NCM Fathom, Warner Home Video and Turner Classic Movies AnnounceSpecial Event Encore Presentation of Family Treasure in Select U.S.Locations As Fans Call for Rebroadcast
Nov. 3, 2009 (Business Wire) -- Take a magical journey down the yellow brick road with Dorothy, her little dog Toto and their unforgettable friends as they come alive on the big screen once again in The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Encore Event on Tuesday, November 17th at 6:30 p.m. local time in 324 select movie theaters for an encore rebroadcast. The first broadcast event was presented in movie theaters on Sept. 23rd, with many locations selling out across the country. Presented by NCM Fathom, Warner Home Video and Turner Classic Movies, this special encore presentation has been scheduled to meet the high demand from fans to see the exclusive big screen event, just in time for the holiday season.
Tickets for The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Encore Event are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. For a complete list of theater locations and prices, please visit the web site (theaters are subject to change).
“Tens of thousands of fans nationwide celebrated the 70th anniversary of this beloved family classic in local movie theaters in September and due to the overwhelming response, we are proud to present a final opportunity for fans to gather again and experience ‘The Wizard of Oz’ on the big screen,” said Dan Diamond, vice president of Fathom.
The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Encore Event will be introduced with a taped interview from Robert Osborne, film historian and host of Turner Classic Movies, who will share facts and stories about this ageless classic. The exclusive cut of “To Oz! The Making of a Classic” will offer audiences a look into how L. Frank Baum’s classic novel was transformed into one of the most beloved films of all time including archival interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and rare musical outtakes.
The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Encore Event appears on the big screen in select AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark USA Inc., Clearview Cinemas, Cobb Theatres, Goodrich Quality Theaters, Hollywood Theaters, Kerasotes Showplace Theatres and National Amusements movie theaters, as well as Palace Cinema 9 (South Burlington, VT) and Penn Cinema (Lititz, PA), through NCM’s exclusive Digital Broadcast Network. The presentation of “The Wizard of Oz,” first shown on the big screen more than 70 years ago, has been digitally re-mastered using the original film source and screen format.
“The Wizard of Oz” opened on Aug.
