Fathom Events & Warner Bros. Kick Off the 2024 Big Screen Classics Series by Celebrating the 85th Anniversary of ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Published by Fathom Events on Jan 11, 2024 10:07 AM

MEDIA ALERT – January 11, 2024

Fathom Events & Warner Bros. Kick Off the 2024 Big Screen Classics Series by Celebrating the 85^th Anniversary of ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Each Screening in the Series Includes an Exclusive Introduction by Film Critic & Historian Leonard Maltin, Discussing the Landmark Oscar®-Winning Fantasy’s Enduring Appeal

Tickets Are Available for Purchase Now Via the Fathom Events Website

WHAT: Fathom Events’ Big Screen Classics 2024 kicks off with the beloved 1939 fantasy “The Wizard of Oz”—returning to theaters nationwide in honor of its 85^TH Anniversary on Sunday, January 28, Monday, January 29, and Wednesday, January 31.

In this classic musical fantasy, Judy Garland stars as Dorothy Gale, a young Kansas farm girl who dreams of a land “somewhere over the rainbow.” Dorothy’s dream comes true when she, her dog Toto, and her family’s house are transported by a tornado to a bright and magical world unlike anything she has seen before. Unfortunately, she makes a mortal enemy of a wicked witch when the house falls on the hag’s sister. Now, befriended by a scarecrow without a brain, a tin man with no heart and a cowardly lion–and protected by a pair of enchanted ruby slippers–Dorothy sets off along a yellow brick road for the Emerald City to beseech the all-powerful Wizard of Oz for his help to return home.

“The Wizard of Oz” received five Academy Award® nominations, including Best Picture (Outstanding Production), and captured two Oscars®—Best Song (“Over the Rainbow”) and Best Original Score — plus a special award for Outstanding Juvenile Performance by Judy Garland. The film was an overwhelmingly popular and critical success upon its initial release and proved its ability to continually captivate audiences when M-G-M reissued the film in 1949 and 1955.

Each screening includes an exclusive introduction by acclaimed film critic and historian Leonard Maltin, shedding light on the groundbreaking film’s incredible legacy and lasting impact—both on cinema and pop culture.

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WHO: Fathom Events and Warner Bros.

WHEN: Sunday, January 28 at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm local time, Monday, January 29 at 7:00 pm local time, and Wednesday, January 31 at 7:00 pm local time.

WHERE: Tickets for the event can be purchased at Fathom Events or at participating theater box offices. For a complete list of theater locations, visit the Fathom Events website (theater locations are subject to change).

MEDIA PASSES: Media passes are available on a limited basis to qualifying members of the press at participating theater locations.

WHAT’S NEXT:  Fathom’s Big Screen Classics continues with “My Fair Lady” 60^TH Anniversary (February 4 & 5) and “Labyrinth” (March 6 & 10).

MEDIA CONTACT:

Colette Carey, Fathom Events / [email protected] / 720-815-6800

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