Xfinity Channels Oz? New Wicked-Themed Short Film Puts Its Tech Ecosystem Center Stage

Xfinity Channels Oz? New Wicked-Themed Short Film Puts Its Tech Ecosystem Center Stage

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Comcast’s Xfinity brand is leaning into Hollywood magic with the release of a new short film featuring Jeff Goldblum reprising his role as The Wizard from Universal Pictures’ Wicked franchise. The spot debuts ahead of Wicked: For Good, the final installment of the blockbuster series arriving in theaters November 21, and serves as the marquee launch for Xfinity’s new “Imagine That” brand platform. The film, produced in partners…

Ariana Grande Frames Oz as Queer Allegory Ahead of Wicked: For Good - Geeks + Gamers

Wicked: For Good star Ariana Grande wants everyone to know that “Oz has always been a qu**r place, a safe place for qu**r people, for every different color of the rainbow.” She treats the queer messaging in the movie — and, apparently, in the source material — as a given. “Read the L. Frank Baum books — it’s the truth. You’re safe with us. The g*yer the better.” ‘The gayer, the better’ — former child star Ariana Grande says to fans at premiere …