The Wizard of Oz cast In the matter of casting, it is ideal. But for the minor drawback that she’s a bit too large to play Dorothy, Judy Garland in all other respects measures up to her assignment. She is the awed, wide-eyed child from Kansas, bewildered in a strange land after ...
Texas. Patricia explained her late father’s role in the creation ofStar Trek: “He collaborated a fair amount with Roddenberry. He [Roddenberry] was really very good about trying to get things right, in spite of the fact that he had ...
This film basically takes the OZ story and turns it on its head. Oz is still a magical place, but at a much reduced price. Most of the story takes place in Kansas. They don't even get to Oz until 45 minutes into this 80 minute film and when they get there it still looks like ...
Homer's lament echoes a scene near the end of the movie, where after the Wizard of Oz gives gifts to the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and the Tin Man (a diploma, a medal, and a testimonial, respectively), Dorothy—who wants only to go home—sadly says, "I don't think there's ...
the Good Witch, in Universal Pictures’ blockbuster smash “Wicked.” But Grande’s venture into the emerald world of Oz is more than just a role — it’s a manifestation of her lifelong dream, one she’s earned through hard work, dedication, and, as she puts it, “a lot of love.”...
The cast features Latino, Black and Asian actors, fulfilling Yip’s vision of a multicultural universe. Dorothy, played by Taylor-Rey Rivera, is interpreted as a modern girl and future leader who is growing to realize the confidence she possesses. Her three Land-of-Oz friends...
In the splendid palace of the Emerald City, which is in the center of the fairy Land of Oz, is a great Throne Room, where Princess Ozma, the Ruler, for an hour each day sits in a throne of glistening emeralds and listens to all the troubles of her people, which they are sure to ...
Local legend has it that Oz, also known as the Emerald City, was inspired by a prominent castle-like building in the community of Castle Park near Holland, Michigan, where Baum lived during the summer. The yellow brick road was derived from a road at that time paved by yellow bricks, lo...