'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' make gravity defying theater debuts

'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' make gravity-defying theater debuts

“Wicked” and “Gladiator II” have debuted in theaters with a combined $270 million in ticket sales

Entertainment - ABC News - 3 hours ago

'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' set the stage for gravity-defying box office weekend

'Wicked,' starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, and 'Gladiator II,' starring Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal, both open wide this weekend.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

'Wicked' defies box office gravity in a strong start to the holiday movie season

Moviegoers soared from Oz to the Colosseum over the weekend as millions around the world flocked to see “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” in theaters.

Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters

“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture

Entertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago

Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters

“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture

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Review: Massive 'Wicked' movie adaptation takes its time to soar, much less defy gravity

The first part of a planned two-film epic musical will delight obsessives of the Broadway show and is ably carried by co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago

How 'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo became Elphaba, from 'Defying Gravity' to 'the perfect green'

In the season premiere of The Envelope, 'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo on becoming Elphaba and Saoirse Ronan on her pair of awards contenders 'The Outrun' and 'Blitz.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Introducing Marissa Bode, the actor making 'Wicked' history in her film debut

In more than two decades since the stage show launched, disabled 'Wicked' character Nessarose has never been played by a real-life wheelchair user. Enter newcomer Marissa Bode.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

Cynthia Erivo defies more than gravity

Cynthia Erivo knows who she is and owns it proudly -- as does her 'Wicked' character Elphaba

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago

‘Wicked’ Fans Singing in Movie Theaters Are Anything but Popular

Some fans who have attended early screenings of the film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical have treated it as a singalong. Not everyone is thrilled.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

‘Wicked’ takes over retail ahead of theatrical debut

“Barbie” painted the town pink in 2023, and now “Wicked” is upping the ante by adding a splash of green.

Denzel Washington commands ancient Rome and movie theaters with 'Gladiator II'

The biggest surprise of “Gladiator II” is not that Denzel Washington is great.

These stocks could bask in the ‘Glicked’ glow as ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Wicked’ open

“Wicked,” based on the popular musical, and “Gladiator II,” the sequel to the hugely successful historical epic, opened in movie theaters Friday.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ Jump-Start the Box Office, but at a Cost

Battling a 27 percent decline in domestic ticket sales compared with before the pandemic, studios left no marketing drum unthumped in releasing the movies.

Business - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

'Wicked' soars with $114 million domestic opening, 'Gladiator' snares $55.5 million

Universal's "Wicked" tallied an estimated $114 million domestic opening and Paramount's "Gladiator II" is set to haul in $55.5 million.

Business - CNBC - 7 hours ago

'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' jolt the box office with a combined $170 million

Universal Pictures' 'Wicked' and Paramount Pictures' 'Gladiator II' post impressive numbers at the domestic box office this weekend.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 7 hours ago

'Wicked' fans have a message to moviegoers: Don't sing along in theaters

Can you sing along to “Wicked” show tunes in a movie theater? Ahead of the big-screen debut, die-hard fans of the musical are debating movie theater etiquette online.

Should fans sing along in theaters during the "Wicked" movie?

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."

The New Gladiator 4K Steelbook Is Only $20 Ahead Of Sequel's Theatrical Debut

Almost 25 years since it first released, you'd be hard-pressed to find a historical action movie better than Gladiator. With Gladiator II releasing in theaters November 22, it's the perfect time to ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 13

Ridley Scott shares his vision for "Gladiator II" as the sequel debuts

Nearly 25 years after the original "Gladiator" won five Academy Awards, Ridley Scott returns with "Gladiator II," out today. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with the director about bringing his epic vision ...

'Wicked' tallies $19 million in previews, as 'Gladiator II' team-up heads for $200 million opening weekend

"Wicked" and "Gladiator II" arrive ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday and are expected to tally more than $200 million in combined ticket sales.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

'Wicked' tallies $19M in previews, as 'Gladiator II' team-up heads for $200M opening weekend

The box office this weekend will be painted pink and green, with a splash of red.

U.S. youth star Campbell makes Dortmund debut

American forward Cole Campbell played his first game for Borussia Dortmund as a late substitute in the 2-1 loss to Augsburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Panthers to start Young; Brooks may make debut

The Panthers will again start Bryce Young at quarterback Sunday, while rookie running back Jonathon Brooks could make his NFL debut vs. the Saints.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Sources: George set to make 76ers debut Monday

76ers star Paul George is expected to make his season debut Monday at Phoenix, barring any setbacks, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Bronny makes G League debut, 'excited' to play

Bronny James scored 6 points to go along with 4 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block in his debut for the South Bay Lakers.

Sports - ESPN - November 10

The Indie Game Awards make debut on December 19

The Indie Game Awards, an awards-only ceremony dedicated to celebrating excellence in indie gaming, will make its debut on December 19.

Tech - VentureBeat - 5 days ago

Ulster's Izuchukwu to make Ireland debut against Fiji

Ulster back row Cormac Izuchukwu and Leinster hooker Gus McCarthy are handed their Ireland debuts with Sam Prendergast given a first start at fly-half for Saturday's game against Fiji.

Painting the town pink and green: 'Wicked' takes over retail ahead of theatrical debut

Universal's "Wicked" is drumming up buzz ahead of its Nov. 22 release with hundreds of merchandise offerings from dozens of retail partners.

Business - CNBC - November 11

Cowboys bring up RB Cook to make season debut

The Cowboys are elevating running back Dalvin Cook from the practice squad for Sunday night's game against the 49ers.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey excited to make his season debut

Spending the first half of the season as a spectator while he worked his way back from Achilles tendinitis took its toll on San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey

Sports - ABC News - November 8

How Rhode Island defied numbers to make USL Championship against a Colorado Springs side built for this

The final is set for Saturday at noon ET on CBS

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Trump makes next AG pick and Denzel Washington talks 'Gladiator II': Morning Rundown

Donald Trump names a new pick for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration.

Cowboys' Dalvin Cook is 'ready,' will make Dallas debut against 49ers in Week 8, per report

It couldn't hurt Dallas to try a fresh face on the ground

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

Google's new CFO makes earnings call debut, says company can 'push a little further' on cost cuts

In her first earnings call as Alphabet CFO, Anat Ashkenazi said more streamlining will be needed so the company can invest in AI.

Business - CNBC - October 30

How Jessica Campbell's hockey journey led to her history-making debut with the Kraken

Campbell is the first woman who is an NHL assistant coach.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Sixers' Joel Embiid, Paul George out Saturday vs. Grizzlies, despite being full participants at practice

Embiid and Geroge have missed Philadelphia's first four games

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Kamala Harris makes debut on 'Saturday Night Live' days before Election Day

Vice President Harris made her debut on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) less than three days before Election Day. Harris made her appearance during the cold open alongside her impressionist, comedian ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

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