How Toto Became a Hollywood Legend in The Wizard of Oz
Toto might not have had any lines, but the small dog became one of the most memorable characters in The Wizard of Oz.The tiny terrier … Read more
Actors
You Weren’t There! And You Weren’t There! 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 … Read more
20 Facts About Oz’s Bewitching Billie Burke
Billie Burke was a special star in the movie world, best known for her role as the kind and gentle Glinda the Good Witch in … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Margaret Hamilton – The Wicked Witch Everyone Loves to Hate
Our blog post this month is in honor of Margaret Hamilton, the wonderfully Wicked Witch of the West, who was born on December 9, 1902. … Read more
Frank Morgan: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
In 1938, Frank Morgan was one of Hollywood’s “featured players,” that is, an actor who was not a major star in terms of box office … Read more
A Regal Homage to the King of the Forest
The Wizard of Oz is considered one of the most perfectly cast movies ever made. Despite initial cries of opposition from fans and the press, … Read more
There’s No Place Like Home!
In honor of the current collaborative campaign among Warner Bros., The Wizard of Oz and Habitat for Humanity, we have chosen Dorothy’s famous declaration, “There’s … Read more
25 Fun Facts About Judy Garland
In 1939, Judy Garland charmed moviegoers with her portrayal of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, earning her a spot in our collective hearts for … Read more
25 Fun Facts About Ray Bolger
Thanks to the enthusiastic reception that Oz bloggers gave to our Q&A posting last month, we have graciously been invited back to host another feature … Read more
Oz Experts Answer Your Questions
Fans were recently invited to ask questions about The Wizard of Oz movie or anything else Oz related. The response was extraordinary, which probably comes … Read more
More Fun Facts From The Making of The Wizard of Oz!
Here are some more fun facts about the making of The Wizard of Oz! Enjoy! The flying monkeys were originally going to be animated, but … Read more
The Wizard of Oz 3D Premiere Kicks off the Film’s 75th Anniversary
On Sunday, September 15, 2013, The Wizard of Oz premiered for the first time ever in IMAX 3D at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. … Read more