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The Wizard of Oz

You Weren’t There! And You Weren’t There! The Cast and Crew Who Were Almost Part of The Wizard of Oz

The Cast and Crew Who Were Almost Part of The Wizard of Oz

By now, the characters in The Wizard of Oz and the actors who played them are iconic. What you might not know is many people came close to working on the film, including actors and other filmmakers. Here’s why the film you know was almost very different. The example that most people … Read more

Tags Dorothy Gale, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Wicked Witch of the West, The Wizard of Oz

20 Facts About Oz’s Bewitching Billie Burke

20 Facts About Oz’s Bewitching Billie Burke

This month, we present some interesting information about actress-comedienne Billie Burke, who portrayed Glinda, the Good Witch of the North, in the classic film. Glinda, the Good Witch of the North, in The Wizard of Oz serves as Dorothy’s benevolent protector against the threatening danger of the Wicked Witch of the West. … Read more

Tags Billie Burke, Glinda the Good Witch of the North

The Wizard of Oz and the Amazing Technicolor Process

The Wizard of Oz and the Amazing Technicolor Process

Of all of the wonderful elements that made The Wizard of Oz shine, one of the most memorable is its clever use of color. While the 1939 film was not the first to be shot in color, its bright production design and saturated palette made it stand out. So why did the … Read more

Tags black and white, Dorothy, Kansas, Technicolor, The Wizard of Oz

MythBusters: Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers

Dorothy's Ruby Slippers

This month we dispel one of the most common Wizard of Oz “myth” understandings. Myth: Dorothy keeps the Ruby Slippers. Many fans of The Wizard of Oz retain a false memory of how the film ends. It seems there are legions of people who remember that once Dorothy awakens back in Kansas and exclaims, … Read more

Tags Ruby Slippers, The Wizard of Oz, Wizard of Oz Ruby Slippers

A Heart for the Tin Man

A Heart for the Tin Man

This month we honor the character of the Tin Man. In celebration of the month in which Valentine’s Day falls, we thought it would only be fitting if the February blog was dedicated to that character of divine paradox, the “heartless” yet tender Tin Man. In L. Frank Baum’s original story, The … Read more

Tags the Tin Man, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Tin Woodman

The Wizard of Oz Collectibles

Collectibles with Jay Scarfone and William Stillman

This month we take a look back at the original Wizard of Oz merchandise. Those of us who love The Wizard of Oz are oftentimes Wizard of Oz collectors as well. Warner Bros. has engaged many licensed merchants to produce a wide range of quality Wizard of Oz items to appeal to all tastes. These … Read more

Tags Cowardly Lion, Dorothy, memorabilia, Scarecrow, The Wizard of Oz, Tin Man, Toto the dog, Winged Monkey

MythBustters: Common Myths About the Wizard of Oz

This month we are going to dispel a few of the most common Wizard of Oz “myth” understandings. Myth: A Munchkin hanged himself in the background of a scene in The Wizard of Oz.  This one refuses to go away but rest assured it is completely and utterly false. The scene in question … Read more

Tags black and white, Judy Garland, Wizard of Oz myths

Fan Q&A: Part Two

Fan Q&A with Jay Scarfone and William Stillman 2

Fan’s questions have been answered in this post. Question: Theresa Grahmann Parma wondered why Dorothy carried a basket for the whole movie. Answer: In L. Frank Baum’s book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900), Dorothy packs a basket of provisions for herself and Toto before setting out on her long journey to … Read more

Tags Facebook Questions, Questions and Answers with Fans, Wizard of Oz FAQs

Notes from the Designer: Mattel’s 2015 Wizard of Oz Collection with GLINDA™ Fantasy Glamour Doll

Wizard of Oz Collection with GLINDA

This year’s brilliant addition to the Mattel Wizard of Oz Fantasy Glamour Doll collection is GLINDA™ the Good Witch, who’s every bit the glam equal of previous years’ fantasy re-thinking of Dorothy and the Wicked Witch of the West. The doll also completes the trio of iconic female Wizard of Oz characters. Here are … Read more

Tags Barbie Doll, Glinda the Good Witch

Fan Q&A: Part One

Fan Q&A with Jay Scarfone and William Stillman

Fans were invited on the film’s official Facebook page to submit questions about The Wizard of Oz. Here are some of the questions and answers. There were so many questions posed by fans of The Wizard of Oz. Much of what folks were asking was fresh and original, and overall the questions … Read more

Tags Facebook Questions, Questions and Answers with Fans, Wizard of Oz FAQs
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