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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.

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.

NEW LONDON - New London High School's fall musical will celebrate the 70th anniversary of one of the most famous films ever made.

They sure bring back memories, hey? Seventy years after the theatrical release of "The Wizard of Oz," the beloved classic based on L. Frank Baum's book continues to resonate with the "young in heart," to whom the MGM film is dedicated in the opening credits.

Who knew the Louisville Orchestra was in the resurrection business? Recently, the L.O. shot me an e-mail touting its latest "Wow!" series concert.

Bridget Walker as Judy Garland in a oeThe Wizard of Oza talks with Kathleen Howes as the Girl in a oeGraveyard Storiesa during the 17th annual Ghostly Gathering at Heritage Green.

Originally published October 23, 2009 at 4:01 a.m., updated October 23, 2009 at 5:07 a.m. ST.

"Wizard of Oz" Munchkins from Hershey School of Dance are: front row from left, Tori Moss, Emily Tubbs and Danielle Miller; middle row from left, Havilah Geib, Myah Koepfer, Natalie Giovanniello, Sophia Drobnock and Ally Palutis; back row from left, Monica Lengel, Lauren Miller, Kathy Lynch and Kaitlin Paich.

IpAuctions will auction all of the USA Rights/Copyrights for the Judy Garland Show for the CBS 1963/1964 Television Season.

In honor of the 70th anniversary of the 1939 film release of The Wizard of Oz , the Chicago History Museum is sponsoring Oz-tober from Thursday thru Sunday .

Actress Pat Sibley dons green pancake makeup and a conical hat to become the Wicked Witch of the West in the "Wizard of Oz" production coming to Hershey Theatre from Oct.

By L. Frank Baum, directed by Nigel West, musical director Joey Chancey, choreographer Leigh Constantine.

It's October, so let's talk about what's scary - really scary. Scary isn't being an adult watching Jason chase teenagers with a machete.

At the age of 15, Margaret Pellegrini had an opportunity come her way that would continue to open doors in her life for the next 70 years.

If there's a movie that seems to exist outside of film history it's the strange case of "The Wizard of Oz," newly released in a 70th anniversary package on DVD and Blu-ray. It's credited to director Victor Fleming, whose directorial stamp was also emblazoned on another 1939 release, "Gone With the Wind." "Oz" is one of the first "scary movies" many ...

I'm a Kansas man. I graduated from Kansas State University. I lived in both Kansas City and Wichita and both of my parents hail from Kansas to boot.

CANINE hopefuls descended on Weymouth Pavilion intent on sniffing out a starring role in this year's panto.

This year marks the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz , and as you can guess, my pretties, all manner of deluxe DVD foofaraw is being loosed in the aisles of Best Buy, etc.

Warner's chosen highlight for classic film fans this time around would have to be their Stars of The Wizard of Oz 4 DVD Collection which is made up of "Everybody Sing" with Judy Garland, "Flying High" with Bert Lahr, "George White's Scandals" with Jack Haley, and "Rosalie" with Frank Morgan.

Caption: Selena Gomez Onitsuka Tiger presents Salena Gomez Album Kiss & Tell release party held at Siren Studios i Los Angeles, California .... Teen superstar SELENA GOMEZ is calling on Hollywood bosses to cast her in a remake of movie classic THE WIZARD OF OZ.

IS YOUR pet pooch a star in the making? Has he - " or she - " got that extra magic something, that Rex Factor? If so, bring your hound along to Weymouth Pavilion this Sunday and let them audition of the role of Toto in this year's panto, The Wizard of Oz.

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the classic film, "The Wizard of Oz", the five surviving munchkins sit down to sing some familiar songs and share their memories of life on the set, Judy Garland, and the legacy of this seminal motion picture.

The American Film Institute's #10 film of all time makes its glorious debut on Blu-ray. Warner has done a marvelous restoration job, as UAV Editor Scott Wilkinson explains in this report .

In the ongoing media blitz for the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz and coinciding DVD re-re-re-release , the movie's much-loved munchkins are doing press rounds and recently spoke to Newsweek about their memories from their time on set.

It's the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz and Hollywood is celebrating with its 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collectors Edition.

One important thing to understand about the fancy new box set of The Wizard Of Oz celebrating its 70th anniversary is not a new restoration of the film.

Lorna Luft, Judy Garland's daughter, stood on the stage of Alice Tully Hall at the Lincoln Center last week and beamed as she introduced The Wizard of Oz to the New York Film Festival: "Isn't this wonderful -- 70 years later!" Luft, along with five original little people who played Munchkins in the famous MGM musical, then sat down to watch an ...

The Wizard of Oz is arguably the most watched movie ever made. It is certainly one of the most beloved.

World-renowned pop artist Nelson De La Nuez had the paparazzi flashing as he exited his stretch limousine and made his entrance to the New York Emerald Gala.

You've probably caught "The Wizard of Oz" dozens of times, but you've never seen it in such a pristine presentation as on today's Blu-ray debut.

A screen institution in hi-def, a cult comedy-drama and a most topical documentary are this weeks platinum picks on DVD.

Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz." Grade: A+ DVD>> The Technicolor rainbow Judy Garland sings so passionately about is in full display in "The Wizard of Oz," released for the first time on high-definition Blu-ray disc with stunning results.