Part-time Vermonter Gregory Maguire, who wrote the bestselling novel 'Wicked,' visited with Ariana Grande on the movie set in London and knew there would be Oscar buzz for her performance.

The Palo Alto-born director had a lot to celebrate Thursday morning after his musical fantasy film scored a nomination for the top prize at the Academy Awards.

With the big-screen's two-part adaptation comes an eye towards the past, and a respect by the filmmakers for the artists who paved the yellow brick road before them.

The deleted scene from the blockbuster musical showing Galinda learning of Prince Fiyero's arrival is part of the "Wicked" digital release on Dec. 31.

Many of the winning movies and shows this year were books first, including musicals Wicked and Emilia Pérez and the historical drama Shōgun. See below for all of the Golden Globe-winning book ...