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Weekend Box Office Report: 'Oz' Still Reigns Supreme

Jacob Hall — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:54:48 +0000

For the second week in a row, ‘Oz the Great and Powerful‘ lived up to its title and dominated the box office. One of the newcomers managed to fare surprisingly well in the face of Sam Raimi’s blockbuster…but another simply got crushed. Film Weekend Per Screen 1 Oz the Great and Powerful $42,222,000 (-46.6) $10,793 [...]

'Oz' TV Series 'Red Brick Road' Moving Forward at Warner Bros.?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:00:14 +0000

Now that Disney's 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' swept away the box office this past weekend, all but assuring a sequel with or without the participation of director Sam Raimi, the race is officially on to capitalize on the classic 'Wizard of Oz' tale that largely exists in the public domain. Plenty of efforts past and future could arrive to challenge 'Oz: The Great and Powerful,' but might Dorothy come to TV in a new 'Game of Thrones'-style series titled 'Red Brick Road?' Get the scoop on Warner Bros.' new TV project inside!

Weekend Box Office Report: 'Oz the Great and Powerful' Saves the Box Office

Jacob Hall — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:45:11 +0000

After a series of increasingly dire weeks at the box office, 'Oz the Great and Powerful' arrived and shook things up in a major way, earning the first truly massive opening weekend of 2013 and setting the table for all kinds of Oz-related content in the near future. Whether that's a good thing or a bad thing is something that we'll let you judge.

'Oz the Great and Powerful 2′ – Sam Raimi Not Interested in Directing the Sequel

Mike Sampson — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:04:02 +0000

'Oz the Great and Powerful' opens in theaters today and, as we reported last night, Disney is already looking forward to 'Oz the Great and Powerful 2' in the future. But while they may be able to get the cast to return, director Sam Raimi says he has no interest in stepping back behind the cameras for an 'Oz the Great and Powerful 2.'

Reel Women: The Women of 'Oz' Are the Great and Powerful Ones

Britt Hayes — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:00:36 +0000

‘Oz, The Great and Powerful‘ is in theaters this weekend, and while the film serves as an origin story for the Wizard of Oz, it’s the women who are truly great and powerful. ‘Oz, The Great and Powerful,’ or as I like to call it, ‘Witches, Please’ (see what I did there? Sorry, not sorry) [...]

'Oz: The Great and Powerful 2′ — Disney Is Already Prepping a Sequel

Damon Houx — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 01:36:54 +0000

When it comes to tentpole studio releases, there's a pressure to get the next one made two or three years after the first, simply so the brand is still in people's heads. The best way to get a jump on that is to start prepping the sequel before the first film is released, and because (at least with these films) the script is often the cheapest part, it's no surprise that Disney has already commissioned someone to pen a sequel to 'Oz: The Great and Powerful.'

10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About the Land of 'Oz'

Evan Saathoff — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:00:14 +0000

With 'Oz the Great and Powerful' in theaters this Friday, it's time for a little refresher course on the world of Oz. If all you know of Oz comes from the films, then you have quite a lot left to discover about this wacky, magical realm. L. Frank Baum wrote fourteen Oz novels and various other Oz relate

Mila Kunis Gives the Best Interview With "Petrified" Journalist for 'Oz, The Great and Powerful'

Nick Romano — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:11:42 +0000

Yes, we love Jennifer Lawrence, but we can't forget about our first love, Mila Kunis. While J-Law was busy giving the middle finger at the 2013 Oscars and having an awkward encounter with Jack Nicholson and just being all-around awesome, Kunis gave one of the most entertaining and hysterical interviews we've ever seen while she was promoting her upcoming flick 'Oz, The Great and Powerful.'

'Oz the Great and Powerful' Review

Matt Singer — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:45:00 +0000

"I don't want to be a good man; I want to be a great one." So says Oscar, a humble (read: crummy) magician in a traveling circus circa 1905, just before a magical tornado sweeps him and his hot air balloon away to a land that just so happens to share his nickname: Oz. In 'Oz the Great and Powerful,' Oscar (James Franco) finds exactly what his heart desires; the chance to be a great man, wealthy and powerful, the ruler of a beautiful kingdom. And the kingdom does look damn good, and most of Oz's adventures in it are pretty entertaining as well.

'Oz, the Great and Powerful' Oscars Trailer: Fly, My Pretties!

Nick Romano — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:43:02 +0000

The 2013 Oscars finally had its big night Sunday, February 24, and during all the pre-show hype coming from the red carpet, we caught a glimpse of the new ‘Oz, the Great and Powerful‘ Oscars trailer. Check it out after the break. As stars like Naomi Watts, Melissa McCarthy, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence (who [...]

'Oz, the Great and Powerful' SPOILER: See the Wicked Witch of the West Up Close

Nick Romano — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:00:21 +0000

One of the essential questions posed by Sam Raimi's 'Wizard of Oz' prequel story, 'Oz, the Great and Powerful,' (other than how the Wonderful Wizard became so wonderful, of course) is which of the three witches he encounters in the Land of Oz eventually becomes the most famous witch in movie history, the Wicked Witch of the West? While we've already figured out that question for ourselves, through the early 'Oz' merchandise released through the Disney store, we've got another juicy spoiler for all you fans.

Continue at your own peril...

'Oz The Great and Powerful' Clip: Even the Good Ones Have Wicked Sides

Nick Romano — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:19:40 +0000

'Oz: The Great and Powerful' went all out for its red carpet premiere on Wednesday with a yellow brick road and even a recreation of James Franco's hot air balloon from the film. Though the rest of us have to wait until March 8 to see this in theaters, a new sneak peek has hit the web thanks to one of the Wicked Witches from the movie, Rachel Weisz.

'Oz: The Great and Powerful' Trailer: Brief TV Spot Is Packed With New Footage

Nick Romano — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:15:05 +0000

We'll soon get to meet the Wonderful Wizard (aka Oscar Diggs) when 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' hits theaters on March 8th, but before that happens we're sure to see lots more TV spots, and perhaps even some new photos and posters. Enter in the latest 'Oz' trailer that, regardless of its 50-second length, has lots of new footage to show us.

'Oz: The Great and Powerful' Debuts Two TV Spots

Damon Houx — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:00:57 +0000

We're less than a month away from the release of 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' and for those excited, it's good to know February is a short month. Drawn from the works of L. Frank Baum (and the success of Tim Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland'), Sam Raimi's film looks big and weird and we're nothing if not curious. Here's two new TV spots to whet appetites.

'Oz the Great and Powerful' Super Bowl Trailer: This Definitely Ain't Kansas!

ScreenCrush Staff — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:06 +0000

The 'Oz the Great and Powerful' Super Bowl trailer is here! While we've seen a bunch of trailers so far and a few TV spots during the NFL playoffs, the 2013 Super Bowl gives us one last, big look at Disney's 'Wizard of Oz' prequel. So will the 'Oz the Great and Powerful' Super Bowl trailer be enough to convince you to see the movie?

'Oz: The Great and Powerful' 2013 Super Bowl Trailer: Here's a Sneak Peek!

Nick Romano — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:34:15 +0000

While footballers are gearing up for the 2013 Super Bowl, airing this Sunday, February 3, the rest of us are more amped for the many commercials and movie trailers hitting during the big game. A new 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' 2013 Super Bowl trailer is just one of the many features we can prepare for, but now Disney has released a sneak preview of the upcoming TV spot.

'Oz: The Great and Powerful' Posters Invite You Down the Yellow Brick Road

Nick Romano — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:26:59 +0000

'Oz: The Great and Powerful' is a little over a month away from its theatrical debut, and to keep the energy up for Sam Raimi's 'The Wizard of Oz' prequel, Disney has released a bunch of new posters for the film, highlighting each of the major characters.

'Oz: The Great and Powerful': Who Is The Wicked Witch of the West?

Nick Romano — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:16:04 +0000

Sam Raimi's 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' begs one essential question: Which witch will become the infamous Wicked Witch of the West? While we all know Michelle Williams, who plays Glinda in this 'Wizard of Oz' origin story, won't be taking to the broom anytime soon, there's still the pair of sister witches, played by Rachel Weisz and Mila Kunis, to worry about. So, which actress is secretly the bane of Oz? Spoilers await after the jump.

'Oz: The Great and Powerful' Trailer From 2013 Golden Globes

Jacob Hall — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 02:51:28 +0000

If you watched this year's Golden Globe awards, you were treated to a new trailer for Sam Raimi's eagerly anticipated 'Oz: The Great and Powerful." If you didn't watch the Golden Globes and want a glimpse James Franco's adventures in the land of Oz, don't fret -- you can watch the footage embedded below!

2013 Super Bowl Commercials: Movie Trailers Premiering During the Big Game

ScreenCrush Staff — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:30:59 +0000

Even if you're not into football, chances are you'll watch the big game just to see the 2013 Super Bowl movie trailers. It's that time of year when many studios like to give us a new or first look at some of the biggest movies of the year and the 2013 Super Bowl will be no different. So what movie trailers will premiere during the 2013 Super Bowl commercials? Find out!

'Oz: The Great and Powerful' Poster: The Wicked Witch Gets Up Close and Personal

Nick Romano — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:23:23 +0000

We're getting closer to the big debut of Sam Raimi's 'The Wizard of Oz' prequel, 'Oz: The Great and Powerful,' which also means we're getting closer to finally answering that one question that's plagued the fans' minds: who is the Wicked Witch of the West?

Perhaps now, we're a bit closer to discovering the answer as a brand-new 'Oz' poster has just arrived featuring the green-skinned menace of Oz herself.

'Oz: The Great and Powerful' Trailer Screencaps: What Secrets Lie Within?

Nick Romano — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:00:42 +0000

The new 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' trailer has finally hit, and it's been long overdue since the first teaser trailer debuted at San Diego Comic-Con earlier this year. After a slew of new pics from the Sam Raimi's movie, not including the three 'Oz' posters preceding the new trailer's release, we finally have a full-length look at 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' with more stunning footage and a deeper peek into the film's plot. But there are a few things that might have been lost amidst the hype.

After watching the 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' trailer for the um-teenth time, we've pulled a ton of images from the video to uncover some details about the movie and who this infamous Wicked Witch of the West could be.

'Oz, the Great and Powerful' Trailer: Off to Be the Wizard

Mike Sampson — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:00:49 +0000

A stage magician is transported to the land of Oz, where he encounters three witches and must prove to them that he's the all-powerful wizard they've been waiting for.

'Oz: The Great and Powerful' Releases an Even Newer Poster! The Puzzle Is Now Complete

Nick Romano — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:49:04 +0000

Who would have thought that the last ‘Oz: The Great and Powerful‘ movie posters were just two pieces of one whole banner featuring the film’s stars at the center? The next rendition of the origin story to ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ has released yet another movie poster via Yahoo Movies that incorporates the previous [...]

New 'Oz The Great and Powerful' Pics: More of the Witches and a (Semi-)Look at China Country

Eric Walkuski — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:30:21 +0000

The full trailer for Sam Raimi's 'Oz The Great and Powerful' will reportedly drop in just a couple days, so we've floated in a handful of new stills from the film to get you warmed up. So, what's knew that we haven't already seen? You'll get fresh looks at Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz and Mila Kunis -- as the prequel's trio of witches -- as well as a cute monkey, because every movie needs one.

'Oz the Great and Powerful' Releases a New Poster — Did Tim Burton Do This?

Britt Hayes — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:16:38 +0000

Just days after releasing the second poster, 'Oz the Great and Powerful' is proud to present their third official poster, and this one shows us what happens when Sam Raimi gets all hopped up on Red Bull after watching Tim Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland.'

'Oz: The Great and Powerful' Poster: Which Witch Is Which?

Nick Romano — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:14:58 +0000

'Oz: The Great and Powerful' is one of the most anticipated movies of 2013. Where 'The Wizard of Oz' introduced the movie-loving world to Dorothy, the book turned Broadway musical 'Wicked' centered on the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda, this new look at the Land of Oz gives us a look at the man we all know as the Wizard (whose real name apparently is Oscar Diggs). But that doesn't mean the other classic characters don't play a crucial part.

We've already got a look at the first official movie poster and the first teaser trailer, and now a new look at the latest re-imagining of one of the wickedest of witches has come forth in an artful movie poster form. But who exactly are we looking?

Sam Raimi Drops Out of 'World Of Warcraft' Film

Sean O'Connell — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:35:10 +0000

Sam Raimi had been developing a ‘World of Warcraft’ film for years, even getting to the point where he and screenwriter Robert Rodat (‘Saving Private Ryan’) had an estimated 40 pages of material but had yet to figure out the full narrative. Sadly, we’ll never get to see Raimi’s version, because the director says he’s off the project.

Comic-Con 2012: Disney Panel

Jordan Hoffman — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:36:05 +0000

Comic-Con 2012: Disney Presents ‘Wreck-It Ralph,’ ‘Frankenweenie’ and ‘Oz, the Great and Powerful’ live from Hall H! Panelists include Tim Burton, James Franco, Mila Kunis, John C. Reilly, Sara Silverman, Sam Raimi and more. Walt Disney Pictures officially brought three films to Comic-Con 2012 and has some brand new footage to show off to the [...]

'Oz: The Great and Powerful' Teaser Trailer Hits

Damon Houx — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:57:56 +0000

Today at Comic-Con 2012, audiences got their first look at Sam Raimi's 'Oz: The Great and Powerful.' As the film hits theaters in March, it's no surprise that the Con was the launching point for the film's marketing, as the trailer for the film has debuted today.