You Don’t Have to Be a Wizard to Find Great Holidays Gifts
You absolutely love The Wizard of Oz. When you see products with characters or symbols from the movie on them your heart goes pitter, patter. … Read more
The Wizard of Oz
What Else Was Happening in America in 1939?
As eventful as the opening of The Wizard of Oz was in 1939, it was far from the only occurrence of importance that year. Here … 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
Mr. Potato Head, meet Dorothy. Dorothy, meet Mr. Potato Head
It was just a matter of time when these two icons of icons would meet face-to-face. Why not, Mr. Potato Head has been around since … Read more
Be Honest, Did the Flying Monkeys Give You Nightmares?
There were a number of scary characters and moments in The Wizard of Oz. But none more frightening, especially for young audiences, than the flying … 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
An Icon Bids Farewell to Oz
Last week there were but four surviving members from the original cast portraying the lovable Munchkins in The Wizard of Oz. With the passing of … Read more
Scanimation Meets The Wizard of Oz
Looking for the perfect gift? Well, if you or a loved one are a fan of The Wizard of Oz (and who isn’t?), we’ve got … 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
Judy Garland’s Greatest Performance
Judy Garland had an illustrious career that spanned virtually her entire life. She may have been known the world over for her incredible talents and … Read more
Director Victor Fleming’s Other Films
After entering motion pictures as a driver and stunt man at the Flying A studio in Santa Barbara, California, in 1912, Fleming achieved his first … Read more
The Wizard of Oz—the Magic is Timeless
What is it that has kept audiences so devoted to The Wizard of Oz, which seems to grow in popularity year after year? With all the viewing … Read more
Are My Eyes Deceiving Me, or Was That the Cowardly Lion?
The Wizard of Oz is considered by many to be the most popular movie ever made. There are many reasons why it’s so well loved: … Read more