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Wicked composer is working on new film 'within the world of Oz'

Wicked and Wicked: For Good composer Stephen Schwartz has confirmed early work has started on a new story set "within the world of Oz".

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The 2026 Golden Globes Noms Are Here & Yep, Wicked Just Got Totally Snubbed

The 2026 Golden Globe nominations have dropped, and while there are plenty of wins, a few snubs have already stolen the spotlight.

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Golden Globes 2026: Diego Luna, Oscar Isaac, Guillermo del Toro, Jenna Ortega, Selena Gomez and More Latino Nominees

The Golden Globes organization, which brings together the foreign press dedicated to film and television, revealed its nominations for the 2026 edition this Monday, recognizing Latino actors such as Diego Luna, Oscar Isaac, Guillermo del Toro, Jenna Ortega and Selena Gomez, but leaving out many in surprising categories.

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Golden Globe nominations 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ is favourite with nine nods

The shortlisted films and TV shows have been announced, with the Golden Globes taking place in Los Angeles on 11 January 2026. Here's the full breakdown of the nominations.

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What's Next for Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo After 'Wicked For Good' Box Office Success

There are plans to bring more movies set in the 'Wicked' universe, while Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have other projects coming up.

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Studio eyes new plans for Wicked after box-office success

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Plans ‘underway’ for more Wicked films after success of For Good

Musical sequel has dominated the box office this week

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Will There Be A 'Wicked 3'? Universal Is Trying To "Figure It Out"

Following the success of 'Wicked: For Good,' Universal feels a "responsibility" to keep the world of Oz alive.

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Cynthia Erivo Embraces Androgynous Look, Takes 'Uncompromising Stand' On 'They/Them' Identity

Cynthia Erivo takes an uncompromising stand on 'they/them' pronouns and discusses her new memoir, Simply More. Plus, read the latest updates on a potential Wicked spin-off from composer Stephen Schwartz.

International Business Times UK

Hate the new songs in ‘Wicked: For Good’? Here are 10 songs added to movie musicals that don’t suck

While it's not impossible, there are very few movie musicals that pull off adding a new song.

The Mary Sue

I’m A Wicked Act 2 Apologist, And Even I Couldn’t Enjoy The New Additions To For Good

My bubble has been popped.

Cinemablend

Wicked: For Good review – There’s no magic in this aimless slog of a sequel

2/5 Cynthia Erivo scores, but Ariana Grande less so – and director Jon M Chu still hasn’t figured out how to properly light any of this

The Independent UK

The Queen of Versailles review – Kristin Chenoweth goes big in unwieldy Broadway musical

The Wicked star reunites with composer Stephen Schwartz for a flashy yet exhausting adaptation of the acclaimed documentary

The Guardian - US

Generative AI Is Reshaping Justice: From Drafting Verdicts to Assisting Judges — But Are the Results Reliable?

Generative AI (GenAI) is transforming the justice system, assisting judges, lawyers, and even victims in court. While offering benefits like efficiency and access to legal services, GenAI also presents challenges.

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Justice At Stake As Generative AI Enters The Courtroom

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is making its way into courts despite early stumbles, raising questions about how it will influence the legal system and justice itself.

The Independent UK

How 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' seeded a music nonprofit supporting the songwriters of tomorrow

“Take Me out to the Ball Game” is more than just a song sung every summer in baseball stadiums around the United States

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Wicked: For Good will be ‘delicate’ with Dorothy, director Jon M. Chu says

'Wicked: For Good' will "tread lighty" around Dorothy Gale and will primarily focus on the story of Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba and Ariana Grande's Glinda, director Jon M. Chu has said.

The Independent UK

Wicked 2 director confirms Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will each have a brand new song

‘Wicked: For Good’ is expected to be released in theaters November 21

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Salon

"Wicked" cast a new spell with old magic

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's vocal talents elevate the songs, putting an original spin on "unoriginal" hits

The Guardian - UK

Why Wicked should win the best picture Oscar

With its real tulips, real singing and real BFFs Ariande Grande and Cynthia Erivo front and centre, this musical is as authentic and credible as fantasy gets

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“I was like, ‘this cannot happen’. There’s a time and a place and it’s not with Glinda; she doesn’t have that kind of rhythm”: Ariana Grande tells Billie Eilish why she said no to the idea of having “trap drums” in one of her showstopping songs in Wicked

“I just kind of mustered up the courage to say ‘you know, respectfully, I think maybe she does not have that in her’”

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Wicked director reveals original idea for Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth cameo

Jon M Chu has revealed his original ideas for bringing Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth into 'Wicked'.

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Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg in 'Wicked'? It Almost Happened

Plus: Michelle Pfeiffer, Emma Thompson, or Nicole Kidman were all considered for Glinda.

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Ariana Grande 'worked hard' with a vocal coach for Wicked

Pop star Ariana Grande has confessed she "worked really hard" with a vocal coach for her role in 'Wicked' because she wanted to perfect the "operatic" style of her character's singing voice because it's very different to how she usually performs.

The Independent UK

Jon M Chu reveals how far he pushed Ariana Grande to earn Wicked role

‘I was like, there’s no way she’s prepared for this,’ the director said

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