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'Wicked' contest for Pinoy singers announced
'Wicked' contest for Pinoy singers announced
ABS-CBN News
Published Sep 18, 2024 11:20 AM PHT
MANILA -- Filipino singers are asked to "defy gravity" as a contest to be part of the Philippine rendition of “Defying Gravity" from "Wicked" and appear in the music video was announced.
MANILA -- Filipino singers are asked to "defy gravity" as a contest to be part of the Philippine rendition of “Defying Gravity" from "Wicked" and appear in the music video was announced.
Universal Pictures Philippines via its TikTok account, posted the Awiting Wicked announcement and clips from the upcoming film “Wicked,” with the instrumental version of “Defying Gravity” that contestants can duet with. Entries should be tagged #AwitingWicked and entrants should set their accounts to public privacy setting so the video is visible. Submissions will only be from September 18 to September 29.
Universal Pictures Philippines via its TikTok account, posted the Awiting Wicked announcement and clips from the upcoming film “Wicked,” with the instrumental version of “Defying Gravity” that contestants can duet with. Entries should be tagged #AwitingWicked and entrants should set their accounts to public privacy setting so the video is visible. Submissions will only be from September 18 to September 29.
Thirty winners will be given the chance to sing their rendition of “Defying Gravity,” and be part of the music video that will debut alongside “Wicked” as it arrives in Philippine cinemas on November 20, 2024.
Thirty winners will be given the chance to sing their rendition of “Defying Gravity,” and be part of the music video that will debut alongside “Wicked” as it arrives in Philippine cinemas on November 20, 2024.
More Information on "Awiting Wicked" contest and the much anticipated film adaptation of musical classic, “Wicked" are posted on Universal Pictures Philippines social media accounts.
More Information on "Awiting Wicked" contest and the much anticipated film adaptation of musical classic, “Wicked" are posted on Universal Pictures Philippines social media accounts.
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The film "Wicked," helmed by Jon M. Chu ("Crazy Rich Asians," "In the Heights"), is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. "Wicked Part Two" is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025.
The film "Wicked," helmed by Jon M. Chu ("Crazy Rich Asians," "In the Heights"), is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. "Wicked Part Two" is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025.
The film about the the witches of Oz stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power; and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The film about the the witches of Oz stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power; and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The film also stars Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Ethan Slater as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.
The film also stars Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Ethan Slater as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.
The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James; a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Keala Settle; and Peter Dinklage as the voice of Dr. Dillamond.
The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James; a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Keala Settle; and Peter Dinklage as the voice of Dr. Dillamond.
Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is adapted for the screen by the stage production’s book writer Winnie Holzman and by legendary Grammy- and Oscar-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The Broadway stage musical is produced by Universal Stage Productions, Marc Platt, the Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.
Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is adapted for the screen by the stage production’s book writer Winnie Holzman and by legendary Grammy- and Oscar-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The Broadway stage musical is produced by Universal Stage Productions, Marc Platt, the Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.
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