1905 Movie Network News The classic film "The Wizard of Oz" will be re-screened in North America again. To commemorate the 85th anniversary of the film's release, the re-screening will last for three days, January 28, 29 and 31. Previously, as early as June 5 and 6, 2022, "The Wizard of Oz" had a two-day re-screening in North America due to the centenary of the heroine Judy Garland's birth.
"The Wizard of Oz" is a collection of fantasy adventure fairy tales created and published by American writer Frank Baum. There are fourteen books in total. It is also known as the American "Journey to the West". This book is one of the ten greatest American children's literature selected by the American Children's Literature Association (CLA). It has been translated into more than 20 languages and published in more than 100 years since its publication, and there are countless works adapted from the story of The Wizard of Oz.
Currently, Hollywood is filming a new version of "The Wizard of Oz". Nicole Cassell, the director of the TV series "Watchmen", will direct this new version of the film. It is reported that the new version of "The Wizard of Oz" will be a film derived from the 1939 version. Director Nicole Cassell also said in the interview: The 1939 musical has become part of my DNA. I can't wait to dance with my childhood heroes.