Smash-hit musical film “Wicked” is flying into properties this New 12 months’s Eve — with a load of deleted scenes, commentary and different extras.
Following its theatrical run, the Common Photos movie, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, might be accessible solely to buy or hire on Dec. 31, 2024, on main digital platforms. Bonus content material within the digital launch features a singalong model, plus a 40-minute journey via Oz that “celebrates the movie’s transformative on-screen magic,” and different materials.
Within the U.S., “Depraved” might be accessible from digital retailers nationwide, together with Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at House (previously Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox and Microsoft Films & TV. “Depraved” may also debut on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on Feb. 4, 2025.
“Depraved” set the document for the biggest opening for a movie based on a Broadway show ever and has grossed $392 million domestically up to now. The movie was nominated for 4 Golden Globes together with greatest movement image – musical or comedy and appearing nods for Erivo and Grande. Primarily based on the stage play with music and lyrics by composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, “Depraved” is directed by Jon M. Chu. The movie additionally stars Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage and Jeff Goldblum.
Earlier this month, Common Photos introduced that it renamed the sequel to “Wicked: For Good.” The film, chronicling the second act of the Broadway present, is et to open in theaters Nov. 21, 2025.
The unique bonus options within the digital launch of “Depraved: Half One” embody:
- Singalong Different Function-Size Model
- Deleted and Prolonged Scenes
- Pfannee & ShenShen Meet Glinda: Reunited at Shiz College, Glinda, Pfannee, and ShenShen recall their previous by performing a twirling routine collectively.
- Shiz Gazette Introduces Fiyero: Pleasure spreads throughout Shiz as phrase will get out that Prince Fiyero is on his method.
- Toss Toss: Glinda teaches Elphaba the artwork of Toss Toss, with combined outcomes.
- Elphaba & Fiyero within the Forest: The connection between Elphaba and Fiyero takes a flip as they arrive to take care of a misplaced lion cub.
- Elphaba’s Promise: Elphaba makes a pledge to Glinda that they each hope will strengthen their friendship.
- Practice Platform Farewell: Glinda, Madame Morrible, and Governor Thropp collect to ship Elphaba off to Emerald Metropolis.
- Boq & Elphaba Speak: Elphaba challenges Boq to face the reality about his emotions for Nessa Rose, however she has issue doing the identical with regards to Fiyero.
- Practice Journey to Emerald Metropolis: Glinda and Elphaba increase their world by taking an expensive practice trip to Emerald Metropolis.
- Within the Emerald Metropolis: The bustling streets of Emerald Metropolis take Glinda and Elphaba one step nearer to lastly assembly the Wizard.
- Palace Monkeys Chase: Elphaba and Glinda race via a maddening maze of winged monkeys decided to take them down.
- Making Depraved: Return to Oz for “a incredible behind-the-scenes journey with this expansive look contained in the characters, choreography and creativity” of the film.
- Welcome to Shiz: Featurette on Shiz College, designed based mostly on particulars in L. Frank Baum’s books, detailing the uniforms, intelligent contraptions and round units throughout a sprawling magical campus.
- A Depraved Legacy: Solid and filmmakers share private reminiscences of their first encounters with the unique Broadway manufacturing, and the way these lasting connections “created emotional experiences whereas making the film.” Additionally highlighted are the cameos that pay tribute to the cultural phenomenon that grew to become one of the fashionable musicals of all time.
- The Great Wizard: An in-depth take a look at the notorious Wizard of Oz because the Wizard himself, Jeff Goldblum, pulls again the curtain to look at his character’s magic and mechanics with senior particular results technician Christopher Clarke, who particulars how the Wizard’s large robotic head involves life.
- Function Commentary With Jon M. Chu
- Function Commentary With Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
“Depraved” is government produced by Stephen Schwartz, David Nicksay, Jared LeBoff, Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox and produced by Marc Platt and David Stone. The screenplay is by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, based mostly on the novel by Gregory Maguire.
