‘Wicked’ Movie to Star Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

The two will headline Universal’s adaptation of the hit musical. Wicked has found its leads. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will star in Universal’s adaptation of the hit musical that is to be directed by Crazy Rich Asians filmmaker Jon M. Chu. Erivo will play Elphaba while Grande will play Glinda. A Wicked film has been in the works at Universal since 2004, a year … Continue reading ‘Wicked’ Movie to Star Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

Jon M. Chu and In the Heights Actors Address Colorism in the Film’s Casting

Well, I was wondering if this discussion would come up, and here it is . . . well, sort of. However to say, “that’s a conversation to have” and then not have it is disingenuous! ~ V It’s unfair to put any kind of undue burden of representation on In the Heights. There are so many millions of stories—there’s a song in Heights called ‘Hundreds of … Continue reading Jon M. Chu and In the Heights Actors Address Colorism in the Film’s Casting

Netflix’s ‘Old Guard’ Was Built By a Post-Production Team Made Up of 85 Percent Women

WOW, this is what I call big time #girlpower. Fantastic!! ~ V The streamer may launch a franchise driven by one of the most diverse behind-the-camera teams assembled for a comic book feature. Long before Netflix revealed July 17 that its actioner The Old Guard was on track to become one of its most popular features, pacing to be viewed by 72 million households within … Continue reading Netflix’s ‘Old Guard’ Was Built By a Post-Production Team Made Up of 85 Percent Women