With moviegoers worldwide buzzing about the grand premiere of the enchanting musical “Wicked”, many are still thrilled by the excitement surrounding the high-profile adaptation. For those who wish to continue the fun and magic, there’s a wealth of past Hollywood adaptations to binge-watch and savor, either as preparation or as an afterglow to this sensational production.
Achieving a TV pilot and having it aired is tough enough, and maintaining it through its first season without cancellation is even more challenging. Continuing for multiple seasons? That’s quite difficult. But running for over two decades? That’s an exceptional accomplishment, which NCIS has managed to do on CBS. The series debuted in 2003 as a spinoff of JAG, and is now airing its 22nd season according to the 2024 TV schedule. Over the years, many actors and behind-the-scenes personnel have joined and left the show. Shane Brennan is one of those individuals, and as an executive producer, he recalled a specific episode that had NCIS fans excited, but also made him understand that the series was “secure.
Without a doubt, one of the outstanding actors of the 21st century is Denzel Washington. With box office earnings surpassing $2 billion and fans anticipating exceptional performances from him, it’s not hard to become a fan. Interestingly, despite having some of his best roles on constant replay, the Golden Globe winner admitted that he doesn’t usually watch all of his films, including ‘Malcolm X’, in their entirety.
Disney+ is renowned for its family-focused content, and the movies set to premiere next month definitely meet this standard. Although there may not be a wide range of genres coming to the streaming service in December, it doesn’t mean that viewers should overlook anything that Disney+ has in store during the upcoming weeks. An animated holiday special is scheduled to arrive early in the month, and several documentaries are planned for release later. Therefore, viewers should prepare to have tissues handy.
It’s fitting that “Wicked” was the preferred choice among moviegoers who flocked to watch the big-screen adaptation of the Broadway musical over the weekend, outperforming “Gladiator II” at the box office. Despite “Gladiator II” performing well enough for a second place finish, it was the prequel to “The Wizard of Oz” that claimed the top spot. According to The Numbers, “Wicked” grossed an estimated $114 million in its debut domestically, while “Gladiator II” earned $55.5 million, securing the runner-up position.