Wicked! Gladiator! Casts Black Green & Gold
Hollywood is claiming bragging rights from pre-holiday entreatments to families across the nation. In fact, the production team deserves additional praise for presenting Oscar-worthy performances to global audiences for the debuts of “ Wicked ” and “ Gladiator 2 .” Both are slated for IMAX showcases, and the mega tech productions offer pre-Thanksgiving Day and pre-Christmas weekend boosts to make profitable gains for the Leap year. Already predicted to break box office records, the screen version of one of Broadway’s biggest hits and the sequel to the Sword and Sandals Roman blockbuster is being touted for Golden Globes, People’s Choice, and Academy Awards. ‘Wicked’ stars Cynthia Erivo as the off-colored green witch to captivate children and adults in the epic tale about the “Wizard of Oz.” Co-starring with Ariana Grande, Erivo is a British actress acclaimed for her performances in “The Color Purple” ...