The Wizard Of Oz 70th Anniversary Hi-Def Event

August 25, 2009

The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Hi-Def Event, a special one-night only, nationwide in-theatre presentation, will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. local time. The unforgettable cultural icon has been entirely re-mastered and will be shown in movie theatres for the first time ever in high definition in a historic big-screen event that celebrates the 70th anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz.” Introduced by Robert Osborne, classic film historian and host of Turner Classic Movies, Osborne will share facts and stories about this ageless classic. This special in-theatre event will also include an exclusive cut of “To Oz! The Making of a Classic,” which will offer audiences a unique peek into the Land of Oz through interviews with original Munchkin actors; an audio outtake of “If I Only Had a Brain” with Ray Bolger and July Garland, complete with stills and home movie footage; and a look at how the MGM artists and craftsmen created the music, costumes and amazing special effects for “The Wizard of Oz” in the 1930s. Tickets are available at participating theatre box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. The colorful characters and unforgettable songs of The Wizard of Oz come alive as never before as the cinematic treasure is brought into the digital age with this entirely remastered Hi-Def presentation. Celebrating its 70th Anniversary, The Wizard of Oz originally opened at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in 1939. It received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and captured two Oscars® -- Best Song (“Over the Rainbow”) and Best Original Score -- plus a special award for Outstanding Juvenile Performance by Judy Garland. Its magical story and heartfelt performances have enabled it to grow from a perennial classic to its current status as a treasured icon of popular culture. Whether seeing it for the first time or the 100th time, it is only fitting that audiences nationwide will have the chance to enjoy the 70th Anniversary of this multi-generational favorite in movie theatres for an exclusive One Night celebratory event.

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