The Wizard of Oz News

A while back it as announced that director Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter) was working on a mini series called Warriors of Oz.  In this series a warrior would team up with three characters called Heartless, Brainless and Coward in a post apocalyptic world of Oz.  This series is being developed for the SyFy Channel.

Margaret Pellegrini, who portrayed two separate 'munchkins' in the original Wizard of Oz, passed away at the age of 89.  She played one of the sleepy head munchkins as well as one with a flowerpot on her head. There are only two remaining Munchkins alive from the original 124.


In other news CBS is developing a new TV series called Dorothy which will be a Medical Drama based on "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" books.  Interesting.

Abraham Lincoln – Vampire Hunter (Minor Spoilers)

Abraham Lincoln – Vampire Hunter

When I went to purchase my ticket for Abraham Lincoln – Vampire Hunter I had a wave of “This is ridiculous” waft over me. Am I really going to see this film. I understand it is a popular book and it has its fans but am I really seeing a film like this? I then shook off that feeling and went make to my movie fan personae. I was about ready to see an alternate reality type historical movie with plenty of action and gore. I would also see director Timur Bekmambetov and his masterful use of slow motion and visuals to tell this unbelievable story.

Abraham Lincoln - Vampire Hunter Trailer

Finally a film that is not so far fetched and fantastic, this movie looks to be a good ole historical drama!  Coming 6/22




To get a better idea how crazy Timur Bekmambetov's films are, take a look at these trailers!