BEVERLY HILLS–The Oscars will honor the 75th anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz,” a Best Picture nominee in 1939, during its live telecast on ABC television network on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood and Highland Center in Los Angeles.
“We are delighted to celebrate the birthday of one of the most beloved movies of all time at this year’s Oscars,” said show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.
“The Wizard of Oz” received six Oscar nominations, winning two for Original Score and Song.
Oscars for outstanding film achievements of 2013 will be presented on Oscar Sunday, March 2 at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center and televised live on the ABC Television Network. The telecast, produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.
