'Wizard of Oz' anniversary event returns
Take a magical journey down the yellow brick road with Dorothy, her little dog Toto and their unforgettable friends as they come alive on the big screen once again in "The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Encore Event" at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17 in 324 select movie theaters for an encore rebroadcast.
The first broadcast event was presented on Sept. 23 in movie theaters, with many locations selling out across the United States.
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Presented by NCM Fathom, Warner Home Video and Turner Classic Movies, this special encore presentation has been scheduled to meet the high demand from fans to see the exclusive big screen event, just in time for the holiday season.
Tickets for "The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Encore Event" are available at participating theater box offices - including New Lenox Kerasotes ShowPlace 14, 1320 W. Maple St., New Lenox, (800) 326-3264, for $10 - and at www.fathomevents.com, where there is a complete list of theater locations and prices. (Theaters are subject to change.)
"Tens of thousands of fans nationwide celebrated the 70th anniversary of this beloved family classic in local movie theaters in September and, due to the overwhelming response, we are proud to present a final opportunity for fans to gather again and experience 'The Wizard of Oz' on the big screen," Fathom vice president Dan Diamond said.
"The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Encore Event" will be introduced with a taped interview from Robert Osborne, film historian and host of Turner Classic Movies, who will share facts and stories about this ageless classic.
The exclusive cut of "To Oz! The Making of a Classic" will offer audiences a look into how L. Frank Baum's classic novel was transformed into one of the most beloved films of all time. "To Oz!" also includes archival interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and rare musical outtakes.
The presentation of "The Wizard of Oz," first shown on the big screen more than 70 years ago, has been digitally remastered using the original film source and screen format.
Information about Warner Home Video's remastered "The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition" set is at thewizardofoz.com
