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     Watch: Jon M. Chu reveals how Glinda, Elphaba were cast in 'Wicked'

     Universal Pictures has released a behind-the-scenes featurette for “Wicked,” offering fans a glimpse into the making of the beloved Broadway musical's highly anticipated film adaptation. The movie explores the untold story of the witches of Oz,

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     Bowen Yang Says It Was “Mentally Fraying” Trying to Balance ‘Wicked’ Filming and ‘SNL’

     The comedian-actor portrays Pfannee in Jon M. Chu's upcoming movie musical. By Carly Thomas Associate Editor “This is when Lorne Michaels comes in,” Yang said. “Whatever you think about the situation, however you think it’s unique to you ...

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     I’m Happy The Wicked Trailer Isn’t Hiding That It’s A Musical, But I Am Worried It Is Hiding Something Else

     We have songs, but we're missing something even more important!

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     Jon M. Chu Discusses Meeting Cynthia Erivo for the First Time, Seeing Her Perform ‘Defying Gravity' and Her Allyship to the API Community

     This weekend, "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo will receive the Gold Ally honor at the Gold House Gold Gala, and filmmaker Jon M. Chu will present the award to her. Ahead of the Gala, Chu spoke with Variety celebrating his leading lady.

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     Universal Studios drops official trailer for Jon M. Chu’s ‘Wicked’

     Fans have been thrilled since Universal Studios released the first full trailer for Jon M. Chu's highly anticipated “Wicked.” Key points: Universal Pictures released the official trailer for “Wicked” on Wednesday, three months after teasing fans ...

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   Apr 11, 2024 · Jon M. Chu, recipient of the Martin Scorsese Legend of Cinema Award, attends the Filmmaker Lunch Program during CinemaCon on April 11, 2024, at Caesars Palace. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images ...

3. variety.com › 2024 › filmJon M. Chu on First Meeting Cynthia Erivo and Her API Allyship

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   May 10, 2024 · Jon M. Chu on meeting Cynthia Erivo for the first time, and why her Gold House Gold Ally honor has special meaning for him. ... News; May 10, 2024 9:00am PT

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   Why did Chu stop showing a short film at USC?

   • Chu reasoned that his favorite filmmakers weren’t defined by who they were, but by what they made. He was so afraid he’d be “put into this box” by audiences and by studio executives that when he made a short film at USC about a Chinese teenager who feels like an outsider, he stopped showing it after a single screening.

   ‘In the Heights’: Jon M. Chu Makes Movie-Musical Magic - The Atlantic

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   When will Chu return to USC's 141st commencement ceremony?

   • On May 10, Chu will return to his alma mater to deliver the keynote address at USC’s 141st commencement ceremony and will receive an honorary degree, USC President Carol Folt announced Thursday.

   Filmmaker Jon M. Chu named 2024 USC commencement speaker

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   Who are Chu and Kristin Hodge?

   • Becoming a father — Chu and his wife, Kristin Hodge, have four small children — has added a new dimension to his storytelling. With Crazy Rich Asians, he experienced a sense of pride and a connection to his identity he’d never experienced before.

   Filmmaker Jon M. Chu named 2024 USC commencement speaker

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   Where did chef Chu grow up?

   • Chu grew up in Los Altos in the Bay Area, the youngest of five children. His parents arrived in the United States as non-English speakers — his father from mainland China and his mother from Taiwan — and started a restaurant called Chef Chu’s in Los Altos. When he was in grade school, Chu’s mother gave him a video camera to record family vacations.

   Filmmaker Jon M. Chu named 2024 USC commencement speaker

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5. www.theatlantic.com › culture › archive‘In the Heights’: Jon M. Chu Makes Movie-Musical Magic - The ...

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   Jun 9, 2021 · June 9, 2021. Even before he signed on to the Hollywood adaptation of Wicked, Jon M. Chu helped his characters defy gravity. In a scene from the director’s forthcoming musical film In the ...

6. variety.com › 2024 › filmJon M. Chu's USC 2024 Commencement Speech Canceled - Variety

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   Apr 20, 2024 · Jon M. Chu’s Commencement Speech Canceled by USC Amid Valedictorian Controversy. The University of Southern California has chosen to “release our outside speakers and honorees from attending ...

7. www.npr.org › jon-m-chu-on-in-the-heightsJon M. Chu On 'In The Heights' - NPR

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   Jun 12, 2021 · NPR's Michel Martin speaks with director Jon M. Chu about his new movie musical, In The Heights. It was adapted from the Tony Award-winning musical. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: And finally today, before ...

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   Mar 7, 2024 · USC is where filmmaker Jon M. Chu found his “tribe” — classmates who inspired him and who continue to be close collaborators. Since he graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts in 2003, Chu has achieved a noteworthy body of work that includes the 2018 blockbuster Crazy Rich Asians and Part 1 of Wicked, the long-awaited film adaptation of the stage musical and book of the same name ...