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Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Claims ‘The Oz’ Comes at Pivotal Shifts Throughout US History
In an interview with NBC News, 'Wicked' Director Jon M. Chu pointed out that projects themed around Oz have always come out during times of national change and reckonings: World War I, 9/11 and now the 2024 election.
'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu hints at possibility of ‘G.I. Joe’ return
Director Jon M. Chu has left the door open for a potential return to the “G.I. Joe” movie franchise. Chu, who is currently focused on the upcoming “Wicked” films, teased the possibility of revisiting the world of G.
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 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.
‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Misses Film’s L.A. Premiere Due to Birth of Fifth Child
In a video message shared at the screening, Chu said: "I've waited for three years to have this moment and share our movie with you, but I've waited my whole life to have this moment, to have our fifth child,
Jon M. Chu Says Upcoming Britney Spears Film Is About Treatment of ‘Stars That We Think We Own’
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 …
'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 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 teases Britney Spears book: 'She deserves to have her story told...'
Jon M. Chu is "very excited" about the Britney Spears biopic but has remained coy on exact details.
“Wicked” Director Jon M. Chu Teases His Britney Spears Biopic: 'She Has a Story That Deserves to Be Told Properly'
Britney Spears’ story is a universal one, according to Jon M. Chu. “She has a story that deserves to be told properly,” he said. “There’s a lot about us in it.” Universal Pictures announced Aug. 1 that it secured the rights to the Spears’ book,
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 Attended ‘Wicked' Q&A Moderated by Lee Daniels While His Wife Was in Labor
In Chu's defense, this is his fifth child with wife Kristin Hodge and her labor was medically slowed down, giving Chu the ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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.
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 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 ...