OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL is one of the most anticipated movies of 2013. It seems that everyone s excited to see a new spin on the story of the Wizard of Oz. Now, we’re one step closer with the release of the poster for the film!
OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL is an adaption of the 1900 novel THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, written by L. Frank Baum. It is also a prequel for the 1939 movieTHE WIZARD OF OZ. This time, the story will be coming to the screen in Disney Digital 3D, IMAX 3D and RealD 3D!
The movie stars James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz and Mila Kunis. Franco will star as Oscar Diggs, otherwise known as The Wizard of Oz. Kunis will star as Theodora, Williams will play Glinda and Weisz will play Evanora.
The plot of this movie will take place before the events that occurred in the previous films and novels. After a local circus magician, Oscar Diggs, is taken from his home town of Kansas to the Land Of Oz, he thinks he’s got everything from fame to fortune! He continues to live the life until he meets three witches; Evanora, Glinda and Theodora. They, unlike everyone else, are not convinced he’s that great of a wizard. After being pulled into the thick of the problems facing the Land of Oz and its citizens, Diggs must figure out who is evil and who is good before it’s too late. Taking advantage of his magical powers, he uses illusion and wizardry to transform himself into the very powerful Wizard Of Oz and also into a better man.
Judging by the newly released poster, this tale looks a bit darker than the original THE WIZARD OF OZ. However, the Wicked Witch of the West (AKA Theodara) and her trademark green skin are clearly seen in the poster. Don’t forget to catch OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL when it hits theatres on March 8, 2013! In the meantime, brush up on your Oz knowledge by reading the book byL. Frank Baum!