A New, Classic Twist for Your Favorite Characters

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What is completely new and yet totally familiar? The new commemorative The Wizard of Oz 75th Anniversary Doll Collection by the renowned Madame Alexander Doll Company. They have recreated your favorite characters with an updated, sure-to-become-classic look. Read the full press release from The Alexander Doll Company below! NEW Commemorative The Wizard … Read more

Oscars ® to Honor “The Wizard of Oz” on 75th Anniversary

This year’s Oscar ceremony will honor the 75th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz. The all-time classic, starring Judy Garland as Dorothy, was nominated for six Academy Awards in 1939, losing Best Picture to Gone With the Wind but winning two statues for Original Score and Song. “We are delighted to celebrate … Read more

If You’re Looking for a Great Holiday Gift!!!

USAopoly added to its licensed versions of Monopoly, with a special Wizard of Oz 75th Anniversary Collector’s Edition launching. Produced by the firm under license from Hasbro, and in conjunction with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, the game is fully customizable and celebrates over 75 years of Dorothy, the Munchkins, Ruby Slippers, and … Read more

There Really is No Place Like Home

Warner Bros. is proud to announce today an exciting new partnership with Habitat for Humanity, with whom the studio will launch the upcoming “There’s No Place Like Home” Campaign. This important initiative celebrates the 75th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, while also giving real-life meaning to the most iconic phrase from … Read more

The Yellow Brick Road Meets the Golden Arches

The Wizard of Oz had arrived at a McDonald’s near you! Beginning on September 20, 2013, in conjunction with the release of The Wizard of Oz in IMAX 3D, your favorite characters from the film made their debut in McDonald’s Happy Meals! The characters also landed on the McDonald’s Happy Meals website, … 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. It was a star-studded event as celebrities came to celebrate this iconic film’s 75th Anniversary. Special highlights included the appearance of Ruth Duccini, one of the two … Read more

The Wizard of Oz 3-D World Premiere is Tonight!

Tonight will mark the world premiere of The Wizard of Oz in glorious IMAX 3-D. The premiere will take place in Los Angeles in conjunction with the grand opening of the new TCL Chinese Theatre. This is certain to be an incredible, star-studded event celebrating The Wizard of Oz. One particular guest … Read more

The Emerald City Brought to Life at a Simon Mall Near You!

The Wizard of Oz Lahr Garland Bolger Haley 1939

Many people were able to celebrate the 75th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, September 14 through 26, 2013 at a Simon Mall near them! They were able to join fellow fans of everyone’s favorite movie for an exciting event complete with a host of special prizes. The fun-filled celebration included: Favorite … Read more

From the Yellow Brick Road to the Walk of Fame

The Wizard of Oz Lahr Garland Bolger Haley 1939

Jerry Maren, one of the original Lollipop Guild munchkins, was honored with a hand-and-footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Sunday, the same day the Wizard of Oz premiered for the first time in IMAX 3D. The film originally premiered in this theatre in 1939 as well. During the ceremony, Jerry … Read more