Prequel to The Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland, Wicked hits Brazilian cinemas starting this Tuesday, the 19th, in early screenings
The actress Lorna Luft used his social networks to praise Wicked, prequel of The Wizard of Oza 1939 feature film starring her mother, Judy Garlandwhich hits Brazilian cinemas starting this Tuesday, November 19th.
“This film is magnificent! It’s epic, brilliant, moving and honest. Everything is breathtaking… The sets, the costumes, the makeup, the performances, the choreography, and the entire scope of the film is everything that could be to be”he wrote Luft.
“I told the brilliant director Jon Chuwhich he took the torch, the broom, and the wand, and carried on; and I thanked him for expanding the family”continued the actress. “Cynthia [Erivo] and Ariana [Grande] They are nothing short of magnificent! They take you on a rollercoaster of emotions, and you better hold on tight. Vocally, both are phenomenal and jaw-dropping! Their performances are honest, subtle, funny and absolutely perfect.”
“Go watch and be taken on the witches’ journey! And fasten your seatbelts, because it’s a journey full of joy!”concluded Luft.
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What is the story of Wicked?
Wicked tells the story of two unlikely friends, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo, Harriet), before becoming the Wicked Witch of the Westand Glinda (Ariana Grande, Don’t Look Up), the future Good Witch of the Southwho become best friends, even with opposing personalities, different points of view and the fight for the love of the same man.
In addition to Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grandethe cast of Wicked still has Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Travel Companions), Bowen Yang (Megaromantic, Saturday Night Live) and Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park) and Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere at the Same Time), between others. Watch the trailer:
Rolling Stone Brazil film special
Cinema is the theme of the new printed special from Rolling Stone Brazil. In a magazine dedicated to lovers of the seventh art, we interviewed Francis Ford Coppolawho turns 85 amid the release of his new film, Megalopolisa bold and million-dollar undertaking financed by himself.
Unshakable in the face of controversial reactions to the novelty, which took around 40 years to get off the ground, the filmmaker defends the cinema industry’s boldness in being creative and opens up, in plain Portuguese, about Brazil’s influence in his new film: “Alegria” .
The special also features conversations with Walter Salles, Fernanda Torres and Selton Mello on I’m Still Herea chat about soundtracks with maestro João Carlos Martins, an exclusive list with the 100 best films in history (50 national, 50 international), another list with the 101 greatest soundtracks in the history of cinema, a warm-up for the Oscars 2025 and the launch radar for Globoplay, Globo Filmes, O2 Play and O2 Filmes for the coming months.
The movie special Rolling Stone Brazil It is now available on newsstands, but can also be purchased at the Perfil publisher’s store for R$29.90. Check it out:
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READ ALSO:Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo recorded songs from Wicked live on set
Which 2024 release are you most looking forward to? Vote for your favorite movie!
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- Godzilla and Kong: The New Empire (March 28)
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- Planet of the Apes: Reign (May 23)
- Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (May 23)
- Inside Out 2 (June)
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Source: Rollingstone
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