Oscars, Wicked and Jon M. Chu

Cynthia Erivo Questions Jon M. Chu's Oscars Snub After ‘Wicked' Got 10 Nods
"I wish people understood just how much work has to go into creating a big, giant behemoth like Wicked," Erivo said. "None of that can happen without his vision. It just isn't possible"
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Lead ‘Wicked’ to 10 Oscar Nominations, Including Best Picture
Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of the beloved stage musical is walking the yellow brick road all the way to the 2025 Oscars, scoring 10 nominations including best picture, lead actress and supporting actress.
Wicked cast 'crying' over Jon M. Chu Oscars snub
Michelle Yeoh has revealed the cast of 'Wicked' have been "crying" after the film's director Jon M. Chu failed to receive a nod in the Oscars nominations despite the movie landing a slot in the Best Picture category amid a slew of other nominations.
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.
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.
Michelle Yeoh tells“ The View ”that “Wicked” cast is 'crying' over Oscars not nominating Jon M. Chu for Best Director
"This is the second time they've passed over Jon Chu. He should've been nominated for 'In the Heights,'" cohost Ana Navarro added. Elphaba defied gravity, but the Academy apparently defied Michelle Yeoh's wishes for her Wicked helmer Jon M.
‘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.
Michelle Yeoh Talks ‘Wicked' Cast Reaction to Jon M. Chu Oscars Snub | THR News Video
Michelle Yeoh dropped in at 'The View' to discuss the 'Wicked' cast's reaction to their director's Oscars snub.
Michelle Yeoh Laments Lack of Oscar Nom for Jon M. Chu After 'Wicked' Scores 10 Nods | Video
"Wicked" picked up a whopping 10 Oscar nominations on Thursday morning, but a Best Director nod for Jon M. Chu was not among them. And according to Michelle Yeoh, she and the "Wicked" crew are "crying" because of it.
Before Ariana Grande Was Cast as Glinda in 'Wicked,' These Stars Threw Their Wands into the Ring
It’s hard to imagine a world where Ariana Grande isn’t Glinda in Jon M Chu’s adaptation of Wicked, having just received an ...
Michelle Yeoh Says
As Michelle Yeoh reacted to the news that 'Wicked' received 10 Academy Award nominations, she noted that she and the film's ...
Ariana Grande Says She ‘Cannot Stop Crying’ Over Her Oscar Nomination for Best Supporting Actress
Ariana Grande couldn’t be happier to be an Oscar-nominated actress.
Ariana Grande fans 'sobbing' at cute detail in Oscars nomination post
Ariana Grande has been nominated for an Academy Award for her role in the movie adaptation of Wicked and fans have been left ...
Ariana Grande 'Cannot Stop Crying, to No One's Surprise' After Academy Award Nomination
Ariana Grande wrote on Instagram that she "cannot stop crying, to no one’s surprise," after she received an Academy Award ...
Ariana Grande on ‘Wicked’ Oscar Nomination: “Getting to Play Glinda Was the Greatest Gift of My Life”
Ariana Grande, a singer and actress who can count numerous wins and nominations to her name, is now an Oscar nominee for her ...
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and more stars react to 2025 Oscar nominations
Oscar nominations were announced on Thursday. Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Demi Moore are among the many stars reacting to their 2025 Oscar nominations. Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards ...