‘Wicked' Boosts NBCU Studios Unit, Peacock Quarterly Loss Narrows to $372M
Comcast, led by chairman and CEO Brian Roberts, reported fourth-quarter and full-year results for its entertainment unit and other operations.
Peacock Narrows Q4 Loss to $372 Million, ‘Wicked’ Boosts Comcast’s Studios Profit by 85%
Comcast beat Wall Street expectations for its fourth quarter of 2024 as Peacock continued to narrow its losses and “Wicked” helped the studios business defy gravity with an 85% increase in profit.
'Wicked' fuels strong Comcast revenue, cushions broadband subscriber losses
Comcast surpassed fourth-quarter revenue estimates on Thursday as blockbuster holiday releases, including "Wicked", more than made up for a larger-than-expected decline in broadband customers.
Comcast Sales, Profit Beat as ‘Wicked’ Lifts Film Studio
Comcast Corp. reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that beat Wall Street’s expectations thanks to big gains for its movie studio and better-than-expected results at its theme parks. Sales rose 2% to $31.
'Wicked' on Broadway gets its first Black Elphaba
Just ahead of Black History Month, the Broadway smash "Wicked" is about to make some Black history of its own. Producers recently announced the casting of newcomer Lencia Kebede as the first Black actor in the Tony Award winning musical's 21-year run to play the role of Elphaba full time. She starts March 4.
Universal's 'Wicked: For Good' creates a unique marketing challenge
The question ahead of the release of part two due out in November — is how to keep its biggest fans engaged without alienating its more casual audiences.
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Wicked is a tough act to follow, so its director is going back to the classics for his next film with an adaptation of Dr. Seuss' final book
The first part of Wicked has been a big hit at the box office, and after part two releases this year, director Jon M. Chu will be diving into your childhood.
Akron native Paul Tazewell talks about world of 'Wicked,' inspirations for costume designs
Oscar-nominated costume designer Paul Tazewell of Akron, busy on his next movie project, talks to the Beacon about the fantastical world of "Wicked."
Comcast Posts Growth, Powered By ‘Wicked,’ Despite Losing Broadband Customers
Comcast's revenue and profit rose last quarter, powered partly by the release of blockbuster movie "Wicked,” despite falling broadband customer numbers. Comcast lost 139,000 broadband customers in the quarter,
Wicked director Jon M Chu lines up unexpected new movie
Wicked director Jon M Chu has lined up an unexpected new project, with the filmmaker set to explore the art of animation.
Wicked Director Jon M. Chu Adapting One of Dr. Seuss’ Best Books as a Movie
Jon M. Chu, whose latest film Wicked has been nominated for 10 Academy Awards, is preparing to adapt Dr. Seuss' final book for the screen.
Could Wicked win Best Picture at the Oscars?
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande both secured Oscar nominations, but does that mean Wicked could win the biggest prize at the Oscars 2025?