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''Somewhere over the [[Rainbow]], there's a place that's made of Dreams, somewhere over the Rainbow, the [[Land of Oz]] calls out for thee, somewhere over the Rainbow, the [[Emerald City]] shines and gleams, somewhere over the Rainbow, [[Dorothy Gale]] sings a lulluby to me, somewhere over the Rainbow, Magic Slippers clicked times three, somewhere over the Rainbow, is where I wish to be...''
   
 
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{{Quote |'''Over the Rainbow, and many miles east of nowhere there is a magical land, known as the wonderful [[Land of Oz]]. It is so wonderful infact, that a man named [[L. Frank Baum]] wrote a great book about it. And like wildfire in a wheatfield, the wonderful tale of '''The Wizard of Oz''' spread from town to city to nation and captured the hearts of people from all over the entire world. Even a century after it was first told, Oz is still as spellbinding as it was in 1900. And hasn't lost it's ability to cause people from generation from generation to fall under it's magic spell. There are so many wonderful characters to meet and places to go. So, if you want to fill your brain and heart with all things Oz and it's fantastical inhabitants, just get some courage and follow the [[Yellow Brick Road]], visit the [[Emerald City]] and click your heels in anticipation. The world of Oz awaits you!'''|}}The Wonderful Wiki of Oz!
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''Before Disney's 2013 [[Oz the Great and Powerful]], there was Disney's 1985 [[Return to Oz]]...''
''[[Return to Oz]]'' is a 1985 Walt Disney film directed by Walter Murch. Despite it's controversy and ultimately being a box office failure, it has now become a treasured "Cult Classic". One of which is praised by loyal fans from all around the world. ''Return to Oz'' is also viewed by many to be the most faithful Oz film-adaption that has ever been made, staying extremely loyal to the famous Oz books and is what [[L. Frank Baum]] himself most likely envisioned when he wrote the Oz stories.
 
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''[[Return to Oz]]'' is a unique 1985 live action fantasy film by [[Walt Disney Pictures]]. It was directed by Walter Murch that serves as a semi sequel to both the iconic 1939 film by MGM and the original story of 1900 by Oz creator [[L. Frank Baum]]. It is loosely based on the second and third sequel Oz books out of the official 14 titled ''[[The Marvelous Land of Oz]]'', published in 1904 and ''[[Ozma of Oz]]'', published in 1907 which also were written by Baum. Despite its controversy and ultimately being a box office failure during it's theatrical release over thirty years ago, it has now become a treasured ''Cult Classic''. One of which is praised by loyal Oz fans from all around the world. ''Return to Oz'' is also viewed by many critics and Oz fans to be the most faithful Oz film-adaption that has ever been made yet, staying extremely faithful to the original story lines, descriptions and darker themes of what Baum himself most likely envisioned when he first introduced the Land of Oz to the world in 1900.
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''Return to Oz'' captures the essence of L. Frank Baum's Oz books almost perfectly. Visit the unofficial fansite to learn more @ '''''WWW.Waltdisneysreturntooz.Com'''''
 
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Somewhere over the Rainbow, there's a place that's made of Dreams, somewhere over the Rainbow, the Land of Oz calls out for thee, somewhere over the Rainbow, the Emerald City shines and gleams, somewhere over the Rainbow, Dorothy Gale sings a lulluby to me, somewhere over the Rainbow, Magic Slippers clicked times three, somewhere over the Rainbow, is where I wish to be...

Welcome to *The Wonderful Wiki of Oz*
A Wonderful and Welcoming Encyclopedia of all things Oz that anyone can edit or contribute Oz-related information and Oz facts, so enjoy!
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"Over the Rainbow, and many, many miles East of nowhere, lies the Magical Land of Oz, a magnificent empire created in the mind of a man named L. Frank Baum, who wrote a marvelous book about it titled The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the first American Fairytale. And like wildfire in a wheatfield, the spellbinding tale of Oz spread from town, to city, to nation, and captured the hearts of people young and old from all over the entire world. Even a century after it was first told, Oz is still as entrancing and intriguing as it was over one hundred years ago in 1900. And unlike many stories told throughout time, Oz hasn't lost it's ability to cause people from generation from generation to fall under it's spell. There are so many endearing characters to meet and places to go, fantastical adventures to have and enchanted inhabitants to encounter. So, just follow the Yellow Brick Road, visit the Emerald City and click your heels in anticipation. The wonderful world of Oz awaits you! "
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Return to Oz, The Joy That Got Away...

Before Disney's 2013 Oz the Great and Powerful, there was Disney's 1985 Return to Oz...

File:IMG 20140702 015735.jpg

Return to Oz Theatrical Poster

Return to Oz is a unique 1985 live action fantasy film by Walt Disney Pictures. It was directed by Walter Murch that serves as a semi sequel to both the iconic 1939 film by MGM and the original story of 1900 by Oz creator L. Frank Baum. It is loosely based on the second and third sequel Oz books out of the official 14 titled The Marvelous Land of Oz, published in 1904 and Ozma of Oz, published in 1907 which also were written by Baum. Despite its controversy and ultimately being a box office failure during it's theatrical release over thirty years ago, it has now become a treasured Cult Classic. One of which is praised by loyal Oz fans from all around the world. Return to Oz is also viewed by many critics and Oz fans to be the most faithful Oz film-adaption that has ever been made yet, staying extremely faithful to the original story lines, descriptions and darker themes of what Baum himself most likely envisioned when he first introduced the Land of Oz to the world in 1900.

File:391px-IMG 20140416 175721.jpg

A theatrical Teaser Poster for Return to Oz circra 1984-1985

Return to Oz captures the essence of L. Frank Baum's Oz books almost perfectly. Visit the unofficial fansite to learn more @ WWW.Waltdisneysreturntooz.Com