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‘Wicked' Director Jon M. Chu Explains How ‘Oz' Adaptations Reflect "America In Transition"
As Jon M. Chu brings the latest big-screen installment to L. Frank Baum’s ever-expanding universe, he’s reflecting on the societal shifts that have historically punctuated adaptations of Oz. The Wicked director explained that the Yellow Brick Road has become “the road we travel” ever since Baum released The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900,
'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu hints at possibility of ‘G.I. Joe’ return
Director Jon M. Chu has left the door open for a potential return to the “G.I. Joe” movie franchise. Chu, who is currently focused on the upcoming “Wicked” films, teased the possibility of revisiting the world of G.
Jon M. Chu on Making the Oz of ‘Wicked’ an Onscreen Reality: ‘We Had to Actually Build Cultures’
At a post-screening Q&A, 'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu and the cast talked about building the physical world of Oz.
Director Jon M. Chu missed ‘Wicked’ premiere to welcome fifth child
Wicked” director Jon M. Chu’s new daughter was born during the film’s premiere in Los Angeles on Saturday, and his little one is already quite “popular.”
‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu On Finding His Elphaba And Glinda
The celebrated filmmaker discusses his creative process with the larger-than-life "Wicked" production and the journey to find its stars in Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Misses Film’s L.A. Premiere Due to Birth of Fifth Child
In a video message shared at the screening, Chu said: "I've waited for three years to have this moment and share our movie with you, but I've waited my whole life to have this moment, to have our fifth child,
‘Wicked’ director Jon Chu says all the Oz works have come at big historical shifts
Wicked” director Jon M. Chu reflected on how the feature film might have greater meaning in the wake of the election.
Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Claims ‘The Oz’ Comes at Pivotal Shifts Throughout US History
In an interview with NBC News, 'Wicked Director' Jon M. Chu pointed out that Oz works have always come out during times of national change and reckonings: World War I, 9/11 and now the 2024 election.
Video: Jon M. Chu Shares Vision for WICKED on THE TODAY SHOW
As part of 'Wicked Week' on TODAY, Wicked director Jon M. Chu visited the morning show to share his vision for the highly-anticipated film adaptation of the musical hit. Watch the interview now!
Jon M. Chu’s Musical ‘Wicked’ Will Deliver Massive Box Office Returns
“Wicked” follows Steven Spielberg’s recent “West Side Story,” which earned seven nominations in 2022 and a win for another ...
Jon M. Chu Says ‘Wicked’ Reflects American Conflicts: ‘Hearing Each Other Means Getting Out of Your Bubble’
Speaking after a screening this weekend, 'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu explained why he felt the film reflects current ...
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Jon M. Chu talks missing ‘Wicked’ premiere for birth of his child
Director Jon M. Chu stops by TODAY to discuss his upcoming musical film and national sensation, “Wicked” and shares ...
Wicked’s Director Jon M. Chu Missed The Movie’s Premiere To Welcome A Baby Girl, But His Funny Take On The Timing Mishap Was The Best
In a series of heartfelt and candid Instagram stories, Jon M. Chu explained why he wouldn't attend the highly anticipated ...
Jon M. Chu Called Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo 'Hardcore' After They Revealed Their Matching Wicked Tattoos
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo explained to SiriusXM Hits 1 LA’s Symon the specific tattoos they received in dedication to ...
“Wicked” Director Jon M. Chu Teases His Britney Spears Biopic: 'She Has a Story That Deserves to Be Told Properly'
Universal Pictures announced Aug. 1 that it secured the rights to the Spears’ book, with Chu and producer Marc Platt ...
Jon M. Chu Attended ‘Wicked’ Q&A Moderated by Lee Daniels While His Wife Was in Labor
In Chu's defense, this is his fifth child with wife Kristin Hodge and her labor was medically slowed down, giving Chu the ...