Wicked, Defying Gravity

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ make gravity-defying debuts at the weekend box office
With a combined $270 million in worldwide ticket sales, "Wicked” and “Gladiator II” breathed fresh life into a box office that has struggled lately.
How and why “Wicked” expanded 'Defying Gravity' into a lengthy climax scene
The number, long considered one of the stage show's centerpieces, occurs at the climax and serves as the final button on Part 1 of the two-part film adaptation. But it also elongates the number, putting in a far greater deal of scene work and action sequences,
The Wicked Movie Dramatically Improves on ‘Defying Gravity’
Everyone's favorite moment in Wicked is given extra juice in the movie thanks to some canny choices made about adapting "Defying Gravity" for the screen.
Wicked’s Defying Gravity is a musical theatre anthem – and a battle cry for outsiders
At the heart of Wicked is the anthem Defying Gravity, which closes act one of the stage production and serves as the finale to Chu’s film. It begins as an argument between Elphaba and Glinda as they debate how to solve a mutual predicament. Elphaba explains her feelings to Glinda and asks her to leave Emerald City with her.
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It’s been more than twenty years – how is Wicked still defying gravity?
Call me the Wicked Witch of the West, but the last thing the world needs is yet another revival of the same tired musical, writes Emma Clarke. Can we not come up with new material instead?
'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' Make Gravity-Defying Theater Debuts
Wicked” and “Gladiator II” have debuted in theaters with a combined $270 million in ticket sales
‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ Open to $170 Million in Cinemas
Wicked and Gladiator II, two of the year’s most anticipated films, brought in a combined $170 million in US and Canadian theaters this weekend, kicking off what’s likely to be a strong holiday season for cinemas.
Glicked: ‘Wicked’, ‘Gladiator II’ make theater debuts
Wicked” and “Gladiator II” made gravity-defying debuts this weekend.
‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator,’ or ‘Glicked,’ lift weekend movie box office results
With a combined $270 million in worldwide ticket sales, “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” breathed fresh life into a box office that has struggled lately,
Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters
Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture. But that hasn’t stopped people from trying to recreate it. This weekend “Wicked” opens against “Gladiator II.”
‘Wicked’ 'Defying Gravity' Interview Clip Is Press Tour's Latest Viral Hit—After Ariana Grande And Cynthia Erivo Parodies
Wicked” stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have defended how they frequently tear up while discussing the film in ...
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Voices: It’s been more than twenty years – how is Wicked still defying gravity?
I was even less enthused by the spin-off, Wicked – which, despite hitting New York ... Beyond the two most notable – and ...
‘Wicked’ is here, and fans can’t stop crying
"Wicked" has made its gravity-defying leap from stage to screen, and fans are flying to the theaters. The film, the first of ...
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Flying high, defying gravity
Your view is entirely justified. Villain origin stories have been hurled our way whether we like it or not. Disney, for example, appears to believe that our lives have been marred by a Mufasa-shaped ...
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‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator’ set stage for gravity-defying box office weekend
LOS ANGELES — Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” and Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II” are expected to post gravity-defying ...
Wicked tries to harness Barbie's marketing magic in the hopes of defying gravity at the box office
With Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in starring roles, Wicked will be hoping for Barbie-like success at the box office. So ...
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The Wicked cast ranked by their gravity-defying net worths
The long-awaited Wicked film has more celebrities than songs in it. Even the really minor roles went to A-list stars. The ...
Are you holding space for the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity?' The new 'Wicked' meme has us giggling
"I've seen, this week, people are taking the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity' and really holding space with that, and feeling ...