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When others ran from the musical, Jon M. Chu and 'Wicked' embraced it
Read full article: When others ran from the musical, Jon M. Chu and 'Wicked' embraced it“Musical” has been a dirty word in marketing some recent song-and-dance studio films, but there’s no avoiding it in bringing “Wicked” to the big screen.
Director Stephen Daldry exits 'Wicked' film adaptation
Read full article: Director Stephen Daldry exits 'Wicked' film adaptationThe long-gestating film adaptation of the Broadway hit “Wicked” has hit another snag. Director Stephen Daldry is exiting the project, a studio representative confirmed Tuesday. The “Billy Elliot” director has been associated with the adaptation for years, going back as far as 2012. Writer Winnie Holzman, who wrote the musical, wrote the script with “Wicked” composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. At one point, the film was supposed to hit theaters in Dec. 2019.
'My So-Called Life' debuted 25 years ago
Read full article: 'My So-Called Life' debuted 25 years ago"They [ABC] had long been interested in a show with a real depictions of teenagers on TV," "My So-Called Life" creator Winnie Holzman tells CNN. Angela goes on to write him a five-page love letter, addressed to him by name. "So-Called Angels" (Season 1, Episode 15)You can actually feel Christmas in Three Rivers in this episode, which focuses on Rickie's home life. Rickie goes home with the Chase's to spend Christmas with them. Some viewers campaigned to save "My So-Called Life," but ABC ultimately pulled the plug in 1995.