The Wizard of Oz News

The classic films, the 35mm projectors and the same operators; the rug, the intricately painted raised wood panels; even the popcorn is going retro at the revived Varsity Theatre on Franklin Street.

Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Read more: Local , The Wizard of Oz , Kirksville High School , Musical , Bailey Jones We were off to see the wizard Sunday at the Kirksville Middle School.

'The Wizard of Oz' by the Snead State Community College Department of Theatre is 'The Wizard of Oz' many people remember.

Film buffs often claim that 1939 was the best year for movies - and chief among them was a little fantasy tale called "The Wizard of Oz." Based on the books by L. Frank Baum, the musical was only a moderate success upon its release, but it grew to legendary status during annual showings on TV from 1959 to 1991.

Holly Scott is no stranger to theater, but she expects a few butterflies when she takes the stage tonight as Dorothy in 'The Wizard of Oz.' The Snead State Community College Department of Theatre presents the first of four performances at 7 tonight at the Bevill Center on the Snead State campus in Boaz.

To honor the 70th Anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, Storyland Collectables will host a rare opportunity to have brunch, meet, and take a photo with Margaret Pellegrini - original cast member and a signature little person in the 1939 movie classic.

To paraphrase Dorothy Parker upon her return to her New Yorker column after a long absence, maybe you just thought I was out in the ladies room this whole time, but there's no truth to it.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, once the most powerful and prestigious film studio in all Hollywood, is looking for a buyer to bail it out of nearly $4bn of debt.

Thanksgiving is around the corner, and families will be gathering to share a meal and, perhaps, enjoy another annual telecast of "The Wizard of Oz." The 70-year-old film classic bears close watching this year, perhaps more than others, for the message woven into the lyrics, written during the Great Depression by Oscar-winning lyricist E.Y. "Yip" ...

TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: "The Wizard of Oz" or "Annie" , 8 p.m. It's family-movie-musical night on cable, with two choices.

As a child, Jaci Shaw dressed up as Dorothy Gale from the 'The Wizard of Oz' four years in a row for Halloween.

Thanksgiving is around the corner, and families will be gathering to share a meal and, perhaps, enjoy another annual telecast of "The Wizard of Oz." The 70-year-old film classic bears close watching this year, perhaps more than in any other, for the message woven into the lyrics, written during the Great Depression by Oscar-winning lyricist E.Y.

The Varsity Theatre, located at 123 E. Franklin St., will reopen Friday Nov. 27 with a showing of "The Wizard of Oz." New owners Paul and Susan Shareshian chose the 1939 Hollywood classic for their opening weeked because a oeit was a memorable tradition to watch 'The Wizard of Oz' on Thanksgiving weekend, and we are really excited to bring this ...

Soundtracks: English Dolby True HD 5.1 Commentary by Historian John Fricke 2.0 French 1.0 German 1.0 Italian 1.0 Spanish 1.0 Portuguese 1.0 Music and Effects Track 1.0 English 1.0 Special Features: BD1 * Sing a long subtitles * The Art of Imagination * The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic [1990 TV special] * Because of the ...

Wizard Of Oz has charmed and thrilled audiences for seven decades with its timeless music and truly heart-warming story.

Ita s not quite up there with some of the cosmic controversies of our time: While this isna t quite up to those lofty standards, herea s an appropriate Halloween season debate, particularly with all the new attention to the 70th anniversary of the release of theA classic film a oeThe Wizard of Oz.a So, whoa s your choice? Here are some factors to ...

BEIJING, Nov.3 -- Star Wars has been around for over 30 years now, but that's nothing compared to one that's been around for a hundred years, and inspired one of Hollywood's all-time most successful films.

Last week an edition of L. Frank Baum 's "The Wizard of Oz" re-imagined by artist Graham Rawle won Book of the Year at the 2009 British Book Design and Production Awards.

DANNII Minogue was all smiles as she switched on a sea of green lights at Harrods - in a celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Wizard of Oz.

It's impossible to watch "The Wizard of Oz" today without feeling, within minutes, some kind of mystical connection to people you will never know.