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
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The Wizard of Oz Promotion Machine: MGM’s Media Promotion Tornado
Months before The Wizard of Oz was to be released in Los Angeles, MGM began a massive promotional campaign. Having spent over $3 million creating … Read more
Auntie Em! Auntie Em!
Who doesn’t love Aunt Em? The scrappy Gale family matriarch ruled loved ones and farmhands alike with the same firm but loving authority. For any … Read more
WHO was going to play Dorothy?
It’s the same with all classic films. After seeing them a time or two, it becomes hard to imagine any other actors portraying your favorite … Read more
A Rubber Face for Rubber Legs
Everyone knows the faces of their favorite characters from The Wizard of Oz. Change one freckle, one mustache, or wrinkle and it would be immediately … Read more
Warner Bros. Licensees Set to Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of The Wizard of Oz With New Toys & Collectibles
Today, Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced an exciting list of licensing partners who will join in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the beloved movie, “The … Read more
As If the Wizard of Oz Characters Weren’t Adorable Enough!
If you have young children, it’s a safe bet your family has watched The Wizard of Oz a time or two. Truth is, it would … Read more
Dorothy’s Dress is for Sale
Ok, so it’s probably a safe bet to say that every woman in America dressed as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz at least once … Read more
Ray Bolger Had a Brain, as Well as a Brilliant Career
Raymond Wallace “Ray” Bolger was an American entertainer of stage and screen who, like virtually every other member of the cast of The Wizard of … Read more
King of the Jungle, and of His Craft as an Actor
Bert Lahr was born Irving Lahrheim on August 13, 1895, in New York City. A hugely successful performer in burlesque, vaudeville, and on Broadway, he … Read more
Billie Burke, The Good Witch and an Equally Good Performer
Mary William Ethelbert Appleton Burke, or “Billie” for short, began acting professionally in the early 20th century, but modern audiences primarily know her as Glinda … Read more
More Wizard of Oz Fans Share Their Favorite Memories!
As far back as I can remember, I have loved Oz. The colors, the songs, Toto. I probably wore through several VHS tapes and put … Read more
Jack Haley Who Portrayed the Tin Man Lived a Heartfelt Life
Regardless of how many films the cast members of The Wizard of Oz were in, they’re most often best remembered from their roles in this … Read more
Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery
Did you know that The Alexander Doll Company (which has been around since 1923) has created collectible dolls of nearly EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER in the … Read more