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Ariana Grande Reflects on ‘Wicked,’ Glinda in Letter to ‘Fellow Ozians’: ‘Greatest Gift of My Life’
“Your chosen Ozian family loves you exactly as you are,” the actress/singer writes
Jacqueline Bisset Explains Why She Will Never Direct: ‘I Might Become a Monster’
Jacqueline Bisset had “mixed feelings” when presented a Torino Film Festival lifetime achievement honor for a simple reason: “I have not finished my career!” Even so, she gladly embraced Torino’s invitation to champion the films closest to her heart — many small, independent
Antonio Banderas Reveals Role as Mentor in Anthony Bourdain Biopic: ‘I Was Cleaning Fish Every Single Day!’
Work stunk on the Anthony Bourdain biopic — and Antonio Banderas relished the experience. “We spent a month and a half filming in Cape Cod and Newport, constantly surrounded by the smell of fish,” he laughed. “Every time I came back to the hotel, I had to shower because I
‘Landman’ Season 2 Episode 2: Craziest Moments and Burning Questions, From a Shocking Breakup to [SPOILER]’s Surprise Return
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from Season 2, Episode 2 of “Landman,” “Sins of the Father,” which premiered Sunday, Nov. 23, on Paramount+. Last week’s season premiere of “Landman” was a loaded episode: Tommy (Billy Bob Thornton) found out that his mother died; his
Why Does ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Still Cast Such a Wicked Spell? Because It’s the Movie That First Flipped the Patriarchy on Its Head
“Wicked,” the stage musical, took its first bow 22 years ago. The novel it’s based on, “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” was published in 1995. All of that happened well before the #MeToo revolution. Yet in the years since that revolution kicked off
‘Wicked: For Good’ Box Office: All the Records Set in Opening Weekend
“Wicked: For Good” is flying high at the box office. The movie musical has collected $150 million in North America and $76 million overseas for a dazzling $226 million global tally. It’s a boon for theaters since attendance has been seriously lagging since the summer. It’s also
Rebel Wilson Speaks Out on ‘The Deb’ Controversy: “I Was a Whistleblower”
“It came out of left field these issues and yeah it was horrible to deal with and I had to try to navigate it professionally,” the actress-director said of the ongoing disputes surrounding her directorial debut.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Say Goodbye to ‘Wicked’ Characters With Emotional Tributes: ‘I Will Love You Always’
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo penned their last goodbyes to the Land of Oz on Friday, following the release of “Wicked: For Good” in theaters over the weekend. Both actresses posted emotional tributes and behind-the-scenes moments on social media, bidding farewell to their
Donald Glover Says He Suffered a Stroke During 2024 Childish Gambino World Tour: ‘They Found a Hole in My Heart’
Donald Glover, on Saturday, opened up to fans as to why he canceled his 2024 New World Tour. Glover, who performs under the stage name Childish Gambino, told fans during a performance at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw that it was a stroke that forced him to end his
‘Wicked: For Good’ Flies to $226 Million Globally in Fourth-Biggest Box Office Debut of 2025
This weekend, the languishing box office has been changed for the better with “Wicked: For Good,” which powered to $226 million globally. Those ticket sales rank as the fourth-biggest worldwide debut of 2025, behind Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” remake ($341 million), “Jurassic
Dorothy’s Cameo in ‘Wicked: For Good’ Explained — and How the Film’s Ending Honors the Broadway Classic
The second movie adaptation offers a subtle but meaningful nod to 'The Wizard of Oz' — and a closing scene with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo that longtime fans of the musical will appreciate.
‘Wicked: For Good’: Behind Glinda’s Extravagant Wedding, Including Designing a Dress with a 25-Meter Veil and Editing the Stampede to Sound like ‘Day of the Locust’
“Wicked: For Good” costume designer Paul Tazewell knew Glinda’s wedding dress visually needed to reflect a woman completely embedded in the culture of Emerald City — someone who wants to impress. “She’s also very much in love with Fiyero,” Tazewell says. In the “Wicked”
Brendan Fraser Calls Shelving ‘Batgirl’ a ‘Tragedy’ for a ‘Generation of Little Girls’
"There’s a generation of little girls who don’t have a heroine to look up to and go, ‘She looks like me,’” actor says of the nixed film starring Leslie Grace
Box Office: ‘Wicked: For Good’ Dazzles With $150 Million, Biggest Debut for Broadway Adaptation
Glinda and Elphaba remain “very very popular” at the box office. “Wicked: For Good,” Universal’s rendition of Act Two of the musical sensation, was No. 1 with $150 million from 4,115 North American theaters in its opening weekend. The film set a record for Broadway adaptations,
Vikramaditya Motwane Boards Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Teacher’s Pet’ as EP, Taps Sindhu Sreenivasa Murthy to Direct – WAVES Film Bazaar
BAFTA Breakthrough Fellow Sindhu Sreenivasa Murthy is set to direct “Teacher’s Pet,” a coming-of-age comedy set in an all-girls Catholic boarding school in India. The project is being presented at the WAVES Film Bazaar, the market component of the International Film Festival of
Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Abhijat Joshi Deliver Candid Stories, On-Stage Flourishes at International Film Festival of India
At the International Film Festival of India, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Abhijat Joshi turned their on-stage conversation into a lively mix of performance, memory and craft, as Chopra sang, enacted scenes from his early struggles and unpacked how each phase of his life shaped films
Trans Love Story ‘Lala & Poppy’ Filmmakers on Pioneering Film at International Film Festival of India
Kaizad Gustad has returned to filmmaking after more than a decade with “Lala & Poppy,” a pioneering love story centered on two transgender characters, making its world premiere at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The film marks a significant departure in
New Zealand Sweetens Film Incentives, Eyes India Co-Production Revival – WAVES Film Bazaar
The New Zealand Film Commission is mounting a push into the Indian market, unveiling enhanced incentive packages while seeking to revitalize a largely dormant co-production treaty that has been utilized just once in 15 years. Speaking to Variety ahead of the WAVES Film Bazaar
‘A Fox Under a Pink Moon’ Review: A Teenage Bride Documents Her Escape from Iran in Expressive IDFA Winner
Again and again, teenage Afghan refugee Soraya Akhalaghi refers to herself and her fellow displaced migrants as “playing a game.” Only some way into “A Fox Under a Pink Moon” — a candid and urgent documentary about her years-long struggle to enter Europe — do we learn what she
James Bond Producer Barbara Broccoli to Produce ‘Othello’ Film With David Oyelowo, Rachel Brosnahan, Cynthia Erivo Shot in Doha
Barbara Broccoli’s Eon Productions, the former producer of the James Bond franchise, and Qatar’s newly launched Film Committee are jointly producing a film adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Othello,” directed and starring David Oyelowo, and also featuring Rachel Brosnahan
John Arcilla, Loisa Andalio Billiards Drama ‘Bilyarista,’ Featuring Pool Legends Efren Reyes, Django Bustamante, Makes World Premiere at International Film Festival of India
“Bilyarista,” a billiards drama starring Venice Film Festival best actor winner John Arcilla and featuring cameo appearances from legendary pool players Efren “Bata” Reyes and Francisco “Django” Bustamante, is making its world premiere at the 56th International Film Festival of
‘Black Red Yellow’ Review: Kyrgyz Oscar Entry Weaves the Serene Rhythms of Traditional Rug-Making With an Unassuming Love Story
Rooted in unassuming pastoral rhythms, veteran Kyrgyz writer-director Aktan Arym Kubat’s “Black Red Yellow” gently weaves a placid story of love and tradition around a proud Kyrgyz village that has seen better days. Co-written by Topchugul Shaidullayeva, the delicate drama
‘I, the Song’ Review: A Lookalike Prompts Self-Reflection in Modest Mystery From Bhutan
Nima (Tandin Bihda) doesn’t know exactly what she’s looking for at the start of “I, the Song,” which is strange considering that she’s searching for someone who looks exactly like her. The school teacher wants to clear her good name after a racy video has surfaced with a woman
QCinema Project Market Awards $310,000 in Support to Southeast Asian Filmmakers
The QCinema Project Market concluded its third edition by distributing over PHP18 million ($310,000) in production, post-production, development and marketing support to filmmakers across Southeast Asia. The event carries added significance following Quezon City’s recent
Cannes Winner ‘A Useful Ghost’ Takes Top Honors at QCinema in Philippines
Thai debut feature “A Useful Ghost,” which won the grand prix at Cannes Critics’ Week earlier this year, continued its festival success at the 13th QCinema International Film Festival in the Philippines. Directed by Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke, the film won the Asian Next Wave
TikToker Tale ‘Deshlai’ From Director Q Secures Platoon One Distribution for 2026, Confirms Chorki Streaming Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
Platoon One Films has come aboard as distributor and sales agent for “Deshlai” (Zewel), a film from iconoclastic Indian filmmaker Q, with plans to release the project across multiple territories beginning February 2026. The deal follows the film’s world premiere as the closing
Locarno Winner Raam Reddy Lines Up Gen-Z Mumbai Drama ‘Lavender Fire’ as Next Feature (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian filmmaker Raam Reddy is moving ahead with his third feature, “Lavender Fire”, a pared-down coming-of-age drama set in Mumbai’s modelling and influencer scene. The project follows Reddy’s Berlin 2024 title “Jugnuma: The Fable” and his Locarno-winning debut “Thithi”
Shekhar Kapur, Berlinale Chief Tricia Tuttle Warn of Creative and Operational Turbulence in AI Era at International Film Festival of India: ‘There’s Always a Phase of Overexcitement’
AI may be accelerating across the film world, but it won’t replace the craft, collaboration and human unpredictability that define cinema — that was the message from Berlinale chief Tricia Tuttle and International Film Festival of India (IFFI) director Shekhar Kapur, who warned
Brendan Fraser Says ‘Batgirl’ Cancellation Is an Example of Movies Being ‘Commodified’ in Hollywood: ‘It’s More Valuable to Burn it Down and Get the Insurance’
Brendan Fraser has always been transparent about his disappointment in Warner Bros.’s decision to shelve “Batgirl”: the completed, but unreleased DC superhero movie that would have seen the Academy Award-winning actor play the villainous Firefly opposite Leslie Grace as the
Robert Redford’s Daughter Speaks Out Against “Extra Challenging” AI Tributes
“AI isn’t going anywhere. My hope is to keep AI in the land of transparent usage where it belongs. ... I simply ask, what if this was you? Let that be your guidepost,” Amy Redford wrote on Instagram.