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'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu shares first look of film starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
The first "Wicked" film will hit theaters on Nov. 27, 2024.
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'In the Heights' is a milestone for Latino audiences, but Lin-Manuel Miranda admits there's work to be done: 'I'm listening'
The film is breaking multicutural barriers and celebrated Latino joy, but its creators and critics say it fell short over colorisim.
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Game Changers: Why Jon M. Chu considers multicultural musical ‘In the Heights’ a sequel to his breakthrough hit ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
'Crazy Rich Asians,' 'In the Heights' filmmaker Jon M. Chu is "no longer scared of being called an Asian American director."
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Jon M Chu Steps Away From Disney+ Series ‘Willow’
Jon M. Chu is stepping away from directing the Disney+ series “Willow” due to timing issues, the filmmaker announced Monday on Instagram.“I’m heartbroken to let you all know that I unfortunately have to step away from directing ‘Willow,'” he wrote. “With the production schedule moving due to continued lockdowns in the UK, and with a new baby coming this summer (surprise!), the timing is just not going to work for me and my family.”In October, it was announced that Disney+ gave the green light to
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Director Jon M. Chu ‘Disgusted’ By ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sequels Casting Scam (EXCLUSIVE)
Director Jon M. Chu said while sequels to the hit romantic comedy “Crazy Rich Asians” are in the works, he and producers are not currently casting for “new lead roles,” as falsely indicated by a phony press release and social media post, which have since been taken down. Chu took to his Twitter account on […]
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Jon M. Chu Lobbies For Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ Series For Kelly Marie Tran’s Rose Tico
Crazy Rich Asians director Jon M. Chu is squarely in Rose Tico's corner. Chu has taken to social media to urge Disney+ to make a Star Wars series revolving around Resistance member Rose Tico, played by Kelly Marie Tran in the Star Wars films The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. "Ok @disneyplus. Put […]
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Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'In the Heights' trailer showcases singing, dancing and a Trump critique
Movie version of Tony-winning musical gets updated to include references to DACA and the plight of Dreamers.