It sounds like Warner Bros. is mad at Disney for the upcoming release of the movie “Oz: The Great And Powerful.” The film is a prequel movie to Warner Bros. “The Wizard of Oz,” and is set to arrive in theaters on March 8, 2013.
According to SlashFilm.com, rather than making sure that store shelves are stocked with the original movie so that fans can catch up before they head to theaters to see Disney’s film, Warner Bros. is taking a stand against Disney’s new movie and no longer sending copies of the original movie to stores as of May 1, 2012. The original “Wizard of Oz” movie will be out of stock in stores until late in 2013 when Warner Bros. releases a 75th anniversary edition.
Does Warner Bros. think people won’t go see Disney’s new movie if they can’t get their hands on the original? We highly doubt that will be the case. Plus, wouldn’t Warner Bros. want to make money off the original movie by having it available for purchase when Disney’s version arrives? We’re confused!
Actress Joey King Tweeted the photo above from the set of Disney’s upcoming film “Oz, The Great and Powerful.” Here’s what she wrote with the picture:
Me in my school room on the set of OZ in Michigan. OMG ‘Scrabble Cheez-It’ great idea!
“Oz, The Great and Powerful” is due to arrive in theaters on March 8, 2013. We’ll let you know when more details about the movie arrive!
Disney has announced that the movie “Oz The Great And Powerful” began filming at the new Raleigh Studios in Pontiac, Michigan on July 25th. The movie is directed by Sam Raimi and stars the following actors:
- James Franco as Oz
- Mila Kunis as Theodora
- Rachel Weisz as Evanora
- Michelle Williams as Glinda
- Zach Braff as Oz’s assistant / Finley (Oz’s winged monkey)
- Joey King as China Girl (voice)
Here is a description of the film:
“‘Oz The Great and Powerful’ imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s beloved character, the Wizard of Oz. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity—and even a bit of wizardry—Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man as well.”
“Oz The Great And Powerful” is being produced by Joe Roth along with executive producers Grant Curtis, Philip Steuer and Palak Patel based on a screenplay written by Mitchell Knaper and David Lindsay-Abaire.
Walt Disney Pictures “Oz The Great And Powerful” will arrive in theaters on March 8, 2013.
Actress Abigail Spencer has joined the cast of Disney’s “Oz, The Great and Powerful” movie. The film is a prequel to the famous film “The Wizard of Oz.”
Here is a list of actors already cast in the movie:
- James Franco as Oz
- Mila Kunis as Witch as Theodora
- Rachel Weisz as Witch Evanora
- Michelle Williams as Witch Glinda
Abigail is slated to play a young women who is part of Oz’s magic act.
“Oz, The Great and Powerful” is being directed by Sam Raimi. The movie is set to debut on March 8, 2013.
Actress Joey King, who starred alongside Selena Gomez in “Ramona and Beezus,” and who recently made an appearance in Taylor Swift’s music video for her song “Mean,” is set to act in Walt Disney Pictures upcoming film “Oz: The Great and Powerful.” IMDB lists Joey’s character as “China Girl,” but we’ll keep you posted if anything further is revealed about the role.
We’re excited that Joey has been added to the cast of the movie! Who else do you hope to see join the film?
