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Gregory Maguire's Wicked, is a magical journey to Oz that will leave the reader satisfied and in love with the colorful characters

The Wizard of Oz, named the Top Fantasy Film of All Time by the American Film Institute, features memorable female lead characters. Judy Garland stars as Dorothy.

Gregory Maguire's A Lion Among Men follows the tale of Brrr, the lion who asked the Wizard for courage and by the time A Lion Among Men is through, he'll likely need it!

For a movie that is as good as The Wizard of Oz, the book must really be great when it's better than the movie. And in this case, it is.

On September 23, 2009 The Wizard of Oz returns to theaters in over 400 cities nationwide.

The lure of a good movie is sometimes found in the antagonist. Just the right chemistry of a particular actor and script creates attractive, loathsome characters.

The Wonderful Wizard of OZ is a beloved piece of literature that was turned into a popular movie. Here we look at some of the characters that are prominant in the book.

There is more than one way to tell a story, sometimes through another character's point of view.

This series offers inspiration for book groups, with points and questions to get discussions started. This week, Maguire's bestselling novel, later a hit musical, Wicked.

Popular beliefs of the Early Modern era solidify the witch's presence in history for centuries. Yet, despite her malevolence, some find an appeal that belies the horror.

L. Frank Baum's Oz is one of the happiest, most magical fantasy kingdoms, but later writers have told stories of a darker, more sinister Oz.

Looking for cute Halloween costumes for children? Find adorable kids costumes - Wizard of Oz, Disney, super hero, Harry Potter - boys and girls costumes for all ages.

Emmy-award winning actress Kristin Chenoweth will appear on the Sept. 30, 2009 episode of Glee, Fox's freshman hit.

Halloween is a great time to let the feisty alter-ego emerge. What sexy costume will spice up life? Pick from a cat, the bride of Frankenstein, a witch or a pirate.

Three literary festivals make Vermont New England's go-to destination for celebrating the written word. Festival sites include Woodstock, Brattleboro and Burlington.

You need no cyclone to reach Oz, only IDW Publishing's handsome collection of five acclaimed comic books by Eisner winner Eric Shanower.

Children no longer have the upper-hand when it comes to witches, unicorns, monsters and mean stepmothers. Finally, fairy tales with an adult spin.

The witch is a symbol of Halloween, yet many people do not know the legends and folklore associated with black cats, broomsticks and why witches are green.

Show off long hair at Halloween by dressing as a long-haired movie character such as Arwen from LOTR, Buttercup from The Princess Bride or Fiona from Shrek.

Start your party planning off by choosing a theme for guests to get creative with.

The Night of 100 Pumpkins is an annual pumpkin-carving competition that brings more than a hundred entrants and a thousand visitors to The Bakery on Halloween night.

Novelty socks are not new, but they enjoy ever-increasing popularity. Great as gifts and souvenirs, fun socks come in endless variants, colors and styles.

Orphaned children are a classic feature of children's stories. These children's books feature protagonists whose parents are either dead or missing.

With Apartment Life a new paranormal being was added to the Sims 2, Witches and Warlocks. This article provides details about them and how players can make their own.

The all-black version of L. Frank Baum's classic children's story became a Broadway hit, then a movie musical bomb. Here's the story behind them both.

You can call it anything you want, but when you boil it down, Wicked is spectacular.

The American Film Institute has come out with a ranking of the top ten fantasy films of all time. Number one pick is the 1939 "Wizard of Oz" which is "Over the Rainbow."

From Mary Poppins to The Wizard of Oz, children's books have been transformed into children's classic movies for years. But can the children's films match the books?

The follow-up novel to the huge smash hit Wicked, Gregory Maguire's Son of a Witch takes us on a return trip to the land of Oz, but is it as thrilling as its predecessor?