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July 16, 2010. Windmill Production's NEW "Wizard of Oz" in Australia!
Six-foot tall ruby red slippers are unveiled on 42nd Street outside of Madame Tussauds to celebrate the launch of The Wizard of Oz Cinema 4-D Experience in New York, Tuesday, July 13,2010
Jily 11, 2010. 'Wicked' coming to the big screen Jily 10, 2010. Secrets of the Wizard of Oz and our current economic crisis June 25, 2010. Latest list of all Oz related movies June 16, 2010. A mysterious Oz teaser trailer
A new indie movie company MovieUs Productions who has apparently been shopping the idea for an Oz movie around is currently developing an Oz movie of their own. We caught up with the director last Tuesday who told us... "We're really excited to have the oppurtunity to make a movie like this. The idea all started back in 1985, the year Disney's Return to Oz hit the screen. It was this big deal, man. Looked at a milk carton, Return to Oz was on it. For me as a kid, it was terrifying and confusing." ' It's titled 'The Lost Princess of Oz' obviously based on the book by L. Frank Baum but with some changes, one being that everyone is looking for Dorothy (who is now a princess) not Ozma. Its supposed to incorporate story sequences from Ozma of Oz and the Land of Oz as well drawing inspirations from Tim Burton's Alice and Return to Oz. Its planned to be a musical unlike Return to Oz and the director made the comment that it is Return to Oz set to 1939, meaning that there will be may similarities between the two but the main thing is the villian has not yet been said. The director will be announced soon so check back for some updates. Filming will start this summer and by then you'll have some more info as to what this will be like. I've seen some test shots and development work and it does looks promising but as always I'm just waiting. Join the Scarecrow as he attempts to transport himself, along with the Tinman and Lion, to America to find Princess Dorothy. But beware our new villain has plans to finally get the Ruby Slippers and destroy all the good in Oz. Whoever gets to the Ruby Slippers first controls the fate of Oz. With time running out, everyone is looking for ''The Lost Princess of Oz".
THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ A New Musical stage reading will be performed on July 18-23rd at 3pm and 8pm, at the Manhattan theatresource. Music and Lyrics by Casey Wood, Stephen Cornine, Michael Gershowitz, with additional lyrics and music from L.Frank Baum and Paul Tietjens 1902-1912 stage show. Manhattan Theatresource is a not-for-profit arts service organization with a groundbreaking purpose: to organize and link the disparate communities within New York's vital off-off-Broadway movement, and to provide a "one-stop shop" resource center for independent theater artists and audiences across the nation. Manhattan Theatresource is located at 177 MacDougal street 10011 Below 8th street. For More information, visit www.theatresource.org. Tickets will be $15 dollars for the public, Tickets on sale now.
Nora Ephron Screenwriter Nora Ephron wrote romantic classics like Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry Met Sally. But her big influence isn't the MGM classic movie; it's L. Frank Baum's children's book and its countless sequels.
This is most likely going to sound very stupid to you but I am going to put it out there and you can decide whether or not I am genuine and if you want to help me....
I am 32 years old now and the product/1st generation child of one spiritual successful parent who emigrated from Delhi to America and a mother who was an immigrant from Northern Ireland and also holds her staunch Roman Catholic beliefs. They will be happily married for their 40th year on 6/6/2010.
Not knowing what was best in this country and most likely being confused about how to split their cultural difference, I went to catholic grade school on to a prestigious all girls high school then on to one of the best schools in the country for my current field and in turn, I am what I guess society deems as a success. What I never forgot was when my parents both agreed with our education (all girls prv hi sch/ clg advanced course trng at 8 ) and it was the time spent in the public library and despite 9 years spent 3 days a week what I latched onto there were the Oz books. Id sit for days upon days curled up reading those old books with original illustrations and the bindings breaking and disappear into my own world after stealthy walking thru the 2 rooms to plant myself in the logic stacks
I started when I made a little bit of money buying some off of ebay that i do not doubt are old and maybe 2nd ed (claimed first) or whatever but I need guidance and I am asking for your help to over time enable me to obtain the entire collection.
I want to collect something that mattered/matters to me that I can show and share with my children if and when I have them that is solely mine to covet and share when I choose.
I hope all of this makes sense to you and that you will help me in my quest.
Cutting Edge Instrumental Church MusicThe Wizard of Oz is on tonight for the gazillionth time, and it reminded me of a funny story I heard a couple of years ago. We were in Nashville for a sad occasion — the funeral of a family member. Debbie was responsible for the arrangements, and we got to know the funeral director pretty well. He told us this story one afternoon:A family had made arrangements for the funeral service of the matriarch of the family. When asked about music for the service, the family commented that their mother’s favorite song was Somewhere Over The Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz. Of course, no one could sing it like Judy Garland, so they decided to use the CD soundtrack from the movie. Somewhere Over The Rainbow was to be played as the casket was rolled into the chapel. Everything was ready for the service to begin, and the funeral home started the CD. But, for some reason the family lingered, delaying their entry and the entry of the casket into the chapel. Somewhere Over The Rainbow played over the chapel speakers, as the captivating voice of Judy Garland sang a mother’s favorite song. Just as Somewhere Over The Rainbow was ending, the family was ready, the chapel doors opened, and the casket was rolled in. Unfortunately, no one stopped the CD. As Judy Garland’s voice faded away, the next track on the CD kicked in. Ding Dong The Witch is Dead blared out in the serenity of the chapel to the chagrin of family, friends, and funeral home. Fortunately, the technician stopped the CD before the munchkins all began to sing in unison, but the damage was already done. And that, my friends, is why I do not like to use recorded music at funerals.
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The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Edition on DVDTravel to the Land of Oz with Warner Home Video’s re-mastered Blu-ray and DVD release, The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition, debuting September 29th, 2009. Featuring resolution six times higher than the standard DVD, the film’s release will be sheer perfection, marking a historic benchmark in the Blu-ray format. The limited and numbered Ultimate Collector’s Editions will feature 16 hours of bonus features – including four hours of never before seen footage. These packages will bear a silver label each containing a specific numbered version; once they sell out, they will never again be available to consumers.In this charming film adapted from L. Frank Baum’s timeless children’s tale, Dorothy and her dog Toto are caught in a tornado's path and somehow end up in the Land of Oz. “The Wizard of Oz” opened on Aug. 15, 1939 and is ranked among the top 10 best movies of all-time. The film received five Academy Award® nominations, including Best Picture and captured two Oscars® – Best Song (“Over the Rainbow”) and Best Original Score – plus a special award for Outstanding Juvenile Performance by Judy Garland.
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press site. Dakota Fanning may step into Dorothy's shoes for new Wizard of Oz Gifting collectible books to charitable organizations can pay off come tax time.Read a full article from Smart Business amgazineAmazing Oz music video from Asia ( we live in Oz)Watch this few minutes videoMichael Jackson in "The Wiz"Oz discussion at Geppi's Museum
Books from my collection on display in the Geppy museum in BaltimoreBelow is information about this exibition from Gepy Museum website Take a nostalgic stroll down the yellow brick road to celebrate the 70th anniversary of MGM’s lavish family classic, the 1939 adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland. Explore the legacy of the film, the books from which it came and the merchandise that it inspired.
Preview of books from my collection Another New Oz Movie In The Works...Article from independentstoriesinc.comMGM ANNOUNCES WIZARD OF OZ REMAKEArticle from scrapetv.comANDREW LLOYD WEBBERS WIZARD OF OZ PRODUCTIONArticle from broadwayworld.com45 years of "The Wizard"I recently obtain a book and found newspaper article from 1944. Below is an article. Proceeding through a bookstore the other day, we learned that L. Frank Baum's book for youngsters, The Wizard of OZ, had recently been reissued ( Bobbs-Merrill Co., Inidanapolis, 1944, 209 pp. 61 illustrations, $1.75). The book has been in circulation since 1900.
What the story says, then is: Don't believe in the big, b ad wolf ... don't be overawed by people who talk big... dig out the facts for yourself ... don't depend on hearsay and propaganda.
3D CGI feature film production with The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by Frank BaumArticle from Animation Express.comInvesting safe haven: Collectible Oz booksIn this economic times, many investors looking for new and creative way to diversify their portfolio in hope to avoid the volatility of the stock market and boringness of bonds. Today's economic times reminds me somehow early 1980s US economy. I recently read an interesting article that was published in 1982 by Time magazine. I found a few phrases and statistics in this article that can still apply to today's market. Phrase like "Rare books make rich men wise and wise men rich." Example where a collection of rare books that cost $50,000 to build, can be donated to a library and deducted from taxes at the current value. So the collecting is free, and the gift may be named for the donor. Full article from Time magazineList of the collectable books connected to the American Film Institute’s list of the 100 greatest movies of all timeWizard of Oz is number 6 in the list of top 100, but you can see a whole list hereCGI Animated Wizard of Oz Film Well Under WaySome Oz fans may enjoy reading this articleWonderful Wizard of Oz and other early edition dust jacketsSome Oz fans may enjoy seeing early edition dust jackets. If interested,Wizard of Oz dust jacket -- click for a full blog Preview of a new documentary film related to Wizard of OzSome Oz fans may enjoy watching a preview of this documetary film. If interested,Frank Baum documentary -- click to watch a preview ( top left corner) EX LIBRIS BOOKPLATE of Frank BaumSome reader may enjoy an article on Ephemera as a natural accompaniment to books. If interested,Frank Baum bookplate-- click for a full blog The Wonderful Game of Oz from 1921
I recently acquired a rare The Wonderful Game of Oz and...Wonderful Game of Oz-- click for a full blog The Wonderful Weekend of Oz
The 2008 IWOC National Convention will be held in Fayetteville, New York, October 10-12.2008 Oz Convention-- click for a full blog Favorite Oz title(s)
Many Oz enthusiast have their own favorite Oz titles. Patchwork Girl Of Oz and Rinkitink in Oz was Ruth Thompsons favorite titles from Baums First fourteen Oz titles. Frank Baums favorite book was not even from the Oz series. It was Queen Zixi of IX. As of this point most favorite Oz titles out of First Forty by people who visisted and voted are ... Popular Oz title survey-- click to find Great blog for Oz enthusiastI recently discover a new blog that was created in February of 2008. Bill Campbell, posting his rare Oz books collection and providing comments to support his point of view. If interested,Oz enthusiast blog-- click for a full blog Original Wonderful Wizard of Oz bookThere were only 10,000 copies of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz published by Geo M. Hill in September 1899 that constitute first state of the first editions .... Wonderful Wizard of OZ -- click for a full blog
Should you preserve your Oz books or restore them? I was recently at the dealership waiting for the maintenance of my car. . .
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