August 23, 2007

Wizard Of Oz Looking For Dorothy

The Wizard of Oz is coming back to the big screen but not before a make over. In the remake of the Wizard of the Oz, Dorothy will be much sexier and her dog Toto will be a warthdog.

Media entrepreneur Todd McFarlane told Variety that Dorothy will be “much closer to the Ripley from Alien than a helpless singing girl.”

Now we know Dorothy has to be sexy, but who will actually play Dorothy? That is exactly what they are on the search for right now! Any recommendations? Perhaps Hilary Duff? Lindsay Lohan? Jessica Biel? Alba?

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this is weird but out of alll those girl i think lindsay lohan would be most suitable for the role. i dont know why i see her playing dorothy.

Posted by: lanie on 08/23/2007 08:21 AM

No, I Hilary Duff.

Posted by: letitbe on 08/23/2007 08:52 AM

What is a "warthdog" ?

Posted by: murphy on 08/23/2007 08:53 AM

Sexier Dorthy??? Judy was SEXY!! she was beyond beautiful

Posted by: ANDREA on 08/23/2007 09:22 AM

I can see Hilary duff playing the role

Posted by: Desiree on 08/23/2007 10:08 AM

andrea i dont think they are trying to find someone sexier than judith. i think the costumes are just gonna be more hip and sexier

Posted by: paula on 08/23/2007 10:29 AM

Dorthy is going to be like Ripley from aliens? They're really going to fuck this film up. I won't see it, stupid greedy hollywood.

Posted by: Jen#2 on 08/23/2007 10:42 AM

Dear God...NO!!!!! The movie is perfect enough with Judy...no more of these stupid Hollyeird remakes! Dorothy is supposed to be a young girl...not a sexpot!

Posted by: Wizard of Oz fan on 08/23/2007 11:15 AM

Wizard of Oz fan, I couldn't agree more. I'm affraid that they're going to prostitute the legacy of the Wizard of Oz. I mean, it would be neat to see how the story would play out in a more hip and modern scene, but that doesn't mean you can't still have the same magic of the original or that you have to sex it up. Hollywood is all about remakes and putting out sequel after sequel nowadays. Is there any originality left?

Posted by: lee mitchell on 08/23/2007 08:50 PM

For Immediate Release James A. Jones Alpine Pictures, Inc 818-333-2600 818-333-2648 jamesj@alpinepix.com www.alpinepix.com Alpine Pictures travels The Yellow Brick Road with Roger S. Baum's Dorothy of OZ. Burbank, CA - August, 15 2007 - Bonne Radford, Randi Barnes, Daniel St Pierre, and Matthew Jon Beck have all signed onto the animated musical Dorothy of OZ being produced by Alpine Pictures, Inc in association with Box Office Productions III, LLC. Dorothy of OZ is the first in a slated series of animated feature films by Alpine Pictures based on the writings of acclaimed children’s author Roger S. Baum. Mr. Baum’s work continues the legacy of his great-grandfather L. Frank Baum, author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz series of books, through new stories of Dorothy’s adventures in the enchanted Land of Oz, and the magical friends she meets along the way. Ms. Radford, Producer of Dorothy of OZ, has a career that spans over 20 years in entertainment. She has held positions as Head of Feature Animation for DreamWorks SKG, Vice-President of Animation Amblin Entertainment (Amblimation), and Vice-President Production & Finance for Amblin Entertainment. “We are very excited and privileged to be working with Bonne Radford”, stated Ryan Carroll, CEO of Alpine Pictures, Inc “and are confident in her extraordinary ability to bring this first-rate project to the big screen.” Ms. Radford began her animation career with Steven Spielberg’s An American Tail, and moved on to work on such prestigious animated productions as Balto, Antz, The Prince of Egypt, and The Road to El Dorado for DreamWorks Animation. Most recently Bonne produced the highly successful Curious George for Universal Pictures, featuring the voices of Will Ferrell, Drew Barrymore, Eugene Levy and Dick Van Dyke. Ms. Radford was also part of the production team on several other highly successful feature films including E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Back to the Future I, II, and III, Hook, Arachnophobia, The Color Purple, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit. “Bonne’s gift is her passion for the art of story telling through the medium of animation” shared James A. Jones Executive Vice President of Alpine and added “We are delighted to have such a capable and talented individual as part of our team to bring this dream project to reality.” Randi Barnes is adapting Roger S. Baum’s children’s adventure tale Dorothy of OZ into a screenplay. Randi is a comedy and animation writer with extensive experience in family and children’s entertainment. In addition to serving on the writing staff of Disney Channel’s American Dragon: Jake Long (for which her script, “Bring It On” was nominated for a NAMIC Vision Award), she has written episodes of Disney’s Brandy and Mr. Whiskers, The Buzz on Maggie, The Emperor’s New School, The Replacements, and the Cartoon Network’s Class of 3000. She has also written for network prime-time comedies, including UPN’s Eve and ABC’s Lost at Home. Daniel St Pierre will helm Dorothy of OZ as Director. Mr. St. Pierre brings enormous talent to Dorothy of OZ and is familiar with all aspects of animation from storyboard artist to director. Mr. St. Pierre has been involved with such classic animated films as Tarzan, Shark Tale, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and most recently Everyone’s Hero. Executive Producer Neil Kaufman shared “In my career of over 60 Feature Films this is one the greatest teams I have ever worked with” and went on to express “ Dorothy of OZ is the most exciting film I have produced, and I am honored to be working with such talented individuals as Bonne, Randi, Dan, and Matthew.” Matthew Jon Beck has been hired as Casting Director, and is already hard at work looking for the new voice of Dorothy Gale. Matthew has worked on Academy Award winning animated projects such as Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles, as well as on Brother Bear, Chicken Little, Monsters Inc and most recently Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties. L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of OZ was published in 1900, and has entertained millions of fans the world over in every form of media. Now Alpine Pictures, in association with Box Office Productions III, LLC is proud to bring Roger S. Baum’s Dorothy of OZ to the big screen as an animated musical produced by Bonne Radford, Written by Randi Barnes, Directed by Daniel St. Pierre, and cast by Mathew Jon Beck. Alpine Pictures, Inc is a 12-year-old internationally established company engaged in the production, acquisition, and distribution of feature films. Alpine recently completed Love Is the Drug, directed by Elliott Lester and starring Lizzy Caplan (The Class, Mean Girls) John Patrick Amedori (Vanished, Stick it, and The Butterfly Effect) Jenny Wade (Monster-In-Law), D.J. Cotrona (Windfall, Venom), Jonathon Tren

Posted by: James A. Jones on 08/24/2007 11:39 AM

ILOVE IT JUST WANNA CLICK MY HEELS

Posted by: blanca glauser on 09/01/2007 12:15 AM

i think hilary duff would be a good person to play dorothey or jessica alba

Posted by: christina on 09/02/2007 03:02 PM

i think lindsay lohan is a better role for dorothy coz with the freckles and the husky voice, i think its going to suit her so well....

Posted by: XxX on 09/03/2007 02:25 AM

I think Hilary Duff plus I just saw her last night at her concert and she is so pretty Belive me

Posted by: Marisa on 09/09/2007 08:18 AM

i think they are going to try and redo it and portray the political part of it more. Hilary duff and lindsay lohan would be horrible for this role, neither of them are good role models for the young.

Posted by: mehole on 09/30/2007 07:01 AM

Jessica Alba would be a good Dorthy. But, most importantly, WILL FERRELL will be PERFECT for the Lion. If anyone is reading this who has connections with this movie. WILL FERRELL a the LION!

Posted by: Tim McVicker on 10/26/2007 10:25 PM

The Wizard of Oz" Will Local Cable Turner Broadcast We're Just Two Both Annual Major Network Already From TBS and TNT This Friday Evening Around Our 8:00P.M.E.S.T.

Posted by: Kevin Day on 11/05/2007 11:43 AM

this is bullshet! Alpine is doing a new oz movie!

Posted by: Mark Son on 12/30/2007 07:22 PM

who ever started this rumor is an asshole!

Posted by: Joe Anot on 12/30/2007 07:24 PM

Dorothy sexy??? this is all wrong! FU ALL!

Posted by: Bitch on 12/30/2007 07:26 PM

What the hell? Dorothy sexy? Toto a warthhog? Fuck whoever thought about this!

Posted by: John Rari on 12/30/2007 07:28 PM

Sexy with a little hint of Judy Garland would be Kate Bosworth. For someone a little more devilish yet still sexy, Park Posey.

Posted by: Oztastic on 04/23/2008 05:51 PM

Dey shud soooo chose Hil! she is perfect 4 da part

Posted by: #1 Hil fan on 06/08/2008 08:58 AM

how can they compare those horrible sluts with hilary duff. don't think it twice chose hil.

Posted by: matt on 07/01/2008 06:22 PM