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Ariana Greenblatt Honored With Rising Star at CinemaCon Awards 2024

Ariana Greenblatt Honored With Rising Star at CinemaCon Awards 2024

Ariana Greenblatt had a busy week in Las Vegas at the 2024 CinemaCon!

The 16-year-old actress closed out the event by receiving the Rising Star of 2024 Award on Thursday (April 11) at the CinemaCon’s Big Screen Achievement Awards Ceremony held at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

She was joined by her parents Shon and Soli.

Earlier in the day, she reunited with her In The Heights director Jon M Chu, as she presented him with the Cultural Impact in Filmmaking Award at the Legend Of Cinema Luncheon.

The day before, Ariana joined director Eli Roth on stage to tease their upcoming movie Borderlands, which is an adaptation of the popular video game. That day, she also met up with Halle Berry!

In case you missed it, check out Ariana in the Borderlands trailer. The movie is expected to be released in theaters on August 9th.

FYI: Ariana‘s black dress is Balmain. She is wearing a Louis Vuitton striped suit, and a Shushu Tong gray look.

Browse through the gallery for 40+ photos of Ariana Greenblatt at CinemaCon…

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'Wicked' Director Jon M Chu Reacts to Rumors They Completed Filming on Movies: 'Not Done Yet'

'Wicked' Director Jon M Chu Reacts to Rumors They Completed Filming on Movies: 'Not Done Yet'

Reports surfaced this week that the upcoming two-part Wicked movie adaptation had completed filming.

That news came just days after it was reported that production had halted due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, and just after it was revealed that leading lady Ariana Grande and her husband Dalton Gomez were separating.

One site reported that Ariana has completed all of her scenes and is heading back to the US this week.

However, director Jon M Chu took to social media to confirm that the movie has not yet completed filming and they still have a few days left!

Keep reading to learn more… More Here! »

When Will the 'Wicked' Movies Hit Theaters? New Part 1 & Part 2 Release Dates Revealed!

When Will the 'Wicked' Movies Hit Theaters? New Part 1 & Part 2 Release Dates Revealed!

The long-awaited, many years in the making Wicked movie adaptation is finally well underway!

Jon M Chu is directing the two-part film adaptation of the mega popular Broadway musical, with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo playing the leads Glinda and Elphaba.

When it was announced that the movie was going to be split into two parts, they were given Christmas 2024 and Christmas 2025 release dates, but both of those have now been changed.

Find out the latest inside… More Here! »

Director Jon M Chu Reacts to Criticisms of Dark First Look 'Wicked' Photos

Director Jon M Chu Reacts to Criticisms of Dark First Look 'Wicked' Photos

The first look at Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the upcoming Wicked movies was revealed over the weekend!

Anticipated fans were treated to a photo of each in character, though neither were a close look, offering just a little tease of what they will look like.

However, the photos that were released were dark, and many criticized the dark shading of the pics, something that has been a hot topic on social media for other films as well.

Wicked director Jon M Chu saw some of the comments and criticisms and reacted to what people are saying, assuring fans that there is going to be plenty of color in the upcoming two-part movie adaptation.

Check out the photos and what he said inside… More Here! »

'Wicked' Movie Part 1 Release Date Gets Moved - Find Out When It Will Hit Theaters

'Wicked' Movie Part 1 Release Date Gets Moved - Find Out When It Will Hit Theaters

Director Jon M Chu has shared a new update on the upcoming Wicked movie adaptation!

If you recall, the long-awaited film version will be split into two parts.

Now, it was just revealed that the first part’s release date has been moved, but don’t worry, it’s coming sooner than previously announced!

Get the scoop inside… More Here! »

Michelle Yeoh Reunites with Jon M Chu For 'Wicked' Movies

Michelle Yeoh Reunites with Jon M Chu For 'Wicked' Movies

Michelle Yeoh is joining the cast of the upcoming Wicked movies!

The School for Good and Evil actress will be reuniting with director Jon M Chu on the two-part movie musical, Variety reveals.

Michelle and Jon previously worked together on Crazy Rich Asians.

See who she’s playing inside… More Here! »

Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo React to Jonathan Bailey's 'Wicked' Casting

Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo React to Jonathan Bailey's 'Wicked' Casting

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are welcoming in a new co-star to the cast of the Wicked movies!

The two star as Glinda and Elphaba in the long-awaited film adaptation, and it was just announced this week that Jonathan Bailey has been cast as both of their love interest, Fiyero.

After it was reported he was in talks for the role, director Jon M Chu then confirmed it’s true.

“He’s perfect, they’re perfect. They’d be perfect together. Born to be forever….. I am too excited to pretend this hasn’t been happening. We have a Fiyero!!!! #JonathanBailey #Wicked,” he wrote on Twitter, quoting Fiyero’s song “Dancing Through Life.”

See how the ladies reacted inside… More Here! »