Jon M. Chu's film adaptation of the Broadway musical 'Wicked' received four Golden Globe nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. However, it was notably absent from the Best Original Song and Best Original Score categories. This is because the film's music is based on the original stage musical's soundtrack by composer Stephen Schwartz, who collaborated with John Powell for the film score. The Golden Globe rules require original songs and scores composed specifically for the motion picture to be eligible for these awards.
is “pop-you-lar” at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards. Filmmaker Jon M. Chu’s film adaptation of the Broadway musical is nominated in four categories, including Cinematic Box Office Achievement and Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, with nominations for stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande . But the musical is notably absent from two categories: Best Original Song and Best Original Score.
“I didn’t find the kind of scoring I did very different from underscoring a show. John Powell, as an experienced movie score composer, has a somewhat different approach, but we believe the two will meld seamlessly,” Schwartz previously explained toof his collaboration with Powell. “I basically used the existing themes . John may wind up creating some new themes, but I didn’t.”
“The orchestrations for the songs are by Jeff Atmajian, whom I found to be enormously gifted and who really seemed to get my style and intentions,” Schwartz added. “They were based in most cases on the original Broadway orchestrations, but of course an orchestra of eighty or so musicians is going to have much more richness of sound than is achievable on Broadway.
Erivo, who plays “Wicked Witch of the West” Elphaba Thropp, previously revealed she and Schwartz co-wrote an original song for 2025’s). Because that song is original to the new film, it would be eligible for the 2026 Oscars and the Golden Globes.. “I don’t know if you’re ready for it. I mean, I love the song and I remember when we filmed it, the cast and crew were crying. So I don’t know. And I don’t know if that’s just because they were emotional that day or that’s what the song does.
“I feel like the song is very, very special. I don’t want to give you any more than that,” she teased of the new song. “I have a feeling that even the title will move you.”Be the first to know about your favorite movies, shows, comics, anime, video games, and more! Sign up here and never miss a scoop.
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