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*[http://hollywoodgothique.bravejournal.com/entry/7296 ''The Wizard of Oz'' in widescreen?] | *[http://hollywoodgothique.bravejournal.com/entry/7296 ''The Wizard of Oz'' in widescreen?] | ||
*The 2013 anniversary 3-D IMAX release — [[http://www.hitfix.com/in-contention/the-wizard-of-oz-to-be-re-released-in-imax-3d A]] [[http://www.imax.com/movies/m/the-wizard-of-oz-an-imax-3d-experience/ B]] | *The 2013 anniversary 3-D IMAX release — [[http://www.hitfix.com/in-contention/the-wizard-of-oz-to-be-re-released-in-imax-3d A]] [[http://www.imax.com/movies/m/the-wizard-of-oz-an-imax-3d-experience/ B]] [[http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2013/09/20/wizard-of-oz-imax-3d-uses-modern-tech-to-update-a-classic/ C]] | ||
**The premiere — [[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/inside-wizard-oz-75th-anniversary-629641 A]] | **The premiere — [[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/inside-wizard-oz-75th-anniversary-629641 A]] [[http://news.moviefone.com/2013/09/16/the-wizard-of-oz-in-3d-imax-world-premiere-photos/#!slide=1002175 B]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrXNGOuNQ0Q&feature=youtu.be C]] | ||
**[http://www.studiodaily.com/2013/09/converting-the-wizard-of-oz-to-3d/ | **Converting it to 3D — [[http://www.studiodaily.com/2013/09/converting-the-wizard-of-oz-to-3d/ A]] [[http://variety.com/2013/digital/news/the-wizard-of-oz-imax-3d-conversion-1200610859/ B]] | ||
**[http://www.diamondbackonline.com/diversions/article_66400798-075a-11e3-8a6e-001a4bcf6878.html Is ''The Wizard of Oz'' in 3-D going too far?] | **[http://www.diamondbackonline.com/diversions/article_66400798-075a-11e3-8a6e-001a4bcf6878.html Is ''The Wizard of Oz'' in 3-D going too far?] | ||
**Reviews — [[http://nypost.com/2013/09/15/first-review-the-wizard-of-oz-in-3-d/ ''New York Post'']] | **Reviews — [[http://nypost.com/2013/09/15/first-review-the-wizard-of-oz-in-3-d/ ''New York Post'']] [[http://www.ryanjayreviews.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-wizard-of-oz-3d-imax.html Ryan Jay]] [[http://blogs.indiewire.com/leonardmaltin/the-wizard-of-oz Leonard Maltin]] [[http://newwwoz.blogspot.com/2013/09/review-wizard-of-oz-in-imax-3-d.html Angelo Thomas]] | ||
*[http://theweek.com/article/index/249782/this-scathing-1939-review-is-the-worst-critique-of-the-wizard-of-oz-on-record Scathing 1939 review] | |||
*[http://www.filmsite.org/wiza.html Detailed summary and review of The Movie] | *[http://www.filmsite.org/wiza.html Detailed summary and review of The Movie] | ||
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*[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/mar/4/list-top-20-facts-about-wizard-oz/ Top Twenty Facts About The Movie] | *[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/mar/4/list-top-20-facts-about-wizard-oz/ Top Twenty Facts About The Movie] | ||
*[http://xfinity.comcast.net/blogs/movies/2013/09/20/the-expert-of-oz-reveals-secrets-of-a-movie-classic/ The Expert of Oz reveals the secrets] | |||
*[http://www.decentfilms.com/reviews/wizardofoz.html Another review] | *[http://www.decentfilms.com/reviews/wizardofoz.html Another review] | ||
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**[http://www.tvsquad.com/2006/10/31/paul-lynde-kiss-and-halloween-video/ Margaret Hamilton meets Paul Lynde and KISS] | **[http://www.tvsquad.com/2006/10/31/paul-lynde-kiss-and-halloween-video/ Margaret Hamilton meets Paul Lynde and KISS] | ||
**[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1WGKGZZ4U0&feature=youtu.be Margaret Hamilton visits ''Mister Rogers' Neighborhood''] | **[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1WGKGZZ4U0&feature=youtu.be Margaret Hamilton visits ''Mister Rogers' Neighborhood''] | ||
**[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCK9aUG1h7c&feature=share Judy Garland and Margaret Hamilton's TV reunion] | |||
**[http://solongletty.tripod.com/billieburke/ Book: ''Mrs. Ziegfeld: The Public & Private Lives of Billie Burke''] | **[http://solongletty.tripod.com/billieburke/ Book: ''Mrs. Ziegfeld: The Public & Private Lives of Billie Burke''] | ||
**[http://www.otrcat.com/billie-burke-p-48494.html Billie Burke on the radio] | **[http://www.otrcat.com/billie-burke-p-48494.html Billie Burke on the radio] | ||
**Jerry Maren, the middle Lollipop Kid — [[http://studiocity.patch.com/articles/jerry-maren-lollipop-munchkin-remembers-his-time-in-oz A]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=Ax_0zA9Fr3Q&NR=1 B]] [[http://www.latimes.com/features/food/dailydish/la-dd-last-night-at-musso-franks-wizard-of-oz-munchkin-jerry-maren-20130213,0,5377695.story C]] [[http://laist.com/2013/02/14/photos_wizard_of_oz_munchkin_celebrates_birthday.php#photo-1 D]] [[http://www.kcconfidential.com/2013/08/11/hearne-weekend-munchkin-roundup/ E]] | **Jerry Maren, the middle Lollipop Kid — [[http://studiocity.patch.com/articles/jerry-maren-lollipop-munchkin-remembers-his-time-in-oz A]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=Ax_0zA9Fr3Q&NR=1 B]] [[http://www.latimes.com/features/food/dailydish/la-dd-last-night-at-musso-franks-wizard-of-oz-munchkin-jerry-maren-20130213,0,5377695.story C]] [[http://laist.com/2013/02/14/photos_wizard_of_oz_munchkin_celebrates_birthday.php#photo-1 D]] [[http://www.kcconfidential.com/2013/08/11/hearne-weekend-munchkin-roundup/ E]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYPju2Iw1zs F]] | ||
**Margaret Pellegrini], the flowerpot Munchkin — [[http://www.kpho.com/story/21560631/one-of-last-remaning-wizard-of-oz-munchkins-living-in-valley A]] [[http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-margaret-pellegrini-20130808,0,3512643.story B]] [[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/film-obituaries/10294850/Margaret-Pellegrini.html C]] | **Margaret Pellegrini], the flowerpot Munchkin — [[http://www.kpho.com/story/21560631/one-of-last-remaning-wizard-of-oz-munchkins-living-in-valley A]] [[http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-margaret-pellegrini-20130808,0,3512643.story B]] [[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/film-obituaries/10294850/Margaret-Pellegrini.html C]] | ||
***Coverage of her funeral — [[http://www.kpho.com/story/23077955/service-held-in-phoenix-for-wizard-of-oz-munchkin A]] [[http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/story/23168376/2013/08/18/life-of-wizard-of-oz-munchkin-remembered-at-service?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9212497 B]] | ***Coverage of her funeral — [[http://www.kpho.com/story/23077955/service-held-in-phoenix-for-wizard-of-oz-munchkin A]] [[http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/story/23168376/2013/08/18/life-of-wizard-of-oz-munchkin-remembered-at-service?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9212497 B]] | ||
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*[http://www.jazz24.org/2013/03/yip-harburg-lyricist-ages/ Yip Harburg, Lyricist] | *[http://www.jazz24.org/2013/03/yip-harburg-lyricist-ages/ Yip Harburg, Lyricist] | ||
*[http://news.moviefone.com/2013/09/20/whats-the-most-important-song-in-the-wizard-of-oz The most important song in ''The Wizard of Oz''] (it's not what you think!) | |||
*[http://21stcenturysocialism.com/article/yip_harburg_the_man_behind_the_munchkins_02106.html Yip Harburg: The Man Behind the Munchkins] | *[http://21stcenturysocialism.com/article/yip_harburg_the_man_behind_the_munchkins_02106.html Yip Harburg: The Man Behind the Munchkins] | ||
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=munbt8qpCiQ&list=SL&feature=sh_e_se How It Should Have Ended] (plus bonus [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pyr5os4sksM Behind the Scenes Making Of] video) | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=munbt8qpCiQ&list=SL&feature=sh_e_se How It Should Have Ended] (plus bonus [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pyr5os4sksM Behind the Scenes Making Of] video) | ||
*[http://www.studiodaily.com/2013/09/converting-the-wizard-of-oz-to-3d/ Everything wrong with ''The Wizard of Oz''] | |||
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cEE_XBa6M0&feature=fvst ''The Wizard of Oz'' in thirty seconds — performed by bunnies!] | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cEE_XBa6M0&feature=fvst ''The Wizard of Oz'' in thirty seconds — performed by bunnies!] | ||
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*[http://www.policymic.com/articles/47753/5-lessons-learned-from-the-wizard-of-oz 5 Lessons Learned from ''The Wizard of Oz''] | *[http://www.policymic.com/articles/47753/5-lessons-learned-from-the-wizard-of-oz 5 Lessons Learned from ''The Wizard of Oz''] | ||
*Oz revisted — [[http://entertainment.time.com/2013/09/16/oz-revisited-why-we-still-follow-the-yellow-brick-road/ Part 1]] [[http://entertainment.time.com/2013/09/17/oz-revisited-part-2-how-they-made-it-wonderful/ Part 2]] [[http://entertainment.time.com/2013/09/18/oz-revisited-part-3-a-parable-of-empowerment/ Part 3]] [[http://entertainment.time.com/2013/09/19/oz-revisited-part-4-wheres-the-rainbow/ Part 4]] [[http://entertainment.time.com/2013/09/20/oz-revisited-part-5-whats-the-matter-with-kansas/ Part 5]] | |||
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2ghVpNCVe4&feature=youtu.be Classic movie scenes with Batman] | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2ghVpNCVe4&feature=youtu.be Classic movie scenes with Batman] |
Revision as of 19:46, 23 September 2013
- The official Wizard of Oz movie page — lots of info about The Movie, pictures, lyrics, links...
- The Wizard of Oz Kids (designed for younger Oz fans)
- Warner Bros., the studio that owns and controls it
- The 1949 reissue trailer — in 3-D! (Break out your red-and-blue glasses to watch this one!)
- The history of Technicolor and where The Movie fits in (and no, The Wizard of Oz was not the first color movie)
- Behind the scenes in the early days of shooting — Judy Garland is still wearing a blond wig!
- The 2013 anniversary 3-D IMAX release — [A] [B] [C]
- The premiere — [A] [B] [C]
- Converting it to 3D — [A] [B]
- Is The Wizard of Oz in 3-D going too far?
- Reviews — [New York Post] [Ryan Jay] [Leonard Maltin] [Angelo Thomas]
- A review from The Onion (WARNING: This is satirical. Do not take it seriously!)
- "The Yellow Brick Road to Utopia", a comparison of the book and movie
- Reel Classic's site on The Movie, with many resources, links, and more
- The Vatican Film List — yes, The Wizard of Oz is on it
- Review of the Italian DVD release (written in Italian)
- The Wizard of Oz at Seventy (NPR radio piece)
- Other AFI lists of interest to Oz fans:
- The Best Fantasy Films of All Time (according to Rotten Tomatoes)
- Personal pages about The Movie:
- Resources for stuff that's in or from The Movie:
- Read the script here or here
- The script at the Internet Movie Script Database
- Images from The Movie — [A (you can even buy photos here)] [B (downloadable as desktop wallpaper)] [C] [D (more wallpaper)] [E]
- Publicity stills — [A] [B]
- Sound bites from The Movie
- Professor Marvel's wagon art
- The Academy's Production Art database (and yes, there are some from The Movie)
- The original LP soundtrack release
- The actors in The Wizard of Oz:
- Graves of Wizard of Oz stars
- The Judy Garland Site's Wizard of Oz page
- The Judy Garland Database
- Judy Garland on the radio (including the Lux Radio Theater production of The Wizard of Oz)
- The Judy Garland Museum and Festival
- Michael Jensen, a Wizard of Oz/Judy Garland tribute pianist
- The Judy Garland Experience (internet mailing list/discussion group)
- The Judy Room
- Judy Garland on A&E's Biography
- A fan from Oz helps to restore Judy Garland's childhood home
- Bert Lahr appears on What's My Line?
- Margaret Hamilton in classic TV clips and commercials, and some Oz info as well
- Margaret Hamilton meets Paul Lynde and KISS
- Margaret Hamilton visits Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
- Judy Garland and Margaret Hamilton's TV reunion
- Book: Mrs. Ziegfeld: The Public & Private Lives of Billie Burke
- Billie Burke on the radio
- Jerry Maren, the middle Lollipop Kid — [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F]
- Margaret Pellegrini], the flowerpot Munchkin — [A] [B] [C]
- Margaret's book
- Munchkin actress Ruth Duccini
- Terry's entry on the Classic Movie Musicals site
- Cairn Terriers (just like Toto)
- Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network — help for those Cairns who need it
- About Cairn Terriers
- Where's Toto now?
- Toto remembered
- "Toto, the Wizard of Oz Dog"
- Joan Kenmore, one of the child Munchkin extras
- The Official Buddy Ebsen Website — he was the first Tin Woodman of The Movie! (Includes how to order his autobiography.)
- The most important song in The Wizard of Oz (it's not what you think!)
- Western Costume celebrates its one hundredth year of making movie costumes — yes, they worked on The Wizard of Oz
- Did somebody really hang himself or commit suicide while making the movie? — [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H, part 1] [H, part 2] [H, the "rebuttal"] [I] [J] [K]
- Mythbusters takes on another Oz myth (but they get it wrong...)
- The Wizard of Oz was a remake!, along with five other classics
- And the worst villain in movie history is... (CAUTION: Some very naughty words in this one.)
- Nine Famous Movie Villains Who Were Right All Along (CAUTION: This one has naughty words, too.)
- The Wizard of Oz and copyright (particularly in regards to The Movie)
- The comic book adaptation of The Movie (and a sequel!)
- How the comic book came about (scroll down to the third legend)
- Six Plot Threads Famous Movies Forgot to Resolve (you may want to go immediately to number 2)
- Movie Legends Revealed takes on Oz (scroll down to see it)
- Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, and June Powell perform "The Jitterbug" (a segment from Judy's eponymous television show)
- If Quentin Tarantino remade The Wizard of Oz… (scroll down to #3)
- "Dorothy Returns to Oz", an original sequel to The Movie
- RiffTrax takes on The Wizard of Oz (additional commentary track from some of the same people who brought you Mystery Science Theater 3000)
- How It Should Have Ended (plus bonus Behind the Scenes Making Of video)
- An Oz quiz (NOTE: Not every answer on this one is correct...)
- Another Oz quiz (with the same caveat as the last one)
- Google doodle for August 12, 2010, The Movie's 71st anniversary (scroll down)
- The Wizard of Oz helps answer the question, "Do we dream in color or black and white?"
- "20 Famous Movie Lines That You Have Been Saying Wrong" (and yes, one is from The Wizard of Oz)