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   Heir of 'Oz': L. Frank Baum's Great-Grandson Weighs in on Disney's 3D Blockbuster, Reveals Family Secrets

   2:01 pm 3/6/2013

   • by Jordan Zakarin

   Roger S. Baum, an author of 16 "Oz" sequels, says Disney's movie "looks exciting" -- but he has his own Oz movie, starring Lea Michele as Dorothy, on the way.Read more

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   'Wizard of Oz's' Original Cowardly Lion Costume for Sale

   9:00 am 2/8/2013

   • by Andy Lewis

   A collector wants the film academy to buy the rare outfit worn by Burt Lahr to help fund his planned TV museum.Read more

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   'Oz: The Great and Powerful' Poster: Wicked Witch Makes Her Debut

   12:58 pm 10/31/2012

   • by Rebecca Ford

   Sam Raimi's 3D tale following James Franco's Oscar Diggs also stars Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz and Mila Kunis.Read more

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   'Wizard of Oz' Multiplayer Video Game to Launch on Facebook (Exclusive)

   5:00 am 10/22/2012

   • by Alex Ben Block

   Spooky Cool Labs of Chicago licenses the rights to the classic movie for a multi-platform game that will be distributed by the social networking site.Read more

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   Warner Bros. to Celebrate 90th Anniversary With New Logo, Massive DVD Collections

   5:04 pm 10/3/2012

   • by Stephanie Prange

   The studio's elaborate plans, unveiled Wednesday by chairman Barry Meyer, include a 40-film Clint Eastwood collection and a 3D release of "The Wizard of Oz."Read more

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6. Western Costume Celebrates 100 Years of Creating Iconic Looks for Films Including 'Wizard of Oz,' 'Gone With the Wind,' 'Titanic'

   7:48 PM PDT 6/21/2012

   The costume house also has dressed every major star and costumed such TV series as the Emmy-winning "Boardwalk Empire" and "Mad Men." A June 20 celebration at LACMA highlighted their achievements. Read More
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   Warner Home Video Imposing 'Oz' Moratorium

   12:01 am 2/14/2012

   • by Borys Kit

   The move is tied to the studio’s plans for the classic movie’s 75th anniversary celebration which will take place in 2014.Read more

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   Disney, Warner Bros. Fighting Over 'Wizard of Oz' Trademarks (Exclusive)

   9:00 am 2/13/2012

   • by Eriq Gardner

   The underlying work is in the public domain, but Warners is reminding everyone about its 1939 film.Read more

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   Hollywood Auction Includes 'Oz' Ruby Slippers, 'Back to the Future' Time Machine, and Marilyn Monroe's Wedding Ring

   1:18 pm 12/10/2011

   • by Andy Lewis

   The Profiles in History Auctions on Dec. 15-16 also includes items from Steve McQueen, Bela Lugosi, and "Friends."Read more

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10. 10 of Hollywood's Priciest Pieces of History: From the 'Friends' Couch to 'Oz's' Ruby Reds

    2:57 PM PST 12/10/2011

    The economy might be hurting, but the upper end of the Hollywood memorabilia market is still hot -- for the right items. Read More