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Send Kevin a Text MessageIn this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz welcomes Jon M. Chu on the opening day of Wicked: For Good, a film that generated exciting audience reactions during test screenings. From his family's Chinese restaurant in Silicon Valley to directing one of the most anticipated musicals in Hollywood history, Jon's journey reveals how generosity, gratitude, and respect for storytelling shape extraordinary movies.The Most Explosive Audience Reaction Ever (00:29): Kevin describes how Wicked test screenings produced reactions unlike anything he'd experienced. The Risk of Adapting a Broadway Phenomenon (03:57): After 20 years of failed attempts by other directors, Jon wasn't sure he should take on Wicked. But Elphaba's lyrics, "something has changed within me," convinced him to take on the project.The House of Stories: A Silicon Valley Restaurant (18:40): Jon's family restaurant, Chef Chu's (now 56 years strong), became "a house of stories,” an intersection where customers shared beginnings and endings while Silicon Valley engineers dreamed of the future.The Spielberg Meeting and the Costume Chest Pitch (29:52): After creating a musical short, Steven Spielberg saw it and invited Jon to Dreamworks. Jon describes the hilarious pitch meeting that included a trunk full of costumes.Finding Cynthia and Ariana: No Chemistry Read Required (41:15): When casting Wicked, Jon was guided by the saying, "It's about the girls, stupid." Cynthia Erivo brought vulnerability and dignity to Elphaba, while Ariana Grande proved to be the perfect choice.The Fiyero Tree Nest: What Cinema Is All About (46:10): Jon breaks down every intentional choice in the intimate scene between Elphaba and Fiyero.What's Next: From Dr. Seuss to Britney Spears (52:59): Jon's upcoming slate includes Oh, The Places You'll Go!,Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the Britney Spears biopic based on The Woman in Me, and a live-action Hot Wheels movie.The Sacred Space of Movie Theaters (56:11): Jon delivers a passionate defense of theatrical exhibition, "You have to put your phone down, sit in the dark with strangers and live through someone else's eyes for two hours.”Jon Chu shows how great art can come from a foundation of gratitude, generosity received and given forward, and unwavering commitment to stories that challenge us to become who we want to be. Host: Kevin GoetzGuest: Jon ChuProducer: Kari CampanoWriters: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, and Kari CampanoAudio Engineer: Gary Forbes (DG Entertainment)For more information about Jon M. Chu:Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_M._ChuIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0160840/Instagram: For more information about Kevin Goetz:- Website: www.KevinGoetz360.com- Audienceology Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Audience-ology/Kevin-Goetz/9781982186678- How to Score in Hollywood: https://www.amazon.com/How-Score-Hollywood-Secrets-Business/dp/198218986X/- Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Substack: @KevinGoetz360- LinkedIn @Kevin Goetz- Screen Engine/ASI Website: www.ScreenEngineASI.com
Robbie gives you his thoughts on Jon M. Chu's Wicked: For GoodRating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️Letterboxd Review: https://boxd.it/bRk9xXAdditional Links Geek on Film - Website | Bluesky | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Store Robbie (The Geek) Holmes - Bluesky | Instagram | LetterboxdPodcast theme song provided by: Sam Cone
Last month, WICKED: FOR GOOD, the second part of the film adaptation of the global musical phenomenon Wicked, finally arrived in cinemas.The film, directed by Jon M Chu, stars Cynthia Erivo (The Color Purple) as Elphaba, Ariana Grande (13 the Musical) as Glinda, and Jonathan Bailey (Company) as Fiyero. The supporting cast also includes Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum.In the third of a new series called WICKED WEEKENDS, taking place throughout the month of December, Mickey-Jo is talking through the film's Easter Eggs and references to both the stage musical and novel upon which it is based and The Wizard of Oz story and film by which they were inspired.Make sure to SUBSCRIBE for more Wicked content coming on Weekends until the end of the month and share your thoughts about the film in the comments!•00:00 | introduction 02:57 | 1st film references06:36 | costume details 10:30 | cinematography 13:26 | Wizard of Oz visuals19:26 | Wizard of Oz dialogue 23:59 | book references 26:16 | cameo appearances31:17 | stage show references36:13 | conclusionAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 89,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back with yet another episode where Colleen and Ada -sometimes joined by an unknown interloper- are discussing the second installment of the blockbuster stage musical, "Wicked: For Good" (2025, dir. Jon M. Chu).
You don't have to be a fan of musicals to know about the Wicked film franchise — it's been everywhere since the first film launched last year, and that's exactly how director Jon. M Chu wanted it. At WIRED's Big Interview event last week, senior culture editor Manisha Krishnan sat down with Chu to discuss what it takes to make a blockbuster during a moment of deep changes in the film industry. In today's episode, we are taking a break from the week's headlines and bringing you their conversation. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Hello and welcome the 158th episode of Film Freakz, our podcast about movies! This episode we chose to talk about the movie Crazy Rich Asians from 2018! This podcast features YemmytheFerret (Yemmy), RaeofPositivity (Rae), Taymation Studios (Tay), and JustKalas (Kalas). Special guest this episode Dani aka Danielle, follow her on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/xodaniellex . This movie was chosen by Rae who may not be rich or Asian but sure is crazy! The film follows Chinese-American economics professor Rachel Chu as she travels to Singapore with her boyfriend, Nick Young, to meet his family, only to discover he is from one of Asia's wealthiest and most prominent families. Rachel must navigate the world of extreme wealth and contend with Nick's disapproving mother, Eleanor. Directed by Jon M. Chu. Thank you for listening on all platforms! We want YOUR recommendations for the FAN VOTE! Send them in by commenting on the YouTube version, messaging us on our social medias, or sending us an email!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/yemmytheferretTwitter: https://twitter.com/YemmyTheFerretBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yemmytheferret.bsky.socialJoin my Discord: https://discord.gg/b9NaNgp
We’re off to see the director! "Wicked: For Good" Director Jon M. Chu joins Jenna and Kevin with great behind-the-scenes stories about Wicked, including the choice to have his leads sing live and how he pulled it off, a fowl problem on the set, the challenges of advertising a musical, and what he would be doing if he weren't a successful director! Plus, Jon on meeting Jenna and Kevin for the very first time on the set of "Glee," and an update on the "Crazy Rich Asians" musical! For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meghan and Melisa review Jon M. Chu's film, WICKED: FOR GOOD, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Coming Attraction: MY SECRET SANTA Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don't Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cynthia Erivo was honored at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival with the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film, recognizing her impact on the industry. On the red carpet, KCSB's Emerson Good spoke with both Erivo and the director of Wicked, Jon M. Chu.
Barbi es una theatre girl antes que cualquier cosa y este episodio es la prueba absoluta de ello. Su musical favorito es Wicked desde que escuchó la asombrosa versión de For Good de Kurt y Rachel en Glee y toda su vida se vio influenciada por ella. En este episodio no solo habla de su relación con el musical sino que también analiza la adaptación cinematográfica de Jon M. Chu que dio vuelta al mundo y llevó esta historia a los corazones de la gente.
Last month, WICKED: FOR GOOD, the second part of the film adaptation of the global musical phenomenon Wicked, finally arrived in cinemas.The film, directed by Jon M Chu, stars Cynthia Erivo (The Color Purple) as Elphaba, Ariana Grande (13 the Musical) as Glinda, and Jonathan Bailey (Company) as Fiyero. The supporting cast also includes Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum.In the second of a new series called WICKED WEEKENDS, to take place over the next few weekends, Mickey-Jo is talking through as many of the changes made to the musical's 2nd act and the ensuing differences between the stage production and the film adaptation that he was able to notice over the course of his two viewings of Wicked: For Good. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE for more Wicked content coming on Weekends until the end of the month and share your thoughts about the film in the comments!•00:00 | introduction02:34 | storytelling changes12:41 | more narrative changes21:47 | music changes37:22 | character changes45:27 | final thoughtsAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 89,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Christmas on our mind as we enter December, and accordingly we deliver a sackful of great guests to you, our loyal and loving listeners. First off, Chris Hewitt goes to Taron Egerton's actual flat (smells divine... and the flat wasn't bad either) to sit down with him for a candid chat about his career, his new film She Rides Shotgun, and whether or not he knows his lines. [21:05 - 38:44 approx] Then, Chris sits down with two of his absolute faves, George Clooney and Adam Sandler, for a riotous conversation about their new movie, Jay Kelly, basketball, and accents. [1:03:17 - 1:22:31 approx] And finally Chris talks to Wicked: For Good director, Jon M. Chu, in an excerpt from our upcoming spoiler special for that movie. [1:43:57 - 1:55:17 approx] Either side of those, Chris is joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara and James Dyer to review Jay Kelly, She Rides Shotgun, It Was Just An Accident, and Eternity; discuss the week's movie news (a ton of which broke after we had finished recording, as ever); and answer the first Christmas-related questions of the year, which leads to an unexpected Die Hard/Love Actually mash-up, and the team trying to figure out how to take down an Infinity Gauntlet-wielding Santa Claus. Oh, and our intrepid trio also dig into Quentin Tarantino's recently revealed list of his 20 favourite films of the 21st Century, and his accompanying comments about Paul Dano. Enjoy!
The Cinematography Podcast Episode 336: Alice Brooks, ASC For cinematographer Alice Brooks, ASC, shooting both Wicked and Wicked: For Good concurrently was a huge feat. The giant sets, precise camerawork and complex, live lighting cues for the musical numbers required detailed planning and prep. But first, Alice and her long-time collaborator, director Jon M. Chu, broke down the scripts and discussed the emotional intentions for each scene. “When we first start talking about a movie, we talk about emotion,” says Alice. “I love getting an emotional cue for the camera the same way an actor would. What is the emotional intention in the scene? An actor gets to tell the story through their breath and through their looks and through their being. And I get to tell the story, the emotional story, through camera and lenses and lighting.” Separation, seclusion and surrender were the emotional themes in Wicked: For Good. “It became very clear that the first movie would live in this ever-present daylight,” explains Alice. “And the second movie would have this weight and complexity and maturity and density to it and live in the shadows.” 90% of Wicked takes place in the daytime, with the sun setting as Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) embraces her power, sings “Defying Gravity” and flies away. In contrast, Wicked: For Good takes place mostly at night, in the shadows, forest, and underbelly of Oz while Elphaba is in hiding. Alice chose to frame the characters Glinda and Elphaba in contrasting ways for the story. Now separated from Elphaba, Glinda (Ariana Grande) is central to the world of Oz. Alice kept her center punched, carefully composed and choreographed. Elphaba is framed always to the right or left, with tight close-ups and static hand-held shots, to emphasize her loneliness. When the two are together, Alice repeated the same motifs from the first movie, with Ephaba framed to the right and Glinda to the left, often holding hands. Though Wicked: For Good is a huge fantasy movie, Alice and the production crew tried to do as much practically and in camera as possible. The “Girl in the Bubble” dance sequence was done entirely with carefully choreographed mirrors and flyaway walls that were removed as Glinda dances. Alice planned it out using her daughter's bath toys and her husband's shaving mirror. The art department storyboarded it, then the special effects team was able to figure out all the mirror technology needed to pull it off. The camerawork had to be very precise, with many of the frames exactly matching the last, combining both a Technocrane and a Steadicam. Unreal Engine was an indispensable tool for Alice to aid the film's sophisticated lighting and shot design. She used the software to pre-visualize outdoor sets, making sure the sun was at the right angle for perfectly backlighting Glinda in her bubble over Munchkin Land. It also helped her discover where the sun would hit tall buildings and spires of the Emerald City. Unreal assisted with pre-lighting, finding where practical light sources could be integrated and built into interior sets. She even tested different camera lenses to see how they would look in the space under certain lighting conditions and at various angles and heights. Alice is the cinematographer for the upcoming animated Spiderman: Beyond The Spider-verse as well as an animated version of the Dr. Seuss book, Oh The Places You'll Go with director Jon M. Chu. See Wicked: For Good in theaters. Find Alice Brooks: Instagram @_alicebrooks_ SHOW RUNDOWN: 01:22 Close Focus 08:41-51:09 Interview 51:36 Short ends 01:01:40 Wrap up/Credits The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social
Parsing the Gotham Awards, National Board of Review winners and AFI lists for Oscar predictions, plus what to look for with Monday's Golden Globes nominations. Also, “Is This Thing On?” star Will Arnett on tackling a dramatic role, and “Wicked For Good” director Jon M. Chu on his long journey through the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Directed by Jon M. Chu, Wicked: For Good is the musical fantasy film which adapts the second act of the 2003 stage musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, which is loosely based on Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel, a reimagining of L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its 1939 film adaption. It is the sequel to Wicked (2024). Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda (Arianna Grande) resides at the palace in Emerald City, revelling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she'll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good. We break down all things from adapting Act 2, the magic of acting, and the pros and cons of leaning into all of the Wizard of Oz elements.
On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the news that The Batman Part 2 will feature Scarlett Johansson, but Zoe Kravitz is not returning and Eric Messerschmidt is DPing, Paramount issues letter crying "foul" over WB bid process and claims Netflix is unfair potential winner, Quentin Tarantino takes shots at Dano and Owen Wilson and his best films of the 21st century list, Netflix makes almost all cash bid for WB, but NY Post reports that Trump admin is threatening them over it, Paramount signing Jon M Chu out from under WB, Leonardo Dicaprio confirms Heat 2, he's out of the Cliff Booth movie, and Scorsese film is “in progress”, Rush Hour 4 budget is $100M, Marty Supreme and Avatar 3 reviews, Trailers for Ready or Not 2, Mother Mary and Bone Temple, Star Wars: Starfighter ending changed, James Gunn on Supergirl budget and more!#marvel #dc #starwars #paramount #HBO #WB #netflix #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:53 Vin Diesel to Star and Write 'Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em" Robots Movie5:45 Paramount Accuses WB of Favoring Netflix, Trump Admin Threatens Netflix17:06 ScarJo to Lead Batman Part II, Emma Stone Was First Choice, But Passed31:25 Zoë Kravitz Not Returning to the Movie39:58 James Gunn "Debunks" News that 'Supergirl' Budget Was $200M43:15 Quentin Tarantino Attacks Paul Dano, Owen Wilson and Matthew Lillard53:50 Leonard DiCaprio Confirms 'Heat 2' Casting, Not in 'Cliff Booth Movie'58:06 Jon M. Chu Signs 3 Picture Deal at Paramount1:02:07 'Rush Hour 4' Budget Reportedly $100M1:04:10 Mckenna Grace, Isabel May for 'Tangled', Stranger Things S5 Thoughts1:07:25 Marty Supreme and Avatar: Fire And Ash Thoughts1:14:25 Trailers Talk1:16:18 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.
Send us a textTara and EmKay continue into the Peel Behind the Curtain series, where they break down truths and bust myths behind different industries and experiences. In today's episode, special guest Amber Sauer joins the pod to share her journey as a professional vocalist, singing for Wicked Night on Dancing with the Stars, and more!Show notes:@AmberSauerHarper CollinsThe Faces and Places of OzWicked: The Official Visual Companion"Wonderfully Wicked" by Kamy M. LavinInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz
We're holding space for Defying Gravity! Are you? In this episode, Shelby and Laura review one of the most anticipated films of the year--Wicked: For Good starring Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. Tune in for thoughtful analysis and funny takes on the hit Broadway musical adaption directed by Jon M. Chu.We celebrate the film's diverse casting choices, gush over the stunning set and costume designs, as well as, the pink and green aesthetic, explain why we all need more Jonathan Bailey (aka Fiyero) in our lives and that weird sex scene, analyze the "othering" of Elphaba by her Dad and classmates, and highlight the storyline parallels to our current political climate. Lastly, we ask whether there is a nail tech in Oz. Interested in more movie reviews? Check out our podcast episodes on American Fiction, Barbie, Cannes Film Festival 2024, Challengers, Deadpool & Wolverine, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Inside Out 2 ft. Nikki Meadows, Joker: Folie a Deux, Killers of the Flower Moon, Madame Web ft. Mitch Broadwater, Mean Girls (2024), Oppenheimer, Past Lives Ft. Toya From Harlem, Poor Things, The Fall Guy, The Oscars 2024, and We Live In Time.To stay up to date on all things SWW:Follow @SistersWhoWatch on all social media channels (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn)Subscribe to our YouTube channelCheck out our website and fill out the contact information formWhat should we watch next? Email us at sisterswhowatch@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram with your suggestions.Thank you for listening and we appreciate your support! Please rate, subscribe, download, share, donate, and leave us a review :)
Welcome listeners to SEASON 5 - Episode 15 of The Yonkō Table! Featuring your host Yonko GrandMasterHoop, fellow Yonko DrJaceAttorney, and Supernovas Dr. Mondo, Apex, and Darce!WE HAVE BEEN CHANGED FOR GOOD…or FOR WORSE?!? The long awaited follow up to the sensation, Wicked, Wicked for Good debuts to a mix bag of results from us at the table! Jon M Chu and the decision to split the story into two films may work well on paper and Broadway, but how exactly did it translate to film? Does Stephen Schwartz's soundtrack still pop or does it fizzle out with its two new original songs? Does Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's portrayals of Elphaba & Glinda carry the weight of the film on their back? Did we thirst for Jonathan Bailey's Fiyero during As Long as Your Mine?! Why was Erivo's No Good Deed given the most life?!? WHY CANT WE STAND NESSAROSE & MADAM MORRIBLE?!?! Flip it around and you'll find so much more, so quit swabbing the deck, come have a seat, and get fed with this week's episode of The Yonkō Table!Discord: https://tinyurl.com/44bpr4hnSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/u2tcbdvxYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/2mudtdwmBe sure to follow us on:Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/nxhw66teFacebook: facebook.com/yonkotableInstagram: instagram.com/theyonkotablePatreon: https://tinyurl.com/yzv488vr
In this episode of "Half Hour", we break down Wicked: For Good, from the expanded plot and character arcs to the performances by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande under Jon M. Chu's direction, and how part two of the film plays against the first installment and audience expectations. We also react to the closing announcement for The Queen of Versailles at the St. James Theatre, examining what may have gone wrong commercially and critically, while noting the praise Sherie Rene Scott is earning as a standby for Jackie Siegel. The conversation wraps up with a look at current Broadway grosses and what the numbers suggest about audience interest in new musicals, revivals, and holiday-season titles. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Share your thoughts on this production in the comments on Spotify, and let us know what you would like us to cover next. If you enjoy these post-show conversations, follow Half Hour and leave a rating and review so more theater lovers can find the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Talkin' Jon M. Chu's new film with Hillary Butler
Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Wicked: For Good (2025). Directed by Jon M. Chu. With Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jeff Goldblum. Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical. Show Notes Hosts: • Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller Featured Review: • Wicked: For Good (2025) The Verdict: • Stephen: Pass with Caveat • Christopher: Must Avoid Music for this Episode: • Why Do I Hide by Lone Wild Contact the show: • email: fans@thespoilerwarning.com Listener Survey: • Please help us by taking our survey
Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Wicked: For Good (2025). Directed by Jon M. Chu. With Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jeff Goldblum. Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical. Show Notes Hosts: • Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller Featured Review: • Wicked: For Good (2025) The Verdict: • Stephen: Pass with Caveat • Christopher: Must Avoid Music for this Episode: • Why Do I Hide by Lone Wild Contact the show: • email: fans@thespoilerwarning.com Listener Survey: • Please help us by taking our survey
What happens when filmmaking becomes a marathon of collaboration — spanning years, thousands of shots, and the world of Oz itself? For Wicked: For Good, that was the daily reality for Film Editor Myron Kerstein and Visual Effects Supervisor Pablo Helman. This week on Below the Line, Skid welcomes back Myron Kerstein and introduces Pablo Helman, who makes his Below the Line debut to discuss their shared journey on Wicked: For Good, the sequel to Jon M. Chu's Wicked. Together, they reflect on what it means to sustain creative momentum through two interconnected films and the largest project of their careers. This episode unpacks: Building a years-long partnership between editorial and visual effects — and learning to “finish each other's sentences” after thousands of hours together Integrating production, post, and VFX pipelines from the earliest days of Wicked through the sequel's final render Designing the epic opening battle on the Yellow Brick Road, where performance, camera, and creature animation all converge Navigating Jon M. Chu's collaborative process — a director who, as Myron puts it, is “a collector of people” and thrives on creative dialogue Crafting the technically complex “Girl in the Bubble” sequence — eight stitched plates, multiple reflections, and a seamless illusion that tested every department's trust Refining the “No Good Deed” sequence — balancing raw emotion, musical rhythm, and visual effects spectacle Intercutting Glinda's wedding with the imprisoned creatures to heighten tension and emotional contrast across parallel storylines How small creative choices — like a cape's weight, a confetti storm, or a single flash of red sky — became storytelling tools in the hands of two artists who speak the same cinematic language What emerges is a portrait of collaboration under pressure — one built on mutual respect, relentless curiosity, and a shared belief that every frame, no matter how fantastical, should feel grounded and human.
Once again directed by Jon M. Chu, Wicked: For Good is set shortly after the events of the first film as Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) finds herself in the crosshairs of the Wizard. Despite hiding from his flying monkeys and elite military, she remains committed to exposing the Wizard's lies to a world that remains devoted to him. As Glinda works towards restoring the relationship between Elphaba and the Wizard, what happens next will change their lives... for good. This week, Deb Whalen and Catherine Erskine return to talk about truthful lies and our obsession with Oz.
Celebrate "Emerald Friday" with Earth's Mightiest Critics and a downright wicked review of Wicked Part 2! Jon M. Chu's sequel is an even bigger box office smash than last year's reimagining of the hit Broadway musical. But now that Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) has defied gravity and struck out on her own against the shady Wizard (Jeff Goldblum), will her struggles prove to be as engaging as the Odd Couple antics with Galinda (Ariana Grande) from the first film? Or is Wicked: For Good's intersecting with The Wizard of Oz the beginning of the end for audience interest?Join us for a gravity-defying good time as we talk spoilers and take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Wicked: For Good (2025) trailer.Catch up with last year's KtS roundtable review of Wicked: Part 1!Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets:Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists.Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast.Get seated with The Blonde in Front!Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…...And Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue....and We Got This Covered.Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree.And save your celluloid soul with Dave Canfield's Substack, "Creature Feature Preacher".
We're dancing through life with a wickedly good choreographer! Jenna and Kevin hang out with their pal, the exceptionally talented choreographer Christopher Scott! They discuss the joy of witnessing his journey from "Glee" to "So You Think You Can Dance" and the "Wicked" movies. They also learn the fun way he found out he was going to work on "Wicked," the emotions he felt watching Cynthia Erivo's audition, witnessing Jeff Goldblum becoming the Wizard in real time, Jonathan Bailey's take on Fiyero, which helped inspire some of the choreography, and seeing director Jon M. Chu build the world of Oz! Plus a deep dive into his creative process and inspiration for certain scenes, the dance break that didn't make it to the screen, and some fun memories from working on Glee! For fun, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes clips, follow us on Instagram @andthatswhatyoureallymissedpod & TikTok @thatswhatyoureallymissed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wicked For Good Review and a Wicked Super-Fan Joins the ShowIn this week's Pop Culture Pastor, Dave and Cody start with the kind of real-life discovery every nerd dreams about: three brothers in California stumble upon an original Superman #1 buried under old newspapers—and it sells for over $9 million. That leads to comic-grading nightmares, childhood nostalgia, and some very strong feelings about mailing valuables.From there, the guys shift to a more sobering headline as Donald Glover reveals a congenital heart defect that nearly ended his life mid-tour. Dave and Cody unpack the moment he learned he'd had a stroke, the wise words he shared with fans, and why the world absolutely cannot lose Childish Gambino before the Community movie gets made.Then it's time for the main event: a full, spoiler-filled review of Wicked: For Good.Dave and Cody dive into:How Part Two differs tonally from Part OneThe big changes from the stage musicalWhat works (Erivo, Grande, “No Good Deed,” Jeff Goldblum's surprising emotional turn)What really doesn't (the pacing, new songs, the ending, and… Morrible)Their recasts, deeper themes, winners, losers, and ratingsAnd for the first time in a long time, the Geek Phone rings!Listener Lauren, a bona fide Wicked super-fan, jumps in to share:What hooked her on the storyHow she threw a pink-and-green watch partyHer thoughts on the film's emotional beatsHer Winner, Loser, and Rating of the MovieWhat she'd say directly to Jon M. Chu if she had the chanceIt's a big episode packed with musical joy, nerd heartbreak, philosophical detours, and the kind of pop culture rabbit trails only this show can deliver.Grab a seat on the Yellow Brick Road and jump in.
WICKED returns with the roar of a tornado…BUT IS IT “FOR GOOD”? Surprisingly, WillDaBeast loves musicals as much as Cupcake does and so it goes…Part 2 of the Broadway musical Wicked is back! Filmed all at the same time but split into two parts and separated by one year, the Jon M. Chu directed Act Two, still starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jonathon Bailey, rolls out a yellow brick road back to the continuing story of Glinda and Elphaba. But gone are the sunny, sing-songy, Mean Girls shenanigans replaced by a darker and more urgent tone with a spotlight on the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) and the enchantingly evil Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh). Will audiences take to this and click their heels in joy or will they wish a house was dropped on the at-times juvenile and rushed second act? Will anyone care how this story threads its connections to the beloved “Wizard of Oz”? FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD to the new streamlined (read: shorter) Watch Skip Plus and find out!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Teaser02:33 Intro / Splitting a Movie into 2 parts06:16 Wicked For Good: Below & Above the Line13:06 Spoiler Free Thoughts25:13 WICKED FOR GOOD SPOILED!- - - - - - - - - -WE ARE WATCH SKIP PLUS! FOLLOW/LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW/LOVEEmail us: WatchSkipPlus@gmail.com#wicked #wickedforgood #cynthiaerivo #arianagrande #jeffgoldblum #michelleyeoh #jonathanbailey #jonmchu #alicebrooks #johnpowell #stephenschwartz #winnieholzman #danafox #universalpictures #marcplattproductions
No novo episódio do podcast, exploramos as camadas mais instáveis, controversas e surpreendentes de Wicked: Parte 2, a conclusão cinematográfica dirigida por Jon M. Chu que retorna ao universo de Oz para revelar o destino definitivo de Elphaba e Glinda. O filme, lançado em 20 de novembro de 2025, funciona como uma reconstrução emocional e política da fábula original e levanta questões importantes sobre ritmo, estrutura e impacto narrativo.O episódio analisa como a segunda parte do musical, conhecida por sua densidade dramática, apresenta um desafio intrínseco ao cinema. A necessidade de resolver múltiplas tramas reduz o dinamismo, criando momentos de irregularidade que dividem opiniões. Ainda assim, Wicked: Parte 2 acerta ao aprofundar a amizade turbulenta entre Elphaba e Glinda, entregando um olhar mais íntimo e complexo do que o visto nos palcos.A conversa inclui também uma avaliação do elenco, com destaque absoluto para Cynthia Erivo, cuja performance transforma Elphaba em uma presença arrebatadora, enquanto Ariana Grande surpreende ao unir delicadeza e força dramática. Ao mesmo tempo, discutimos escolhas narrativas que deixam a desejar, como o desenvolvimento apressado de Nessa Rose, a simplificação de números musicais e a representação política do Mágico, que reforça o subtexto antifascista da história.Rafael Arinelli recebe Laysa Zanetti, Edu Sacer e Thiago Muniz para debater o quanto Wicked: Parte 2 consegue - ou não - resolver as pontas soltas de sua jornada épica, equilibrando espetáculo, emoção e crítica social. Uma conversa essencial para quem ama musicais, adaptações e o poder simbólico das bruxas de Oz.• 04m26: Pauta Principal• 1h15m29: Plano Detalhe• 1h34m13: EncerramentoOuça nosso Podcast também no:• Spotify: https://cinemacao.short.gy/spotify• Apple Podcast: https://cinemacao.short.gy/apple• Android: https://cinemacao.short.gy/android• Deezer: https://cinemacao.short.gy/deezer• Amazon Music: https://cinemacao.short.gy/amazonAgradecimentos aos padrinhos: • Bruna Mercer• Charles Calisto Souza• Daniel Barbosa da Silva Feijó• Diego Alves Lima• Eloi Xavier• Flavia Sanches• Gabriela Pastori Marino• Guilherme S. Arinelli• Thiago Custodio Coquelet• William SaitoFale Conosco:• Email: contato@cinemacao.com• X: https://cinemacao.short.gy/x-cinemacao• BlueSky: https://cinemacao.short.gy/bsky-cinemacao• Facebook: https://cinemacao.short.gy/face-cinemacao• Instagram: https://cinemacao.short.gy/insta-cinemacao• Tiktok: https://cinemacao.short.gy/tiktok-cinemacao• Youtube: https://cinemacao.short.gy/yt-cinemacaoApoie o Cinem(ação)!Apoie o Cinem(ação) e faça parte de um seleto clube de ouvintes privilegiados, desfrutando de inúmeros benefícios! Com uma assinatura a partir de R$30,00, você terá acesso a conteúdo exclusivo e muito mais! Não perca mais tempo, torne-se um apoiador especial do nosso canal! Junte-se a nós para uma experiência cinematográfica única!Plano Detalhe:• (Lay): Série: Ângela Diniz: Assassinada e Condenada• (Edu): Reality: A Vida Secreta das Esposas Mórmons• (Edu): Série: Império de Amsterdã• (Edu): Série: Área Restrita• (Thiago): Série: O Natal dos Silva• (Rafa): Reality: A Batalha Dos 100: Ásia• (Rafa): Podcast: Marjorie Estiano e Elena Soárez voltam para a Praia dos OssosEdição: ISSOaí
The American musical is in a state of flux. Today's Broadway offerings are mostly jukebox musicals and blatant I.P. grabs; original ideas are few and far between. Meanwhile, Jon M. Chu's earnest (and lengthy) two-part adaptation of “Wicked”—an origin story for the Wicked Witch of the West that first premièred on the Great White Way over twenty years ago—has struck a chord with today's audiences. On this episode of Critics at Large, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz discuss “Wicked” before stepping back to trace the evolution of the musical form, from the first shows to marry song and story in the nineteen-twenties to the seventies-era innovations of figures like Stephen Sondheim. Amid the massive commercial, technological, and aesthetic shifts of the last century, how has the form changed, and why has it endured? “People who don't like musicals will often criticize their artificiality,” Schwartz says. “Some things in life are so heightened . . . yet they're part of the real. Why not put them to music and have singing be part of it?”This episode originally aired on December 12, 2024.Read, watch, and listen with the critics:“Wicked” (2024)“The Animals That Made It All Worth It,” by Naomi Fry (The New Yorker)“Ben Shapiro Reviews ‘Wicked' ”“Frozen” (2013)“Hair” (1979)“The Sound of Music” (1965)“Anything Goes” (1934)“Show Boat” (1927)“Oklahoma” (1943)“Mean Girls” (2017)“Hamilton” (2015)“Wicked” (2003)“A Strange Loop” (2019)“Teeth” (2024)“Kimberly Akimbo” (2021)New episodes drop every Thursday. Follow Critics at Large wherever you get your podcasts.Critics at Large is a weekly discussion from The New Yorker which explores the latest trends in books, television, film, and more. Join us every Thursday as we make unexpected connections between classic texts and pop culture. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The day you have all been waiting for: HAVE Tat and Bendy been changed...For Good? Or has Jon M Chu retained his flop status since his first pod review almost 3 years ago? We are here to mention it ALL, honey. If you haven't seen Wicked Part II yet, skip ahead skip ahead!!FOLLOW THE DIVAS!Instagram:@bestfriend_podcast@tdoelg@kend_edwardsTiktok:@ebf_podcast
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universes.When Wicked: Part One released this time last year, it broke a slew of records for a Hollywood adaptation of a Broadway Show, as well for its talent behind and in front of the camera. Now Wicked: For Good has finally arrived on the scene and with a $150 million domestic, and $226 million global opening weekend, it has broken nearly every record its predecessor established, including Best Global and Domestic Opening for a Movie Based on a Broadway Show, as well as for stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and director Jon M. Chu. It's no surprise with numbers like these that Universal Pictures is already “underway” with ways to continue the franchise on the screen, according to the studio's chief marketing executive, Michael Moses.Scarlett Johansson will star in Mike Flanagan's upcoming adaptation of The Exorcist. Backed by Universal and Blumhouse, Flanagan's film is said to be in the universe of The Exorcist, but is not a remake or sequel according to the director. Flanagan's take on the story was greenlit last year, more than 50 years after the original film came out in 1973.Wolverines never say die…at least that's the takeaway from Hugh Jackman's comments recently on the Graham Norton show. When asked about his time as the iconic X-Men character, Jackman replied “Maybe. I'm never saying never again…” and went on to elaborate about having declared he wouldn't play Logan until the Deadpool & Wolverine opportunity came about.Amazon is officially moving forward with a new Stargate TV series from producer Martin Gero, who began his career in the original franchise. The project continues the legacy that started with the 1994 film starring James Spader and Kurt Russell and expanded through Stargate SG-1 and multiple spinoffs.HBO has renewed several HBOMAX series for second seasons including crime drama Task and comedies I Love LA and The Chair Company as well as House of the Dragon for a 4th season and Knight of the Seven Kingdoms for a 2nd season.Paramount, Comcast and Netflix have submitted bids to acquire all or part of Warner Bros. Discovery and a sale decision is expected to be made before Christmas, although regulators would most likely take at least a year to approve the sale.Per an exclusive from The Hollywood Reporter exclusive, we've learned that Paramount is actively in talks with veteran producer Neal H. Morris, whose claims to fame include the Fast & The Furious and Sonic The Hedgehog film franchises, to kickstart a new live action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film franchise.Sony Pictures has made one of the biggest book acquisitions of 2025, landing film adaptation rights to James Islington's Hierarchy series. The move comes as the book series' second installment, The Strength of the Few, debuts at No. 1 on the New York Times best-seller list following its Nov. 11 U.S. release.A24 has dropped the first trailer for How To Make A Killing, which stars Glen Powell and Margaret Qualley. The film debuts in theaters on Feb. 20th.Eva Green has been cast as Aunt Ophelia in season 3 of Netflix's Wednesday, a character that was teased at the end of season 2.FX will adapt Ubisoft's video game series Far Cry into an anthology series, Variety has learned. Noah Hawley and Rob Mac will create the series and Mac will also star.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 and Cynthia Erivo.Toby Wallace has been cast in a lead role in Netflix‘s upcoming “Assassin's Creed” TV series.
This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe presents no place like home. Movies Markus' Markus Robinson is back to talk Wicked: For Good with Aaron and Abe. Hear what this group has to say about the cinematic adaptation of the popular play's second act, from director Jon M. Chu, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (11:17), Trailer Talk for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (41:16), the main review (47:30), Games (1:51:06), and Out Now Feedback (2:01:01). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @MoviesMarkus Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, Movies Markus Read Aaron's review for Wicked: For Good Trailer Talk: The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Next Week: Zootopia 2
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This week, Tiny and I review the new Jon M. Chu movie, Wicked: For Good in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, I share my thoughts on Ben Leonberg's Good Boy. Tiny and I also discuss screenings around Indianapolis, movie news, and more. Watch the Video Version of this Episode Here Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Screening in Indy - 04:30 News Before the Reviews - 06:59 Feature Review Wicked: For Good (2025) - 09:26 Spoiler - 28:09 Secondary Review Good Boy (2025) - 52:58 Potpourri Tiny's Write-In Potpourri - 1:12:50 Rewatching TV Shows - 1:14:53 The Timekeepers of Eternity (2021) - 1:17:48 Keeper (2025) - 1:25:28 Closing the Ep - 1:34:12 Outtake: Tiny on Weapons (2025) - 1:35:31 Patreon Clip - 1:38:11 Related Links Scarlett Johansson to Star in New 'Exorcist' Movie The Timekeepers of Eternity - YouTube The Timekeepers of Eternity - Vimeo My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive TV Reaction - It: Welcome to Derry S01E01: The Pilot - Nov 9, 2025 Video Reaction - It: Welcome to Derry S01E01: The Pilot - Nov 9, 2025 Immediate Reaction - Frankenstein (2025) - Oct 15, 2025 Immediate Reaction - The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2025) - Oct 24, 2025 Immediate Reaction - A House of Dynamite (2025) - Oct 15, 2025 Book Reaction - The Long Walk by Stephen King - Chapters 8-10 - Oct 4, 2025 Book Reaction - The Long Walk by Stephen King - Chapters 11-13 - Nov 1, 2025 Patreon Companion Episodes Collection Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse Indy Kan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse Ways to Support Us Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content Official OV Merch Buy Me A Coffee Obsessive Viewer Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny's Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.6.8 - Without Mic Compressors) Tiny: RØDE Podmic USB via USB in Riverside.FM Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV495 Next Week on the Podcast OV496 - Eternity (2025) & Train Dreams (2025)
Join hosts Matt Diaz and Ernesto Santos as we chit-chat about our recently watched movies and tv shows in a fun segment we like to call “Whatcha Watchin'” including our thoughts on Gen V S2, The Running Man, Predator: Badlands, A House of Dynamite, Train Dreams and The Bad Guys 2. Later, we'll give you our SPOILER REVIEW of the epic conclusion of Wicked: For Good, directed by Jon M. Chu and stars Cynthia Ervio and Ariana Grande. Time Stamps:11:01 - Whatcha Watchin'01:43:12 - Wicked: For Good Review
Kyle, Joe, and Rick review the musical fantasy film, "Wicked: For Good." Directed by Jon M. Chu written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, with music by Stephen Schwartz and John Powell. The film stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum, and Michelle Yeoh. We ranked the 11 songs from the soundtrack and picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!
The all-star sound team behind “Wicked: For Good” returns to the show to discuss the bold sonic world of the film, and how it compared to the first. In this conversation, they break down everything from capturing on-set vocals to crafting the visceral aerial sequences — all while following Jon M. Chu's vision for a darker, more mature final chapter of the “Wicked” story.“In the first film — ‘world building,' ‘set pieces,' ‘youthful exuberance' — those were all our keywords. And what we were leaning towards with the sound and music. On movie two, we'd already laid that foundation. So ‘emotion' really became our superpower on this one. The characters' emotion always guides the sonic world of each scene. And when you know you're leading towards the song ‘For Good,' which is as deeply emotional and compelling and heartbreaking as any song can get — and it represents the culmination of their relationship — you just have to follow the characters and follow what Jon Chu's vision is for each of these scenes leading up to it.”—Jack Dolman, Supervising Music Editor, “Wicked” and “Wicked: For Good”Joining today's conversation: - John Marquis, Supervising Sound Editor / Sound Designer / Re-Recording Mixer - Andy Nelson, Re-Recording Mixer - Jack Dolman, Supervising Music Editor - Nancy Nugent Title, Supervising Sound Editor - Simon Hayes, Production Sound MixerBe sure to check out “Wicked: For Good,” now playing in theaters and Dolby Cinemas®, in Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos®. - Our previous episodes of Dolby Creator Lab with the artists behind Wicked: The Cinematography of Wicked: For Good, with Alice Brooks and Jon M. ChuCapturing Wicked's Live Singing, with Simon Hayes The Music of Wicked, with Stephen Oremus, John Powell, and Stephen Schwartz Director Jon M. Chu and the Sound and Editing Wizards of Wicked Please subscribe to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts.You can also check out the video for this episode on YouTube.Learn more about the Dolby Creator Lab and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
David, Devindra, and Jeff walk the path in Sisu: Road to Revenge, move through the shadows with The Secret Agent, and search through a mammal metropolis in Zootopia 2. Then they return to the land of Oz for the conclusion of Jon M. Chu's epic Wicked: For Good. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - davechentravels.com Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Meta's antitrust win Jeff - Jeff's Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:10:29) David - Sisu: Road to Revenge, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Thoughts & Prayers Devindra - The Secret Agent, Arco, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Jeff - Zootopia 2, Nobody Wants This S2 Featured Review (~01:08:51) Wicked: For Good SPOILERS (~01:22:36) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata's podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you'd like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
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With his two 'Wicked' films, director Jon M. Chu had the rare experience of orchestrating and unifying a massive musical to his vision. Chu was excited to dig into all the details he can finally discuss about the making of this two part phenomenon. Listen to the Screen Talk Podcast. Every Friday IndieWire editors Anne Thompson & Ryan Lattanzio break down insider news from Hollywood and debate the latest films and series. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indiewire-screen-talk/id893977298 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wicked: For Good (also known as Wicked: Part Two[c]) is a 2025 American musical fantasy film directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. The sequel to Wicked (2024), it adapts the second act of the 2003 stage musical by Stephen Schwartz and Holzman, which was loosely based on Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel, a reimagining of L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its 1939 film adaptation. Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum return from the first film. Set in the Land of Oz before and during the events of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the film explores the relationship between Elphaba and Glinda as they embrace their new identities as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.Universal Pictures and Marc Platt, who both produced the stage musical, announced the film adaptation in 2012. After a long development and multiple delays, partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chu was hired as the director with Erivo and Grande cast in 2021. The adaptation was split into two parts to avoid omitting plot points and further develop the characters. Principal photography on both films began in December 2022 in England, was interrupted in July 2023 by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, and resumed and concluded in January 2024.Wicked: For Good premiered at the Suhai Music Hall in São Paulo on November 4, 2025, and premiered in the U.S. on November 17 at Lincoln Center in New York City, with a wider release in the United States on November 21. It was received less positively than its predecessor, and has grossed $223 million worldwide.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59
Editor, Myron Kerstein ACE WICKED: FOR GOOD editor, Myron Kerstein ACE finds himself in familiar post-production territory after taking a short break to enjoy the success of the first film in this two-part adaption of the musical megahit. This brief respit included Myron receiving an Oscar® nomination and an ACE Eddie win for his efforts. But this time out, Myron faces the challenge of closing out this story with a movie that is darker in tone with a more complex narrative. Adapted from the venerable Broadway smash, WICKED: FOR GOOD follows the journey of a young woman named Elphaba. Misunderstood and often outcast because of her green skin, Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a fellow student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths. MYRON KERSTEIN, ACE In addition to his musical experience with Jon M. Chu and Lin-Manuel Miranda, Myron also had a diverse pool of film and tv projects, including GARDEN STATE (2004), NICK AND NORAH'S INFINITE PLAYLIST (2008), LITTLE FOCKERS (2010), THE DUKES OF HAZARD (2005), FAME (2009), GIRLS (2015-17) and HOME BEFORE DARK (2020). The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Listen to Myron's interviews for tick, tick...Boom!, In the Heights and Wicked Watch Myron take you on a Timeline Tour of how he edited Defying Gravity in Wicked Leave a message and get your questions answered on the show Check out all the latest features in Avid Media Composer Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube
For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna & Cody Dericks join me to discuss the sequel to last year's "Wicked," titled "Wicked: For Good," starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum. The film adapts the second act of the 2003 stage musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, which was loosely based on Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel, a reimagining of L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" and its 1939 film adaptation. Darker and more complex to bring to the big screen, Set in the Land of Oz before and during the events of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," the film explores the relationship between Elphaba and Glinda as they embrace their new identities as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good, with more tie-ins to "The Wizard of Oz." Following the success of last year's film, what did we think of this emotional conclusion? Please tune in as we discuss the adaptation choices, Jon M. Chu's direction, the cinematography, the musical numbers, the powerful performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, its awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textKen Fong and I sit down for one of our richest, most thought-provoking conversations yet.We begin with the quietly powerful new film Rental Family, where Brendan Fraser's lonely American actor in Tokyo becomes the “token white guy” in Japan's unusual rental family industry. What begins as performance becomes something far deeper — and it opens the door for us to discuss honestly intercultural relationships, identity, belonging, and the longing for genuine connection in an era of isolation.From there, we take a turn into the world of (now Candidate for Governor of California) Pastor Ché Ahn, the New Apostolic Reformation, and the legacy of C. Peter Wagner — a professor both of us once studied under. We revisit Wagner's vision of ethnically centered churches, Ahn's rise as an apostolic figure, and his influential role in the Seven Mountain Mandate and the MAGA movement. This isn't a hit piece — it's a candid, personal reckoning with the theological, cultural, and political forces reshaping evangelicalism.We also dive into Jon M. Chu's reflections on Wicked, A.I., and Asian representation; the latest Tuesday election results; the troubling Tucker Carlson–Nick Fuentes pipeline; And yes — we talk about the shutdown, the blame game, and why today's GOP seems allergic to health care, border solutions, and the social safety net.SHOW NOTESSupport the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Thank you! Ken's Substack Page The Podcast Official Site: TheBeachedWhiteMale.com
'Screen Talk' co-hosts Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio review Jon M. Chu's 'Wicked: For Good' and size up 'Marty Supreme's' chances at the Oscars after rapturous screenings in Los Angeles and New York. Listen to IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit Podcast, a weekly conversation with leading Directors and Showrunners about their process and craft. Learn the tools of the trade behind your favorite films and series. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indiewires-filmmaker-toolkit/id1142632832 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wicked: For Good movie is in theaters this week, so please enjoy this wonderful conversation from the AOK library with the film's director Jon M. Chu. He and Robert Peterpaul to discuss being a kind leader on set, acts of kindness from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, his spellbinding memoir Viewfinder and more. Rejoicify - this is a thought-provoking chat filled with STAR-studded surprise guests! We're OBSESSULATED! Jon M. Chu is known for his visually stunning blockbuster films, as well as his kinetic work across various genres from groundbreaking series to commercials and films. Additionally, his unique storytelling ability has earned him the honor of inclusion on the Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list as well as Variety's New Hollywood Leaders. Most recently, Chu directed Universal Pictures' critically acclaimed WICKED 1 & 2, starring Oscar-nominees Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Part 1 of the feature-film adaptation of the record-breaking musical phenomenon released in theaters on November 22 and quickly became a box-office hit, becoming the highest-grossing Broadway adaption in domestic box office history in its second week earning over $350 million globally. His memoir, Viewfinder, is his journey from growing up in the Silicon Valley to transitioning to Hollywood and helming major studio projects, released Summer 2024. The book is an uplifting tale of belonging, creativity and learning to see who you truly are. His other projects include the critically acclaimed adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning musical IN THE HEIGHTS for Warner Bros. Studios as well as the worldwide phenomenon CRAZY RICH ASIANS, which was nominated for numerous awards, including a SAG Award, a Golden Globe and PGA Award. It is one of the top 10 highest grossing romantic comedies of all time and the highest in a decade. It was also the first contemporary studio picture in more than 25 years to feature an all-Asian cast and opened a new chapter in Asian-American representation in Hollywood. Chu is attached to direct the highly anticipated biopic for Britney Spears based on her memoir, The Woman in Me, with Universal. He is also in development on Dr. Seuss' OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO! with Warner Bros and JJ Abrams' Bad Robot, which will be his first animated film. His previous films include GI. JOE: RETALIATION, NOW YOU SEE ME 2, JUSTIN BIEBER'S NEVER SAY NEVER and many more representing over 1.3 billion dollars in the worldwide box office. Thank you to Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh and Simon Hayes for the special surprise, and to Welcome to Times Square for supporting our Big Apple dreams. Follow Jon: @jonmchu Follow us: @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul youtube.com/@artofkindnesspodcast Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Got kindness tips or stories? Want to just say hi? Please email us: artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. Let us be glad. Let us be grateful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Model, actor, and entrepreneur Shay Mitchell joins to discuss the controversy surrounding her skincare brand for kids, Rini. Also, Jon M. Chu stops by to discuss his highly anticipated sequel ‘Wicked: For Good.' Plus, Olivia receives a special surprise from a woman whose life was changed after being inspired by her to get screened for breast cancer. And, lifestyle expert Preston Konrad shares simple, stunning ideas to elevate your Thanksgiving table décor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jon M. Chu joins Seth and Josh on the pod this week! Jon chats all abut growing up in Los Altos, California, the Chinese restaurant his family owns that he grew up working in, his memories of growing up in a family of five with immigrant parents, stories from a trip to France with his mom, how early exposure to technology and video editing shaped his passion for filmmaking, the influences of 'Crazy Rich Asians' and 'Wicked' on his life, and so much more! Plus, Jon chats about his film, Wicked: For Good, out in theaters November 21, 2025! Watch more Family Trips episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlqYOfxU_jQem4_NRJPM8_wLBrEEQ17B6 ------------------------- Support our sponsors: Shipt Shipt's exclusive savings event: Season of Savings, happening from November 16th through December 28th. Shop tons of deals, including member-exclusive savings, all season long. Terms apply. Download the app or order now at Shipt.com Uplift Elevate your workspace with UPLIFT Desk. Go to https://upliftdesk.com/FAMILY for a special offer exclusive to our audience. Fabric Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/trips. Policies issued by Western-Southern Life Assurance Company. Not available in certain states. Prices subject to underwriting and health questions. ------------------------- Family Trips is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Theme song written and performed by Jeff Tweedy. ------------------------- About the Show: Lifelong brothers Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers ask guests to relive childhood memories, unforgettable family trips, and other disasters! New Episodes of Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers are available every Tuesday. ------------------------- Executive Producers: Rob Holysz, Jeph Porter, Natalie Holysz Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Coordinating Producer: Derek Johnson Video Editor: Josh Windisch Mix & Master: Josh Windisch Episode Artwork: Analise Jorgensen #familytrips #sethmeyers #joshmeyers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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