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BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Ariana Grande to star in new Dr Seuss animated film
Singer and actor Ariana Grande is keeping busy - but wants you to know she hasn't forgotten about her star wowed audiences as the witch Glinda in the two-part film adaptation of the Wicked musical, with the second part due out this this week, she shared an image on Instagram announcing she'll be starring in an animated adaptation of Dr Seuss' Oh, The Places You'll Go!, with Frozen's Olaf voice-actor Josh on Wednesday, she was reassuring concerned fans that while she's busy with lots of projects, music is still a big part of what she has planned for her future. "[Very] silly of you all to assume that just because [I] have my hands full with many things that [I] plan to abandon singing & music..." she wrote in a caption to a video of her performing on last album, Eternal Sunshine, was released in March News spoke to Ariana Grande fan Michael Rodrigues De Jesus, who believes that Ariana's latest Instagram post is hinting at new music and a said some fans "are really upset" that Ariana is doing he says "it's exciting to see an artist you like doing a lot of things".We want to know what you think? Do you want Ariana Grande to focus on making more music? Or do you enjoy seeing her do different things? Oh, The Places You'll Go! is the latest adaptation of a book by children's author Dr July, Warner Bros. Picture Animation released their first trailer for a new The Cat in the Hat film to the Hollywood Reporter, another Dr Seuss adaptation called Thing One and Things Two is also in the works, with both films coming out in hasn't confirmed what her role will be in the Oh, The Places You'll Go!.What we do know is that it's a musical film, and it is set for release March 17, from her acting projects, Ariana also has a make-up singer said that between all her different projects, her music career "may not look exactly like it did before but I much prefer how it looks in my head".
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Ariana Grande Teases ‘A Plan to Sing for You All Next Year': See What She Said
Ariana Grande has been booked and busy, but making clear that music is still a priority. The superstar assured fans of such on Instagram Wednesday (July 16), writing: 'very silly of you all to assume that just because i have my hands full with many things that i plan to abandon singing & music … !!! it is and has always been my lifeline. there will need to be room made for all of it. 🧚🏼♂️' More from Billboard Ariana Grande 'Thrilled' to Lead Jon M. Chu's 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!' Voice Cast Alongside Josh Gad Olivia Rodrigo's Guitarist Cried Upon Learning Robert Smith Would Join Glastonbury Set Parkway Drive Leads Park Waves Australia With The Amity Affliction & More 'It may not look exactly like it did before but i much prefer how it looks in my head,' she continued to write in the caption of a video from her performing 'Into You' at the 2024 Met Gala. 'I am having fun. i feel grateful and excited and inspired. 🙂 finding a balance, between many projects and endeavors i love, and doing it my own way… so i'm working on a plan to sing for you all next year. even if it's just for a little.i love you.' Grande has indeed been working on many projects, including a starring role in Wicked and Wicked: For Good, the latter of which is out this November. And on Tuesday (July 15), she posted a photo alongside Josh Gad holding up what appears to be scripts for a forthcoming animated film based on Dr. Seuss' final book, Oh, the Places You'll Go! Jon M. Chu (Wicked) will direct the musical, with Jill Culton and J.J. Abrams producing. In March 2024, Grande released her seventh album, Eternal Sunshine. The album debuted atop the Billboard 200, while singles 'Yes, And?' and 'We Can't Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)' both topped the Billboard Hot 100. Just over a year later, in March, she released the album's deluxe edition, Brighter Days Ahead. Grande last toured in 2019 as part of her Sweetener World Tour, which celebrated both Sweetener and its follow-up album, Thank U, Next. While it's unclear what her 'plan to sing' for fans next year might entail, it seems that 'brighter days' are indeed ahead with this to look forward to. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ariana Grande Announced as Part of Movie Based on Iconic Childhood Book
Ariana Grande Announced as Part of Movie Based on Iconic Childhood Book originally appeared on Parade. Fresh off her success with Wicked, Ariana Grande is taking us on another adventure. This time, to Seussville. The beloved Dr. Seuss book Oh, the Places You'll Go! is being adapted into an animated film, with the pop star and actor Josh Gad lending their voices to the project. The film will be directed by Jon Chu, who directed many popular movies, including Crazy Rich Asians and the Wicked movies. The upcoming film marks the latest in a series of Dr. Seuss classics getting the Hollywood treatment. Warner Bros. teased the start of production for the animated film on Instagram Tuesday morning. The post featured a behind-the-scenes look at a pair of headphones resting beside a script marked with Grande's name. The carousel also included Gad's script and a photo of the two stars holding their books, hinting at what's to come from the upcoming Dr. Seuss adaptation. The Oh, the Places You'll Go! adaptation is part of Warner Bros.' growing slate of Dr. Seuss projects, which also includes a new animated Cat in the Hat film set to be released on February 27, 2026. The 32-year-old actress and singer also announced the news to her fans by posting the photo of her and Gad holding their scripts in a recording studio with the caption, "🧚🏻 Oh, the Places You'll Go ! 💭." Originally published in 1990, Oh, the Places You'll Go! remains one of Dr. Seuss's most iconic and widely beloved books, yet it's never been adapted for the screen. The book follows an unnamed protagonist, who is supposed to represent the reader, as they navigate life's journey, encountering both successes and challenges. The story emphasizes personal growth, resilience and the importance of embracing life's adventures, including both triumphs and setbacks. It concludes with an open ending, encouraging readers to forge their own path. Warner Bros., in partnership with J.J. Abrams' production company Bad Robot, will be developing the new animated film version of the classic story. Music will be written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the songwriting duo behind many popular soundtracks and musicals such as Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, The Greatest Showman and A Christmas Story: The Musical. Oh, the Places You'll Go! is scheduled for release on IMAX on March 17, 2028. Ariana Grande Announced as Part of Movie Based on Iconic Childhood Book first appeared on Parade on Jul 15, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Award-winning singer lands major role in new animated film after smash-hit movie success
She previously starred in a hit musical that won over both critics and fans. Now, pop star Ariana Grande, 32, has been cast in an animated adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic Oh, The Places You'll Go! - meaning fans may be waiting a while longer for a new album. But there's some consolation, the upcoming film will be a musical, so audiences will still get to hear her sing when it lands in cinemas in March 2028. The project is being produced by Jon M. Chu, the director behind Wicked, so it's no surprise Ariana was tapped for the role. She will star alongside Josh Gad, 44, best known as the voice of Olaf in Frozen. And fans won't have to wait that long to see her on screen - Ariana is set to return to cinemas this November in Wicked: Part Two - For Good. The epic fantasy film, based on the 1995 book by Gregory Maguire that was later turned into a three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical in 2003, hit theatres last November. Directed by Jon M. Chu with an eye-popping budget of $145million, Wicked is split into two feature-length films, with the final chapter slated for November 2025. Critics have already called Wicked: Part One a 'masterpiece' that 'pops and enchants on the big screen' as audiences were welcomed to the fantastical world of Oz. The film's leads, Ariana and Cynthia Erivo, who play witches Glinda and Elphaba, respectively, received high praise for their jaw-dropping vocals and onscreen chemistry. Film & TV journalist Scott Menzel boldly called it the 'very best big-screen adaptations of a Broadway musical ever.' 'Wicked is a cinematic spectacle that serves as one of the very best big screen adaptations of a Broadway musical ever. Jon M. Chu perfectly captures the magic of the Broadway show while adding in some of his own unique flourishes to the source material,' Menzel tweeted last year. 'Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo completely knock it out of the park as Elphaba and Glinda. Jonathan Bailey is also quite phenomenal in the film. Wicked lives up to the hype and often succeeds it.' Menzel also teased at the time that fans of the Broadway musical were 'going to absolutely lose their minds over' one particular scene. 'Wicked is hands down one of the year's best films,' Menzel concluded. Variety's Jazz Tangcay said that Wicked is 'much more than we could have ever expected' and that director Chu, Erivo and Grande 'gifted us a musical masterpiece.' Tangcay continued: 'Ariana & Cynthia will blow you away. The production design and costumes are a visual spectacle.' Film critic Katcy Stephen, also from Variety, admitted that they were initially 'pessimistic' but were happy to report that Wicked is 'a masterpiece.' 'Ariana Grande makes Glinda sparkle: she milks every moment with gusto, humor and hair flips,' Stephen tweeted. 'Jon M. Chu added so much new life to the story that I can see why it needed to be 2 parts! Well worth the 20-year wait.' Erin Stecker of IndieWire celebrated Wicked as 'the best musical-to-movie adaptation' since Chicago (2002) starring Renee Zellweger and Mamma Mia (2008) starring Meryl Streep. Wicked is about an unlikely friendship that emerges between Elphaba (Cynthia) and Glinda (Ariana), two clashing witches in the magical land of Oz. Elphaba is wrongfully cast as a wicked witch as she seeks to expose the fraudulent, corrupt Wizard who rules the land. Wicked is the origin story of 'a green-skinned woman who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West.' It serves as a prequel to The Wizard of Oz, exploring the narrative before Dorothy's arrival and delving into the former friendship between the characters Elphaba and Glinda.
Geek Tyrant
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Ariana Grande and Josh Gad Join Voice Cast of Warner Bros. Animation's OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO! From Dr. Seuss — GeekTyrant
Ariana Grande ( Wicked ) and Josh Gad ( Frozen ) are set to star in Warner Bros. Animation's upcoming adaptation of Oh, The Places You'll Go! , from director Jon M. Chu, who directed Grande in the Wicked films. Published in 1990, Oh, the Places You'll Go! is one of Dr. Seuss' most beloved and enduring works. The whimsical work follows a young protagonist, standing in for the reader, as they venture out into the world, encountering a range of experiences, both positive and negative, as we all do in life. Chu will share the vision for the film with co-director Jill Culton, and the film is slated for release in IMAX on March 17, 2028. Rob Lieber adapted the script from Dr. Seuss' final book, with Bad Robot's J.J. Abrams and Gregg Taylor producing. La La Land's Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are creating original songs for the big-screen adaptation. Coming off her first Oscar nomination for her role as Glinda in the Chu-directed Universal musical Wicked , Grande will reprise the role in the sequel Wicked: For Good , out November 21. She was most recently tapped to join the next installment of the Meet the Parents franchise opposite Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller. Gad's upcoming projects include Amazon's Spaceballs sequel, where he'll star and produce, as well as Paramount's Adulthood and Disney's Frozen 3 .
