joe friar, nbc news. >> you might say, owl is well that ends well. >>> that's "nightly news" for thishave a great holiday. see you next time. after massive waves took down a big chunk of it.

joe friar, nbc news. >> you might say owl's well that ends well.much for watching. i'm sam brock. for all of us at nbc news, thank you again. have a great holiday. we'll see you next time. bay area news tonight. the rain is drying up, but will we get a break in the gloomy weather? we have your christmas forecast. plus, still following the aftermath of those strong waves hitting our coast. what you need to know if you plan to head to the beaches this week and it's a done deal. we appear to be at the end

here is joe friar. ♪ defying gravity ♪ >> reporter: there's finally harmony at the movies. >> you are theaters on christmas. >> we invite you to sing as loud as you can. >> reporter: a gift for fans who could not hold it in. >> now to sing along is surreal. >> reporter: especially after the movie's soundtrack topped the billboard charts. singing sparked loathing. >> there's one answer, no. >> do not sing along no matter how much you love "wicked" and defying gravity. >> reporter: she did give us permission when hoda asked. >> i'm okay with it. we spent this long singing it ourselves. it's time for everyone else to join. >> reporter: the box office has been wonderful. "wicked" along with sequels have powered a record-breaking thanksgiving weekend. $425 million in ticket sales. this past weekend was big for "sonic." there's also a big appetite for movie merchandise, especially popcorn buckets. >> ready to match. >> reporter: theaters are rereleasing old flicks in new ways. "interstellar" hit for its tenth anniversary. >> we can expect great things from you. >> reporter: in february, the