‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Jokes ‘I’m Gonna Win That Oscar’ After Academy Snub in Stunned Acceptance Speech at Critics’ Choice
Beating out a field of Oscar nominees, 'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu was shocked by his win at the Critics' Choice Awards.
Jon M. Chu Reacts to His Surprise Critics Choice Win for ‘Wicked': ‘I'm Living Two Timelines Right Now'
The filmmaker began his Best Director speech with a quip about his apparent Oscars snub, and described editing the ...
'Wicked' Director Jon M. Chu Says Real-Time Fan Reaction 'Affects Everything' in Part 2 Edit: 'They're Really Paying Attention to Every Detail'
As "Wicked" fans celebrate the musical's nominations this awards season, director Jon M. Chu is paying close attention to the ...
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'Wicked' Director Jon M. Chu Shouts 'I'm Gonna Win That Oscar' During 2025 Critics Choice Win
After winning the award for best director at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards, held Friday, Feb. 7, at the Barker Hangar in ...
Jon M. Chu & Editor Myron Kerstein Talk Meeting The Moment With ‘Wicked,’ The Film They’ve Trained For All Their Lives – The Process
Written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, and produced by Marc Platt and David Stone, Wicked has grossed over $722M worldwide ...
Jon M. Chu Says ‘Wicked’ Awards Run Has “Absolutely” Affected Sequel’s Direction, Teases Part 2 After Critics Choice Win
For Good even as he continues to trek the awards circuit for that film’s predecessor and, unexpectedly, he says seeing the ...
We Might Finally Get a Dr. Seuss Movie That's More Than Just Vibes With 'Wicked's Director at the Helm
Dr. Seuss movies have always yielded differing results. While Ron Howard ’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas was an undeniable success, as was The Lorax, The Cat in the Hat and The Grinch received less ...
‘Wicked’s Initial Cut Was Close To Four Hours Long, Editing Team Says – Contenders Film: The Nominees
The Oscar-nominated editor behind 'Wicked' said the film's initial cut was nearly four hours long, and no one knows how long ...
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Lin-Manuel Miranda finally reveals why he was not cast in Wicked
Hamilton star Lin-Manuel Miranda has finally revealed why he wasn't cast in Jon M. Chu's blockbuster movie adaptation of ...
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Jon M. Chu addresses Oscar snub after Critics Choice Award win
Jon M. Chu, director of Wicked, surpassed several Oscar-nominated filmmakers by winning the Best Director accolade at the ...
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Jon M. Chu Reacts to His Surprise Critics Choice Win for ‘Wicked’: ‘I’m Living Two Timelines Right Now’
Chu described the benefits and challenges of editing the forthcoming “Wicked” sequel (expected in November of this year) while campaigning for awards with the first film. He said, “I’m ...
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‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Jokes ‘I’m Gonna Win That Oscar’ After Academy Snub in Stunned Acceptance Speech at Critics’ Choice
“Wicked” director Jon M. Chu beat out several Oscar nominees for best director at the Critics’ Choice Awards Friday evening, taking home the prize from that body. The filmmaker seemed ...