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A new musical comedy film is on the way from director Nneka Onuorah. The filmmaker, who directed this year's documentary about musician Megan Thee Stallion, will make her narrative film debut with the musical.

The Oscars shortlists for Documentary Feature, Documentary Short, International Feature Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Score, Original Song, Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, and Sound and Visual Effects have been announced. Wicked has been shortlisted in all four categories in which it was eligible.

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from episode six of “Silo” season two, the gripping global hit drama based on Hugh Howey’s New York Times bestselling trilogy of dystopian novels. Watch it now!

Find out what critics think of Mufasa: The Lion King, Disney's new prequel film featuring original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda and a voice cast that includes Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., John Kani, Seth Rogan, Billy Eichner, Anika Noni Rose, and more. 

Fans of Wicked can now experience the new film in a whole new way. The full script has been released online and is available to read for free. Readers of the screenplay will be able to discover some content that didn't make it into the final cut.

Ahead of its digital premiere, BroadwayWorld sat down with Anthony Rapp and Vivan Kerr to discuss their work in the new film Scrap, its evolution, and the complexity of family relationships.

Wicked: Part Two has a title! Rather than opting for a 'Part Two' subtitle, the filmmakers have decided to call the movie Wicked: For Good, an obvious reference to Elphaba and Glinda's musical number in Act 2 of the stage show.

Amanda Seyfried has addressed the Glinda-shaped elephant in the room. In a new interview, the Les Miserables star explained that the recently surfaced video of her singing Wicked's Popular was, in fact, not her actual audition for the movie.

On Friday, December 13, the SVA Theatre and Hotel Chelsea hosted the New York premiere and after-party for A Complete Unknown. In attendance was director James Mangold along with film stars Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Boyd Holbrook, Norbert Leo Butz­, and more. Take a look at photos from the evening below!

On Monday, December 16, Broadway fans can tune into Late Night with Seth Meyers for an interview with Darren Criss and Helen J Shen. The duo will visit the late-night show to discuss the new Broadway musical Maybe Happy Ending.

As Wicked ends its third week in theaters, the movie musical continues to do well with moviegoers. In Monday through Thursday showings, Wicked is outperforming Moana 2, with Wicked amassing a $3 million gross on Thursday against Moana 2's $2.2 million.

Hamilton's Shan Ako & Christine Noel have lent their voices to Michael Korte's latest viral release, II Most Wanted (Wicked Edition). Listen to it here!

A Nice Indian Boy, the romantic comedy film starring Tony-winner Jonathan Groff and Karan Soni, has set its theatrical release. The movie, which had its world premiere earlier this year at the SXSW Film Festival, will hit theaters on April 4, 2025.

Zendaya fans will have to wait a bit longer to see the performer on stage. During a conversation with Nicole Kidman for Variety's Actors on Actors, the Challengers star shared her hesitations about doing live theater.

Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King, featuring all-new songs from Broadway songwriter, Lin-Manuel Miranda, is now available to stream. The album includes newly written songs for the film, including Milele, I Always Wanted a Brother, and Tell Me It's You, performed by the cast. Listen to it now!

Netflix has debuted the trailer for Your Friend, Nate Bargatze, the new special from the famed comedian. It will premiere on Netflix December 24. Watch the trailer now!

Fire up those engines! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the classic family musical starring Dick Van Dyke, is being reimagined with a new film. The project is aiming for a theatrical release with Amazon MGM Studios, though dates are unknown at this time.

Amanda Seyfried has wrapped filming on Ann Lee, a musical based on the story of Mother Ann Lee, the founding leader of the Shaker Movement. She will appear in the film alongside Thomasin McKenzie, Lewis Pullman, and more.

Earlier this week, the South African Cultural Gospel Choir performed 'Milele', one of the captivating new songs from the all-new Mufasa: The Lion King soundtrack by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Watch their performance now!

BroadwayWorld has put together a list of the major national and international award nominations and wins for part one of the major movie musical. The list includes Golden Globes, the National Board of Review, the Critics' Choice Awards, and more.