The Daily Dot

“Wicked For Good” is causing niche fandom wars over its continuity with original “The Wizard of Oz”

While Wicked: For Good is partially set during the events of The Wizard of Oz, the two stories aren’t exactly a 1:1. One of the biggest differences is the Wicked Witch of the East’s shoes. In the ...
Los Angeles Times

How ‘Wicked: For Good’ remixes 5 iconic moments from ‘The Wizard of Oz’

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The following contains spoilers from the movie “Wicked: For Good.” In a way, “Wicked: For Good” is a companion ...
Variety

Why Does ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Still Cast Such a Wicked Spell? Because It’s the Movie That First Flipped the Patriarchy on Its Head

“Wicked,” the stage musical, took its first bow 22 years ago. The novel it’s based on, “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” was published in 1995. All of that happened well ...
USA Today

How 'Wicked: For Good' connects to 'The Wizard of Oz'

The sequel to Wicked hits theaters this week with Wicked: For Good opening nationwide on Friday. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande reprise their roles as Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, as we continue ...
Polygon

The best couch co-op game you've probably never played is coming to Switch

Wizard of Legend 2, a roguelike about wizards who are trying to become legends too, is coming to Nintendo Switch later this month. It'll be available Nov. 25, giving fans of couch co-op games a second ...
Deadline.com

Iconic Wicked Witch Hat And Dorothy Costumes Lead ‘Wizard Of Oz’ Film Auction – Oh My!

Few artifacts from Hollywood’s Golden Age possess the instant recognition and cultural weight of the Ruby Slippers and the Wicked Witch of the West’s hat. These aren’t just costumes; they are powerful ...
USA Today

If you love 'Wizard of Oz' you need to hear Judy Garland's a capella 'Over the Rainbow'

After Lorna Luft experienced “The Wizard of Oz” at Sphere Las Vegas, she was awestruck. “I sat there with my son and daughter and their kids and when the film started I gasped,” she says. “We all ...
TV Guide

Where to Watch The Wizard of Oz: Your Wicked Prep Guide

It's time to find out where to watch The Wizard of Oz to set the stage for your Wicked experience. Tyler Schoeber Nov. 25, 2024 at 3:22 p.m. PT Disclaimer: When you purchase through links on our site, ...
syracuse.com

‘The Wizard of Oz’ actor dead at 94; was one of last surviving cast members

One of the last surviving actors in “The Wizard of Oz” is dead at age 94. Elaine Merk Binder, who played a Munchkin in the 1939 movie, died on Sunday, her daughter Annette Phillips announced. A cause ...
TheWrap

‘Wizard of Oz at Sphere’ Makes Up to $2 Million Per Day. Where Does the Vegas Venue Go From Here?

Evidently, there’s no place like dome. When the Las Vegas Sphere announced it would refurbish the seminal Hollywood blockbuster “The Wizard of Oz” (using AI and digital effects) for its unique venue, ...
Yahoo

The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere – here’s what it’s like to attend

A classic movie is back on the big screen in a completely immersive format. The Wizard of Oz is now playing at the Sphere in Las Vegas and producers turned to AI to transform it for the giant dome. “I ...