Award season is in full swing, and Wicked has entered the race with an impressive showing at the National Board of Review (NBR) Awards. This recognition places the film at the forefront of awards buzz, with many now considering it a strong contender for multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture. A History of Predicting Success The National Board of Review, …

Designed in honor of the forthcoming movie musical adaptation of the Broadway smash, Mattel’s much awaited Wicked dolls have been suddenly removed from Amazon, Target, and Walmart shelves following a major packaging misprint linked to an adult website. The mistake on the doll packaging for Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) sent shoppers to “Wicked.com,” an adult entertainment website, …