Wicked, Oscar and Jon M. Chu

Jon M. Chu’s great ‘Wicked’ adventure scores 10 Oscar nominations, including best picture
The Palo Alto-born director had a lot to celebrate Thursday morning after his musical fantasy film scored a nomination for the top prize at the Academy Awards.
Michelle Yeoh Says ‘Wicked’ Cast Is “Crying” Over Jon M. Chu Oscars Snub for Best Director
Among the film’s nominations were best picture, Cynthia Erivo for best actress, Ariana Grande for best support actress, best costume design and best original score. However, Jon M. Chu was shut out of the directing category.
‘Life is full’: Jon M. Chu on the awards, the L.A. fires, and the two ‘Wicked’ actresses who keep him grounded
Plus, he tells Gold Derby which Wicked spin-off movie he’d most “want to see.” “Life is full.” That is how Wicked director Jon M. Chu describes the whirlwind of the past few months, from screenings and awards shows,
Michelle Yeoh Laments Lack of Oscar Nom for Jon M. Chu After ‘Wicked’ Scores 10 Nods | Video
Michelle Yeoh tells the hosts of "The View" that the cast and crew of "Wicked" are sad to see director Jon M. Chu snubbed by the Oscars
Jon M. Chu Shut Out of Best Director Category Despite Strong ‘Wicked’ Showing
Despite a big Oscar nominations morning, the director and the film’s writers Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox were shut out from the directing and writing categories.
‘Wicked’ director Jon M. Chu reacts to film’s 10 Oscar nominations
Wicked” continues to defy expectations, earning 10 Oscar nominations. Cynthia Erivo earned the best actress nomination for her role as Elphaba and Ariana Grande received the nod for best supporting actress.
Oscars 2025 nominations: Jon M Chu surprisingly snubbed for ‘Best Director’
At the Oscars 2025 nominations, 'Wicked' director John M. Chu has been snubbed for 'Best Director', despite the film being up for 'Best Picture'.
‘Wicked’ star Michelle Yeoh is sad director Jon M. Chu is not getting award recognition
Section 31," Michelle Yeoh praises director Jon M. Chu's genius in adapting "Wicked" for the big screen, and wishes he received more award nominations.
Britney Spears ‘Throwing Out Ideas’ With Biopic Director Jon M. Chu: She’s Giving ‘Tons of Input’
Britney Spears will be heavily involved in her upcoming biopic and she’s weighing up a raft of big names to star in the ...
Jon M. Chu's Movies Have Now Grossed More Than Those of David Fincher, Quentin Tarantino, and Denis Villeneuve
Chu is among the 100 highest-grossing directors of all time, beating out David Fincher, Quentin Tarantino, and Denis ...
Peter Bart: Jon M. Chu And His Zeal For Pure, Big-Screen Entertainment Offer Much-Needed Dose Of Hollywood Optimism
If Hollywood needs some optimism look to Jon M. Chu, who has contributed both a sharp new book and the hit Wicked to advance ...
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Oscars 2025: Selena Gomez, Angelina Jolie, John M. Chu and More Snubs and Surprises
Oscar nominations came with the usual snubs and surprises, including no nominations for Selena Gomez, Angelina Jolie and Wicked director Jon. M. Chu. See our full breakdown.
Jon M. Chu Just Revealed That He Got “Many Calls” From Lin-Manuel Miranda Asking For A Cameo In “Wicked”
The news comes after Lin revealed that he was present at the intimate first-ever cast dinner between Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jon M. Chu.