Jon M. Chu defends 'Wicked' visuals amid backlighting criticism: 'I think the movie is absolutely gorgeous'

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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in "Wicked."

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The best movies of 2024

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A collage of the best movies of 2024.

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Meet Ethan Slater, Ariana Grande's 'Wicked' costar and boyfriend who's known for playing Spongebob on Broadway

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Ariana Grande, left, at the "Wicked" NY premiere and Ethan Slater, right, at the "Wicked" LA premiere in 2024.

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Ex-wife of 'Wicked' star Ethan Slater says her life changed after he started dating Ariana Grande. Here's how.

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Lilly Jay with her ex-husband, Ethan Slater. Slater started dating Ariana Grande after they met on the set of "Wicked."

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13 'Wicked' filming secrets, including the memorable moment that Ariana Grande ad-libbed

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"Wicked" stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo

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14 'Wicked' easter eggs you may have missed, from big cameos to subtle 'Wizard of Oz' references

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cynthia erivo as elphaba in wicked. she's painted green and is wearing a black dress, with her hair styled in microbraids braided into one larger braid over her right shoulder. her hands are outstretched, and her expression is intent
Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in "Wicked."

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'Wicked,' 'Gladiator II,' and 'Moana 2' are driving a historic Thanksgiving box office haul

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"Moana 2," "Wicked," and "Gladiator II" are in theaters during Thanksgiving weekend 2024.

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The 'Wicked' movie only covers part of the musical. Here's everything we know about the second film.

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Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda in "Wicked."

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15 of the best movies based on Broadway musicals — and 10 of the worst

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Critics are praising Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande for their performances in "Wicked."

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Let’s Talk About How Those Wicked Cameos Came To Be

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