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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 . . .

To see the fun sketches of Dorothy's shoes from more designers

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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.

Bugsy
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."

Three more greats if you

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."

Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Put on a Steamy Show For the Rainforest Fund

Allie Merriam — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:31:43 PDT

Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan stole the show at last night's concert for the Rainforest Fund, held inside NYC's Carnegie Hall. The hot couple took the stage for a dance routine, with Jenna looking hot in a red wrap dress and Channing dapper in a porkpie hat. They shared the stage with singing legends like Elton John, Sting, Jennifer Hudson, and James Taylor. There was another special duet in store for Channing - Channing and Elton gyrated together for a rendition of "Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend."

Meryl Streep also lent her voice to the show, teaming up with Sting and Elton for The Wizard of Oz's "If I Only Had a Brain." President Bill Clinton even emerged to say a few words. The Rainforest concert is an annual event organized by Sting and his wife Trudie Styler. Sting and Trudie led the celebrity guests to an afterparty at the Pierre Hotel that featured an auction, where someone paid $26,000 to have Tom Hanks record their voice mail message.

Newly Engaged Seann William Scott Shares Racy Bachelor Party Story

Tara Block — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:30:00 PDT

Seann William Scott chatted with Jimmy Kimmel last night about his recent engagement to former Victoria's Secret model Lindsay Frimodt, but the really juicy story was the one he shared about his older brother's bachelor party a few years back. Seann dished that he wanted to make the bachelor party a memorable night, so he invited porn star Bridget Powers, also known as "Bridget the Midget." His other brother, Dave Scott, took an intimate liking to the little person, and for better or worse, he's become known for the sexual encounter. Watch Seann spill the racy story now, which ends with an awkward (and hilarious) exchange between his mother and brother during a Wizard of Oz movie night!