Friday, January 10, 2025

Colman Domingo joins Glen Powell in ‘The Running Man,’ ASC Awards nominations postponed, and more of today’s top stories by Denton Davidson

Gold Derby’s top news stories for Jan. 9, 2025 Colman Domingo joins Glen Powell in Edgar Wright’s ‘The Running Man’ movie Colman Domingo is about to host the world’s most dangerous…

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Thursday, January 2, 2025

How this one actress could upset Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman at the Golden Globes by Christopher Tsang

We are just days out from the 2025 Golden Globes and several categories are still too close to call. Perhaps the most wide-open race is Best Film Drama Actress With many of the top Oscar co…

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Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Hey, Conan O’Brien: Your top 10 Oscars jokes should include these jabs at ‘Wicked,’ ‘Anora,’ and more by Tariq Khan

Conan O’Brien has been tapped to host the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, 2025. It will be his first time emceeing the show, and there no doubt he’s already working on material for his …

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Monday, December 30, 2024

‘It was like a dream’: Linda Lavin reflects on iconic roles in ‘Alice,’ ‘Broadway Bound,’ and more by David Buchanan

In her final interview with Gold Derby just months before her death, the stage and screen star looked back at her storied career. Linda Lavin, best known for playing the title role in Alice,…

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16 worst awards moments of 2024, from Jo Koy’s Globes to double Emmys to Taylor Swift’s inevitable Grammy by Charles Bright

We tune in to awards ceremonies for the soaring moments — the history-making wins, upset victories, redemption stories, heartfelt speeches, and killer performances. But mixed in with all t…

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22 best awards moments of 2024, from ‘Hacks’ surprise to Ryan Gosling at Oscars to Tracy Chapman with Luke Combs by Charles Bright

Nothing like awards ceremonies to put the show in show business. From the Grammys (Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs, Miley Cyrus, Joni Mitchell) and Tonys (Merrily We Roll Along) to the Oscars (…

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In memoriam 2024: Celebrating 30 legendary entertainers who died this year by Chris Beachum

Throughout 2024, we have been updating our “In Memoriam” photo gallery (view above). Scroll through to remember 30 entertainers from film, television, theater, and music. Many were winne…

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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 Broadwa…

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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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Monday, December 23, 2024

‘Wicked’ screenwriters Dana Fox and Winnie Holzman on ‘many scenes’ that got cut and reclaiming the term ‘touchy-feely’ by Sam Eckmann

Wicked has more than defied gravity since sweeping into theaters last month. Fans are swooning, and deeply moved, by the origin story of the witches of Oz, and the movie’s writers are feel…

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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. Inste…

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024

‘Mufasa’ review roundup: Barry Jenkins does his best to bring Disney’s ‘Lion King’ prequel to life by Liam Mathews

Mufasa: The Lion King, director Barry Jenkins’ photorealistic animated Disney prequel, opens in theaters on Dec. 20, and critics’ reviews are now rolling in. Critics say the film is impe…

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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 after …

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Elton John’s ‘Tammy Faye’ closed early on Broadway: Does religious musical have a prayer at the Tonys? by David Buchanan

This week, Elton John’s “Tammy Faye” musical closed on Broadway after only 24 previews and 29 regular performances. Although the show, about the rise and fall of televangelist Tammy Fa…

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Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon have a bridal war in ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ trailer [Watch] by Liam Mathews

Prime Video cordially invites you to watch the trailer for “You’re Cordially Invited,” its wedding comedy that premieres early next year. R-rated comedies may not go to theaters anymor…

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ACE Eddie Awards nominations: Full list includes ‘Wicked,’ ‘Anora,’ ‘Emilia Pérez’ … but who missed the cut? by Daniel Montgomery

The American Cinema Editors’ Eddie Awards have announced their nominations in 14 categories honoring film, television, and documentaries. The winners will be announced live during the awar…

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Thursday, December 5, 2024

‘Sunset Blvd’ revival could surpass Tony nominations of original 1994 Broadway production by David Buchanan

30 years ago Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical “Sunset Boulevard” opened on Broadway, capping off a tumultuous journey from the West End which included the unceremonious replacement of its…

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‘Wicked’ is just the latest in a long line of movies adapted from Broadway musicals by Susan King

The Stephen Schwartz musical “Wicked” has been bewitching audiences since it premiered on Broadway on Oct. 30, 2003. Adapted from Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel “Wicked: The Life and T…

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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 m…

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You can see ‘A Complete Unknown’ in IMAX a week early by Liam Mathews

Director James Mangold and star Timothée Chalamet’s Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” doesn’t officially hit theaters until Christmas, but viewers in 30 cities can get a special…

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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’ “W…

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Friday, November 29, 2024

Experts slugfest mailbag: ‘Wicked’s’ color grading, Kate Winslet, and Demi Moore is Margot Robbie? by Christopher Rosen

Is “Wicked’s” color grading that bad? Will Kate Winslet‘s friendly endorsements amount to anything? Gold Derby editors and experts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng are here to answe…

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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Meet the Experts Film editing panel: ‘Blitz,’ ‘Challengers,’ ‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘Nickel Boys,’ ‘Wicked’ by Joyce Eng

Music videos, photo series, and LEGOs. Those are just some of the origin stories of our Meet the Experts: Film Editing panelists Peter Schiberras (“Blitz”), Marco Costa (“Challengers�…

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Monday, November 25, 2024

Meet the Experts Film Sound Design roundtable: ‘Blitz,’ ‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘Wicked’ by Sam Eckmann

Whether it’s the bombing of London in World War II, a former cartel boss bursting into song, or a gravity defying witch of Oz, finely crafted sound design is essential in completing the vi…

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Nancy Nugent Title (‘Wicked’ sound editor) on maintaining musicality across live vocals and ‘organic gear’ effects by Sam Eckmann

“Our first goal was to never feel a shift between spoken dialogue and song vocals, for it to all exist in the same space all the time,” explains “Wicked” supervising sound editor Nan…

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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 …

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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Will Robert Downey Jr. earn a 2025 Tony nomination for ‘McNeal’ following 2024 Emmy and Oscar wins? by David Buchanan

Over the past 10 years Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar has batted a thousand at the Tony Awards. Both of his past Broadway outings — “Disgraced” in 2014 and “Junk” in…

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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 t…

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Monday, November 18, 2024

2025 Tony Awards eligibility rulings (round one): ‘The Hills of California’ and ‘Oh, Mary!’ confirm lead performers by Sam Eckmann

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today to confirm the eligibility status of eleven Broadway productions for the 2024-2025 season. This was the first time this season that the Ton…

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Thursday, November 14, 2024

RSVP for Film Editors panel on Nov. 21: ‘Blitz,’ ‘Challengers,’ ‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘Nickel Boys,’ ‘Wicked’ by Chris Beachum

Five top film editors will reveal secrets behind their projects when they join Gold Derby’s special “Meet the Experts” Q&A event with movie contenders. They will participate in two…

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Saturday, November 9, 2024

‘Wicked’ premiere: Red carpet photos and how to watch the livestream from Los Angeles by Denton Davidson

E! News and Fandango have partnered to bring “Wicked” fans a livestream from the Los Angeles premiere on Saturday, November 9. Watch below as stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and more …

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime