Oscars to celebrate 75th anniversary of ‘The Wizard of Oz’

LOS ANGELES, Jan 29: The 75th anniversary of Judi Garland starrer 1939 classic ‘The Wizard of Oz’ will be celebrated at the upcoming Oscars, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced today.
The film, which was a best picture nominee, is based on 1900 novel ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ by author L Frank Baum.
“We are delighted to celebrate the birthday of one of the most beloved movies of all time at this year’s Oscars,” said Zadan and Meron.
‘The Wizard of Oz’ received six Oscar nominations, winning two for Original Score and Song.
Oscars ceremony will take place on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center. (AGENCIES)