Wicked: Part One - A New Musical Adaptation Hits Theaters on November 27th

The film will be released in two parts, with Wicked: Part One hitting theaters on November 27 and Wicked: Part Two following in late 2025.
Wicked is a new movie musical adaptation of the hit Broadway show.
Wicked: Part One - A New Musical Adaptation Hits Theaters on November 27th

Wicked is a new movie musical adaptation of the hit Broadway show. The film will be released in two parts, with Wicked: Part One hitting theaters on November 27 and Wicked: Part Two following in late 2025.


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Confidence

100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

63%

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'Wicked' First Trailer: See Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in First Footage from Movie Musical

People Magazine Monday, 12 February 2024 04:57
  • Unique Points
    • Wicked: Part One is a movie musical adaptation of Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's Tony-winning Broadway show.
    • Elphaba Thropp (Cynthia Erivo) is better known as the Wicked Witch of the West
    • Glinda Upland a.k.a Glinda the Good (Ariana Grande) will also star in the film
  • Accuracy
    • The trailer for the highly anticipated Wicked two-part movie musical event made its debut on Sunday, with the film's first look airing during Super Bowl LVIII.
    • Glinda tells Elphaba to not be afraid, but Elphaba stoically replies that it's the Wizard who should be afraid of me.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Wicked: Part One will be a two-part adaptation of Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's Tony-winning Broadway show when the movie has only been announced to have one part. Secondly, the trailer shows footage from both parts of the film which is misleading as they are being released separately. Thirdly, it states that Elphaba becomes the Wicked Witch of West but does not mention anything about her becoming a villain or having any negative actions towards anyone.
    • Elphaba becomes the Wicked Witch of West but does not mention anything about her becoming a villain or having any negative actions towards anyone.
    • The trailer shows footage from both parts of the film which is misleading as they are being released separately.
    • The article claims that Wicked: Part One will be a two-part adaptation when only one part has been announced.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the movie will be a two-part adaptation of Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's Tony-winning Broadway show without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Additionally, the author quotes Cynthia Erivo as saying that the film adaptation is unlike anything anyone has ever seen before, which is an example of a hasty generalization fallacy.
    • The movie will be a two-part adaptation of Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's Tony-winning Broadway show.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    The article has multiple conflicts of interest. The author is Jon M. Chu who directed the movie and Stephen Schwartz who wrote the music for Wicked.
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    61%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

    A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

    Wicked Trailer Reveals Cinematic Take on a Classic Wizard of Oz Musical Ahead of November Premiere

    IGN (Imagine Games Network) Monday, 12 February 2024 00:01
    • Unique Points
      • The trailer gives us our first real look at a cinematic take on one of the most beloved musicals of recent decades.
      • Elphaba Thropp (Cynthia Erivo) is better known as the Wicked Witch of the West
      • Glinda Upland a.k.a Glinda the Good (Ariana Grande) will also star in the film
    • Accuracy
      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
    • Deception (30%)
      The trailer for Wicked is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it presents the film as a cinematic take on The Wizard of Oz when in reality it's a prequel to that story. Secondly, the trailer implies that Elphaba and Glenda are central characters in the movie when they only appear briefly at the end of The Wizard of Oz. Lastly, there is no mention or disclosure about any sources used for information presented in this article.
      • The film is being directed by Jon M. Chu and stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp, who is better known as the Wicked Witch of the West.
    • Fallacies (85%)
      The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Wicked is a beloved musical of the last few decades without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Secondly, there are multiple instances of inflammatory rhetoric used in describing Elphaba and Glenda as 'wicked' which could be seen as a form of dichotomous depiction. Lastly, the author uses an informal fallacy by stating that Wicked is set to fly into theaters for the first time on November 27, 2024 without providing any evidence or context for this claim.
      • Wicked is a beloved musical of the last few decades
      • Elphaba and Glenda are finally here. Wicked, which will be a two-part theatrical event, is set to fly into theaters for the first time on November 27, 2024.
      • The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and the 1939 film from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
    • Bias (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
      There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest found in the article.
      • The author is Jon M. Chu who directed and produced Wicked on Broadway. He has a financial stake in the success of Wicked as it was his project.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      75%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

      ‘Wicked Part 1’ Trailer: Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Conjure Magic In First Look At Musical Movie

      Deadline Hollywood Zac Ntim Sunday, 11 February 2024 23:58
      • Unique Points
        • The upcoming big-screen adaptation of the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, originally based on L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, is a prequel to The Wizard of Oz.
        • Directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Winne Holzman with Oscar-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, the story examines how Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) became the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda's (Ariana Grande) trajectory to becoming known as the Good Witch.
        • Wicked will be broken into two parts with Wicked Part One slated to drop on Nov. 27, 2024.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (85%)
        The article contains several logical fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Wicked Part 1 is based on a bestselling novel and classic film without providing any evidence of their success or credibility. Secondly, the author commits a false dilemma by presenting only two options for adapting the story: either cut songs or characters, which are both fatal compromises to the source material. This oversimplifies complex issues and ignores other potential solutions that could have been considered. Lastly, the article contains inflammatory rhetoric in its use of phrases such as
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          Zac Ntim has a conflict of interest on the topic of 'Wicked' as he is reporting on an adaptation of L. Frank Baum's book and MGM Studios Classics film.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of 'Wicked' as they are reporting on an upcoming musical adaptation starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. The article mentions that the film is being produced by MGM Studios Classics, which could potentially influence their coverage.
            • The author reports on the upcoming release of 'Wicked Part 1', a musical adaptation starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

            72%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

            A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

            ‘Wicked' First Look: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in Costume

            Vanity Fair Chris Murphy Sunday, 11 February 2024 23:16
            • Unique Points
              • The first official teaser for Wicked has been unveiled, revealing director Jon M. Chu's Oz for the very first time.
              • Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are starring in the movie as Elphaba and Glinda respectively.
            • Accuracy
              No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
            • Deception (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Fallacies (85%)
              The article contains an appeal to authority when it quotes Chris Murphy as the author. The article also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing Elphaba and Glinda's relationship as a selfless love and friendship. Additionally, there is no evidence of any formal fallacies in the text.
              • Bias (85%)
                The article contains a statement that implies the author has an ideological bias towards Wicked. The author states that Wicked is more than just a megahit Broadway musical and it's about reassessing the story of life in America. This suggests that the author may have a liberal or progressive perspective on society and culture, which could be seen as biased.
                • Wicked is more than just a megahit Broadway musical.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                  The author of the article has multiple conflicts of interest on several topics. The author is Chris Murphy who owns a production company that produced Wicked and Oz. He also interviewed Ariana Grande for her role in Wicked which could have influenced his coverage of the topic.
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                    The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article discusses Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's roles in Wicked, which is a musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum's novel 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'. The author also mentions Grandma Mim's witch hat from the same book. Additionally, the article discusses Jon M. Chu and Michelle Yeoh who are involved in the production of Wicked as well as Jeff Goldblum who is set to appear in an upcoming adaptation of 'The Oz Ark'. The author does not disclose any conflicts of interest.
                    • Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's roles in Wicked
                      • Grandma Mim's witch hat from The Wizard of Oz
                        • Jon M. Chu, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum are involved in the production or set to appear in adaptations of 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'

                        60%

                        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                        Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo shine in ‘Wicked’ trailer

                        CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Alli Rosenbloom Monday, 12 February 2024 01:48
                        • Unique Points
                          • The trailer for the highly anticipated Wicked two-part movie musical event made its debut on Sunday, with the film's first look airing during Super Bowl LVIII.
                          • >Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are featured as Glinda and Elphaba in the trailer.
                          • Erivo can be heard singing her chilling rendition of Defying Gravity in the trailer.
                          • Glinda tells Elphaba to not be afraid, but Elphaba stoically replies that it's the Wizard who should be afraid of me.
                          • <The two-part Wicked movie is a cinematic adaptation of the famed Broadway musical, which is a prequel to The Wizard of Oz.>
                          • Wicked: Part 1 will hit theaters on November 27 and Wicked: Part 2 will follow in late 2025.
                          • <The theater news website reports that Wicked is one of the most commercially successful musicals of all time, making $14.8 million at the Broadway box office last year alone.>
                          • Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey and Bowen Yang also star in the film.
                        • Accuracy
                          • Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are featured as Glinda and Elphaba in the trailer.
                          • >Ariana Grande can be heard singing her chilling rendition of Defying Gravity in the trailer.
                        • Deception (50%)
                          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article mentions that it will be a trailer for a movie musical event but does not mention anything about two parts. The author then goes on to say that there are only two parts when describing what was shown in the trailer which contradicts what was stated earlier.
                          • The title of the article mentions one part, but it is described as being a movie musical event with multiple scenes from both parts.
                        • Fallacies (85%)
                          The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Wicked is one of the most commercially successful musicals of all time without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Secondly, there are two instances where dichotomous depictions are used in the trailer: Elphaba's statement 'Something just takes over me' and Glinda telling Elphaba to not be afraid. These statements create a clear contrast between the characters and their actions, which can be seen as an attempt to manipulate the audience's emotions. Lastly, there is inflammatory rhetoric used in the trailer with Erivo singing her chilling rendition of 'Defying Gravity', which could potentially evoke strong feelings in viewers.
                          • The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Wicked is one of the most commercially successful musicals of all time without providing any evidence or context for this claim.
                          • There are two instances where dichotomous depictions are used in the trailer: Elphaba's statement 'Something just takes over me' and Glinda telling Elphaba to not be afraid. These statements create a clear contrast between the characters and their actions, which can be seen as an attempt to manipulate the audience's emotions.
                          • There is inflammatory rhetoric used in the trailer with Erivo singing her chilling rendition of 'Defying Gravity', which could potentially evoke strong feelings in viewers.
                        • Bias (85%)
                          The article is biased towards the success of Wicked as a musical and its upcoming movie adaptation. The author mentions that it is one of the most commercially successful musicals of all time without providing any context or evidence to support this claim.
                          • > It tells an alternate version of events in Oz before Dorothy's arrival and explores the story of how Elphaba becomes the Wicked Witch of the West as she navigates being framed by the Wizard. <br> According to Broadway World, <i>Wicked</i> is one of the most commercially successful musicals of all time.
                            • The trailer for “Wicked” two-part movie musical event made its debut on Sunday, with the film's first look airing during the Super Bowl LVIII. <br> The two-part Wicked movie is a cinematic adaptation of the famed Broadway musical.
                            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                              The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article discusses financial ties between Alli Rosenbloom and Wicked as well as personal relationships with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
                              • Alli Rosenbloom is a producer for the musical film adaptation of Wicked, which could influence her coverage of the trailer.
                                • The article also mentions that Alli Rosenbloom is friends with Cynthia Erivo and may be more likely to write favorably about her performance.
                                  • The article mentions that Alli Rosenbloom has worked with Ariana Grande in the past on other projects and may have personal ties to her.
                                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                    The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article discusses financial ties between Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh with a production company that produced Wicked. Additionally, Jonathan Bailey is also associated with the production company.