From The Death of Bunny Munro to Wicked: For Good: the week in rave reviews

Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh discussed her transformation into Madame Morrible for the upcoming production of 'Wicked: For Good,' emphasizing her ability to portray a terrifying character without raising her voice. Yeoh highlighted the strong bond she shares with her co-stars, which enhances their performances.

At the end of 'Wicked: For Good,' Ariana Grande whispered to co-star Cynthia Erivo, a moment that has intrigued fans and media alike. Grande's comment, shared with TODAY.com, adds a personal touch to the film's emotional narrative, particularly during the poignant performance of 'For Good.'

The documentary 'The Age of Disclosure,' directed by Dan Farah, features high-ranking government officials asserting that evidence of extraterrestrial life has been concealed by the US government for decades. Farah, influenced by 80s and 90s pop culture, explores the topic of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), previously known as UFOs, and argues that the public has been misled about the existence of aliens.

Comedian Chris McCausland, who is blind, presents the documentary 'Seeing into the Future' on BBC Two, showcasing how technology is transforming the lives of disabled individuals. The film highlights significant advancements that have already made a difference and anticipates future innovations that could further enhance accessibility and independence for people with disabilities.

Searchlight Pictures' 'Rental Family' and two Sundance prize-winning documentaries, 'Cutting Through Rocks' and 'Zodiac Killer Project', are debuting this weekend. However, most new indie releases are avoiding competition with Universal's major release, 'Wicked: For Good'. Additionally, Sony Pictures Classics is initiating an Academy run for Sylvain Chomet's animated features, which premiered at Cannes.

A series of significant global events were captured by leading photojournalists over the past week, including a fire at Cop30 in Brazil, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, Russian missile strikes on Ukraine, and a giraffe on the move in Kenya. These images reflect the ongoing struggles and resilience in various regions around the world.

November marks the return of 'Stranger Things' for its fifth and final season. In contrast, Ryan Murphy's 'All's Fair', featuring Kim Kardashian in her first leading role, has been met with widespread criticism, with The Guardian labeling it as 'fascinatingly, existentially terrible'. Additionally, a new French series 'Seduction' offers a reimagined take on the classic 'Dangerous Liaisons'. TV critic Dheepthika Laurent reviews the must-watch and must-avoid shows of the month.

Universal's musical sequel 'Wicked: For Good' has earned $30.8 million in previews, marking the highest pre-opening gross of the year. This figure includes earnings from multiple screenings, not just the traditional Thursday previews. The film features performances by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, and has generated significant buzz ahead of its official release.