The Wizard of Oz—Now in 3D for the First Time Ever!
Marking the 75th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) will bring the cherished classic into the present and beyond with … Read more
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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
Scholastic Parent & Child® Magazine Unveils Their List Of “100 Greatest Movies For Kids” In The February/ March 2013 Issue
Published: Wednesday, 23 Jan 2013 | 11:27 AM ET NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Scholastic Parent & Child magazine unveiled the second installment … Read more
Now That’s a Horse!
“What kind of a horse is that?” you may remember Dorothy asking as she and her friends rode through the Emerald City, watching the horse … Read more
The Wizard of Oz and Its Audience
Prior to its national release on August 25th, 1939, The Wizard of Oz premiered in 1939 at the Strand Theatre in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (August 12), … Read more
Oz Becomes a Part of American Culture
The Wizard of Oz officially became a part of American culture in 1956 when it made its television debut on CBS as part of the … Read more
Glowing Words for a Film that Still Shines Brightly
Ever since its premiere in 1939, The Wizard of Oz has been a critically acclaimed motion picture. It was groundbreaking then and it remains a … Read more
Memorable Songs from a Memorable Movie
Folks who see The Wizard of Oz often find themselves singing or humming many of the film’s delightful tunes for days and even weeks after … Read more
Say It Isn’t So! The Wizard of Oz Is Going Away?
You may have noticed that is getting a bit hard to find. That’s because Warner Bros. Studios is taking the beloved movie off the shelves, … Read more
The Unforgettable Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Everyone who’s ever heard Judy Garland sing Somewhere Over the Rainbow never forgets it. The song is so special it’s ranked number one on the … Read more
The Wizard of Oz Used Some Pretty Special Special Effects
In 1939 special effects in movies were, well, not that special. Then, along came The Wizard of Oz. Needless to say, audiences were not only … Read more
No, You’re Not Seeing Double or Triple or More
The Wizard of Oz was and still is a wonder to behold. Great story, effects, costumes, sets, and actors. Everyone adores the singular sensation, Judy … Read more
Your Favorite Character and Why
The Wizard of Oz is chock-full of good, no make that, great characters. First and foremost, there is Dorothy, the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man, … Read more
Remember the First Time You Saw The Wizard of Oz?
If you were around in the late 1930s you could have seen The Wizard of Oz when it premiered in 1939. Interestingly, it didn’t premiere … Read more