JoBlo Celebrates Depraved's NYE house launch in Napa with Jon M. Chu!

JoBlo was invited to Napa Valley to interview Jon M. Chu and have fun the house media launch!

Certainly one of this 12 months’s largest movies, Jon M. Chu’s big-screen adaptation of Depraved- is coming house simply in time for the vacations with its epic house media launch set for December thirty first! Whereas everyone knows that going to the movie show lately could include its share of patrons who lack conventional theater etiquette, Depraved’s house/launch goals to please everybody with the particular options which embody a full sing-along model of the film, in addition to some deleted scenes and (based on Jon M. Chu) all of the memes you may deal with!

To be able to have fun this in style movie and its grand reception upon launch, Common Studios flew me out to Napa Valley, California to tour the world well-known Mumm Vineyard and even defy gravity ourselves as we soared throughout the Bay Space in a large sizzling air balloon. Let’s discuss it!

My journey began shiny and early at 3am (sure, I did it for you!) once I was magically whisked away from my house in JoBlosville, to Napa California, or as everyone knows it- Wine nation.

Now, I’m a fan of Depraved. I benefit from the stage manufacturing as I’m positive lots of you do- and upon seeing the theatrical adaptation… I gotta say I used to be impressed. Now whereas I loved my expertise seeing the film in theaters, I have to additionally admit I’m a sucker for watching films from the consolation of my very own sofa. Particularly, the longer ones.

Should you’re like me- you’re in for some excellent news. However we’ll discuss extra about that in only a bit.

My first evening on the town was fairly thrilling. I received to fulfill another film lovers and Depraved fanatics, I received to pattern some scrumptious and glittery wine. And as if I wasn’t excited sufficient to be getting right into a sizzling air balloon the following day- Mumm Vineyard additionally had a large Depraved-themed balloon to each excite me for the journey and make me nervous about the truth that I’d be in a wicker basket flying a whole lot of ft over the bottom.

The morning of the balloon journey, I wakened feeling excited and barely nervous for the expertise. Hovering in a sizzling air balloon is a bucket record merchandise of mine- however one which I additionally was most afraid of. I’m completely satisfied to report that not solely did I survive, however I had a blast getting footage and taking within the unbelievable view.

So I gotta admit, I used to be excited concerning the house launch of Depraved as it’s, however one thing about floating this excessive up and seeing the great thing about the west coast from this big rainbow balloon flashing with hearth and roaring wind- it simply makes me really feel like I used to be “defying gravity”…

Okay, I’m getting too caught up within the enjoyable.

After my dawn balloon tour and a pleasant breakfast- it was time to get my sport face again on. As a result of in only a brief while- I’d be sitting nose to nose with the person answerable for all of this. The most important Depraved fan within the business- Jon M Chu. Or, as I received to know him… MISTER Jon M. Chu. I.. I imply what did you anticipate him to ask me over for brand spanking new years?

Take a look at the interview embedded on the prime of the article and HERE.

Depraved can be out there to buy or hire on December thirty first on digital! The movie will hit bodily media on February 4th.

Listed below are the specs:

EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES WHEN YOU PURCHASE AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS:

SING ALONG – ALTERNATE FEATURE-LENGTH VERSION – Rejoicify, it’s your flip to sing your method by way of Oz! Sing-along to your whole favourite Depraved songs as you be part of Elphaba and Glinda on their magical journey.
DELETED AND EXTENDED SCENES
- Pfannee & ShenShen Meet Glinda
  - Reunited at Shiz College, Glinda, Pfannee, and ShenShen recall their previous by performing a twirling routine collectively.
- Shiz Gazette Introduces Fiyero
  - Pleasure spreads throughout Shiz as phrase will get out that Prince Fiyero is on his method.
- Toss Toss
  - Glinda teaches Elphaba the artwork of Toss Toss, with combined outcomes.
- Elphaba & Fiyero within the Forest
  - The connection between Elphaba and Fiyero takes a flip as they arrive to take care of a misplaced lion cub.
- Elphaba’s Promise
  - Elphaba makes a pledge to Glinda that they each hope will strengthen their friendship.
- Practice Platform Farewell
  - Glinda, Madame Morrible, and Governor Thropp collect to ship Elphaba off to Emerald Metropolis.
- Boq & Elphaba Speak
  - Elphaba challenges Boq to face the reality about his emotions for Nessa Rose, however she has issue doing the identical on the subject of Fiyero.
- Practice Trip to Emerald Metropolis
  - Glinda and Elphaba develop their world by taking an expensive prepare journey to Emerald Metropolis.
- Within the Emerald Metropolis
  - The bustling streets of Emerald Metropolis take Glinda and Elphaba one step nearer to lastly assembly the Wizard.
- Palace Monkeys Chase
  - Elphaba and Glinda race by way of a maddening maze of winged monkeys decided to take them down.
MAKING WICKED – Return to Ouncesfor a unbelievable behind-the-scenes journey with this expansive look contained in the characters, choreography, and creativity that make up the film’s unforgettable world.
WELCOME TO SHIZ – Limitless creativeness, couture style, and spectacular manufacturing design come collectively at Shiz College, offering a spot for performers and viewers to be totally immersed within the fantasy. Designed from particulars in L. Frank Baum’s books, the uniforms, intelligent contraptions, and round units create a sprawling campus the place magic looks like an on a regular basis incidence.
A WICKED LEGACY –Take delight within the solid and filmmakers sharing private recollections of their first encounters with the unique Broadway manufacturing, and the way these lasting connections created emotional experiences whereas making the film. Additionally highlighted are the long-lasting cameos that pay tribute to the cultural phenomenon that grew to become one of the crucial in style musicals of all time.
THE WONDERFUL WIZARD – Comply with the yellow brick highway to Emerald Metropolis for an in-depth take a look at the notorious Wizard of Oz. Contained in the palace’s throne room, the Wizard himself, Jeff Goldblum, pulls again the curtain to look at his character’s magic and mechanics with senior particular results technician Christopher Clarke, who particulars how the Wizard’s large robotic head involves life.
FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR JON M. CHU
FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH STARS CYNTHIA ERIVO AND ARIANA GRANDE