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Daniel Radcliffe recounted a bizarre pitch from his Harry Potter days: a Wizard of Oz remake starring himself, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint. He was slated to play a karate-kicking Cowardly Lion. Radcliffe, then a teenager, immediately recognized the idea's absurdity and rejected it, deeming it a terrible concept.

Lyman Frank Baum's 'The Wizard of Oz,' a timeless tale of courage and friendship, celebrated its 125th anniversary. The story follows Dorothy's journey through Oz, aided by iconic ruby slippers, a change from the book's silver. The 1939 film adaptation significantly shaped the story's visuals, influencing adaptations like 'The Wiz' and 'Wicked,' solidifying its place in pop culture.

'I want to create an interpretation that has the 2007 wow factor', says Todd McFarlane.

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Lorna Luft, daughter of Judy Garland, recounted her terrifying first viewing of 'The Wizard of Oz' at age four. The iconic film's flying monkeys sent her and her siblings into hysterics, even prompting a call to their mother in New York. Garland, deeply affected, vowed her children would never watch the movie without her supervision again.

Late actress Kim Sae Ron, once the family's sole provider, had two sisters, Kim Ah Ron and Kim Ye Ron, who were also child actresses. Ah Ron starred in films like 'Perfect Number' and pursued musical theatre, while Ye Ron debuted in the horror film 'The Cat' and also participated in musicals and K-dramas.

A museum in London will be hosting an exhibition of over 250 pairs of famous celebrity shoes that chronicle both the pain and pleasure of wearing them.

NYT Connections, a popular word puzzle, challenges players to find four thematic groups among 16 words. The December 09, 2025 edition (#912) offers a stimulating mix of logic and pattern recognition. Hints and categories are provided, with answers revealed for those seeking to understand the clever connections, making it a daily mental workout.

Whether you're travelling across the country or just a few hours away, road trips are a great excuse to let your hair down and have a bit of adventure.