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'Wicked: For Good' Trailer Drops: Release Date, Plot Twist And What To Expect

The trailer for 'Wicked: For Good' has landed - revealing new songs, unexpected plot twists, and a larger role for Dorothy. Here's everything we know about the highly anticipated sequel

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“Gilby had left the band. Axl called me up and said, ‘Do you want to get together and jam?’” Zakk Wylde on the time he almost joined Slash and co in Guns N’ Roses

The GNR lineup – and their music – could have turned out very different had the experiment paid off

Guitar World

"I’d just want to tell Randy Rhoads how great he is and how much I love him." Zakk Wylde on shredders, movies and his favourite Ozzy Osbourne moment

Zakk Wylde on shredders, best movies and his favourite Ozzy Osbourne moment

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Ghosts review – gasps and laughter greet this modern revamp of Ibsen’s shocker

Gary Owen’s retelling changes the names and themes from the original, but retains the toxic power as a stellar cast negotiate the myriad secrets and suspicions

The Guardian - UK

Ghosts at the Lyric Hammersmith review: horribly funny and dark tale of incest

4/5 Victoria Smurfit and Callum Scott Howells star in this scorching update to Henrik Ibsen’s play

Evening Standard

"Ozzy and I were like a couple of naughty schoolkids." Zakk Wylde shares his favourite (not so) wholesome memory of hanging out with The Prince Of Darkness

Sneaking beers on tour in Japan? Heaven forbid

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How to build a cinematic universe: the secret to Marvel’s enormous success among a history of failures

Since Iron Man hit the big screen in 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has made more than US$30 billion, from films to series, to merchandise and comics. As scholars and the press have noted, key to its success is the use of a highly gripping and elaborate “shared universe”.

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“Some of the biggest artists who are performing have not been announced": Tom Morello teases "surprises" at Black Sabbath's farewell gig, and advises fans to "get there early"

He says more names will be added to the already incredible line-up

MusicRadar

Ozzy Osbourne to perform on a throne

Zakk Wylde says Ozzy Osbourne will be performing on a throne at Black Sabbath's farewell show.

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Is Netflix's 'The Electric State' a sci-fi retelling of 'The Wizard of Oz'?

Both "The Electric State" and "The Wizard of Oz" latch onto the themes of family, home, tolerance, identity and the interconnectedness of the individuals we share our lives with.

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“Ozzy sang a bunch of songs and had a great time. It’s like, ‘I guess we’re gonna do another tour…’” Zakk Wylde is hoping for more Ozzy Osbourne shows – but he’s got his hands full with new Pantera music and upcoming Wylde Audio gear

The Black Label Society leader is shaping up for the Prince of Darkness’ final show, and his Wylde Audio amps and plugins are finally taking shape

Guitar World

Cynthia Erivo's 2025 Oscars Louis Vuitton Dress Is a High-Fashion Tribute to Elphaba's Cape

Her stylist called it "a gift to 'Wicked' part one."

Marie Claire

She-Hulk star Tatiana Maslany says her next horror movie with Osgood Perkins won't be anything like The Monkey or Longlegs: "There's always a little mischief"

Exclusive: Tatiana Maslany also talks balancing humor and horror in Osgood Perkins' gory new flick The Monkey

Total Film

How Wicked's magical VFX was made (and why a single scene was make or break)

ILM's VFX supervisor reveals how Oz's world was more.

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High Potential episode 9 recap: caught stealing

In High Potential episode 9, Morgan investigates the death of a famed baseball announcer, and gets her best lead yet on Roman.

Reason

The Socialists and Suffragettes of Oz

Long before Wicked came along, America's homegrown fairyland was filled with politics.

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Commanders’ OC Kliff Kingsbury makes the ‘whitest mistake ever’

Kliff Kingsbury had a funny story about Olamide Zaccheaus.

Investors Business Daily

L. Frank Baum Figured Out How To Create A Lasting Classic

L. Frank Baum was a sickly boy who was educated mostly at home, where he became a voracious reader. He soon created a lasting classic.

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Wicked and the Importance of the Public Domain

Movies like Wicked draw on classic works no longer under copyright protection.

Total Film

The Penguin season 2 looks promising, as Matt Reeves reveals he's talking to the showrunner about continuing the DC show

Want to see more of Oz and Gotham's underbelly?

The Independent UK

Wicked shows the problem with pop fandoms invading Hollywood

STATE OF THE ARTS: Ariana Grande brought some cross-medium star power to the ‘Wizard of Oz’ prequel... and it seems to have paid off. But as cinema contorts itself to the whims of stan culture, it’s no wonder feathers are getting ruffled, writes Louis Chilton

Evening Standard

Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz to go on display in London before auction

The slippers, along with other memorabilia from the beloved film, will be on display at Heritage Auctions’ London saleroom and offices on Hanover Street

Marie Claire

Part of 'Wicked’s Magic? Its Cinematographer, Alice Brooks

The ‘Wicked’ director of photography had an extensive process for creating an Oz like movie audiences have never seen before.

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‘Wicked’ Fans Rip Ariana Grande’s “Distracting” Makeup Malfunction: “They Were So Bad”

Fans and beauty experts had plenty to say about one particular detail in Ariana Grande’s transformation to Glinda Upland in the 'Wicked' movie. The post ‘Wicked’ Fans Rip Ariana Grande’s “Distracting” Makeup Malfunction: “They Were So Bad” first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Guardian - UK

‘Oz as a high-fashion, elitist society’: how Wicked made musicals chic

The high-couture styles of the film version of the hit show reflect a trend of designer daring on the stage

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