Roth stopped him on the sixth book, The Emerald City of Oz, which had some of the Wizard's backstory. Raimi, who often casts friends and actor-regulars in cameo roles, cast his brother Ted as a small-town skeptic at Oscar's magic show who yells "I see a wire! Glinda is also the daughter of the late King of Oz, though in the novels, Ozma is the King's daughter. Theodora's tears leave streak-like scars on her face, reflecting her weakness to water in the original story. Puppetry was employed for a physical version of the China Girl to serve as a visual key-point for actors to manipulate. [32] Sam Raimi was hired to direct in 2010 from a shortlist including Sam Mendes and Adam Shankman. The 3D is utilized just as it should be in a children's fantasy epic such as this – overtly, but with skill. Streaming on Disney+ Dec. 4. OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL opens in the familiar black-and-white landscape of early 1900s Kansas. It is a prequel to Baum's 1900 introductory novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and indirectly to the 1939 MGM film, The Wizard of Oz starring James Franco. Ultimately he becomes a loyal ally and helps Oz discover his true self. Now, to interact normally, he dresses as a Palace Guard ("Horse of a Different Color" scene.) I also think there's the advantage that I'm able to write narratively, and when I'm able to write narratively I can also move quicker because that's my natural instincts, I can tell a story in the music. Using a hidden smoke machine and image projector, he presents a giant image of his face as his "true" form and a fireworks display to intimidate the Wicked Witches. [97] Mila Kunis said during an interview with E! Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz. The film starts in black and white 4:3 Full Screen, and within 22 minutes into the movie, transitioning into color when the protagonist arrives in Oz; additionally, the aspect ratio changes from 4:3 to 2.35:1 widescreen. "[83] IGN rated the film 7.8 and said, "The film is expansive and larger-than-life in scope and so are the performances, overall. Oscar offers to Theodora that she would be welcome to return if she overcomes her wickedness, but Theodora refuses and flies away to the West laughing maniacally, leaving Oscar saddened. A man with dubious ethics, Oz is a handsome, charming charlatan who is skilled at smooth-talking his way out of problems. As the wicked sisters prepare to kill Glinda, Oscar appears, having faked his betrayal and death. Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a charming magician nicknamed Oz, charms a pretty country girl with an obviously fake story about his grandma's music box. Disney’s fantastical adventure Oz The Great And Powerful, from the director of the Spider-Man trilogy, follows Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics. Oz the Great and Powerful is a 2013 American fantasy adventure film directed by Sam Raimi, based on the Oz novels L. Frank Baum. [30], Oz the Great and Powerful was released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, DVD, and digital download on June 11, 2013. The filmmakers had to toe a fine line between calling the film to mind but not infringing upon it. Starring James Franco in the title role, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Zach Braff, Bill Cobbs, Joey King, and Tony Cox, the film tells the s… The witches are tricked into sending their flying baboons through a poppy field that puts them to sleep, but Glinda is captured in the process. [18] Annie is seen wearing a gingham dress, a pattern famously associated with Dorothy. Rachel Weisz left halfway through the shoot to film her entire role in The Bourne Legacy, Michelle Williams was required to promote the release of My Week with Marilyn and Franco's father died during production. Stream songs including "Main Titles", "A Serious Talk" and more. When he is hurled into the magical Land of Oz, Oscar faces a fight-or-flight dilemma that holds the fate of a kingdom in the balance, forcing him to decide what kind of man he truly is before it is too late. In 1905 Kansas, Oscar Diggs is a magician and con artist in a traveling circus. Oz the Great and Powerful 2013 - Movie Film Poster Print - Digital Download/Instant Download/Wall Art/Home Decor/Alternate Movie Poster TheBearPrintCo. [15] The film shifts to full color when Oscar arrives in Oz; additionally, the aspect ratio gradually widens from 4:3 Academy ratio to 2.35:1 widescreen. "[86], Richard Roeper, writing for Roger Ebert, noted the film's omnipresent visual effects but was largely disappointed by the performance of some cast members; "... to see Williams so bland and sugary as Glinda, and Kunis so flat and ineffectual as the heartsick Theodora ..."[87] Marshall Fine of The Huffington Post was unimpressed, writing, "Oh, it's exciting enough for a six-year-old; anyone older, however, will already have been exposed to so much on TV, at the movies and on the Internet that this will seem like so much visual cotton-candy. The production team worked under the constraint of abiding by the stipulations set forth by Warner Bros., the legal owner of the rights to iconic elements of the 1939 film (via its Turner Entertainment sister company which purchased the MGM film library in 1986), including the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland. Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz. While Warner and Disney did not engage in copyright battle, they did file rival trademarks. The single was released on February 19, 2013 by Island Records. As Oscar leaves the room… [13] Abigail Spencer plays May, Oscar's temporary magic assistant in Kansas and one of his several fleeting loves in the film. Disney bets audiences are ready to ireturn", "Disney, Warner Bros. 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Oz The Great And Powerful cast James Franco in the title role, explaining how his trickster magician first arrived in Oz and it also revealed the origin of the Wicked Witch of the West (Mila Kunis). Dr. Oscar Diggs, typically referred to asThe Wizard ofOz, is the protagonist of the 2013 Disney film Oz the Great and Powerful. [30] Sony Pictures Imageworks was contracted to create the film's visual effects. [42] Costume designer Gary Jones focused on authenticity with his wardrobe designs: "We started by doing a lot of research and having ideas of the ways (costumes) should look in order to be (historically accurate) but as we went on, we really began creating a whole new world. It follows the young Oz (James Franco) as he is swept away to an enchanted land ending up in the middle of a power struggle between three witches. While it didn't receive great reviews Wizard Of Oz 2013 was … Oz the Great and Powerful is a 2013 American fantasy adventure film directed by Sam Raimi and written by David Lindsay-Abaire and Mitchell Kapner from a story by Kapner. [49] Regarding the tonal quality of the score, Elfman stated, "We're going to take an approach that's old school but not self-consciously old-fashioned. Oz El Poderoso, 오즈 그레이트 앤드 파워풀, Oz - The Great and Powerful (2013), Oz: Mágico e Poderoso, The Wizard of Oz 0.5 - Oz the Great and Powerful, Oz: The Great and Powerful, Oz le magnifique, Όζ: Μέγας Και Παντοδύναμος, Le Monde Fantastique d'Oz, Оз: Великият и могъщият, Oz: O Grande e Poderoso, Muhteşem ve Kudretli Oz Oscar Diggs ( James Franco ), a charming magician nicknamed Oz, charms a pretty country girl with an obviously fake story about his grandma's music box. When Oscar is caught up in the tornado, the audio switches from monaural to stereo and eventually surround sound. Stephen R. Hart and Bruce Campbell play Winkie guards at the Emerald City. With her penetrating gaze, she exudes a powerful presence and has positioned herself as the royal adviser and protector of the Emerald City. The film's 3-D share of the opening weekend was 53%. Oscar despairs at his chances of victory, but after telling China Girl about the exploits of his hero Thomas Edison he conceives a plan that relies on trickery. At least, at first. This holiday season, be careful who you wish for. [20] The film was ironically approved due to the success of Snow White. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in-store pick-up Like "The Phantom Menace" trilogy, "Oz the Great and Powerful" precedes a beloved classic on the fictional timeline but makes full use of modern-day technology, which means everything's grander and more spectacular, and there's not an obvious … He just hates it when that happens. This page was last edited on 1 April 2021, at 19:53. Oscar reveals his deception to Finley and forces him to maintain the idea that he is the wizard. "[88] Similarly, Todd McCarthy criticized the characterization, writing that the film's supporting cast "can't begin to compare with their equivalents in the original ... so the burden rests entirely upon Franco and Williams, whose dialogue exchanges are repetitive and feel tentative. In October 2012, Disney filed a trademark on "Oz the Great and Powerful" while one week later Warner filed its own trademarks for "The Great and Powerful Oz." Oscar Diggs, aka Oz, is a small-time magician who takes his magic act on the road as part of a traveling circus in the Midwest. Meanwhile, Oscar infiltrates the Emerald City with his allies but apparently abandons them in a hot air balloon loaded with gold, which Theodora destroys with a fireball. Reluctantly drawn in… Finally, Oscar takes Glinda behind the curtains of his projector, thanks her for making him a better person, and they kiss. "[85] He also compared the film's scale with the Star Wars prequel trilogy adding, "In a real sense, Oz the Great and Powerful has a certain kinship with George Lucas's Star Wars prequels, in the way it presents a beautiful but borderline-sterile digital update of a world that was richer, purer and a lot more fun in lower-tech form. "[41] In 2011, Stromberg and his team visited the Walt Disney archives during the pre-production phase to reference production art from Disney's animated films such as Pinocchio, Bambi, Fantasia, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Alice in Wonderland and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, drawing from designs and textures in order to give certain settings in the film an affectionate nod to the Disney style. [75] The film's openings trailed Alice in Wonderland in all major markets except Russia and the CIS. Snowflakes, music boxes and mysterious animals all leap through the screen towards the audience as the story unfolds. En route to the Emerald City, Theodora falls in love with Oscar though he does not reciprocate her feelings. [14] Gene Jones portrays a Wild West Barker, Martin Klebba portrays a Munchkin rebel, John Paxton who previously worked with Raimi in the Spider-Man trilogy and Drag Me to Hell makes a posthumous appearance as an Elder Tinker in his final film role before his death in November 2011 while the great grandson of Bert Lahr also portrays a tinker. Much of Oz The Great And Powerful’s fate is tied to James Franco’s performance as Oz, and the center barely holds, with Franco often looking as overwhelmed by the task as he was by his hosting job on Oscar night. OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL opens in the familiar black-and-white landscape of early 1900s Kansas. The iconic green look of the Wicked Witch of the … Oz’s Tent Barker: Ladies and Gentlemen, this show has already begun. Came Back Strong: Invoked. It is a prequel to Baum's 1900 introductory novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and indirectly to the 1939 MGM film, The Wizard of Oz starring James Franco Genre: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy Director (s): Sam Raimi Director (s): Sam Raimi. Oz the Great and Powerful (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Danny Elfman on Apple Music. Oz the Great and Powerful is a 2013 American fantasy adventure film directed by Sam Raimi and written by David Lindsay-Abaire and Mitchell Kapner from a story by Kapner. 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[40] The expert also ensured that the Emerald City was not too close in appearance to the original Emerald City in the 1939 film. However, Roy O. Disney, the chairman of Walt Disney Productions, was informed by Baum's estate that they had sold the film rights to the first book to Samuel Goldwyn, who re-sold it to Louis B. Mayer in 1938. [30][47] Raimi had to edit the frightening nature of several scenes to secure Disney's desired PG-rating from the MPAA. [13] Disney opened the film in wide release in 3,912 theaters. [52] The physical CD release was in association with Intrada Records. [71] During its opening weekend, the film topped the box office with $79.1 million, the third-highest March opening weekend. After Robert Downey Jr. and Johnny Depp declined the titular role, Franco was cast in February 2011 with principal photography commencing five months later. Raimi opted to use practical sets in conjunction with computer-generated imagery during filming. [75], On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Oz the Great and Powerful received an approval rating of 57% based on 269 reviews, with an average rating of 6.02/10. ", "Box Office Preview: 'Oz' Eyeing Great and Powerful Global Opening", Box Office Report: 'Oz' Grosses Stellar $2 Million in Thursday Night Shows, Friday Report: 'Oz' Conjures $24.1 Million Debut, Weekend Report: 'Oz' Has Magical Debut, 'Dead Man' Dies, Weekend Report: 'Oz' Leads, 'Call' Exceeds, 'Burt' Bombs, "BOX OFFICE: 'Mr. The film won the Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Live Action Family Film[7] and Kunis won the MTV Movie Award for Best Villain for her performance as the Wicked Witch of the West.[8]. Evanora fearfully hides in her castle while Theodora flees on her broom, unable to hurt the "invincible" wizard. Oz the Great and Powerful Photos. [30] Franco and Raimi had previously worked together on the Spider-Man trilogy. King also plays a young girl in a wheelchair volunteering in Oscar's magic show in Kansas. Watch your favorite videos from Oz The Great and Powerful, © Disney, All Rights Reserved, Disney Entertainment, Wicked Witch's Waltz - Featurette - Oz the Great and Powerful, Designing China Girl - Featurette - Oz the Great and Powerful, Mila's Transformation - Featurette - Oz the Great and Powerful, Influence of Classic Disney - Featurette - Oz the Great and Powerful. "[99] As of 2021, Disney has not begun development on a sequel. Therefore, Disney was unable to use them nor any original character likenesses from the 1939 film. [30] In 2009, he met with producer Joe Roth who turned down his current pitches and asked if he had any other ideas. It all starts on November 12. Glinda and her subjects mount a fake attack on the Emerald City using a pulley-rig army of scarecrow puppets hidden by thick fog. It is silly, broadly comedic, and sometimes bombastic. Oz The Great And Powerful cast James Franco in the title role, explaining how his trickster magician first arrived in Oz and it also revealed the origin of the Wicked Witch of the West (Mila Kunis). He stages his own death so he can convince everyone, including the Wicked Witches, of his "rebirth" as "Oz, the Great and Powerful". Oz the Great and Powerful premiered at the El Capitan Theatre on February 14, 2013, followed by a general theatrical release on March 8, 2013, in Disney Digital 3D, RealD 3D and IMAX 3D formats. One unfortunate day, however, the not-quite-great-yet Oz finds himself running from a jealous, muscle-bound beau. The 3D version of 'Oz The Great and Powerful' arrives on Blu-ray packaged in a standard case inside a glossy sleeve with raised lettering. Based on L. Frank Baum's early 20th century Oz novels and set 20 years before the events of the original 1900 novel,[5] the film is a spiritual prequel to the 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film The Wizard of Oz. A man of wealth and importance. You've got your Sleeping Beauties, your Cinderellas and your Alices. [62], Oz the Great and Powerful earned $234.9 million in the United States and Canada, and $258.4 million in other countries for a worldwide total of $493.3 million. Art director Robert Stromberg, who worked on Avatar and Alice in Wonderland, drew inspiration from the films of Frank Capra and James Wong Howe to achieve the Art Deco design he envisioned for the Emerald City. Also, Oz is presented as a real place as it is in the novel, and not as a possible dream as the 1939 film implies.[19]. She offers Theodora a magic apple "to remove her heartache" but it turns her into a hideous green-skinned creature. Product Title Oz the Great and Powerful Deluxe Wicked Witch of the ... Average rating: 0 out of 5 stars, based on 0 reviews Current Price $26.67 $ 26 . Danny Elfman composed the film's score. [80], Kim Newman, writing for Empire, gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and said, "If there are post-Harry Potter children who don't know or care about The Wizard Of Oz, they might be at sea with this story about a not-very-nice grownup in a magic land, but long-term Oz watchers will be enchanted and enthralled ... Mila Kunis gets a gold star for excellence in bewitchery and Sam Raimi can settle securely behind the curtain as a mature master of illusion. While it pays tribute to the original film, the main character this time is an adult, rather than a girl, and the themes are accordingly more mature. The idea of being a wealthy monarch makes Oscar accept the role. A showman to beat all showmen. [54] The film had its world premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on February 14, 2013. The trailer made me interested, and I was looking forward to watching the film. As in the 1939 film, Glinda travels in giant bubbles, and the Emerald City is actually emerald – in the novel, characters wore tinted glasses to make it appear so. Surprisingly, though, families only represented 41% of attendance, while couples accounted for 43%. On the way to the forest they are joined by an orphaned living china doll whose village and family were destroyed by the Wicked Witch. Evanora then asks Oscar to join her later on for a tour of the palace. "[98] On March 11, 2013, Joe Roth said to the Los Angeles Times that the sequel would "absolutely not" involve Dorothy, with Kapner pointing out that there are twenty years between the events of the first film and Dorothy's arrival, and "a lot can happen in that time. A man with dubious ethics, Oz is a handsome, charming charlatan who is skilled at smooth-talking his way out of problems. Even a sophisticated grade-schooler will find these doings weak and overblown. News, "We're all signed on for sequels. Based on L. Frank Baum's early 20th century Oz novels and set 20 years before the events of the original 1900 novel, the film is a spiritual prequel to the 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film The Wizard of Oz. Oscar, or Oz, as everybody calls him, is set on another goal: He’s going to be a great man. Genre: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy. When Diggs is hurled away to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot — until he meets three witches (Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams), who aren’t convinced he’s the great wizard everyone’s … Oz. View All Photos (33) Oz the Great and Powerful Quotes. [60] Oz the Great and Powerful debuted at number one in its first week of home media release in overall disc sales with 46% of its first week sales from Blu-ray Discs. [70] For its opening day, Oz the Great and Powerful grossed $24.1 million, the fourth-highest March opening day. A leaflet with a digital copy code is included in the case. Theodora enters Glinda's domain and angrily reveals her new hideous appearance to Oscar before threatening to kill him and his allies with the Emerald City's well-prepared army. [23] Disney's history with the Oz series continued with the 1985 film Return to Oz, which performed poorly, both critically and commercially,[24][25][26] but developed a cult following since its release by fans of the books who considered it a more faithful adaptation to the Oz books than the 1939 classic. Disney’s fantastical adventure Oz The Great And Powerful, from the director of the Spider-Man trilogy, follows Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics. [16][17] As in the 1939 film, Glinda travels in giant bubbles, and the Emerald City is actually emerald; in the novel, characters wear tinted glasses to make it appear so, though during the battle preparations sequence Oz can be seen wearing emerald goggles. Evanora is carried away by a pair of flying baboons as she vows revenge. She confides in Oscar that she knows he is not the wizard but still believes he can help stop Evanora. [21] The project was then developed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer into the well-known musical adaptation which was released the following year. Oz is legally a prequel to the books, but intends to be a prequel to the film. Although the film is a spiritual prequel to the 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film The Wizard of Oz, it was not allowed legally to be considered as such. Listen to Oz the Great and Powerful (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Danny Elfman on Apple Music. This even extends to the movie's title. [29], Roth initially sought Robert Downey Jr. for the title role of the Wizard. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office suspended Warner's attempt at a trademark because Disney had filed basically the same one a week earlier. [76] It retained first place at the box office outside North America for a second weekend. Oz and Glinda have their first born child named Olivia. Roth said: .mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}, "… during the years that I spent running Walt Disney Studios [...] I learned about how hard it was to find a fairy tale with a good strong male protagonist. "Oz, the Great and Powerful" is the moniker the Wizard uses in the 1939 film; in the book, he styles himself as Oz, the Great and Terrible. Like "The Phantom Menace" trilogy, "Oz the Great and Powerful" precedes a beloved classic on the fictional timeline but makes full use of modern-day technology, which means everything's grander and more spectacular, and there's not an obvious … [73], Outside North America, the film earned $69.9 million on its opening weekend from 46 territories. Other referenced characters include the Scarecrow, who is built by the townspeople as a scare tactic; the Tin Woodman, whose creator is the Master Tinker that can build "anything"; and the lion that attacks Finley, a reference to the Cowardly Lion. [59] The film is Disney's first home media release to exclude a physical digital copy disc and instead provides only a digital code for the download. [34] Casting calls were put out for local actors in Michigan. Disney’s fantastical adventure Oz the Great and Powerful, from the director of the Spider-Man trilogy, follows Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics. [72] The film retained first place at the box office during its second weekend with $41.3 million. Oz: The Great and Powerful 2 is a upcoming movie will released on June 14, 2019 . [79] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale. But with the origin story of the Wizard of Oz, here was a fairy tale story with a natural male protagonist. [37], Principal photography for Oz the Great and Powerful began July 25, 2011, at Raleigh Michigan Studios in Pontiac, Michigan, employing 3D cameras.[38]. He presents gifts to his friends: Master Tinker, who helped build his machines, receives Oscar's jackknife while Knuck, the grumpy Munchkin herald, receives a mask with a smiley face; the long-suffering Finley receives Oscar's friendship along with his top hat and China Girl accepts her friends as her new family. Evanora, also known asthe Wicked Witch of the East, isthe main antagonistin the 2013 Disney film Oz: The Great and Powerful. The Wicked Witches are portrayed as sisters, an idea which originated in the 1939 film. If he's not enchanted, how are we supposed to be?" 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