Wizard of Oz News!

The 75th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz is looming upon us and a new version of the Judy Garland film – in 3D – is just around the corner; not to mention all the annual Oz celebrations, new DVDs and merchandise all about to explode!    Coupled with the momentum of Oz the Great ..

Oz the Great and Powerful Review

Oz the Great and Powerful Review

RYAN: I’ve never been more excited about a new movie before in my life.  I’ve been a member of The International Wizard of Oz Club since I was 10.  My Bar Mitzvah was Oz themed.  I’ve attended Oz conventions throughout my life and I have quite a collection of memorabilia – including almost all of ..

Oz the Great and Powerful Intro

Oz the Great and Powerful Intro

I was thrilled to host a special advance screening of Oz the Great and Powerful earlier this week for family, friends and supporters among the Milwaukee community.  We literally built an Emerald City room in the lobby of the theatre, featuring a yellow brick road, sweet table, popcorn station, fizzy drinks and more Ozzy goodness ..

Oz the Great and Powerful World Premiere

Oz the Great and Powerful World Premiere

The world premiere of Oz the Great and Powerful was a truly defining moment in my life.  It was the modern day equivalent of attending the premiere of The Wizard of Oz in 1939.  I’ll have much coverage for the opening of this movie on March 8th. Here’s the first of it… my interviews with ..

Full Oz the Great and Powerful Trailer

  RYAN: I’m in Oz, I mean awe… of this trailer! CAROLINE: I know honey.  You must feel like today is a national holiday. RYAN: It’s the first big Oz movie since 1939 and I’m so excited about it, I almost wanna shoop.  There was a teaser trailer and today brings this full length version. ..

After the Wizard Review

After the Wizard Review

RYAN: Oz has never been hotter!  Wicked continues to sell out on Broadway, Disney just released, at Comic Con, their first trailer for the new Oz prequel.  The animated, 3D musical Dorothy of Oz is set for next year; there was the successful Dorothy and the Witches of Oz earlier this year and also in ..

Dorothy and the Witches of Oz Review

Dorothy and the Witches of Oz Review

RYAN: Join me this Friday night at the 7pm showing of Dorothy and the Witches of Oz in Milwaukee, WI at AMC Mayfair Mall 18 as I host a special Q&A session with the writer/director and the cast of this film. Hope to see you there! CAROLINE: Just when I thought you wouldn’t make it ..

Heartless: The Story of the Tin Man Review

Heartless: The Story of the Tin Man Review

RYAN: We’ve never before reviewed a short film on its own and I don’t think we’ll make a habit of it; however, I’ve just come across a newly completed short I fell madly in love with and just have to share it with everyone. CAROLINE: What’s gotten you all worked up? RYAN: It’s a film ..