Before we head to the theaters for another visit to Oz, let’s take a look at the history and legacy of 1939’s The Wizard of Oz, a cultural touchstone which pushed the boundaries of what movies could be. The Wizard of Oz premiered in August 1939...
The musical has become a must-see for audiences of all ages. For 94-year-old JoAnn Van Dam, Wicked holds an even deeper meaning and significance. JoAnn attended the premiere of The Wizard of Oz in 1939 as an 8-year-old child, and eight and half decades later, she found herself ...
"People of a certain age, myself included, who saw the original The Wizard of Oz film, have vivid memories of their experience. I first saw the film when I was staying with my aunt and uncle for the summer. They operated a small movie theater in Wellfleet, MA. I was about 5 years ...
an animated fantasy movie. This was the “wilderness years” of Disney before the boom that started withThe Little Mermaid. (The Black Cauldroncame out the same year asReturn to Oz) It looked interesting, and I was now at a point where I could go and see such movies on my own. Sure,...
The girl has a protective friend, though - he's called Lion.But this play isn't "The Wizard of Oz." This play is "Hush: An Interview With America," written by James Still and given its world premiere last Saturday by Metro Theater Company.It certainly draws on Oz, one of the most...
and the writers didn’t disappoint. While most movies would kill to have evenonequote nominated for theAFI’s 100 Movie Quotes,The Wizard of Ozhad six, including,“Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!”“I’m melting! Melting! What a world! What a world,”and“Pay no attention to that...
According to a group of Italian researchers who analyzed 47,000 films across 26 genres, the most influential movie ever made is . . . The Wizard of Oz. No surprise there, as the fantasy blockbuster starring Judy Garland as Dorothy, a girl who gets whisked away to a magical realm, has ...
1939: 'The Wizard of Oz' Premieres The movie premiered in 1939 and was the most expensive production from the studio at the time — largely due to production and promotion costs. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Pictorial Parade//Getty Images 17 1939: At the premiere Renowned Americ...
Netflix released trailer, premiere date for CoComelon Lane and announced series Hot Wheels Let’s Race, Dee & Friends in Oz and Might MonsterWheelies.
20 Facts About Oz’s Bewitching Billie Burke Billie Burke was a special star in the movie world, best known for her role as the kind and gentle Glinda the Good Witch in the famous film “The Wizard of Oz.” Born in 1884, her journey to Hollywood stardom was filled with interesting twis...