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. Mention The Wicked Witch to any fan of The Wizard of Oz and chances are they’ll either react with an imitation of the green-complexioned villainess’s evil cackle … Read more
By September 1939, The Wizard of Oz had premiered on both coasts and was playing in first-run theatres across the country. Getting to the point of debuting one of the most highly anticipated films of the year was a long and arduous process that has been recounted in many documentaries and books, … Read more
Pretty Ugly, LLC. and Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced today that they have entered a co-branded collaboration to create plush based on The Wizard of Oz™ and UGLYDOLL characters. Fan-favorite UGLYDOLL characters, Moxy™, Wage™, Jeero™, Babo™ and OX™ are all dressed up and ready to follow along the Yellow Brick Road as … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
Go behind-the-scenes with Warner Bros.’ Chief Preservation Officer, Ned Price, and IMAX’s SVP Film Production, Lorne Orleans to see how one of the most iconic films of all time was re-mastered into IMAX® 3D in this exclusive IMAX featurette. About the IMAX Digital Re-mastering Process: The IMAX® release The Wizard of … Read more