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'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 - 7 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.

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

How ‘Wicked’ the movie compares to ‘Wicked’ the musical

The beloved story of “Wicked” has just made its debut on the big screen, and fans of the onstage musical might notice some changes.

'Farewell Liam' and 'UK defies Putin'

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Vindictus Defying Fate Official Trailer | Next On Event

Today, NEXON Korea hosted their ‘Next On’ media event and showcased a new trailer for Vindictus Defying Fate.

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Prada's Miu Miu Continues to Defy Luxury Slowdown

Prada posted an increase in revenue, buoyed by the popularity of its Miu Miu brand, and continues to buck a downturn in demand for high-end goods that is particularly acute in China.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

The Gazan teenagers defying war for competitive maths

Palestinian youngsters study on phones for Maths Olympiad and dream of attending MIT amid the ruins of shattered enclave

World - Financial Times - November 2

Plans to restore grave of footballer who defied Hitler

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Dozens detained after protesters defy ban in Amsterdam

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered following violence against Israeli football fans earlier in the week.

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

The Papers: 'Farewell Liam' and 'UK defies Putin'

Thursday's papers are led by Liam Payne's funeral and Ukraine firing UK-supplied missiles into Russia.

Italian men defy global cooking statistic

In much of the world, women cook more meals than men, outpacing them by a 2-to-1 edge. But Italy, already renowned for its food, bucks that trend.

World - CBS News - Yesterday

‘Wicked’ Revels in the Glory of Female Frenemies

“Wicked” revels in the power of female frenemies.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

A ‘Wicked’ Tearful Talk With Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

The stars of the new movie reflect on their long ride together, getting through Covid and the actors’ strike, and avoiding “playing to the green.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

‘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.

Mattel 'deeply regrets' porn site misprint on Wicked dolls

Recently-released dolls tied to the new Wicked movie inadvertently carry the address of an adult website.

London becomes Emerald City for Wicked premiere

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Jeff Goldbum were among those to brave the rainy weather for the premiere.

Wicked stars take to the green carpet for European premiere

Parts of the film were made in the United Kingdom, and British actress Cynthia Erivo, who plays the green witch Elphaba, said she's "finally back home".

Ariana Grande channelled her loss into Wicked role

The adaptation of Broadway show Wicked has a star-studded cast of Ariana Grande and Jeff Goldblum.

‘Wicked’ Review: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in Oz

Cynthia Erivo is the strongest draw in this splashy, overly long movie, which is the first installment in a two-part adaptation of the Broadway show.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 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 - 4 days ago

Wicked Limited Edition Gift Sets Are Up For Preorder

Wicked has officially hit the big screen, and it’s pulling in stellar reviews from both critics and viewers alike. And if you’re excited to get it into your home theater, the Wicked: Limited ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago

All of your questions about the 'Wicked' movie, answered

Why is 'Wicked' two parts? What's the meaning of the Emerald City scene that features 'Defying Gravity'? The creative team behind Universal's blockbuster musical breaks it all down.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

How a quiet village turned into the Land of Oz for Wicked

It was exciting times for residents as Munchkinland emerged from a field in their quiet community.

Behind the scenes of ‘Wicked’: A look at how the film was made

The cast of "Wicked" shares what the making of the movie looked like behind the scenes. NBC’s Jacob Soboroff steps into the land of Oz and speaks to the cast about what it was like coming together ...

‘Wicked’ Costume Designer Paul Tazewell Returns to Oz

To create the costumes for the new “Wicked” movie, the filmmakers turned to a Tony Award winner who already knew his way around Oz.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday

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