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Raimi's Oz details the misadventures of Oscar Diggs (James Franco), the two-bit magician who eventually goes on to become the legendary Wizard of Oz. The cast is rounded out by Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams as three witches caught in a power struggle that will determine the fate of that mystical kingdom; meanwhile, Zach Braff and Joey King (The Dark Knight Rises) lend their voices to CGI Oz inhabitants Finley the flying monkey and China Girl.

Images and trailers have teased a new Oz adventure that offers all the whimsical characters and demented imagery one might expect; whether the film will also have spirit and charm to boot, that remains to be seen.

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Oz the Great and Powerful opens in theaters (2D, 3D and IMAX 3D) on March 8th, 2013.

Monsters University opens in 2D and 3D on June 21st, 2013.

Source: Walt Disney Pictures