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Sale of Long-Lost ‘Wizard of Oz' Dress Put on Hold as Ownership Is Challenged
The dramatic story of an iconic movie costume from “The Wizard of Oz” thought lost for decades went through another plot twist Monday, when a judge blocked its planned sale at a Los Angeles auction.
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‘Wizard of Oz' Remake Now in the Works Will Be a ‘Fresh Take' on the Old Classic
Are we off to see the wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz — again? New Line Cinema is making a new adaptation of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” L. Frank Baum children’s novel, with Nicole Kassell, the visual architect of “Watchmen,” set to direct.
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Dorothy, Scarecrow, the Lion and Tin Man: Pa. Hospital Dresses Newborns as ‘Wizard of Oz' Favorites
A Pittsburgh hospital’s obstetrics department became Ozstetrics as the staff dressed up four newborns as characters from “The Wizard of Oz.”
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Philadelphia Native Charles Santore, Illustrator of Children's Books, Dies at 84
He spent over three decades reimagining classic children’s tales like L. Frank Baum’s “The Wizard of Oz,” Beatrix Potter’s “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” Grimm fairytales and Aesop’s fables.
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'Wicked' Movie Musical to Fly Into Theaters Christmas 2021
The winds have changed again for the long-awaited movie version of the hit musical “Wicked.”
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What Did It Take to Restore Dorothy's Ruby Slippers at the American History Museum?
Go behind the scenes at the Museum of American History to learn how the Smithsonian cleaned the iconic shoes from “The Wizard of Oz” — and what they learned along the way.
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Ruby Slippers to Go Back on Display at Museum of American History
Dorothy’s ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” will be back on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History Friday, the museum says.
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Smithsonian Examines Stolen Ruby Red Slippers
The Smithsonian is clicking its heels with excitement after the FBI tracked down a pair of Dorothy’s famous ruby red slippers that were stolen 10 years ago. News4’s Derrick Ward spoke with a conservator about the process to verify the slippers are the real deal.
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Last Surviving ‘Wizard of Oz' Munchkin Jerry Maren Dies at 98
Jerry Maren, the last surviving munchkin from the classic 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz” and the one who famously welcomed Dorothy to Munchkin Land, has died at age 98. Maren died May 24 at a San Diego nursing home, his niece, Stacy Michelle Barrington, told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
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Replica Ruby Slippers on Display in Alexandria
We all remember one of the most iconic items in US movie history – Judy Garland’s ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz”. While the original pair is in restoration at the Smithsonian’s American History Museum, a replica is on display in Old Town Alexandria. Tommy McFly gives you a first look.
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‘Wizard of Oz' Tin Man Busted for Driving Drunk in New York: Police
A man hired to portray the Tin Man in “Wizard of Oz” author L. Frank Baum’s upstate New York hometown was still in his character’s makeup when his mug shot was taken after a drunken driving arrest.
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Photos: Reynolds, Fisher Collectibles to Hit Auction Block
More than 1,500 items belonging to Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds are hitting the auction block.
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Ruby Slippers to Go Off Display at Museum of American History
Museum officials say April 23 is the last day to see the iconic shoes before they are taken off display through next year for some behind-the-curtain conservation work.
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Ruby Slippers to Go Off Display at Museum of American History
Museum officials say April 23 is the last day to see the iconic shoes before they are taken off display through next year for some behind-the-curtain conservation work.
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$300K Campaign Launched to Save Dorothy's Ruby Slippers
The ruby slippers that whisked Dorothy back to Kansas in three clicks are looking a little down at the heels, prompting the Smithsonian to launch a $300,000 online campaign to conserve them.
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Judy Garland's ‘Wizard of Oz' Dress to Sell at Auction
The iconic blue-and-white gingham pinafore dress worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” could become one of the world’s most expensive costume dresses if it sells at auction Monday.
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“The Voice” Recap: Season Finale Showdown
The final four contestants each delivered two solo performances and one duet with their respective coach Monday night in the battle to become “The Voice.”