Michele, Hilty, Stewart Lead Cast of WIZARD OF OZ Animated Feature

Regarding the new casting, Bonne Radford says "We could not be more thrilled to have this new cast in place. Each of these amazing actors AND singers will immensely help with our constant goal: to pay homage to this indelible and beloved franchise while updating it for a brand new generation, and in the exciting medium of 3D animation , perfectly suited to this magical land".

An interactive teaser website has been launched at www.dorothyofoz.com, and the film's marketing campaign being run by CW3PR intends to use corresponding social networking sites to launch several online apps and activities over the coming months including a grassroots "gift a yellow brick to help re-pave the Emerald City road" viral game. A release date for the film has yet to be set, but production is scheduled to finish in late 2011.

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