Wicked, the highly anticipated adaptation of the popular Broadway musical, is just about everywhere. The first half of the saga, released on November 22, made $114 million in its opening weekend domestically, and it has already generated some early Oscars buzz. Wicked: Part Two is set to premiere in November 2025. Directed by Jon M. […]
Wicked, the highly anticipated adaptation of the popular Broadway musical, is just about everywhere. The first half of the saga, released on November 22, made $114 million in its opening weekend domestically, and it has already generated some early Oscars buzz. Wicked: Part Two is set to premiere in November 2025.
Directed by Jon M. Chu, who also directed Crazy Rich Asians, the movie’s plot dives into the “true story” of Elphaba, the “Wicked Witch of the West,” and Glinda the “Good Witch,” reimagined from the classic book series and film The Wizard of Oz. It stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, along with Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum as other residents of the Land of Oz.
From its backstory to its politics to understanding why fans are “holding space” for it, follow along here for everything you need to know about the film.
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Organized by the Association du Parc canin d'Outremont in collaboration with Pawesome Concierge, the event aims to "bring together Montrealers, pawrents and non-pawrents, to celebrate Halloween with their canine friends," according to a press release.</p><p>Participants plan to gather at Place Alice-Girard at 1 p.m., with costumed pups taking to the streets at 2 p.m. as they parade to Mali Park. The parade is expected to reach Mali Park between 2:30 and 3 p.m. </p><p>In addition to the parade, an Instagram post by Parc Mali Outremont promises photobooths, prizes and more. </p><p>You can register to attend or participate for free <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIEQVyRslEfX-dZVz36kq3VZtDoM-fvc28CxzJ7CebuY-WDw/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>! Otherwise, check out the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/500421612738766" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook event</a> for more details.</p><p>It's time to un-leash the spooky season spirit, so fetch your pooch a costume and get ready for a furtastic Howl-o-ween pawty you won't soon forget! </p><h3>Pawlloween Parade 2024</h3><br/><img alt="\u200bA poster for the Pawlloween Parade 2024." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="9359e15fdfbe8531eda3f8552f6db398" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="3e274" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/u200ba-poster-for-the-pawlloween-parade-2024.jpg?id=53840710&width=980"/><p>Price: Free (register in advance for more information)</p><p>When: Saturday, October 26, starting at 1 p.m.</p><p>Address: Meet at Place Alice-Girard – avenue Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/500421612738766" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PatteParade de l'Halloween PAWLLOWEEN PAWTY 2024 Facebook Event</a></p><p><em>This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.</em></p>
