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Unlimited Member	posted 02-12-2006 12:46 PM quote: Originally posted by defy: NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO! NO ONE IS MAKING THE MOVIE! LET'S DROP THIS SUBJECT PLEASE! THIS GOES ALL THE WAY BACXK TO MY OLD USERNAME! i mean come on people! there's already 10 pages of this useless bulliton Though many of the posts are useless, the fact that the film isn't on the books yet doesn't make the topic useless. This thread was meant to foster speculation, imagination, and its done that. There's a reason people are still posting messages (which are on topic). There's probably also a reason you're still coming back to read... IP: Logged
Kristopher Junior Member	posted 02-12-2006 03:29 PM Actually quite wrong. There is a screenplay in progress! -.o Much love to all of you IP: Logged
WickedTheaterGirl Member	posted 02-12-2006 10:26 PM Prove it. Then I'll belive you. Welcome to the boards. IP: Logged
Queenie Member	posted 02-12-2006 10:48 PM quote: Originally posted by Kristopher: Actually quite wrong. There is a screenplay in progress! -.o Much love to all of you Welcome..and yes..where did you find that? hehe..sorry if you have read this whole thread, you can see that lotsof people have started rumors IP: Logged
booklady Member	posted 02-12-2006 10:50 PM If you are referring to your screenplay, I am guessing that it isn't something commissioned by Universal Studios. If it were, you wouldn't have been asking us how to get in touch with GM. I would imagine that IF Universal has someone writing a script, GM would be involved. IP: Logged
Dancing_Thro_Life Junior Member	posted 02-26-2006 05:50 PM Okay, i'm here to set the record straight!!! There is in fact a release of the movie "Wicked" coming out in 2010, sources say, Alanis Morissette will be playing Elphaba, she's my favorite singer, so i'm very excited, and Renee Zeilwegger (from Chicago) will be playing Glinda SO EXCITED!!! IP: Logged
MysteriousElphaba Member	posted 02-26-2006 06:18 PM quote: Originally posted by Dancing_Thro_Life: Okay, i'm here to set the record straight!!! There is in fact a release of the movie "Wicked" coming out in 2010, sources say, Alanis Morissette will be playing Elphaba, she's my favorite singer, so i'm very excited, and Renee Zeilwegger (from Chicago) will be playing Glinda SO EXCITED!!! That could be interesting or much worse, a disaster...Just curious, where did you hear that? IP: Logged
dancingxthroughxlife Junior Member	posted 02-26-2006 07:05 PM quote: Originally posted by Dancing_Thro_Life: Okay, i'm here to set the record straight!!! There is in fact a release of the movie "Wicked" coming out in 2010, sources say, Alanis Morissette will be playing Elphaba, she's my favorite singer, so i'm very excited, and Renee Zeilwegger (from Chicago) will be playing Glinda SO EXCITED!!! I sincerely hope that this is not right. It would be selling out the musical completely to have these two in the main roles. I'm a big fan of both but I would much rather have Idina and Kristin do it. The only problem with them doing it would be their age in my eyes. ((Not because of there unknown-ness... they have both been featured in movie now and I doubt whoever will make the movie will cut them out b/c they are not HUGE names)) And if they are going to cut them out because of their age I don't think they would go for two people of nearly the same age. Yay for the thought of a Wicked Movie though. ...one day... [This message has been edited by dancingxthroughxlife (edited 02-26-2006).] IP: Logged
booklady Member	posted 02-26-2006 07:30 PM Who might these sources be? IP: Logged
Yero my hero Member	posted 02-26-2006 07:43 PM It almost seems like it would be a disappointment to put big names in the roles... nobody could ever do it as well as Idina and Kristin. It would be amazing if it could be those two. sigh One can dream. IP: Logged
Shay Guy Junior Member	posted 02-26-2006 08:00 PM I'd say stick with OBC mostly, if possible - and don't worry about age. Twenty years ago, a twenty-three-year-old Lea Thompson was made to look forty-seven on screen. With all the post-production capability we have today, I'm sure they can be made to look much younger than their age. The idea of Maggie Smith as Morrible has something to it, judging from her performances as McGonagall, but I'm surprised fewer people have suggested this idea: Andy Serkis as Dillamond. If ya know what I mean. May as well take advantage of that film medium. IP: Logged
I Couldn't Be Happier Member	posted 02-26-2006 09:13 PM Renee Zelweger? She's old right now, and she's going to play Glinda? Sure. You forgot to mention that Sean Connery will play the Wizard. IP: Logged
WickedTheaterGirl Member	posted 02-26-2006 09:43 PM quote: Originally posted by I Couldn't Be Happier: Renee Zelweger? She's old right now, and she's going to play Glinda? Sure. You forgot to mention that Sean Connery will play the Wizard. GIVE ME THE SOURE!! SHOW ME PHYSICAL PROOF! I WON'T BELIVE YOU UNTIL YOU SHOW ME!! IP: Logged
ElphabaOfOz Member	posted 02-26-2006 09:47 PM quote: Originally posted by WickedTheaterGirl: GIVE ME THE SOURE!! SHOW ME PHYSICAL PROOF! I WON'T BELIVE YOU UNTIL YOU SHOW ME!! Um...what the hell? IP: Logged
Unlimited Member	posted 02-26-2006 10:07 PM quote: Originally posted by WickedTheaterGirl: GIVE ME THE SOURE!! SHOW ME PHYSICAL PROOF! I WON'T BELIVE YOU UNTIL YOU SHOW ME!! We're not here to prove anything to you. We're here to talk. . . . and Renee as G(a)linda? That's hilarious. IP: Logged
I Couldn't Be Happier Member	posted 02-26-2006 11:09 PM quote: Originally posted by WickedTheaterGirl: GIVE ME THE SOURE!! SHOW ME PHYSICAL PROOF! I WON'T BELIVE YOU UNTIL YOU SHOW ME!! I made my comment in jest. I don't believe any of the statements that have been made regarding a movie. This has been an 11 page yarn spinning for amusement or frustration. IP: Logged
Polychrome Member	posted 02-27-2006 12:22 AM quote: Originally posted by Unlimited: Only heard speculation - not even sure which studio may have the rights (if any at this point). Universal holds the rights IP: Logged
Rachel Menconi Junior Member	posted 02-27-2006 02:12 PM ok you guys are crazy with these hollywood stars playing these parts. and Bandy are you serious. She was horrible as cinderella. She is only good with pop music. OH MY GOD Nicole Kidman? no way. I mean give me a break. I'm sorry she did a good job for not a singer in MR but come on. She can only carry a tune. They should be using people that actually can sing AND act. Not only one and the other. So they should prolly go with the originally cast. IP: Logged
Unlimited Member	posted 02-27-2006 02:21 PM quote: Originally posted by Rachel Menconi: ok you guys are crazy with these hollywood stars playing these parts... So they should prolly go with the originally cast. OF COURSE they SHOULD use the origional cast. But why would they? 'Rent' tried it and did not do spectacular things at the box office. NO GOLDEN GLOBE or OSCAR NOMINATIONS. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad they did it. I have the DVD. But why would Hollywood do that again? Why would they gamble on talented performers when they can make millions off of Renee Z. falling off her shoes, going ever so slightly flat whenever she has to hold a note more than 2 beats, and looking like a 14-old boy in sequins? So what if the editor can't show more than 10 seconds of her dancing at a time before cutting to a different view? We'd all love to see WICKED w/Idina & Kristin. But unless we pull our pennies together, it's not likely going to get made that way. IP: Logged
OvertheMoonforIM Member	posted 02-27-2006 03:28 PM quote: Originally posted by Unlimited: OF COURSE they SHOULD use the origional cast. But why would they? 'Rent' tried it and did not do spectacular things at the box office. NO GOLDEN GLOBE or OSCAR NOMINATIONS. Well, that isn't ONLY because it was mostly the original cast. The main audience for movies are teens. And simply put, the majority of teens are not into musicals. There are the exceptions on this board, and on other boards and such, but they will be losing either way. Lets use math. (Hate me don't you?) 50% girls - 25% want to see a musical, 25% don't 50% boys - 10% want to see a musical, 40% don't Therefore 35% of teens want to see a musical. Not that many. **Please note that all of these numbers are made up by me, and my expiriences and are just here to make a point. IP: Logged
I Couldn't Be Happier Member	posted 02-27-2006 07:23 PM Rent was going to be a tough sell to a general movie audience. For those who never saw the show, it's pretty rough. Aids, homosexuals, drag queens, drugs along with songs don't usually get people to the cinema. Rent also has A LOT of songs. They cut out a few for the movie and replaced it with talking, but to the average non-musical fan, it would seem as if they never stopped singing. Chicago did very well but they actually cut out quite a few songs from the original show. I still think there is hope for Wicked. We need a strong script, strong cast and a director with vision. Then it may surprise us all. IP: Logged
dancingxthroughxlife Junior Member	posted 02-27-2006 08:21 PM My vote is still for something similar to the DVD of Cats. OBC with movie-like camera angles and effects on a broadway stage. I think right now that would be the only way to do a movie version of the show justice. :-) IP: Logged
booklady Member	posted 02-27-2006 10:01 PM Chicago did well because they went with established movie stars. If Universal makes a movie of Wicked, they will go with established stars, it is just common sense. The Producers pretty much tanked at the box office & that was with established stars. I would imagine that there is little to no chance that a movie will have the OBC, the box office numbers are what ultimately will make the decision. They wanted a "Name" for Broadway, so Idina was in, Stephanie was out. They will want a "Name" for the movies & Idina doesn't have it. IP: Logged
I Couldn't Be Happier Member	posted 02-27-2006 10:44 PM Was Indina Menzel really that popular? I know she had been in a Tony award winning musical back in 1996. Yet, I still didn't see her as broadway star quality before she landed Wicked. She had to audition, and the word was that the producers/director wanted someone who already been in a broadway show, not necessarily Idina. Actually, Ana Gasteyer was called back for a second audition for the role. But she found out she was pregnant and was still under contract with SNL. This article was featured in a May 2005 Where magazine. It's a magazine that talks about things to do in Chicago. Don't hurt me, Idina's awesome, I'm just saying Idina wasn't the obvious choice until after all the auditions were done. I don't think she would have to audition for anything right now. IP: Logged
Queenie Member	posted 02-28-2006 01:11 AM i really hope you are wrong about idina. but everyone has to start somewhere. is is a Tony award winner....that always hels IP: Logged
Dancing_Thro_Life Junior Member	posted 03-05-2006 09:28 PM quote: Originally posted by dancingxthroughxlife: I sincerely hope that this is not right. It would be selling out the musical completely to have these two in the main roles. I'm a big fan of both but I would much rather have Idina and Kristin do it. The only problem with them doing it would be their age in my eyes. ((Not because of there unknown-ness... they have both been featured in movie now and I doubt whoever will make the movie will cut them out b/c they are not HUGE names)) And if they are going to cut them out because of their age I don't think they would go for two people of nearly the same age. Yay for the thought of a Wicked Movie though. ...one day... [This message has been edited by dancingxthroughxlife (edited 02-26-2006).] Sorry, it is, these sources are also reliable, just so u noe. Everybody is saying so. Renee Zeilweggar, isn't that old. And i'm very upset she's playing Glinda, but it's tru. I think ALanis Morissette will do a good job as Elphaba. I wish Ewan Mcgregor would play Fyero, but it may only be a thing of imagination. Anyway, i'm pretty sure those are the peoplw ho will be playing people in wicked. By the way, i'd also rather have Idina and Kristen do it, and it's not selling out the musical. It makes it somewhat better in a way. But I agree with u totally IP: Logged
OvertheMoonforIM Member	posted 03-05-2006 09:31 PM No offense, but this is the INTERNET. Just saying something is true or reliable means nothing. We don't know you at all. I'm sure you are nice and stuff, but we need proof. Thanks. IP: Logged
ElphabaOfOz Member	posted 03-05-2006 09:48 PM quote: Originally posted by Dancing_Thro_Life: Sorry, it is, these sources are also reliable, just so u noe. Everybody is saying so. Renee Zeilweggar, isn't that old. And i'm very upset she's playing Glinda, but it's tru. I think ALanis Morissette will do a good job as Elphaba. I wish Ewan Mcgregor would play Fyero, but it may only be a thing of imagination. Anyway, i'm pretty sure those are the peoplw ho will be playing people in wicked. By the way, i'd also rather have Idina and Kristen do it, and it's not selling out the musical. It makes it somewhat better in a way. But I agree with u totally that "information" is completely untrue and unreliable. there are currently no real serious talks for the movie. unless you are directly involved with universal and currently in the process of hiring renee zellweger, nobody's going to take you seriously and you shouldn't take these "sources" seriously. also, welcome to the boards, i'm not sure how long you've been here, but some tips: we like good spelling, grammar, and limited (and, if possible, zero) chatspeak. it makes the boards cleaner and more pleasant, and it doesn't hurt that much to add an extra "e" on true, spell "know" with a k and a w, etc. thanks. (and normally we like capitalization, too, but my shift key is temporarily broken and i'm too lazy to use caps lock all the time, so i get a break.) IP: Logged
I Couldn't Be Happier Member	posted 03-05-2006 11:13 PM You need to make these rumors somewhat realistic. You should have said Reese Witherspoon for Glinda. You might have had more believers. IP: Logged
booklady Member	posted 03-06-2006 12:19 AM If the sources are so reliable, why are you the only that has heard of them? A direct link or something like that might be more believable. There is nothing on the Universal site, nothing on the star sites that says this is happening. I still put it in the wishful thinking category. As much as I like Alanis Morisette, she is not exactly a Hollwood star of the caliber of Renee Zellwegger. IP: Logged
ready2flywww Member	posted 03-06-2006 10:04 AM Just a tip. A really good way to find out if a "movie rumor" is true or not. Go to http://www.imdb.com (internet movie database) and look. It's a professional website that gets their information directly from the studio's. You can search for movies/actors/actresses/directors/writers/or producers, and it will show you all upcoming, current, and past movies they've been apart of. All the way from "signed on"...to "pre-production"...to "post-production"...to "completed". So far there has been NO evidence that any Wicked movie musical is being made. I'm sorry =/. ~ Heath Bar IP: Logged
Tarynn Junior Member	posted 03-07-2006 03:55 PM Hmmm.... the dream cast for "Wicked" the musical. I think they might do it sooner than any of us know. Musicals seem to be making something of a comeback and getting a bit more respect. Who would I want? Barring any of the original cast playing the parts.... Elphaba - Anne Hathaway (she sang in Ella Enchanted and did nicely) or Emmy Rossum (Christine in the "Phantom of the Opera" movie) Glinda - Reese Witherspoon (nice choice I saw on other's lists here. She sang in "Vanity Fair" and "Walk the Line" the former she proves she's definitely soprano and could handle the part) Fiyero - Christian Bale (he sang in "Newsies" if anyone remembers him from those days. he's my personal fave actor of all time and is just plain sexy, so I can't help naming him.) Nessa - The Wizard - I give you John Travolta as a joke, however he is getting old enough, and he's had undeniable singing experience. My bigger preferences, however, would be Mandy Patenkin (Che in Evita's broadway cast originally and Inigo Montoya in "Princess Bride" for those who would know that one better. he's had TONS of singing experience) or possibly George Clooney. Madame Morrible - how about Judi Dench, for someone who possibly hasn't been named yet on the lists here? IP: Logged
Tarynn Junior Member	posted 03-07-2006 03:55 PM Hmmm.... the dream cast for "Wicked" the musical. I think they might do it sooner than any of us know. Musicals seem to be making something of a comeback and getting a bit more respect. Who would I want? Barring any of the original cast playing the parts.... Elphaba - Anne Hathaway (she sang in Ella Enchanted and did nicely) or Emmy Rossum (Christine in the "Phantom of the Opera" movie) Glinda - Reese Witherspoon (nice choice I saw on other's lists here. She sang in "Vanity Fair" and "Walk the Line" the former she proves she's definitely soprano and could handle the part) Fiyero - Christian Bale (he sang in "Newsies" if anyone remembers him from those days. he's my personal fave actor of all time and is just plain sexy, so I can't help naming him.) Nessa - Anna Paquin (singing's listed as one of her hobbies, plus she's a good actress) The Wizard - I give you John Travolta as a joke, however he is getting old enough, and he's had undeniable singing experience. My bigger preferences, however, would be Mandy Patenkin (Che in Evita's broadway cast originally and Inigo Montoya in "Princess Bride" for those who would know that one better. he's had TONS of singing experience) or possibly George Clooney. Madame Morrible - how about Judi Dench, for someone who possibly hasn't been named yet on the lists here? Well, there's my two bits. Defy Gravity everyone! [This message has been edited by Tarynn (edited 03-07-2006).] IP: Logged
Mrit Junior Member	posted 03-11-2006 05:58 PM Why make a movie? The play is good! Well, I guess it's good for people who can't afford to go to the play. I think they should use the original broadway cast. Indina, Kristin, and the rest of the cast. Even the same costumes! That would be something. Well they made RENT into a movie and it turned out good. Let's hope Wicked does! IP: Logged
booklady Member	posted 03-11-2006 08:52 PM But Rent barely made back production costs,much less turn a major profit & get nominated for awards. Chicago went with movie stars instead of the OBC (who are majorly talented, but not big enough names to get a lot of people into a movie theatre), made a ton of money & was nominated for several major awards & won a few. The Producrs has not done well at all, it has pretty much tanked at the box office, despite having Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane & Uma Thurman. IF a movie of Wicked is made, I honestly think they will go with movie stars, for the name recognition alone. Having said that, the box office numbers for Rent & The Producers could seriously hurt any future plans for a movie version of Wicked. The bottom line in Hollywood is dollars & awards. The IMDB has nothing on any kind of plans for Wicked, the Movie & it is a more reliable source than most. IP: Logged
I Couldn't Be Happier Member	posted 03-12-2006 12:38 AM I serious think it depends on the plot. Chicago had a great plot with big names. Rent, wasn't goung to appeal to everyone. The subject matter is still too risky, even in the year 2006. Wicked has great potential, if they want it to happen, I think they'll be successful. However there has to be at least one or two big names from Hollywood. I won't say for which parts, because I don't know. IP: Logged
*chanGed-for-tHe-betTer* Member	posted 03-12-2006 08:33 PM hey everyone.... i have been reading the posts about a possible"wicked movie" it would be "wonderful"....to those of you who think it will never happen....well thats what you think , but "wiched" is an amzing show and needs to be made into a movie for the people who want to learn the story but can't go see it in the broadway production, tour, etc.....as for the rumors about possible cast the OBC would be the best but i think that they may only use idina & kristen..... and bring in other actors for the other roles. I really hope the movie is made and that who ever makes it is true to the musical/book.....lol.......lata....tell if any other news comes up!!!!! IP: Logged
loveandhategalinda Member	posted 03-15-2006 09:10 PM quote: Originally posted by Dancing_Thro_Life: Okay, i'm here to set the record straight!!! There is in fact a release of the movie "Wicked" coming out in 2010, sources say, Alanis Morissette will be playing Elphaba, she's my favorite singer, so i'm very excited, and Renee Zeilwegger (from Chicago) will be playing Glinda SO EXCITED!!! there is no way alanis morisette will be elphaba. that is not only entirely unrealistic, but just possibly a dream of yours. i would not be sure of a wicked movie any time soon, not even 2010, because it just came out. secondly, no one, and i mean no one believes renee zellweger will be playing glinda. she is an amazing Roxie but would NEVER ever ever play glinda. she's not even remotly cute or for that matter attractive. so, there, your records are straight, and a word of advice: don't believe what you read on the internet. IP: Logged
loveandhategalinda Member	posted 03-15-2006 09:13 PM quote: Originally posted by chanGed-for-tHe-betTer: hey everyone.... i have been reading the posts about a possible"wicked movie" it would be "wonderful"....to those of you who think it will never happen....well thats what you think , but "wiched" is an amzing show and needs to be made into a movie for the people who want to learn the story but can't go see it in the broadway production, tour, etc.....as for the rumors about possible cast the OBC would be the best but i think that they may only use idina & kristen..... and bring in other actors for the other roles. I really hope the movie is made and that who ever makes it is true to the musical/book.....lol.......lata....tell if any other news comes up!!!!! yeah, just curious, no offense; what's with your name? why is it all capitalized and uncapitalized and such? that is kind of annoying. and watch your spelling. that is somewhat annoying also. but no offense because my punctuation is crap so i don't really have any room to talk. IP: Logged
loveandhategalinda Member	posted 03-15-2006 09:13 PM quote: Originally posted by chanGed-for-tHe-betTer: hey everyone.... i have been reading the posts about a possible"wicked movie" it would be "wonderful"....to those of you who think it will never happen....well thats what you think , but "wiched" is an amzing show and needs to be made into a movie for the people who want to learn the story but can't go see it in the broadway production, tour, etc.....as for the rumors about possible cast the OBC would be the best but i think that they may only use idina & kristen..... and bring in other actors for the other roles. I really hope the movie is made and that who ever makes it is true to the musical/book.....lol.......lata....tell if any other news comes up!!!!! yeah, just curious, no offense; what's with your name? why is it all capitalized and uncapitalized and such? that is kind of annoying. and watch your spelling. that is somewhat annoying also. but no offense because my punctuation is crap so i don't really have any room to talk. IP: Logged

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