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This month, Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) start their 4th annual “TCM Big Screen Classics” with the 80th anniversary screening of “The Wizard of Oz.” Movie goers will be able to experience Dorothy follow the yellow brick road with three companions to see the wizard of the mystical land of Oz.
Tickets are currently available at www.FathomEvents.com and at participating movie theaters. Here is more information from the press release:
WHEN:
* Sunday, January 27, 2019 – 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. (local time)
* Tuesday, January 29, 2019 – 7 p.m. (local time)
* Wednesday, January 30, 2019 – 7 p.m. (local time)
WHAT:
A spectacular yearlong journey into movie history begins in January when Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) present The Wizard of Oz in nearly 700 movie theaters nationwide on January 27, 29 and 30, a three-day cinematic celebration of the iconic film’s 80th anniversary and the start of the yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics series.
One of the most well-known and best-loved films in Hollywood history, The Wizard of Oz will be accompanied by fascinating insights from TCM Primetime host Ben Mankiewicz, both before and after the film, offering a memorable moviegoing experience for families and fans of all ages. Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Billie Burke, Margaret Hamilton, Charlie Grapewin, Clara Bandick and “The Munchkins”(and Toto, too!) star in what has been called “the most influential film of all time.” (Vanity Fair)
Throughout 2019, the TCM Big Screen Classics series will see 14 unforgettable films return to movie theaters, including My Fair Lady, The Godfather Part II, To Kill a Mockingbird, Steel Magnolias and Alien.
WHERE:
Tickets for The Wizard of Oz can be purchased at www.FathomEvents.com or participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in nearly 700 select movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network (DBN). For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
WHO:
Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and Warner Bros.
Are you planning on watching the movie in the theater? Was it one of your faves as a child? Sound off below in the comments!
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This month, Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) start their 4th annual “TCM Big Screen Classics” with the 80th anniversary screening of “The Wizard of Oz.” Movie goers will be able to experience Dorothy follow the yellow brick road with three companions to see the wizard of the mystical land of Oz.
Tickets are currently available at www.FathomEvents.com and at participating movie theaters. Here is more information from the press release:
WHEN:
* Sunday, January 27, 2019 – 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. (local time)
* Tuesday, January 29, 2019 – 7 p.m. (local time)
* Wednesday, January 30, 2019 – 7 p.m. (local time)
WHAT:
A spectacular yearlong journey into movie history begins in January when Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) present The Wizard of Oz in nearly 700 movie theaters nationwide on January 27, 29 and 30, a three-day cinematic celebration of the iconic film’s 80th anniversary and the start of the yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics series.
One of the most well-known and best-loved films in Hollywood history, The Wizard of Oz will be accompanied by fascinating insights from TCM Primetime host Ben Mankiewicz, both before and after the film, offering a memorable moviegoing experience for families and fans of all ages. Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Billie Burke, Margaret Hamilton, Charlie Grapewin, Clara Bandick and “The Munchkins”(and Toto, too!) star in what has been called “the most influential film of all time.” (Vanity Fair)
Throughout 2019, the TCM Big Screen Classics series will see 14 unforgettable films return to movie theaters, including My Fair Lady, The Godfather Part II, To Kill a Mockingbird, Steel Magnolias and Alien.
WHERE:
Tickets for The Wizard of Oz can be purchased at www.FathomEvents.com or participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in nearly 700 select movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network (DBN). For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
WHO:
Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and Warner Bros.
Are you planning on watching the movie in the theater? Was it one of your faves as a child? Sound off below in the comments!
The post Wizard of Oz on the Big Screen for Three Days Only! appeared first on The Nerd Element.
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It's hard to believe that 2019 really is in full swing, people. Nevertheless, our infamous Grindhouse podcast continues to persevere. Listen to your favorite AFROnerdist crew wax about the following subject matter: After much speculation and waiting, Young Justice S3 premiered this past weekend on the DC Universe streaming platform; noted actor, Idris Elba returns for the fifth season of his detective series, Luther; South Korea's foray into zombies and samurai are explored per the latest trailer from Netflix, Kingdom; after comedian Kevin Hart declined to host the Oscars once past anti LGBTQ comments resurfaced, fellow comedienne/talk show host, Ellen Degeneres is campaigning for his return to the gig; our impressions of the social media and/or black community fallout over the Surviving R. Kelly TV special (and is Drake next on that hit list?); Vulture magazine highlight 71 TV shows slated to be released in '19; a 180° twist has developed from the tragic killing of 7 year old Jazmine Barnes; hat tip to supporter, Qstorm, for this judge story and his critique on Black on Black killings; the late iconic underground comic creator, Harvey Pikar's final graphic novel series, Tales of the Music Makers might be the print version of Mike Judge's Tales From The Tour Bus. Lastly, what's up with the '19 Coachella Lineup? LIVE call in at 646-915-9620.
Steven Spielberg has kept good on his promise to fill the cast of his upcoming West Side Story remake with Latinx actors. According to Deadline, 17-year-old Colombian-American Rachel Zegler would take on the iconic role of Maria in his adaptation of the Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim musical. Zegler joins Ariana DeBose as Anita, David Alvarez as Bernardo, and Josh Andrés Rivera as Chino, all members or associated to members of the Puerto Rican gang the Sharks. This is exciting news, considering the 1961 film adaptation had actors of white European descent playing some of the major Puerto Rican characters.
Also exciting is the inclusion of Rachel Zegler specifically, as she is a relatively unknown actress who recently became a viral Twitter sensation for her take on Lady Gaga’s “Shallow” from A Star Is Born.
someone: you use autotune
me: pic.twitter.com/9sPBkDj2kf— rachel zegler (@rachelzegler) December 14, 2018
The New Jersey high school student also has a pretty impressive YouTube channel, where she records videos of herself singing famous tunes. She currently has 82,000 subscribers (expect that number to go way up) and dozens of videos that show off her impressive soprano voice and beautiful range. A number of the videos also detail the life of a theater kid, showing her rehearsals for appearances in The Little Mermaid and… West Side Story! Here’s a peek at her singing “A Boy Like That/I Have a Love” as Maria.
According to another video on her channel, Zegler’s vocal range goes from a D flat 3 to an F 6, which, if you know music, is pretty insane. In the same video, she talks about her roles in musicals like Fiddler on the Roof, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Les Misérables, and notes that her favorite acting performance was as Maria, a role that we’re sure is about to become even more dear to her.
If you’d like a taste of Zegler’s impressive voice, here are some of our favorites from her YouTube channel.
“The Audition (Fools Who Dream)” from La La Land.
“Fare Thee Well (Dink’s Song),” a folk song that was recently popularized by the Coen Brothers movie Inside Llewyn Davis.
“Satisfied” from Hamilton.
“On My Own” from Les Misérables.
And her full take on Gaga’s “Shallow.”
Zegler will play Maria opposite Ansel Elgort‘s Tony in the star-crossed musical romance. In case you didn’t know, Elgort is also a super talented singer. Here he is singing Lionel Richie’s “Easy” on The Late Late Show with James Corden.
We can’t wait to hear these two voices melt together when Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story is released in 2020.
Images: Rachel Zegler/YouTube