Inside the Great and Powerful Merch and Marketing Blitz of ‘Wicked’By Drew Taylor “Wicked” is everywhere. In the lead-up to the film’s release this weekend, Universal struck brand partnerships with dozens of companies. Starbucks is selling “Wicked”-themed specialty drinks at nearly $6 each and gift cards. Kahlua and Absolut Vodka created “cocktails straight from Oz” for $159.99. Clothing brands like Forever 21, Gap and Stanley are in the mix — Stanley has a giant tumbler in either pink or green for $55 — along with OPI, which is offering several new shades of nail polish with names like “Ozitively Elphaba” for $11.99 each. Discover why entertainment executives and professionals rely on the WrapPRO platform daily for exclusive coverage, analysis, deeper reporting, and access to VIP events & screenings throughout the year. |