Spider-Man: Brand New Day is expanding into IMAX theaters across North America this week following its enormous opening at the global box office.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Wants Second Round of Bids by Monday as Zaslav Pushes for $30 Per Share Goal
The race for Warner Bros. is officially entering its next—and most chaotic—phase. According to multiple industry outlets, Warner Bros. Discovery has now told potential buyers to submit a second round of bids by Monday, signaling that the first offers weren’t big enough and the studio wants stronger offers before narrowing the field.
Universal Says It Feels a “Responsibility” to Make a Wicked Sequel
Hollywood doesn’t usually tiptoe around success, and Universal Pictures certainly isn’t starting now. Fresh off the massive debut of Wicked: For Good, the studio is already laying the groundwork for a sequel — and they’re framing it as something more than a business decision.
Zootopia 2 Could Stampede Wicked: For Good And Rewrite the Holiday Box Office
Disney is entering Thanksgiving weekend with a showdown for the ages: Zootopia 2 versus Wicked: For Good, two mega-budget films that couldn’t be more different in tone competing for the same family audience.
Wicked: For Good Box Office Sees Record-Breaking Debut — But Trouble Could Be Coming in Second Weekend
Universal Pictures is celebrating a monster opening as Wicked: For Good stormed into theaters with a record-breaking box office start that instantly places it among the biggest musical debuts in history.
More Wicked Movies? Composer Stephen Schwartz Confirms New Oz Project Is in Development — but “Not a Sequel”
Universal’s Wicked cinematic universe may not be stopping at Wicked: For Good. According to a new statement by composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz, he and longtime collaborator Winnie Holzman are already developing what he calls “another idea” set in the world of Oz. The revelation has fueled growing questions about whether audiences could see more Wicked movies in the years ahead.
New Warner Bros. Bids Reportedly Undercut Zaslav’s $30 Goal
The first round of Warner Bros. bids has officially landed, and the early numbers reportedly don’t come close to the “$30 per share” that CEO David Zaslav hoped to command.
Mario Galaxy Movie Tie-In Products Provide First Look at Yoshi and Rosalina’s Observatory in the Upcoming Film
Mario’s trusty dinosaur Yoshi has made his first appearance ahead of the sequel — on a cookie box. Despite being left out of the Super Mario Galaxy teaser trailer, Yoshi was revealed as part of a promotional tie in with Pillsbury.
Cynthia Erivo Melts Down as Helicopter Interrupts Interview — Wicked Press Tour Keeps Getting Stranger
The Wicked: For Good press tour was already on shaky ground, but nothing has captured the internet’s attention quite like the now-viral moment involving a helicopter passing overhead during an outdoor interview with Cynthia Erivo.
Wacko Wicked Press Tour Put on Ice After Erivo’s Voice Fails and Grande Opts Out “In Solidarity” — Did Universal Pull the Plug on Weird Interviews?
The Wicked: For Good press tour was abruptly suspended in New York City just days before the movie’s release, with Hollywood outlets claiming Cynthia Erivo “lost her voice” and Ariana Grande refused to continue press appearances without her.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Discussed Color of Each Other’s “Auras” as Weird Wicked Press Tour Continues
If you’ve been following the Wicked promotional cycle, both this year and last year, you already know: Cynthia Erivo Ariana Grande being weird with each other has become a running theme.
Warner Bros. Sale Deadline Forces Media Giants Into a High-Stakes Showdown — Paramount, Comcast, & Netflix Prep Bids
As the deadline for first-round bids rapidly approaches, the Warner Bros. sale that has been hanging over Hollywood for months is suddenly turning into a three-way dogfight.
Man Who Rushed Ariana Grande at Wicked Singapore Premiere Gets Slap on the Wrist “Public Nuisance” Fine
The shocking moment when a man leapt over a barricade and grabbed Ariana Grande at the Wicked: For Good Singapore premiere has now become one of the most widely circulated clips of the year—yet the legal outcome has left many observers frustrated.