Will "WICKED" movie be ready by Dec 2019?- Page 2

[Elfuhbuh]

Posted: 5/17/18 at 10:21pm

EmeraldOzian said: "Reports are out that Daldry will direct the Obi-Wan film in Spring 2019 so Wicked won't be released December 2019 for sure it would take too much scheduling to squeeze in pre-production, filming, editing and a press tour for him to be available for Wicked and he's been developing this film and the screenplay since around 2013 when he was first announced so he probably won't leave the director chair, it's looking more likely we will see Wicked around 2021."

The Obi-Wan thing is just a rumor right now; no one associated with Disney or Lucasfilm has officially announced it, so it isn't an established fact at this point in time.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 5/18/18 at 12:13am

Wish Daldry had done Frozen. 

[BritCrit]

Posted: 5/18/18 at 8:47am

a-mad said: "

Uhhhh... I didn't say anything about promoting. I'm not talking about trailers, commercials, or posters. I'm talking about making the film itself. I'm quite aware of what this type of film's normal promotional trajectory is. I could care less if Wicked released a trailer only 3 months in advance of the film - I'm just stating that big films with complicated filming schedules, FX challenges (green-screen and so forth), and pre-recorded sound requirements typically get rolling about 2 years in advance of the release date, but word regarding Wicked has been crickets lately (and yes, Universal did set an official release date of December 20, 2019)

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One major issue with the Christmas 2019 release date for Wicked is the fact that it would be in direct competition with Frozen 2 and Wonder Woman 2, both due in November 2019. Frozen 2 is an especially powerful rival, due to the similarities between the original Frozen and Wicked. Although we now recognise there is room for both on Broadway, Frozen 2 is further along in production (the leads have recorded dialogue and a few new songs have been written)  and it has an advantage because it’s more family friendly and Frozen is a better-known property than Wicked. Therefore, I wouldn’t be surprised if Universal want to avoid a battle with Frozen 2 which could hurt its box office...

[BwayLB]

Posted: 5/18/18 at 8:49am

I won't be surprised either

[Bwayfan292]

Posted: 5/18/18 at 9:30am

I think this project died.

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 5/18/18 at 9:57am

Stephen Schwartz is set to take part in this year's OZ-Stravaganza/Wizard of Oz festival in Chittenango, where he is supposedly going to discuss the upcoming film.
http://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/05/broadway_songwrite_stephen_schwartz_wicked.html

Also don't forget that Wicked is currently scheduled to open the same weekend as Star Wars Episode 9.

Updated On: 5/18/18 at 09:57 AM

[robskynyc]

Posted: 5/18/18 at 10:30am

BritCrit said: "a-mad said: "Frozen is a better-known property than Wicked..."

i STRONGLY disagree with this point.

 

[Sondheimite]

Posted: 5/18/18 at 10:36am

robskynyc said: "BritCrit said: "a-mad said: "Frozen is a better-known property than Wicked..."

i STRONGLY disagree with this point.

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[BritCrit]

Posted: 5/18/18 at 11:14am

My intent when I said Frozen was "better known" was not to dismiss Wicked. It's just that films find it easier to gain an audience, as you have more opportunities to watch them as often as you like. Wicked is one of the biggest stage musicals of the new millennium, but Frozen is one of the biggest film musicals, and film musicals will always be more prominent...

Frozen's arrival on Broadway hasn't done too much damage to Wicked (although the former is earning slightly more at the moment) but the world of film is considerably different and more competitive. As an animated film, Frozen 2 has a considerable head start, so Wicked will need to start filming quickly in order to compete with it. In addition, Frozen 2 has the advantage of telling a new story...

I would rather see the best possible version of Wicked in December 2020 than a version rushed to cinemas to meet the December 2019 release date...

[BwayLB]

Posted: 5/18/18 at 11:24am

I don't care which film is released first as long as both stand out

[Ravenclaw]

Posted: 5/18/18 at 11:28am

haterobics said: "Elfuhbuh said: "I can't even consider this movie an actual thing yet. They'll need to start making more concrete announcements before I decide to get excited about it."

There's no reason to get excited about a movie in advance. Once you know it is coming out on a specific date, just go and see it. Done."

You seem fun

[Lot666]

Posted: 5/18/18 at 11:32am

Ravenclaw said: "haterobics said: "Elfuhbuh said: "I can't even consider this movie an actual thing yet. They'll need to start making more concrete announcements before I decide to get excited about it."

There's no reason to get excited about a movie in advance. Once you know it is coming out on a specific date, just go and see it. Done."

You seem fun"

Thanks, I needed the laugh! 

[haterobics]

Posted: 5/18/18 at 11:46am

Ravenclaw said: "You seem fun"

Thanks!

[Elfuhbuh]

Posted: 5/18/18 at 11:55am

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "Stephen Schwartz is set to take part in this year'sOZ-Stravaganza/Wizard of Oz festival in Chittenango, where he is supposedly going to discuss the upcoming film.
http://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/05/broadway_songwrite_stephen_schwartz_wicked.html

Also don't forget thatWickedis currently scheduled to open the same weekend as Star Wars Episode 9."

The rumored Obi-Wan film isn't Episode IX, though. It's a separate spin-off, if they're actually making it.

[Kad]

Posted: 5/18/18 at 11:58am

Episode 9 is scheduled for December 20, 2019. It was pushed back from a May release after JJ Abrams took the reins.

And it's pretty obvious that Wicked, right now, is in development hell.

Updated On: 5/18/18 at 11:58 AM

[Elfuhbuh]

Posted: 5/18/18 at 12:03pm

Yeah, I don't think Wicked will be ready in time for December 2019. Episode IX, which indeed is scheduled to be released the same weekend, starts filming in July. Meanwhile, Wicked is far behind in that it doesn't seem to have a finished script, nor does it have a cast, production crew, set filming locations, etc. Either this thing is going to be shelved again, or they're going to have to delay it.

[Stephen75]

Posted: 5/18/18 at 2:26pm

Just cast Amy Adams as Elphaba and call it a day.

[BwayLB]

Posted: 5/18/18 at 2:35pm

Stephen75 said: "Just cast Amy Adams as Elphaba and call it a day. "

I don't picture it. I am still thinking Anna Kendrick

[Elegance101]

Posted: 5/18/18 at 2:45pm

BwayLB said: "Stephen75 said: "Just cast Amy Adams as Elphaba and call it a day. "

I don't picture it. I am still thinking Anna Kendrick"

Wow, these are both bad.

[rodrigo_ca]

Posted: 5/19/18 at 6:14am

There's plenty of time for this movie to be ready before Dec 2019. Mamma Mia 2 was announced roughly one year before the release date, with cast still signing deals throughout last year. Wicked have less complicated dance sequences and we don't really know how much of CGI will be involved. If they finish filming by Dec 2018, they have more time for CGI than say, Avengers: Infinity War, which was a bit heavy on the CGI. Just because they aren't announcing every single step they're taking on the production doesn't mean they're not doing anything.

[haterobics]

Posted: 5/19/18 at 11:47pm

rodrigo_ca said: "Just because they aren't announcing every single step they're taking on the production doesn't mean they're not doing anything."

If the director shoots a Star Wars flick first, that will be a pretty big indicator.

[robskynyc]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 11:59am

Elegance101 said: "BwayLB said: "Stephen75 said: "Just cast Amy Adams as Elphaba and call it a day. "

I don't picture it. I am still thinking Anna Kendrick"

Wow, these are both bad."

Isn’t Nicole Scherzinget in talks/rumored? 

Her voice is amazing. I wouldn’t be mad at that.

check her out singing Don’t Cry For Me Argentina at the Andrew Lloyd tribute. I was speechless 

[BwayLB]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 12:27pm

Too old for the role and so is Amy Adams

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 5:17pm

robskynyc said: "Isn’t Nicole Scherzinget in talks/rumored?"

I seem to recall that the rumor about her being in the running for the role appeared in the Daily Mail, a British tabloid, that it reeked of a press agent trying to drum up publicity, and that no talks of any substance had actually taken place.

[robskynyc]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 8:40pm

BwayLB said: "Too old for the role and so is Amy Adams"

 

Thats right I forgot Nicole is in her early 40s.

they might as well just cast an unknown. 

there was Ariana grande rumors at one point for the movie/broadway but I CANNOT see her as elphaba.

I wouldn’t be too upset if Lea Michele was cast, just cause of the Idina resemblance and she can belt. But I know everyone on this board unadulteratedly loathes her. :-p