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Picture It: Not in Kansas Any More

TresSugar — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:50:49 PDT

A pair of six-foot-tall ruby red slippers appeared in Time Square today to announce the opening of The Wizard of Oz Cinema 4D Experience at Madame Tussauds. Of course, you can see a life-size wax version of Judy Garland inside the interactive Oz.

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Tarina's Witchy Wizardly Wares

FabSugar — Tue, 12 May 2009 02:50:22 PDT

Not into gothic jewels? How about bewitched "Wizard of Oz"-themed baubles? The queen of jeweled kitsch, Tarina Tarantino (no relation to Quentin), is launching a new jewelry and handbag collection named “My Pretty” celebrating the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz. Items are inspired by the characters in the old tale. For example, the Dorothy collection promises rainbows mixed with emerald tones inspired by the Emerald City, and the Wicked Witch collection contains tooth-and-claw-shaped Lucite and metal spikes. Prices will range from $50 to $350 and hit Tarantino stores in June. Sounds wicked cute. P.S. That is Debi Mazar modeling some of the Oz-y goods!

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We're Off to See the CG-Animated Wizard of Oz

BuzzSugar — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:30:35 PST

Just as we're getting a Three Stooges movie for a new generation of moviegoers, The Wizard of Oz will also be reappearing on the big screen - in CG animation. The $25 million project is backed by a French production company and will be based on Frank Baum's original novel.

The Variety article adds, "The English-language adaptation maintains the tale's main characters and settings. Unlike the MGM classic, however, it's not a musical."

On the one hand, with today's animation technology, the possibilities are limitless for what Oz might look like, and that could be awesome. On the other hand, do we need another Wizard of Oz movie? Is this messing with a classic? What do you think?

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On Our Radar: Designers Pay Tribute to Dorothy's Ruby Slippers

FabSugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:00:22 PDT

In celebration of The Wizard of Oz's 70th anniversary next year, Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Swarovski, and 19 designers have teamed up to create their own version of Dorothy's magical ruby slippers.

The list is packed with heavy hitters: A. Testoni, Abaeté, Alberta Ferretti, Betsey Johnson, Botkier, Christian Louboutin, Diane von Furstenberg, Giuseppe Zanotti, Jimmy Choo, L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani, Lisa Pliner, Manolo Blahnik, Moschino, Oscar de la Renta, Roger Vivier, Sergio Rossi, Stuart Weitzman, Tibi, and Tuleh are the chosen ones who will be creating their very own rendition of these magical shoes using Crystallized Swarovski Elements.

After the official unveiling at Saks Fifth Avenue NYC on Sept. 4, the collection will stop in Bryant Park for a viewing and is then set to tour the country in different art exhibitions. I wonder if I tap my feet twice, a pair will magically appear before me . . .

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Are You Tired of Wizard of Oz Remakes and Spinoffs?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:35:02 PST

Variety recently reported on the next Wizard of Oz variation, Dark Oz, based on a comic series. Fugee member Pras Michel has optioned the rights and will produce the trilogy as three separate films, and will also star as Scarecrow. Apparently the Dark Oz storyline "follows an older Dorothy Gale in a 'gothic and more macabre' setting as she journeys through Oz."

Sometimes it seems like the Wizard of Oz tale has been told and retold a gazillion different times, most recently with the Tin Man series on the Sci-Fi network.

What do you think of Wizard of Oz remakes and variations? Is enough enough? Or is this story full of endless possibility?

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Buzz Brainteaser

BuzzSugar — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:30:00 PST

Welcome to Buzz Brainteaser, the trivia feature on BuzzSugar! Every weekday I'll test your knowledge about TV shows, music and movies. If you enter in the correct answer, you win points! In the Wizard of Oz, as Dorothy is leaving Oz, who does she say she'll miss the most?

Buzz Brainteaser

BuzzSugar — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 04:30:00 PST

Welcome to Buzz Brainteaser, the trivia feature on BuzzSugar! Every weekday I'll test your knowledge about TV shows, music and movies. If you enter in the correct answer, you win points! The Wizard of Oz was nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture, but lost to what movie?

What's Buzzworthy: Your Favorite Movie Musicals

BuzzSugar — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 07:45:45 PDT

I used to think I wasn't all that into movie musicals, but after seeing all your excellent picks for this week's Buzzworthy challenge, I've been swayed. I'd forgotten about many of these, and I'm happy to have been reminded. Thank you to everyone who participated! Here are some of the ones I found most noteworthy.

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swwonder says of her pick, "One of my favourite films ever. I always wanted to be Tallulah!"

The Wizard of Oz
audreystar has this to say about her pick: "Who can get enough of the beautiful voice of a young Judy Garland as Dorothy or her three sidekicks? The music now is embedded in my brain as with most people. And 'Over the Rainbow' is one of the best and beautiful songs ever written or sang."

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read more West Side Story See, here's an example of one I forgot all about. I used to love this movie. Apparently, so did WhiplashGirlchild who writes, "My mother forced me to watch this when I was a little kid. I threw a tantrum because I didn't want to watch an "old" movie. Boy, was I eating crow... this has since been one of my favorite movies ever."
The Sound of Music Chosen by missyosigirl and swwonder. I have to admit, I'm a sucker for this one, too.
Oliver! This is Linda McP's selection, and she says, "This Oscar winning adaptation of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist is a classic. Great score includes 'As Long As He Needs Me,' one of my all time favorites."

What to TiVo: Saturday

BuzzSugar — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:59:00 PST

8:00 Wipeout (repeat)
8:30 CMA Country Christmas (repeat)

8:00 Frosty the Snowman
8:30 Frosty Returns
9:00 The Story of Santa Claus
10:00 48 Hours Mystery (repeat)

8:00 America's Most Wanted (new)

8:00 Grimm (repeat)
9:00 WWE Tribute to the Troops (new)
10:00 Law and Order Special Victims Unit (repeat)
11:30 Saturday Night Live (new, with guests Jimmy Fallon and Michael Bublé)

OnSugar Blog: Audrey's Big Score

OnSugar Blog — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:14:09 PST

Lots of moms like to think out loud, and MiaFT is one of them. This is an excerpt from one of the latest posts on her Baby Love blog.

So this is what Audrey is going to get this year for Christmas! Yes, I went a little overboard, but I couldn't help myself!

So let me give you a rundown of all of her loot. As you can see, I hit the Disney Store...hard! I bought her both nightgowns for Snow White and Belle, as well as the Animators' dolls. I also bought the Mrs. Potts tea set, from Beauty and the Beast, as well as the movie itself. It's her new favorite. I recorded it recently, and she is in love!

How cute is the little red rocking horse....I mean, moose? She saw that at Ikea and we literally had to tear her off kicking and screaming. She is going to love it! I'm sure she'll be on it all Christmas Day.

I also shopped at Buy Buy Baby and got some great stuff! The cutest Melissa and Doug clock puzzle. What a great toy! On this one little toy she can learn about numbers, shapes, colors, and time. I challenge you to find a more educational toy. I also picked up the Melissa and Doug mailbox. She is always fascinated by the mailboxes we pass on the street. I think she'll love having her own! I picked up a cute little Wizard of Oz book, which is kind of for me since it still is my favorite movie ever. Oh and I got her a VTech digital camera. Yes, you read that right, a digital camera. It is only $40, so don't think I'm crazy. But it is built kid-proof, and can actually take pictures and videos. I am looking forward to seeing the world through her little eyes!

Finally, I stopped at Kohl's. I got a little fish tank lamp. She is in love with fish (since her Nemo phase) and it will be much easier than getting a real fish tank that would have to be cleaned. While I was there, I also picked up their Nancy Tillman hardcover books. They are part of Kohl's Cares. They only cost $5 each and 100 percent of the profits will support kids' health and education initiatives in communities nationwide. It's a great deal, and it helps others. And books make the best gifts!

Christmas is really for the kids, and I can't wait to see her smiling face on Christmas Day! I guess now I have to start shopping for everyone else on my list...

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