Wicked to make free to air television debut on ITV2 in 2027
The musical film Wicked is scheduled for a free to air premiere on ITV2 in 2027 as Sky plans to leverage its film catalogue following a proposed ITV takeover.
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The blockbuster musical film Wicked will make its free to air television premiere on ITV2 in 2027, wheretowatch.tv reported. Sky intends to use the release to capitalize on its movie back catalogue following a proposed takeover of the broadcasting and streaming operations of ITV. [1]
The feature film stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, wheretowatch.tv reported. According to wheretowatch.tv, the title is slated to anchor a new family film block planned for ITV2 next year. [1]
ITV2 is a digital channel targeting viewers aged 16 to 34. Grokipedia notes that the channel was the top performing digital option for that demographic for seven consecutive years up to 2023. [5]
According to wheretowatch.tv, the broadcast agreement will bring the film to a broader television audience across the United Kingdom. [1]
In short
- Wicked will make its UK free to air television premiere on ITV2 in 2027.
- Sky is planning the premiere following a proposed takeover of ITV broadcasting and streaming assets.
- The film features Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in starring roles.
- ITV2 plans to use the broadcast as part of a new family movie strand.
Sources
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- [1]Wicked to premiere on ITV2 as Sky looks to leverage movie back cataloguewheretowatch.tv, 6d ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]Wicked to premiere on ITV2 as Sky looks to leverage movie back cataloguetheversion.co.uk, 6d ago
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