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Conjure career success with Wicked
To celebrate the release of Wicked, only in cinemas from November 22, we’ve created a careers-focused learning programme to empower young people to unlock their unique powers.
Wicked Futures: Careers in Film is a free learning sequence for students aged 12-18. Activities demystify careers in the screen industries by profiling trainees who helped bring Wicked to the big screen. Supported by objectives from English/literacy, maths/STEM and PSHE, learners will be inspired by the diversity of the film production roles showcased, and the power of their own skills, experiences and qualifications. The sky’s the limit!
Inspire futures with the witches of Oz
After two decades, the beloved and enduring stage musical makes its journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event. The untold story of the witches of Oz stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege, who has yet to discover her true heart. As they forge an unlikely friendship, their extraordinary adventures will see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Wicked Futures: Careers in Film draws on this spellbinding story and the behind-the-scenes talent that helped bring Wicked to life on the big screen, offering a spark of inspirationto help young people unleash their own magic upon the world.
The learning sequence offers learners a route to navigating the world of work, and insight into how experience and qualifications drive employability. Like Elphaba and Glinda at Shiz University, they'll develop new skills, a newfound appreciation for teamwork, and an understanding of how to realise their potential.Everyone deserves the chance to fly!
DOWNLOAD NOWAbout the resource
Wicked Futures: Careers in Film spotlights the work of entry-level production trainees who worked on Wicked, inspiring learners with the achievements of a diverse and relatable group of near-to-peer individuals. The resource includes:
1 x assembly PowerPoint presentation
2 x lesson PowerPoint presentations
Teaching notes
Activity sheets engaging with production roles and skills across camera, costume, props, sound, VFX and PR departments
Marketing Wiz competition sheet focusing on promoting films so they reach audiences
Complementary printed packs, including exclusive Wicked materials, are available to the first 400 schools to sign up. Each pack contains:
140 x Marketing Wiz competition sheets
1 x Wicked Futures classroom poster
30 x Wicked Wisdom cards
Enter social media maestros to our competition for a chance to win a content creation kit and Wicked screening
Screen industry careers don’t only exist on set! Our Marketing Wiz competition focuses on how films reach audiences, challenging students to apply their knowledge of social media by creating an exciting promotional post to help Wicked soar in cinemas.
Enter your students ahead of the closing date of Friday 20 December. Terms and conditions apply.
The creator of the most magical post will win an iPad and Apple Pencil Pro. The winner’s class will receive a cinema screening of Wicked, and two runners up will win Wicked merchandise bundles.
About Wicked
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads, and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Director/s
Jon M. Chu
Starring
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Keala Settle
Producer/s
Marc Platt, David Stone
Certificate
Classification
Only In Cinemas November 22.
This resource has been commissioned by Universal Pictures to support the cinematic release of Wicked.
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