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  No Dorothy in ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ Sequel; WB Developing New ‘Oz’ TV Series

  ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ producer Joe Roth says Dorothy won’t appear in the sequel. Meanwhile, WB is putting together a TV series described as ‘Game of Thrones in the Oz world.’

  by Sandy Schaefer | 72 days ago18 Comments

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  ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ Cast Returning for Sequel; Sam Raimi Not Directing?

  ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ costar Mila Kunis says the cast is signed on for a sequel, but Sam Raimi isn’t planning to direct the next installment.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 73 days ago34 Comments

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  7 Reasons ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ Is Similar to ‘Army of Darkness’

  There more than a few similarities between ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ and ‘Army of Darkness,’ both directed by Sam Raimi. We break them down for you.

  by Ben Moore | 76 days ago21 Comments

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  ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ Spoilers Discussion

  Want to talk about ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ without worrying about spoiling the movie for others? This is the place!

  by Ben Kendrick | 76 days ago41 Comments

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  ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ Review

  Read our ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ review to find out if director Sam Raimi delivers a return to Oz that will satisfy both longtime fans and newcomers.

  by Ben Kendrick | 76 days ago62 Comments

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  ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ Sequel Already in the Works

  Disney is already working on a sequel to Sam Raimi’s ‘Oz the Great and Powerful.’

  by Daniel Johnson | 77 days ago47 Comments

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  ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ Spoiler Images Reveal the Wicked Witch [UPDATED]

  The actress playing the Wicked Witch of the West has been revealed in new images for ‘Oz the Great and Powerful.’ But is it really a surprise?

  by Kyle Hembree | 93 days ago51 Comments

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  ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ Super Bowl Trailer

  Watch the ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ Super Bowl trailer to see if Sam Raimi’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ prequel is the type of 3D adventure you will sign up for.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 109 days ago18 Comments

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  New ‘Monsters University’ and ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ TV Spots

  Check out new TV spots for two upcoming Disney prequels: Pixar’s ‘Monsters University’ and director Sam Raimi’s ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 141 days ago3 Comments

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  ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ Trailer: Sam Raimi Goes Somewhere Over the Rainbow

  The full-trailer for Sam Raimi’s ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ teases the story of how a circus magician (James Franco) eventually becomes The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 190 days ago23 Comments

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  ‘Dorothy of Oz’ Trailer: Star-Studded Animated Trip Back Over the Rainbow

  The ‘Dorothy of Oz’ teaser trailer offers an early look at the new animated Oz film, featuring the voice talents of Lea Michele (Glee), Patrick Stewart, Dan Aykroyd, and Martin Short, among others.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 261 days ago16 Comments

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  Official ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ Poster Teases Sam Raimi’s Oz

  Check out the first poster for Disney’s prequel ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’, directed by Sam Raimi (Spider-Man).

  by Sandy Schaefer | 322 days ago23 Comments

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  Bruce Campbell Says His ‘Oz The Great and Powerful’ Cameo Is Still On

  Previous claims to the contrary, Bruce Campbell is reporting that he will make an appearance in director Sam Raimi’s ‘Oz The Great and Powerful’.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 519 days ago1 Comment

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  Bruce Campbell Heads To ‘Oz’; ‘Monsters’ Star Joins Affleck’s ‘Argo’

  Sam Raimi’s ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ will feature an appearance by Bruce Campbell. Meanwhile, Scoot McNairy (Monsters) joins the cast of Ben Affleck’s ‘Argo’.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 657 days ago2 Comments

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  The True Life of a Superhero at Comic-Con Through Images

  Comic-Con may be over, but that doesn’t me we can’t still have some fun. Take a candid look at what some of your favorite superheros (and other fictional characters) do on their day off.

  by Anthony Ocasio | 664 days ago5 Comments

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  ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ Begins Filming; Official Synopsis Released

  Sam Raimi has officially begun shooting the semi-prequel ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’. Read on for more about the project, including an official synopsis.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 667 days ago11 Comments

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  Casting Roundup: ‘Oz’, ‘Pacific Rim’, ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D’

  Abigail Spencer signs on for ‘Oz: The Great and Powerful’, Rinko Kikuchi is onboard for ‘Pacific Rim’, and Alexandra Daddario is set for ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D’.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 686 days ago1 Comment

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  Zach Braff Joins ‘Oz’; John Cho Has ‘Total Recall’

  Zach Braff is the latest addition to the cast of Sam Raimi’s ‘Oz: The Great and Powerful’. Meanwhile, John Cho (Star Trek) has signed on for a role in Len Wiseman’s ‘Total Recall’ remake.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 727 days ago1 Comment

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  ‘Oz: The Great and Powerful’ Snags China Girl and a Release Date

  Disney has set a release date for its ‘Wizard of Oz’ prequel, ‘Oz: The Great and Powerful’. The film’s cast also now includes Joey King (Ramona and Beezus) as the China Girl.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 728 days ago2 Comments

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  Michelle Williams to Play Glinda in ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’

  Oscar-nominee Michelle Williams is in talks to play Glinda, the Good Witch, in Sam Raimi’s prequel, ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’. Will this be the new ‘Alice in Wonderland’ for Disney?

  by Sandy Schaefer | 737 days ago5 Comments

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  Rachel Weisz May Bewitch ‘Oz, the Great & Powerful’

  Oscar-winner Rachel Weisz is reportedly close to landing the role of Evanora (a.k.a. the Wicked Witch of the West?) in Sam Raimi’s origin tale, ‘Oz, the Great and Powerful’.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 750 days ago6 Comments

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  Sam Raimi Eyes Hilary Swank For ‘Oz’; Disney Wants Michelle Williams

  Sam Raimi reportedly wants Hiliary Swank to play a witch in ‘Oz, the Great and Powerful’, but Disney is pushing for Michelle Williams to be offered the role.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 761 days ago11 Comments

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  James Franco Is ‘Oz, the Great and Powerful’

  James Franco has landed the titular role in Sam Raimi’s ‘Oz, the Great and Powerful’, which will begin production this summer.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 818 days ago12 Comments

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  James Franco May Become ‘Oz, the Great and Powerful’

  James Franco is the latest contender to star in Sam Raimi’s ‘Oz, the Great and Powerful’, now that both Robert Downey Jr. and Johnny Depp have passed on the role.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 837 days ago9 Comments

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  Downey Jr. Out of ‘Oz: The Great and Powerful’; Depp May Replace

  Robert Downey Jr. has backed out of Sam Raimi’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ prequel, ‘Oz: The Great and Powerful’, and Disney is looking to replace him with Johnny Depp.

  by Ben Moore | 854 days ago20 Comments

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  Stop-Motion Wizard of Oz Flick In The Works

  ‘Corpse Bride’ co-director Mike Johnson has been tapped to helm ‘Oz Wars’, a CG/stop-motion animated adventure set in the magical realm of Oz.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 890 days ago24 Comments

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  Warner Bros. Wants Robert Zemeckis to Remake ‘Wizard of Oz’ [Updated]

  Warner Bros. wants Robert Zemeckis (Yellow Submarine) to remake ‘The Wizard of Oz’ using the original 1939 screenplay. Hollywood strikes again.

  by Ben Moore | 918 days ago48 Comments

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  New ‘Dorothy of Oz’ Images & Character Designs

  Check out some new images of settings and character designs from the 3D animated sequel ‘Dorothy of Oz’.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 930 days ago7 Comments

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  Interview: Guillermo del Toro Talks Upcoming Projects

  Guillermo del Toro has plenty of projects in his schedule for the next few years, including a few that are just rumored. The visionary filmmaker gives us some clarification on the red carpet.

  by Mike Eisenberg | 950 days ago27 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: Plot Details About ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’

  Some new alleged details and predictions about Sam Raimi’s ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ have emerged – but they sound a bit racy for your average Disney blockbuster.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 951 days ago3 Comments

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  Raimi Directing ‘Oz’; Script Being Rewritten & Downey Likely To Star

  Sam Raimi has officially committed to doing ‘Oz: The Great and Powerful’, which will likely star Robert Downey Jr. Meanwhile, the script is getting a rewrite.

  by Ross Miller | 959 days ago38 Comments

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  Character Artwork & Cast List For ‘Dorothy of Oz’

  Character sketches and a cast list for the upcoming 3D-animated sequel Dorothy of Oz have been unveiled. Check out the characters and their celebrity voices here.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 1067 days ago9 Comments

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  Sam Raimi to Direct ‘Oz, the Great and Powerful’ [Updated]

  Sam Raimi has been offered directorial duties on Disney’s Wizard of Oz prequel, Oz, the Great and Powerful. With several other competing Oz films in the works, is this the right move for Raimi?

  by Chris Schrader | 1074 days ago5 Comments

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  Guillermo del Toro Talks Leaving The Hobbit; Might Direct ‘Oz’ Prequel

  Guillermo del Toro is speaking up about why he left The Hobbit, and is also rumored to be directing a prequel to The Wizard of Oz.

  by Ross Miller | 1081 days ago13 Comments

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  Drew Barrymore To Direct ‘Wizard of Oz’ Sequel

  Drew Barrymore will direct Surrender Dorothy, a sequel to the classic Wizard of Oz that follows the adventures of Dorothy’s great, great granddaughter.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 1100 days ago14 Comments

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  Details of Warner Bros. ‘Oz’ Script Emerge

  Back in the summer, the always talkative creator of Spawn, Todd McFarlane, started talking up the Wizard of Oz sequel that has been sitting in…

  by Kofi Outlaw | 1234 days ago14 Comments

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  Warner Bros. ‘Oz’ Project Not So Twisted After All

  We recently reported on the rumor that Dakota Fanning will play Dorothy in a dark version of The Wizard of Oz, which was supposedly based…

  by Kofi Outlaw | 1354 days ago17 Comments

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  Dakota Fanning Dorothy in (Dark) Wizard of Oz?

  Over two years ago it was reported that Warner Bros. was trying to bring a “dark and twisted” version of The Wizard of Oz to…

  by Kofi Outlaw | 1368 days ago34 Comments

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  The Wizard Of Oz Coming To The Big Screen In HD!

  Warner Home Video has recently announced that the classic film musical, The Wizard of Oz, is going to be showing theatrically for ONE NIGHT ONLY…

  by Ross Miller | 1371 days ago9 Comments