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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s Wicked Will Be Split into Two Films
The lions and tigers and bears (and witches) of The Wizard of Oz have inspired endless spinoffs and adaptations — most famously, Gregory Maguire’s prequel novel Wicked, which Stephen Schwartz adapted into a beloved musical in 2003. Now, rich source material in mind, director Jon M. Chu has announced his upcoming film adaptation of the story, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, will be split into two parts. “As we prepared this production over the last year, it became increasingly clear that it would be impossible to wrestle the story of WICKED into a single film without doing some real damage to it,” Chu explained in a statement. “As we tried to cut songs or trim characters, those decisions began to feel like fatal compromises to the source material that has entertained us all f...
The Batman Sequel Confirmed with Robert Pattinson Returning
A sequel to The Batman is in the works, with Robert Pattinson and director Matt Reeves both returning. Warner Bros. confirmed the sequel during its presentation at CinemaCon on Tuesday. As he did the first time around, Reeves will write and direct the film. Released in March 2022, The Batman rebooted the franchise with a dark, gritty adaptation that drew inspiration from comics such as Year One and The Long Halloween — as well as Nirvana. Though clocking in at nearly three hours, the film was a critical and commercial success. Consequence’s Sr. Entertainment Editor, Liz Shannon Miller, declared it “one of the better Batman movies ever made.” At the global box office, the film has grossed more than $750 million to date. Advertisement Related Video Neither Warner Bros. nor Reeves shared any ...
The Batman Sequel Confirmed with Robert Pattinson Returning
A sequel to The Batman is in the works, with Robert Pattinson and director Matt Reeves both returning. Warner Bros. confirmed the sequel during its presentation at CinemaCon on Tuesday. As he did the first time around, Reeves will write and direct the film. Released in March 2022, The Batman rebooted the franchise with a dark, gritty adaptation that drew inspiration from comics such as Year One and The Long Halloween — as well as Nirvana. Though clocking in at nearly three hours, the film was a critical and commercial success. Consequence’s Sr. Entertainment Editor, Liz Shannon Miller, declared it “one of the better Batman movies ever made.” At the global box office, the film has grossed more than $750 million to date. Advertisement Related Video Neither Warner Bros. nor Reeves shared any ...
Megan Fox Confirms She and Machine Gun Kelly Drink Each Other’s Blood
No, this is not a deleted scene from Jennifer’s Body: Megan Fox has doubled down on the claim that she does, in fact, drink the blood of her fiancé Machine Gun Kelly. The actress confirmed her gory habit in a recent interview with Glamour, clarifying that it’s “for ritual purposes only.” “I guess to drink each other’s blood might mislead people or people are imagining us with goblets and we’re like Game of Thrones, drinking each other’s blood,” Fox said. “It’s just a few drops, but yes, we do consume each other’s blood on occasion for ritual purposes only.” Fox, a noted devotee to spiritual affairs, first raised speculations of blood-drinking back in January when MGK popped the question: “Just as in every lifetime before this one, and as in every lifetime that will follow it, I s...
How to Get Tickets to Michael Bublé’s 2022 Tour
Michael Bublé will return to the road for the “Higher Tour.” The 27-city US tour, which runs from August to October, comes in support of the singer’s latest album, Higher. Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale information. What Is Michael Bublé’s Next Tour? Michael Bublé’s 2022 “Higher Tour” spans 27-dates, including stops at NYC’s Madison Square Garden on August l8th and LA’s Crypto.com Arena on September 23rd. Over the course of the two-month outing, Bublé will also play shows in Orlando, Nashville, Philadelphia, Chicago, Houston, Austin, San Diego, Los Angeles, Seattle, and more. How Can I Get Tickets for Michael Bublé’s 2022 Tour? Advertisement Related Video A pre-sale to Bublé’s Bungalow-B fan club members begin May 3rd, followed by a Live-Nation pre-sale o...
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie Film Gets Release Date, First Look
Barbie is taking her pink Corvette to a theater near you soon. Warner Bros. has unveiled the release date for Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated live-action film about Mattel’s trademark doll, as well as a first look at Margot Robbie as Barbie herself. Barbie will hit US theaters on July 21st, 2023, Warner Bros. announced during its presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas Tuesday. Though Gerwig’s directorial follow-up to Little Women may share a release weekend with Christopher Nolan’s biopic Oppenheimer, Barbie‘s dream house is stacked with an equally splendid cast that includes Ryan Gosling, Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Will Ferrell, and Hari Nef. Gerwig co-wrote the Barbie script with frequent collaborator (and real-life partner) Noah Baumbach ...
The Staircase Takes a Winding Path Through the Infamous Michael Peterson Case: Review
The Pitch: It’s one of the most infamous murder cases in the 21st century: On December 9th, 2001, Kathleen Peterson (Toni Collette) was found dead at the foot of the staircase in her Durham, North Carolina home, having bled out from a suspiciously large number of head wounds. The only one home was her husband, novelist and mayoral candidate Michael Peterson (Colin Firth), who called 911 and explained through tears that she’d fallen down the stairs. But the event’s strain on the Peterson family compounds as Kathleen’s death opens up fissures between the blended family, to say nothing of the suspicion Michael faces as his wife’s possible murderer. As the trial heats up, and more secrets come out about Michael’s hidden life, the family — and the French documentary crew filming him and th...
How to Get Tickets to Lil Nas X’s 2022 Tour
Lil Nas X revealed via a cinematic video announcement that he’ll be making his live touring debut this fall with the “Long Live Montero Tour,” which is sure to be one of the year’s most sought-after events. Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is Lil Nas X’s Next Tour? The “Long Live Montero Tour” consists of a 14-date North American leg starting in September, followed by a 7-date European leg in November. The tour kicks off in Detroit on September 6th, hitting Chicago and Toronto before traveling along the East Coast from Boston to New York to Washington, DC to Miami. He heads west to Los Angeles on October 18th, Phoenix on October 21st, and finally San Francisco on October 23rd. Advertisement The European leg commences two weeks later in Amst...
How to Get Tickets to “Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert Tour”
Fans of Disney’s Oscar-winning animated movie Encanto will now be able to celebrate with The Family Madrigal as they embark on “Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert Tour” this summer. Audiences won’t be able to stop talking about Bruno and the brilliant original songs penned by Lin-Manuel Miranda from the movie’s chart-topping soundtrack. Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is the “Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert Tour”? “Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert Tour” is a one-of-a-kind concert event, featuring the entire feature-length film and an on-stage band performing music from its beloved soundtrack. Advertisement Related Video The 32-city tour begins on July 18th in Ridgefield, Washington followed by a trek across the west including Phoenix...
Future, WizKid, and Dave to Headline Inaugural Rolling Loud Toronto
Rolling Loud is going international. The beloved rap and hip-hop festival is crossing the northern border into Canada this September for the inaugural Rolling Loud Toronto, with Future, WizKid, and Dave headlining the three-day event. Going down this September 9th-11th, 2022 at Ontario Place, Rolling Loud Toronto will welcome mainstays Lil Uzi Vert, Migos, Roddy Ricch, Trippie Redd, Lil Yachty, and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie. The lineup also includes Canadian rap favorites NAV, Belly, and Pressa, as well as the UK’s Skepta, Central Cee, AJ Tracey, and Afrobeats mastermind Rema. Tickets for Rolling Loud Toronto go on sale this Friday, April 29th at 12:00 p.m. EST, at which time you’ll be available to book your seat here. See the full lineup below. Advertisement Related Video Back in the states,...
Die Antwoord’s Adopted Son Alleges Years of Abuse and Exploitation
Gabriel “Tokkie” du Preez, the adopted son of Die Antwoord’s Yolandi Visser (aka Anri du Toit) and Ninja (aka Watkin Jones), has accused the couple of physical and sexual abuse and exploitation. The allegations surfaced through a 44-minute interview with the South African group’s former filmmaker Ben Jay Crossman and a subsequent sitdown with News24. du Preez and his younger sister were adopted by Die Antwoord in 2010 — when he was just nine years old — under foster parenting agreements with their biological mother. They would go on to appear in music videos like “I Fink U Freeky” and “Ugly Boy” while being raised with du Toit and Jones’ biological daughter and a boy from another poor family in Johannesburg. “They adopted me to be a slave,” he recalled about the experience. “They made me f...
Twitter Founder Jack Dorsey Posts Radiohead Song to Express Feelings About Elon Musk
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has a lot of feelings about Elon Musk buying his company, and like many 45-year-old men with questionable beard games, he chose to express himself in the form of a Radiohead song. And while close readers might attempt to find evidence of satire in the choice, Dorsey seemed to show his support for Musk when he tweeted out the Kid A track, “Everything in Its Right Place.” Before Musk’s purchase, Dorsey owned a little more than 2% of Twitter, and while he maintained a seat on the board, he was expected to leave that post next month. As he explained in a Twitter thread, he sees Musk as the right man to continue his work. “I love Twitter. Twitter is the closest thing we have to a global consciousness,” he wrote in explanation of his Radiohead post. ...
