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‘Wicked: For Good’ Review: A sufficient conclusion

It’s hard to follow how big ‘Wicked’ (2024) is, visually and emotionally, how the talents of the lead stars presented in the first film are even harder to top. But ‘Wicked: For Good’ demonstrated sufficient drama, magic and music for the fans and non-fans to have their “wicked” ending.

Read our full review of ‘Wicked: For Good.’ Now showing in cinemas nationwide. Also available in IMAX 3D, 3D/4Dx and ScreenX. Rated PG by the MTRCB. #WickedForGoodPH

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Director Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are searching best Filipino duets for the “Awiting Wicked: For Good” competition

It’s time to grab your musical bestie and start practicing as “Wicked: For Good” director Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo, and Ariana Grande are on the lookout for talented Filipinos to sing their version of the iconic “For Good” duet. In anticipation of “Wicked: For Good,” the sequel to last year’s musical phenomenon, Universal Pictures Philippines is doing an open call for duos to sing their best rendition of “For Good,” to be posted on TikTok starting September 15 until October 5. Three pairs of singers, handpicked by Chu, Erivo, and Grande, will be announced as winners on October 13.

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‘Wicked’ Review: Visually and emotionally gratifying

Bringing spectacle and wonder to the big screen with jaw-dropping and moving performances led by Erivo and Grande, Wicked is a must-see movie whether you’re a fan of the musical or not. The film successfully builds its story visually and emotionally up to its climax making it feel still whole even if it’s split into two parts.

WICKED is now showing in cinemas nationwide. Also in IMAX and 2D/4Dx. Rated PG by the MTRCB. #WickedMoviePH

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“In the Heights” Trailer Turns Up the Volume of Your Dreams

The creator of “Hamilton” and the director of “Crazy Rich Asians” invite you to the event of the summer, where the streets are made of music and little dreams become big… “In the Heights.” Check out the film’s official trailer and watch “In the Heights” in Philippine cinemas July 2020. Lights up on Washington Heights…The …

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Director Jon M. Chu Reflects on “Crazy Rich Asians”

Jon M. Chu (“Now You See Me 2”) directed Warner Bros. Pictures’ contemporary romantic comedy “Crazy Rich Asians,” based on the acclaimed worldwide bestseller by Kevin Kwan. The story follows New Yorker Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding), to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore.  Excited about visiting Asia …

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Director Jon M. Chu Engages Social Media to Discover New Talent for “Crazy Rich Asians”

Burbank, CA, January 19, 2016 – Director Jon M. Chu (G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Now You See Me 2) is tapping social media platforms to reach out to new talent to cast in his upcoming film Crazy Rich Asians. Based on the acclaimed worldwide best seller by Kevin Kwan, the highly anticipated romantic comedy from Warner …

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