‘Wicked' Director Jon M. Chu Explains How ‘Oz' Adaptations Reflect "America In Transition"
As Jon M. Chu brings the latest big-screen installment to L. Frank Baum’s ever-expanding universe, he’s reflecting on the societal shifts that have historically punctuated adaptations of Oz. The Wicked director explained that the Yellow Brick Road has become “the road we travel” ever since Baum released The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900,
Director Jon M. Chu joins ‘Wicked’ premiere from hospital as wife gives birth to daughter
Director Jon M. Chu is now a proud father of five! Chu and his wife, Kristin Hodge, expanded their family by one more, welcoming their daughter on Nov. 9. His daughter's birth coincided with another big moment in his life — the Los Angeles premiere of “Wicked.” Universal Pictures is owned by NBCUniversal, TODAY’s parent company.
“Wicked” Director Jon M. Chu Teases His Britney Spears Biopic: 'She Has a Story That Deserves to Be Told Properly'
The speculation around Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster’s relationship has been heating up ever since the Younger star filed for divorce from her husband, Ted Griffin, on Oct. 22. Now, confirmation of the alleged affair might have come from the most unlikely source in the most unexpected place. Tasha Lustig, known for her gossip reports …
Jon M. Chu Aims to Tell Britney Spears’ Story Authentically
If there's going to be a Britney Spears biopic, all we can ask for is that the Princess of Pop's story is told in a well-rounded and proper way. All those years of media misrepresentation has got to s
‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu On Finding His Elphaba And Glinda
The celebrated filmmaker discusses his creative process with the larger-than-life "Wicked" production and the journey to find its stars in Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
Jon M. Chu Says Upcoming Britney Spears Film Is About Treatment of ‘Stars That We Think We Own'
Jon M. Chu is giving a bit of insight into the highly anticipated film about the life and career of pop princess Britney Spears. "I cannot talk much about the Britney story other than I have been a Britney fan for many years,
'Wicked' Director Jon M. Chu Dishes on Upcoming Britney Spears Biopic
A Britney Spears biopic is incoming, and we now have further details about the exciting movie. Wicked director Jon M. Chu will be taking the reins of the film, and has just explained that the popstar "has a story that deserves to be told properly,
Jon M. Chu to adapt Britney Spears’ memoir for the big screen
Jon M. Chu discusses adapting Britney Spears' memoir *The Woman in Me* into a film, exploring themes of fame, public scrutiny, and celebrity culture.
Jon M. Chu wants to tell Britney Spears's story 'properly' with biopic
Jon M. Chu is determined to tell Britney Spears's life story "properly" when he directs the adaptation of her memoir. In August, it was announced that the Wicked and Crazy Rich Asians director was attached to helm an adaptation of the pop star's autobiography,
Jon M. Chu says his Britney Spears biopic will be about treatment of 'stars that we think we own'
Jon M. Chu is opening up about his Britney Spears biopic, saying the 'Woman in Me' adaptation will explore 'how we treat ...
Jon M. Chu Admits He Streamed the “Wicked ”Premiere While Baby No. 5 Was 'Coming Out' — and Reveals His Newborn Daughter's Name
Margot Robbie is embracing her postpartum journey, stepping out one month after welcoming her first child with husband, Tom ...
Jon M. Chu on Making the Oz of ‘Wicked’ an Onscreen Reality: ‘We Had to Actually Build Cultures’
At a post-screening Q&A, 'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu and the cast talked about building the physical world of Oz.
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Jon M. Chu talks missing ‘Wicked’ premiere for birth of his child
Director Jon M. Chu stops by TODAY to discuss his upcoming musical film and national sensation, “Wicked” and shares how ...
Wicked’s Director Jon M. Chu Missed The Movie’s Premiere To Welcome A Baby Girl, But His Funny Take On The Timing Mishap Was The Best
In a series of heartfelt and candid Instagram stories, Jon M. Chu explained why he wouldn't attend the highly anticipated ...
Jon M. Chu's Musical ‘Wicked' Will Deliver Massive Box Office Returns
W ho knew pop star Ariana Grande was an adept musical comedienne? That surprise discovery should land her an Oscar nomination ...
Jon M. Chu almost lost
In what could have been a major upset in the world of big-budget fantasy properties that start with Wi -, Wicked director Jon ...
Jon M. Chu Called Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo 'Hardcore' After They Revealed Their Matching Wicked Tattoos
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo explained to SiriusXM Hits 1 LA’s Symon the specific tattoos they received in dedication to ...