This year’s Oscar best picture nominees have had different lives at theaters so far. “Dune: Part Two” and “Wicked” are among last year’s blockbusters that will compete for film’s top prize when the Academy Awards are held on March 2.

Oscar-nominated costume designer Paul Tazewell of Akron, busy on his next movie project, talks to the Beacon about the fantastical world of "Wicked."

Ariana Grande received her first Oscars nomination for her role in Wicked, and her emotional reaction will have you changed for good.

This poufy pink gown worn by Ariana Grande as Glinda is just one of the film's hundreds of gloriously detailed costumes.