![]() ![]() DG is a rebel teen about to break loose played by Zooey Deschanel. Primarily a dystopian re-imagining of The Wizard of Oz, its a bit closer to Return to Oz in that it uses many elements from other books in the Land of Oz series as plot points. See how well you know what went on behind the curtain. Tin Man was a miniseries that aired on the Sci-Fi Channel from December 2 through December 4, 2007. Plus, without The Wizard of Oz, we wouldn't have the fantastic soundtrack from Wicked! In honor of the film's 80th anniversary this year, we've found some of the most magical (and weird!) details about The Wizard of Oz. On her journey Dorothy meets a scarecrow that needs a brain, a tin man missing a heart, and a cowardly lion who wants courage. The real Dorothy died at a very young age. With its lovable characters, memorable songs, and sweet message, Frank L. Some formed lasting friendships, while others met their spouses while filming. Despite its slow start, the movie gained a second life after being shown on television, and has since continued to delight audiences for generations. You may or may not know this, but The Wizard of Oz actually wasn't the smash hit that you might think it was when it debuted (more on that later). MGM's studio film about a young farm girl from Kansas who gets swept up in a tornado and taken to a magical land has become a timeless classic since it first wowed audiences with its wholesome story (and innovative color film technology) in 1939. She wanted the ruby slippers, because they had the power to transport the wearer anywhere that they wished to go.Dorothy ( Judy Garland) was right about one thing: there really is no place like home. Now fly, fly!” That little insect she spoke of, was one of the witch’s secret weapons, a creepy, crawly jitterbug that stings and she kept this up her long, black sleeve to use in desperate situations. Take special care of those ruby slippers. I’ve sent a little insect on ahead to take the fight out of ‘em. They’ll give you no trouble, I promise you that. ![]() Do what you want with the others, but I want her alive and unharmed. The Tin Man oil can from the Wizard of Oz is up for auction with bidding starting at 50,000 (Image via IMDb) One lucky bidder will soon be the proud owner of a piece of cinematic history from the. The witch said, “Take your army to the Haunted Forest and bring me that girl and her dog. She turns to Nikko, the captain of her squadron of Winged Monkeys and issued him a command for an assault. The Witch was able to watch them from her crystal ball. The Lion is terrified as he mutters to himself, “I do believe in spooks!”. The Tin Man says he doesn’t believe in spooks, and then he suddenly goes flying into the air inexplicably and falls to the ground with a crash. The Tin Man role was originally was going to Buddy Ebsen, but due to allergic reaction from the aluminum powder makeup, Ebsen was taken out of the casting and Haley replaced him. Sci Fi executive Dave Howe said that the companies felt such classic stories as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 'deserved to be re-imagined for a new generation. The group wanders towards the sign, then towards the castle, when they suddenly notice owls and vultures hooting in a nearby tree. Jack Haley was a movie and vaudeville actor who is always remembered as the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz (1939). RHI Entertainment and the Sci Fi Channel spent 20 million in the creation of the Tin Man mini-series, with Robert Halmi, Sr. After learning that they are on there way to the Emerald city to meet the Wizard of OZ. Not a small task for anyone, especially since they were about to encounter spooks in the haunted forest.ĭorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, the Lion, and the Tin Man enter the dark forest, and they notice a sign that indicates the direction to the witch’s castle. He eventually meets a lost girl called Dorothy, her dog and a Scarecrow. The beneficent Oz tells them that he has every intention of granting their requests, but only after they prove themselves worthy by bringing him the broomstick of the Witch of the West. Dorothy wanted to be sent back home with her dog Toto, the Scarecrow lacked a brain, the Lion had no courage, and the Tin Man had no heart which the wizard seemed to already know all about. They left Emerald City very disappointed after getting to see the wizard of Oz, who they thought would resolve all their troubles. The woods waited for her, everyday she passed the ancient sickly trunks, she felt the wind still with their bated breath. ![]()
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