Wicked, Jon M. Chu and Oscar

Jon M. Chu Shut Out of Best Director Category Despite Strong ‘Wicked’ Showing
Despite a big Oscar nominations morning, the director and the film’s writers Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox were shut out from the directing and writing categories.
Jon M. Chu’s great ‘Wicked’ adventure scores 10 Oscar nominations, including best picture
The Palo Alto-born director had a lot to celebrate Thursday morning after his musical fantasy film scored a nomination for the top prize at the Academy Awards.
‘Wicked’ director Jon M. Chu reacts to film’s 10 Oscar nominations
Wicked” continues to defy expectations, earning 10 Oscar nominations. Cynthia Erivo earned the best actress nomination for her role as Elphaba and Ariana Grande received the nod for best supporting actress.
Oscars 2025 nominations: Jon M Chu surprisingly snubbed for ‘Best Director’
At the Oscars 2025 nominations, 'Wicked' director John M. Chu has been snubbed for 'Best Director', despite the film being up for 'Best Picture'.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Lead ‘Wicked’ to 10 Oscar Nominations, Including Best Picture
Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of the beloved stage musical is walking the yellow brick road all the way to the 2025 Oscars, scoring 10 nominations including best picture, lead actress and supporting actress.
Michelle Yeoh Laments Lack of Oscar Nom for Jon M. Chu After 'Wicked' Scores 10 Nods | Video
"Wicked" picked up a whopping 10 Oscar nominations on Thursday morning, but a Best Director nod for Jon M. Chu was not among them. And according to Michelle Yeoh, she and the "Wicked" crew are "crying" because of it.
Jon M. Chu's Movies Have Now Grossed More Than Those of David Fincher, Quentin Tarantino, and Denis Villeneuve
Chu is among the 100 highest-grossing directors of all time, beating out David Fincher, Quentin Tarantino, and Denis ...
Jon M. Chu Just Revealed That He Got “Many Calls” From Lin-Manuel Miranda Asking For A Cameo In “Wicked”
The news comes after Lin revealed that he was present at the intimate first-ever cast dinner between Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jon M. Chu.
Peter Bart: Jon M. Chu And His Zeal For Pure, Big-Screen Entertainment Offer Much-Needed Dose Of Hollywood Optimism
If Hollywood needs some optimism look to Jon M. Chu, who has contributed both a sharp new book and the hit Wicked to advance ...
Jon M. Chu Explains Why Crazy Rich Asians Is The Best Plane Movie
The In the Heights director shared this seniment as he hilariously noted that Powell and his movies may be edging in on the ...
‘Life is full’: Jon M. Chu on the awards, the L.A. fires, and the two ‘Wicked’ actresses who keep him grounded
Plus, he tells Gold Derby which Wicked spin-off movie he’d most “want to see.” “Life is full.” That is how Wicked director ...
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Oscars 2025: Selena Gomez, Angelina Jolie, John M. Chu and More Snubs and Surprises
Oscar nominations came with the usual snubs and surprises, including no nominations for Selena Gomez, Angelina Jolie and Wicked director Jon. M. Chu. See our full breakdown.
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If You Are A Fan Of Wicked, You Should Watch The Two Movies With 91% & 94% On RT That Made Jon M. Chu's Adaptation Possible
Before Wicked, Jon M. Chu wowed with Crazy Rich Asians, the first all-Asian modern rom-com, and In the Heights, a vibrant ...