Disney's frantic attempts to clone the success of 'Wicked' for years, without the rights to the Broadway hit
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From 2013-2014, Disney released 5 projects that tried to capture the 'Wicked' magic, including the animated film 'Frozen' and the live-action 'Maleficent'
Disney's 'Wicked' obsession was driven by the musical's massive popularity and profitability, becoming a $1 billion franchise on Broadway alone