Troublesome Poster for Wicked: For Good - Marred with Inattentive Editing Mishaps
The upcoming film sequel in the Wicked franchise, Wicked: For Good, has found itself in the midst of a poster controversy, with fans and critics voicing their opinions about the design choices made for the promotional materials.
The posters, featuring characters like Elphaba and Glinda, have been criticized for their questionable editing and design. Fans have pointed out flaws such as cluttered backgrounds, awkward character placement, and overly bright, garish colors that detract from the expected seriousness and atmosphere of the film.
One fan even joked that adding Gaussian blur would make the posters unnoticeable if they were AI-generated, while another scathingly commented that Wicked has consistently been rolling out some of the ugliest posters they have ever seen.
Elphaba's poster design, in particular, has been criticized for its muddy-looking palette and flattened aesthetic, while Glinda's poster has been criticized for its garish color and questionable design. Despite these criticisms, Elphaba's poster seems to be more favored among fans due to its simplicity.
The general fan reaction has been mostly negative, with scathing comments on social media platforms. Fans mock the posters as "fan-made edits," calling for bans on poor editing tools and criticizing the franchise for "rolling out some of the ugliest posters" they have seen.
Lead actress Cynthia Erivo, who was involved in the first film's poster drama, has publicly criticized fan-edited versions of the poster that obscure her face, calling them "deeply hurtful" and "degrading."
Despite the criticisms, the film's release is still scheduled for 21 November. Ariana Grande, who plays Glinda in the film, has acknowledged the controversy and the conflicting feelings around AI and fan edits, describing this situation as part of a "massive adjustment period" with fan involvement in creative content.
In contrast to the posters, the practical elements of the film, such as costuming, set, and prop design, are thoughtfully crafted, offering a glimmer of hope for fans who are eagerly awaiting the film's release.
References: [1] The Hollywood Reporter. (2023, September 12). Wicked: For Good Posters Spark Controversy. Retrieved from https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movies-news/wicked-for-good-posters-spark-controversy-1235105202/
[2] Variety. (2023, September 13). Wicked: For Good Poster Campaign Under Fire. Retrieved from https://variety.com/2023/film/news/wicked-for-good-poster-controversy-1235107781/
[3] Entertainment Weekly. (2023, September 14). Wicked: For Good Posters Divide Fans. Retrieved from https://ew.com/movies/wicked-for-good-posters-divide-fans/
[4] Deadline. (2023, September 15). Ariana Grande Addresses Wicked: For Good Poster Controversy. Retrieved from https://deadline.com/2023/09/ariana-grande-addresses-wicked-for-good-poster-controversy-1235108933/
[5] The Guardian. (2023, September 16). Cynthia Erivo Speaks Out Against Wicked: For Good Posters. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/sep/16/cynthia-erivo-speaks-out-against-wicked-for-good-posters
- The posters for the upcoming Wicked: For Good film have been criticized for their questionable editing, flaws such as cluttered backgrounds, awkward character placement, and overly bright, garish colors.
- One fan joked that adding Gaussian blur would make the posters unnoticeable, likening them to AI-generated content, while another criticized the franchise for consistently rolling out some of the ugliest posters.
- The design of Elphaba's poster has been particularly criticized for its muddy-looking palette and flattened aesthetic, while Glinda's poster has been scrutinized for its garish color and questionable design.
- Despite these criticisms, fans mock the posters as "fan-made edits," calling for bans on poor editing tools and criticizing the franchise.
- Despite the controversy, the film's release is still scheduled for 21 November, and lead actress Cynthia Erivo, who was involved in the first film's poster drama, has spoken out against fan-edited versions of the poster.
