Will ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ give us the new ‘Barbenheimer’? This weekend will be the judge
As most have by now picked up, two disparate, big-budget films are sharing a release date: One, an R-rated historical epic stacked with a starry cast of Oscar hopefuls. The other, a musical based on a beloved property with plenty of
Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters
“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture. But, more than a year later, that hasn’t stopped people from trying to make “Glicked” — or even “Babyratu” — happen. The counterprogramming of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer ...
Do Wicked and Gladiator II have what it takes to be the next Barbenheimer?
Tran Bui, Rad Simonpillai and Jackson Weaver talk about what they liked from Gladiator II, and where the highly-anticipated sequel falls short.
'Gladiator II' and 'Wicked' are lavish spectacles — but are they another Barbenheimer?
Wicked offers a gravity-defying origin story for the Wicked Witch of the West, while Gladiator II revisits the violence of ancient Rome.
‘Wickiator’: 2024’s ‘Barbenheimer’?
In addition to the out Erivo, the cast includes out actors Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar, a Winkie prince, and Bowen Wang as Galinda’s friend Pfannee of Phan Hall. Jeff Goldblum pops up late as the Wonderful Wizard of Oz and goddess Michelle Yeoh stars as Madame Morrible, the Headmistress of Shiz.
Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters Friday
The films are both big studio releases with one-name titles, opposite tones and aesthetics and big blockbuster energy.
'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' sneaks could predict new 'Barbenheimer' weekend
Paramount Pictures Two very different, very anticipated movies are headed into theaters Friday, and some prognosticators say it could lead to a new “Barbenheimer” box office bonanza. Wicked and Gladiator II are Friday’s big openers,
What is Glicked? What to know about this year's Barbenheimer
"Barbenheimer" created a buzz with the success of “Barbie" and “Oppenheimer" last summer, and this year, there's a chance ...
Can ’Glicked’ compete with ‘Barbenheimer’?
Tom Nunan, the co-head of the Producers Program at the Graduate School of Theater, Film and TV at UCLA, told The New York ...
Glicked Vs. Barbenheimer: ‘Wicked’ And ‘Gladiator II’ Box Office Preview Numbers Trail Below ‘Barbie’ And ‘Oppenheimer’
Wicked” and “Gladiator II” both drew less in Thursday previews than their “Barbenheimer” counterparts, but are still expected ...
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Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’?
LOS ANGELES, Nov 23, (AP): "Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture. But, more than a year later, that ...
This Year’s Barbenheimer Is Here. This Time, There’s No Question Who Should Win.
Wizard of Oz incarnation of Glinda the Good Witch, there’s Ariana Grande-Butera, pop diva and former Nickelodeon TV kid, a ...
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‘Barbenheimer’ Ruled the Box Office. Can ‘Glicked’ Recapture the Magic?
By Derrick Bryson Taylor The summer of 2023 was all about “Barbenheimer” — when “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” opened the same day, capturing the public imagination and bringing crowds ...
Wickediator: How Much Did Wicked And Gladiator II Make On Opening Night?
Last year we had Barbie and Oppenheimer together, and this year we have Wicked and Gladiator II. The main reason that we ...