Tag: The Wizard of Oz
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This Actor Played Five Separate Roles In The Wizard Of Oz
Because of the popularity of 1939’s “The Wizard of Oz,” a movie that was notoriously dangerous to film, modern audiences have a great deal of information about its production. Many books have been written about “The Wizard of Oz.” I recommend “The Making of The Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power” (1977) by…
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Costumes, Props and More
Ever since the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was founded 92 years ago, opening a museum dedicated to movies and the Oscars has been a prime goal. After many years in the works, the museum is about to open its doors to the public on Sept. 30 with exhibits devoted to the works…
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Netflix Starts Production on Paco León’s Modern-Day ‘Wizard of Oz’ Inspired Feature ‘Rainbow’
Netflix in Spain has kicked off production on “Rainbow,” a new feature film from celebrated film and TV multi-hyphenate Paco León. Inspired by “The Wizard of Oz,” the film will heavily feature important aspects of contemporary culture such as dance, fashion, plastic arts and above all, music.Netflix has teamed with Mediaset España’s Telecinco Cinema, the…
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Here’s Why Movies Like ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and ‘Gone With the Wind’ Are Not Part of the MGM/Amazon Deal
As of this morning, Amazon has officially purchased legendary Hollywood movie studio MGM in a deal worth $8.45 billion. That means the MGM library, which consists of over 17,000 hours of television shows and more than 4,000 movies, will help bolster the offerings on Amazon Prime Video – but a handful of major MGM classics…
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‘Watchmen’ Director Nicole Kassell To Direct Remake Of ‘The Wizard Of Oz’
Few things attract the attention of Hollywood more than the smell of a remake/reboot. The latest in a never-ending stream of remake announcements is the news that “Watchmen” and “The Woodsman” director, Nicole Kassell has been tapped to helm a remake of “The Wizard of Oz.”Read More: ‘The Three Musketeers’: Eva Green, Vincent Cassel And…
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Best Blu-ray Movies Under $10: ‘Midsommar,’ ‘Knives Out,’ More
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Tribeca Film Festival and Walmart Partner for Free Nationwide Drive-In Screening Series
Tribeca and Walmart Drive-In ScreeningsThe Tribeca Film Festival is teaming up with Walmart for a new drive-in series that will take place at 160 Walmart stores across the country. Store parking lots will be turned into outdoor theaters Aug. 14 to Oct. 21 for free screenings of family-friendly films, including classics such as “The Karate…
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Sam Raimi in Talks to Direct ‘Doctor Strange 2’ (Exclusive)
Sam Raimi, who helped launch the modern superhero movie with 2002’s “Spider-Man,” is in talks to direct “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” for Marvel Studios, Variety has learned.Raimi replaces original director Scott Derrickson, who Variety reported on Jan. 9 had officially departed the project due to creative differences. Derrickson will remain as an…
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Streaming: where to find Judy Garland films online
Renée Zellweger may excel as the Hollywood icon, but Garland’s own electric screen presence, in classics and curios alike, remains a thing of wonderIs every October at the cinema going to turn up a new reason to reflect on the genius of Judy Garland? I shan’t complain if so. A year after Bradley Cooper’s A…
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‘Judy’ Review: Flawed yet Effective with Stunning Work from Renee Zellweger
This is a re-post of our Judy review from the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. The movie is now playing in wide release. I grew up idolizing Judy Garland. The Wizard of Oz is one of my earliest shared cinematic loves with my family. Garland was the epitome of the Hollywood icon, the ultimate refined…