The highly anticipated Wicked has finally landed in theaters, and it joins the growing list of the many movie adaptations of L. Frank Baum's celebrated novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Throughout his life, Baum released 13 Oz novels, and since his death in 1919, further stories have been written by his descendants. The release of the first installment of Baum's Oz series in 1900 marked the beginning of one of the most popular and acclaimed franchises in entertainment history.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has since extended far beyond the gates of the Emerald City, with a surprising amount of Wizard of Oz movies, cartoons, and television series depicting the adventures of Dorothy Gale and her friends. The 1939 movie starring a young Judy Garland, set the stage for the franchise today; a magical and captivating adventure that enchants viewers in different ways. Every movie based on The Wizard of Oz brings something new to the story,...
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has since extended far beyond the gates of the Emerald City, with a surprising amount of Wizard of Oz movies, cartoons, and television series depicting the adventures of Dorothy Gale and her friends. The 1939 movie starring a young Judy Garland, set the stage for the franchise today; a magical and captivating adventure that enchants viewers in different ways. Every movie based on The Wizard of Oz brings something new to the story,...
- 11/23/2024
- by Eidhne Gallagher
- ScreenRant
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