole thread.
shill
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a person who poses as a customer in order to decoy others into participating, as at a gambling house, auction, confidence game, etc.
a person who publicizes or praises something or someone for reasons of self-interest, personal profit, or friendship or loyalty.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2120
Posted: 11/21/24 at 2:52am
I can't get over how emotional and amazing the Ozdust ballroom sequence is.
And Ariana Grande is really really the real standout. But i havent seen enough praise for NOMTW, her acting when she sees Elphaba statue and the lights the torch was magnificent.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2121
Posted: 11/21/24 at 3:10am
RJ14 said: "I can't get over how emotional and amazing the Ozdust ballroom sequence is.
And Ariana Grande is really really the real standout. But i havent seen enough praise for NOMTW, her acting when she sees Elphaba statue and the lights the torch was magnificent."
Ozdust was so beautifully done, I cried.
The entire Dancing Through Life sequence was just incredible.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2122
Posted: 11/21/24 at 8:40am
For those who have seen it already - have you dealt with much singing along in the theaters? Seeing it tonight and that NYT article from yesterday has me worried…
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2123
Posted: 11/21/24 at 8:44am
I’m waiting to stream it.
Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#2124
Posted: 11/21/24 at 8:47am
JudyDenmark said: "For those who have seen it already - have you dealt with much singing along in the theaters? Seeing it tonight and that NYT article from yesterday has me worried…"
I have seen it twice in public screenings in NYC. My screening yesterday in Times Square was definitely a bit more cheer-heavy (moderate applauses after the bigger numbers and moments) but that’s as far as it went. No singing at all.
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