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Wicked ?????

rms1954 — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:40:04 GMT

What's up with all Wicked stuff ????

Green green green.

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colleena — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:49:06 GMT

@rms1954 Wicked movie out 11/22 so will be lots of tie-ins.

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rms1954 — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:54:56 GMT

@colleena wrote:
@rms1954 Wicked movie out 11/22 so will be lots of tie-ins.

I looked it up. Watched the trailer. Try and make money off a movie. It's another story before the story. It looks awful. I would never take my younger kids to see it.

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:14:16 GMT

Consumer products have had movie tie-ins almost as long as there has been film.

The criticism about "making money" eludes me completely. That's pretty much the goal of most for-profit businesses.

It's cooperative marketing, which is mainstream and widely used.

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shoesnbags — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:01:29 GMT

I have no idea what the movie will be like, but I saw the original stage version years ago and it was wonderful. We only went because my son's girlfriend wanted to see it and I was so glad that I did!

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Spacrazy — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:05:32 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
What's up with all Wicked stuff ????
Green green green.

The "Wicked" promo was cutesy at first but as usual the Q has gone overboard and is no longer entertaining (for me).

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bikerbabe — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:05:46 GMT

The stage musical was FANTASTIC.

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Icegoddess — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:06:45 GMT

I've never seen Wicked. However, I do like the green/black colors alone and together, so I'm drawn to the product tie-ins. The Lug offering is too pricey for what I know I would use it for, or how much I might use it.

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chrystaltree — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:13:03 GMT

How could anyone fail to understand that ENTIRE POINT of all entertainment. Movies, TV shows, books, plays, concerts, records etc etc is TO MAKE MONEY.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:32:46 GMT

I saw the Broadway show, really disliked it, good acting, nice costumes, pretty scenery but music was just fair, story line very difficult to follow. I have never understood the popularity of this show. The movie will not be on my to see list.

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faeriemoon — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:34:05 GMT

One of my favorite musicals.

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CelticCrafter — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:35:09 GMT

The Target commercial pushing the merchandise is horrendous.

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Bri369 — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:35:58 GMT

The play was the best production. I saw the movie trailer and it looks fantastic.

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Estellee — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:43:43 GMT

I plan too see it as soon as it's released

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luvmybeetle — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:26:49 GMT

I saw the play and it was fantastic. My favorite color is green sooooooo. I bought a green Lug a couple weeks ago when (I think) Jen had it as a preview on her show. It's a beautiful color and material.

The story/play is not an evil story. It's about a friendship between 2 girls

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Etoile308 — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:33:36 GMT

Wicked is far, far, far from being my favorite musical, but it has quite the following. It has a beautiful score.

@rms1954, I would not hesitate for a second to take younger children to see the movie. If it follows the musical then I suspect it will be visually stunning.

The core of the story is about friendships, seeing people beyond their surface, acknowledging people for what they are not how they look, finding your purpose in life, following your own path, realizing good is different than nice. I think those are favorable themes to teach children.

My only complaint is dividing the story into two parts. I'll wait until second part is released next year and watch it all at once.

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Tori3569 — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:27:03 GMT

@CelticCrafter wrote:
The Target commercial pushing the merchandise is horrendous.

May be, but so much is sold out. I tried to find the Glinda doll for one of my niece's Christmas gifts and had to do way too much work to find it. They also had wicked Stanley cups and they sold out in hours. I actually like the commercial.

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Tori3569 — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:28:21 GMT

@luvmybeetle wrote:
I saw the play and it was fantastic. My favorite color is green sooooooo. I bought a green Lug a couple weeks ago when (I think) Jen had it as a preview on her show. It's a beautiful color and material.

The story/play is not an evil story. It's about a friendship between 2 girls

My favorite color is blue, but that green TSV is calling me.

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SactoSue — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 22:46:39 GMT

I'm disappointed to see Beekman 1802 saturated with co-promotion Wicked pink and green products.

I have enjoyed their products for the appearance of simple good ingredients, and now its obvious they are using coloring additives and such for the promotional tie-in.

If they bring out any of the baby goats in pink or green costumes they are OVER for me.

I mean - is Beekman1802 NASCAR next, or Beekman 102 Doritos?

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qbetzforreal — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:44:01 GMT

I read the book and saw the play. I enjoyed them both