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Thursday, January 23, 2025

'Life is full': Jon M. Chu on the awards, the L.A. fires, and the two 'Wicked' actresses who keep him grounded by Marcus James Dixon

Plus, he tells Gold Derby which Wicked spin-off movie he'd most "want to see." "Life is full." That is how Wicked director Jon M. Chu describes the whirlwind of the past few months, from scr…

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Saturday, January 18, 2025

'Wicked' out front to win film ensemble prize at SAG Awards " and it's not even close by Marcus James Dixon

The Best Film Ensemble category at the Screen Actors Guild Awards can occasionally be a tough one to predict. Gold Derby's pundits erroneously thought that 2019's Once Upon a Time in Hollywo…

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Friday, December 27, 2024

'Wicked' is predicted to win this popular category at the Golden Globes by Marcus James Dixon

If the Golden Globes took place today, Wicked would be in the winner's circle, according to the latest odds from Gold Derby. While the box-office smashing adaptation of the beloved Broadway …

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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

2024 box-office winners and losers: 'Wicked,' 'Inside Out 2' bring the green, 'Kraven' shoots blanks by Marcus James Dixon

Movie theaters still have yet to fully recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which upended the industry in 2020 and 2021. Gone is the era of $11 billion domestic yearly totals, …

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Friday, December 20, 2024

Barack Obama snubs 'Wicked,' praises 'Anora' in his 'favorite movies of 2024' list by Marcus James Dixon

Barack Obama has no interest in defying gravity. America's 44th president released his "favorite movies of 2024" list on Friday, and box-office smash Wicked is noticeably absent. Instead, th…

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Monday, December 16, 2024

'Wicked' fans approve of part 2's title reveal: 'Perfection,' 'I'm sobbing,' 'Just take my money already' by Marcus James Dixon

The official title for Wicked part two title has been revealed and is hitting a high note with fans. Wicked: For Good will open in theaters on Nov. 21, 2025, almost a year to the day afte…

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

2024 National Board of Review winners include 'Wicked' for Best Film, Nicole Kidman for Best Actress: See the full list by Marcus James Dixon

On Wednesday, the National Board of Review announced its winners for the 2024 calendar year, and it's great news for "Wicked." The blockbuster film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical…

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Ariana Grande to receive Rising Star Award at Palm Springs International Film Festival for 'Wicked' by Marcus James Dixon

On Wednesday, the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) announced that Ariana Grande would receive the Rising Star Award for her heralded performance in Universal Pictures' "Wicke…

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Friday, November 22, 2024

'Wicked' Box Office Prediction: Can It Take Down 'Gladiator II'? by Marcus James Dixon

Update 1: Heading into Friday, "Wicked" had already made $19.2 million in previews: $2.5 million from Monday showings, $5.7 million from Wednesday advances, and $11 million for Thursday scre…

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

'Wicked' reviews: Jon M. Chu's razzle-dazzle is on 'glorious display,' and Ariana Grande 'gives real comic shape' to Glinda by Marcus James Dixon

"Wicked" is proving popular with film critics. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the long-awaited film adaptation of the beloved Broadway stage musical stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp, aka the W…

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Monday, November 4, 2024

Ariana Grande on 'Wicked' fan backlash to her casting: 'I tried not to let it derail me' by Marcus James Dixon

Pop sensation Ariana Grande went on the Sentimental Men podcast this week where she talked all things "Wicked." She even addressed the concerns of some fans about her being cast as Glinda th…

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

'Wicked' reactions: 'The world is not ready' … Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande 'will blow you away' by Marcus James Dixon

"Wicked" may not arrive in theaters for another three weeks and change, but early reactions are already pouring in from film critics who screened it on October 30. And they're all "wick-ed-l…

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Friday, November 17, 2023

Fantasia Barrino on how 'The Color Purple' will 'bring healing': 'I haven't spoken to my family in over 20 years' … until now by Marcus James Dixon

Thursday night at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles, the cast and crew of Warner Bros.' "The Color Purple" dazzled audiences in its first-ever showing. Lead actress Fantasia Barrino …

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' roundtable panel: Waiting for fans to see it has been 'excruciating, exciting, weird and surreal' by Marcus James Dixon

Monday night at the DGA Theatre in Hollywood, Apple TV+ unveiled its long-gestating MonsterVerse project, "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters," to a packed crowd of excited guild voters. Following …

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Saturday, March 19, 2022

Ariana DeBose ('West Side Story') 'incredibly grateful' and 'honored' to win the Gold Derby Award [WATCH] by Marcus James Dixon

Ariana DeBose's awards collection continues to grow. On Wednesday, March 16 the "West Side Story" star prevailed at the 2022 Gold Derby Film Awards, echoing her victories at the Golden Globe…

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

'Batman' movies ranked worst to best: How does Robert Pattinson's 'The Batman' compare? by Marcus James Dixon

Former "Batman" film actors Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale and Ben Affleck have welcomed a new addition into their exclusive club: Robert Pattinson. The "Twilight…

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Monday, February 7, 2022

'Dune' and 'West Side Story' will lead 2022 Oscar nominations: See predictions by film by Marcus James Dixon

When the 2022 Oscars nominations are announced by Tracee Ellis Ross and Leslie Jordan on Tuesday, February 8, watch for "Dune" and "West Side Story" to dominate. These films are predicted to…

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

'West Side Story' Oscar nominations predictions: 10 bids will include picture, Ariana DeBose, Steven Spielberg … by Marcus James Dixon

According to Gold Derby predictions, "West Side Story" will receive 10 Oscar nominations on the morning of February 8, 2022 (see below). 20th Century Studios' remake of the 1957 Broadway …

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Monday, January 31, 2022

Everything to know about 'Hocus Pocus 2' by Marcus James Dixon

Almost 30 years after the original "Hocus Pocus" hit theaters (and became a cult classic), Disney Plus has finally announced a sequel. "Hocus Pocus 2" is scheduled to stream on the platform …

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' surpasses 'Black Panther' to become 4th highest-grossing movie in U.S. box office history by Marcus James Dixon

In the epic Marvel money showdown between Spider-Man and Black Panther, Spidey has prevailed. "Spider-Man: No Way Home" just surpassed "Black Panther" at the U.S. box office to become the fo…

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

'Impeachment' finale FYC event: Sarah Paulson, Beanie Feldstein and Annaleigh Ashford on their infamous real-life characters by Marcus James Dixon

FX's limited series "Impeachment: American Crime Story" staged a star-studded FYC event for awards voters on November 8 at the DGA Theater in Hollywood. Actors Sarah Paulson (as Linda Tripp)…

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Will 'The Many Saints of Newark' stage a box office shakedown or swim with the fishes? by Marcus James Dixon

The highly anticipated "The Sopranos" movie prequel, "The Many Saints of Newark," makes its grand debut on Friday, both in theaters and on HBO Max. Director Alan Taylor and screenwriters Dav…

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Why the 2021 Emmys will be positively overflowing with first-time winners by Marcus James Dixon

Last year's 72nd Primetime Emmys rewarded a total of 23 contenders with trophies, including shows like "Schitt's Creek" and "Succession" and actors like Billy Crudup and Julia Garner. But…

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' may be cancelled, but it still has hope at Emmys by Marcus James Dixon

We know, we know. NBC's cancellation of "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" couldn't have come at a worse time, as Season 2 ended on an emotional cliffhanger with two characters baring their sou…

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Box office predictions: 'In the Heights' will sing in millions, but watch out for 'The Conjuring 3,' 'A Quiet Place 2' by Marcus James Dixon

All week long, Gold Derby users have been making their predictions for what will win the U.S. box office for the week of June 11 " June 17. Leading our odds is "In the Heights" (dir. Jon M. …

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Friday, May 28, 2021

'Girls5eva' crescendos into Gold Derby's Top 10 to win Best Comedy Series Emmy by Marcus James Dixon

As more and more people watch "Girls5eva," its Emmy odds continue to rise. Just this week, Peacock's new streaming series from creator Meredith Scardino and executive producer Tina Fey cresc…

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Saturday, May 8, 2021

Cynthia Erivo singing in 'Genius: Aretha': Witness the moment a star is born [WATCH] by Marcus James Dixon

Nat Geo's "Genius" brand is a force to be reckoned with at the Emmys, winning two trophies and being nominated for Best Limited Series and Best Actor for its first two installments: "Genius:…

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Saturday, March 20, 2021

No surprise here: Oscar fans say 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' likely came in 9th place for Best Picture nom [POLL RESULTS] by Marcus James Dixon

Academy Awards members had the option of nominating 10 films this year for Best Picture, but they decided to go with eight: "The Father," "Judas and the Black Messiah," "Mank," "Minari," "No…

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Friday, February 5, 2021

'This Is Us' and 15 other 2021 SAG snubs in TV by Marcus James Dixon

It wouldn't be an awards show without several worthy contenders left off the list, and the 27th Screen Actors Guild TV Awards are no exception. This year's kudos (see the complete list of no…

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2021 SAG Awards predictions slugfest: Editors rehash all the crazy snubs (Delroy Lindo) and pleasant surprises ('Bridgerton') [Video and audio pod by Marcus James Dixon

When the SAG Awards announced their 2021 nominations on Thursday morning, Gold Derby editors Marcus James Dixon, Daniel Montgomery and Zach Laws couldn't wait to get together to rehash all o…

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Thursday, April 11, 2019

Julianna Margulies ('The Hot Zone') on shocking true story of Ebola outbreak and fighting back against science deniers [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW] by Marcus James Dixon

"I couldn't believe that the story was true and that I'd never heard about it," proclaims Julianna Margulies about "The Hot Zone." Based on the nonfiction bestseller by Richard Preston Jr., …

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Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off