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Dakota Fanning to star in Wizard of Oz sequel
Oh No They Didn't! —
... Academy Award for Best Original Song and the film was voted Best Picture. It was not a big commercial success, however, barely recouping its then huge production costs of $2.8million. It has, of course, since become a television favourite and re-releases have earned it a fortune. The favourable exchange rate against the dollar, plus the host of Harry Potter technicians and special-effects experts available, make Britain an attractive proposition for the project. Source
‘Wizard of Oz’ sequel in the works?
In Contention —
... “The Wizard of Oz” is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its US theatrical release on Tuesday. Today, the UK’s Sunday Express is reporting that a sequel set in the present day starring Dakota Fanning as Dorothy’s granddaughter could start filming as early as next year and quotes a Warner exec as saying the film will be “darker and more action packed.” ...
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:: The Playlist :: —
... kidding, right? Of the project, MacFarlane noted “you’ve still got Dorothy trapped in an odd place, but she’s much closer to the Ripley character from 'Alien' [Sigourney Weaver] than a helpless singing girl." Iwanyk added that "it will be set in the present day and feature Dorothy’s granddaughter.” Fortunately for all of us, with McFarlane involved, it's likely no one will actually give him the rights to do this. He should just learn to give it up already. [DailyExpress] ...
Dakota Fanning: heads for the yellow brick road?
Twilight-Movie —
... Exactly 70 years after the 1939 movie launched the career of the legendary Judy Garland, Warner Bros has announced its plans for a remake of the classic tale. The remake, a branchild of producer Basil Iawnyck, will be darker and more action packed. ...
Dakota Fanning Off to Oz as Todd McFarlane’s Dorothy?
/Film —
... According to The Sunday Express, filming on this new Oz “could start next year” and Dakota Fanning is “being tipped” to play the lead. This might be new information, but it’s basically sourceless and very possibly truthless. The only material in the Express’ story to not be two years old but to lead to another source is a quote from producer Basil Iwanyk: ...
Wizard Of Oz Reboot Starring Dakota Fanning?
Cinema Blend News —
Wizard Of Oz Reboot Starring Dakota Fanning? Im going to blow my brains out the next time someone says theyre going to reboot something by making it darker and more action packed. The time after this one that is. I want to live and the Daily Express says Dakota Fanning is going to star in a new take on The Wizard of Oz , which of course, will be darker and more action packed. I think thats code for audiences have gotten stupider so we have to talk down to them. This particular Oz reboot, do-over, sequel, whatever youd like to call it is the one Todd McFarlane ...
Dakota Fanning To Star In Todd McFarlane's Sequel To 'The Wizard Of Oz'
FlicksNews.net —
... Dakota Fanning looks set to star in the sequel to 'The Wizard Of Oz' which is based on Todd McFarlane’s 'Twisted Land Of Oz' action figure series. ...
Todd McFarlane’s Sick Version of Oz May Have It’s Dorothy
Film School Rejects —
... When I heard the news that Todd McFarlane (the twisted genius behind Spawn) wanted to lend his “Twisted Land of Oz” action figure characters to a movie, I said “hell yes!” …and a string of other colorful words inappropriate in the workplace. But then I heard the news that Dakota Fanning was in talks to play Dorothy from a report at The Sunday Express, and I went, “huh”. And then I heard that Warner Bros.’ intended screenwriter, Josh Olson said he wanted the film to be “Harry Potter dark, not Se7en ...
Dakota Fanning Dorothy in (Dark) Wizard of Oz?
Screen Rant —
... the actress herself or reps at Warner Bros., keep this news filed under “RUMOR.”
How do you feel about a big-screen version of The Twisted Land of Oz (that’s my own tentative title for this project, BTW)? Do you feel that it could end up being promising (like, say, Tim Burton’s upcoming Alice In Wonderland re-imagining/sequel)? Or are some things too sacred to be “dark and twisted?”
Source: The Daily Express, & Slash Film
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Would You Watch a 'Wizard of Oz' Sequel?
Cinematical —
... . On the surface that seems all well and good, but the original news source, an article from the UK's Daily Express, shares a few surprising details that make this a contender for an award I just made up: Most Unexpected Film News I've Read in a While. ...
Dakota Fanning For A Return To 'Oz' And A 'Shutter Island' Delay In Today's Dailies -- 8/24/09
MTV Movies Blog —
... -- The 70th anniversary of "The Wizard of Oz" is here, and now there's word that a sequel is coming. A real, actual sequel, possibly star Dakota Fanning as Dorothy's granddaughter. Todd McFarlane, who will produce with Basil Iwanyk, compares the sequel's young Dorothy-type to "Alien" protagonist Ripley. I think that something a little bit worse than a flying monkey will be waiting in Oz on this trip. (Daily Express) ...
DAKOTA FANNING IN DARK WIZARD OF OZ REBOOT?
FilmDrunk.com —
It’s been 70 years this month since the first Wizard of Oz movie with Judy Garland came out. Now Todd McFarlane (Spawn) is co-producing a reboot and it’s rumored Dakota Fanning may sign on to play Dorothy. I would rather watch Wishmagic: The Horse That Wrote Poems than any Oz movie not involving prison sex.
Daily Express reports:
But the new movie will be “darker and more action-packed” according to one Warner Bros executive. ...
Fanning on Wizard of Oz remake?
Filmstalker —
... , but we do know that McFarlane is still on the go with the film and that now it's a sequel. According to McFarlane through The Daily Express , ...
Casting Rumors Roundup, Yeehaw!
Yahoo! Buzz Log —
... Britain's Daily Express is reporting that a Wizard of Oz sequel is in the works, and is said to start filming in the U.K. next year. The film's central character will be Dorothy's granddaughter, Dorothy Jr., who reportedly will be played by 15-year-old ...
Todd McFarlane Gives an Update on His Dark Wizard of Oz
FirstShowing.net —
... , where McFarlane said he wanted to create a film with "a 2007 wow factor." Everyone forgot about it until last week, when a rumor hit courtesy of the UK's Daily Express saying that Dakota Fanning might be playing Dorothy. ...
