Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Sam Raimi directing Wizard of Oz Prequel!

This friday, Toy Story 3 proves that its never too late to make a sequel to a beloved (sequel to a beloved) film that came out more than 10 years ago. Sam Raimi (Spiderman, Drag Me to Hell) is now taking on the task of seeing if it's ever too late to make a prequel to an extremely beloved film that came out more than 70 years ago. Yes, there is currently work being done to put into production a prequel to The Wizard of Oz. Currently titles The Great and Powerful Oz, the film stars Robert Downey Jr. as the wizard, and is set to be directed by Sam Raimi in digital 3D. Does it seem a little late for a prequel? Will it manage being enjoyable and not stale? I want to know what you think, so leave your thoughts in the comments section.

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