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'Oz: The Great and Powerful 2′ — Disney Is Already Prepping a Sequel

Damon Houx — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 01:36:54 +0000

When it comes to tentpole studio releases, there's a pressure to get the next one made two or three years after the first, simply so the brand is still in people's heads. The best way to get a jump on that is to start prepping the sequel before the first film is released, and because (at least with these films) the script is often the cheapest part, it's no surprise that Disney has already commissioned someone to pen a sequel to 'Oz: The Great and Powerful.'

'Oz the Great and Powerful' Review

Matt Singer — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:45:00 +0000

"I don't want to be a good man; I want to be a great one." So says Oscar, a humble (read: crummy) magician in a traveling circus circa 1905, just before a magical tornado sweeps him and his hot air balloon away to a land that just so happens to share his nickname: Oz. In 'Oz the Great and Powerful,' Oscar (James Franco) finds exactly what his heart desires; the chance to be a great man, wealthy and powerful, the ruler of a beautiful kingdom. And the kingdom does look damn good, and most of Oz's adventures in it are pretty entertaining as well.

'Evil Dead 4′ Rumors Clarified: Sam Raimi Was "Pushed" to Say Something

Eric Walkuski — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:32:56 +0000

A fanboy frenzy was set off late last week, when news of a possible 'Evil Dead 4' film came about, thanks to Sam Raimi's remark that he was planning on working on the script this summer with his brother, Ivan. Of course, everyone went nuts and immediately marked down a fourth 'Evil Dead' on their calendars. But now comes the part, predictably, where Raimi rains on our parade with a clarification.

However, all hope is not lost yet, fellow deadites.

'Evil Dead 4′: Sam Raimi Sparks Rumors and Script Plans

Damon Houx — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:12:31 +0000

Sam Raimi's 'Evil Dead' trilogy is one of the touchstones of cult cinema. From the first no-budget horror film, to the frenetic, slapsticky horror-comedy of the second, to the Dungeons and Dragons and Mark Twain-inspired third film, they are marvelously entertaining movies that inspire very passionate fans. Which is why people keep asking Raimi about a fourth film. Well, he's answered, and suggests he's going to write a new sequel this summer.

'Oz: The Great and Powerful' Debuts Two TV Spots

Damon Houx — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:00:57 +0000

We're less than a month away from the release of 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' and for those excited, it's good to know February is a short month. Drawn from the works of L. Frank Baum (and the success of Tim Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland'), Sam Raimi's film looks big and weird and we're nothing if not curious. Here's two new TV spots to whet appetites.

'Oz the Great and Powerful' Super Bowl Trailer: This Definitely Ain't Kansas!

ScreenCrush Staff — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:06 +0000

The 'Oz the Great and Powerful' Super Bowl trailer is here! While we've seen a bunch of trailers so far and a few TV spots during the NFL playoffs, the 2013 Super Bowl gives us one last, big look at Disney's 'Wizard of Oz' prequel. So will the 'Oz the Great and Powerful' Super Bowl trailer be enough to convince you to see the movie?

'Evil Dead' Red Band Trailer: The Red is For Lots and Lots of Blood

Damon Houx — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 02:25:49 +0000

It's hard to be a film fan and not love Sam Raimi's 1981 horror movie 'The Evil Dead.' Not only did it kick off the career of one of the great geeks heroes of cinema, it's one of those scrappy no-budget classics that gets over because of the sheer willpower of the director and the ethos that any character can die at any time. It seems like an untouchable classic. But watching the red band trailer for Fede Alvarez's remake 'Evil Dead?' We're sold on this remake.

'Oz, the Great and Powerful' Trailer: Off to Be the Wizard

Mike Sampson — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:00:49 +0000

A stage magician is transported to the land of Oz, where he encounters three witches and must prove to them that he's the all-powerful wizard they've been waiting for.

'Oz the Great and Powerful' Releases a New Poster — Did Tim Burton Do This?

Britt Hayes — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:16:38 +0000

Just days after releasing the second poster, 'Oz the Great and Powerful' is proud to present their third official poster, and this one shows us what happens when Sam Raimi gets all hopped up on Red Bull after watching Tim Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland.'

'Poltergeist' Remake Will Probably Be Directed by Sam Raimi, Maybe

Britt Hayes — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:00:40 +0000

It was confirmed earlier this year that a ‘Poltergeist’ remake is most definitely in the works with Sam Raimi involved in the project, but now we’re hearing that Raimi might just be directing the remake himself… Probably… This news isn’t that simple, but we’ll try to explain: THR published a piece about the animated films [...]