Fandango, the nation’s leading online movie ticketing service, and E! News, the global multiplatform brand for all things entertainment, pop culture and lifestyle, announced today that they have joined forces to give fans a front row seat to an immersive livestream of the most anticipated movie premiere of the year for Universal Pictures’ new cinematic event, “Wicked,” on November 9th from 4pm to 6pm PT/ 7pm to 9pm ET, live from Los Angeles. The livestream will be broadcast across E! News’ digital platforms, Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes video and social platforms, reaching a combined audience of more than 100 million entertainment fans.

“E! News’” Justin Sylvester and “Access Hollywood’s” Zuri Hall, the latter of whom is also a new contributor to Fandango, will provide fans a unique VIP viewing experience of the “Wicked” premiere’s red carpet with live celebrity interviews, exclusive movie clips and in-depth coverage of the biggest stories surrounding “Wicked” — all from the comfort of their homes. Additionally, the E! CreatorCam with “E! News The Rundown’s” Erin Lim Rhodes will be live on TikTok and Instagram, providing fans with an interactive front-row seat to all the red-carpet action. Also, Fandango will give fans instant access to purchase tickets for “Wicked,” debuting in theaters on November 22nd.

“Both Fandango and E! News provide fans with unparalleled perspectives and access to the biggest events in entertainment and we’re excited to be working together to bring the magic of the “Wicked” Los Angeles red carpet premiere directly to audiences everywhere,” said Will McIntosh, President, Fandango. “Through the livestream, we’re not just sharing what will be a magical moment in movie history but we’re also creating a new way for fans to engage with actors from the film, while offering one-click access to secure tickets for what is sure to be the biggest big-screen spectacle of the season.”

“The ‘E! News’ brand has long been the authority on pop culture and coupled with Fandango’s movie expertise is the perfect partnership to bring the glitz and glamour of the “Wicked” Los Angeles red carpet premiere to movie fans everywhere,” said Tracie Wilson, EVP, NBCUniversal Syndication Studios and E! News. “By harnessing the power of our collective platforms, we will bring our audience the charm of “Wicked” to life through our multi-faceted, exclusive livestream event.”

Fans can tune in to the co-hosted livestream across a vast portfolio of digital, social, and broadcast platforms, including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, E! Online, E! News and the E! News App, Access Hollywood, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Tickets for Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” are on sale now on Fandango, including a one-of-a-kind Popular Poster Pack bundle that includes two tickets to see “Wicked” in theaters, an exclusive printing of a special, limited-edition “Wicked” physical poster and “Wicked” digital copy on Fandango at Home when available. Movie fans can also join the new Fandango Fanclub rewards program for $9.99 per month and take advantage of the limited-time offer of two free movie tickets after a 7-day free trial.

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Fandango digital network provides unrivaled, instant access to all things movies and TV, enhancing fan enjoyment across the entire entertainment journey. The portfolio serves more than 50 million unique visitors per month and includes leading online movie ticketer, Fandango, which tickets for 31,000 U.S. movie screens; world-renowned entertainment review site, Rotten Tomatoes; and Fandango at Home, the on-demand streaming service offering the industry’s best selection of 4K UHD titles and more than 250,000 new release and catalogue movies and next day TV shows.?