Thief involved in hiding stolen ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ has died before going to trial
The thief involved in Judi Garland, a stolen ruby slipper, wore it in “The Wizard of Oz.” He died before he went to court. Jerry Hal Salitalman, 77, of Crystal, Minnesota, was scheduled to plead guilty in January, but his hearing was postponed indefinitely due to major health conditions, including lung damage, sepsis and Parkinson's […]
Iconic Ruby Slippers Worn in the Wizard of Oz Sell for $28 Million
Ruby slippers from the iconic 1939 film wizard of oz It sold for a whopping $28 million at auction on Saturday. The sparkling shoes worn The work by Judy Garland was sold during an event handled by Dallas-based Heritage Auctions, the company said. hollywood reporter. “Including the buyer's premium, the total price is $32.5 million, […]
Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are auctioned for $28 million
The iconic ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” and stolen from a museum nearly 20 years ago sold for $28 million at auction Saturday. Heritage Auctions had estimated the sale price would be more than $3 million, but quick bidding pushed the bid well above that amount and tripled within […]
‘Wizard’ Wingman Harry Potter Joins Australian Rugby Team
Australian rugby player Harry Potter will represent his country for the first time against Scotland on Sunday. The venue is fitting for Edinburgh, the city where his famous book about the fantasy namesake first originated. Before you start making puns (please stop giggling behind the scenes), he's probably heard them all before. The 26-year-old was […]
Kamala’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ strategy — and its danger
Vice President Kamala Harris is a very enigmatic public figure. Even while campaigning, her remarks are almost entirely scripted and she never improvises. She distances herself from her past. position, Sponsorshipand current policies, but of course not personally. Her policy change announcements were made through anonymous aides and unsourced campaign statements. No comments, no interviews. […]
Wizard of Ahhs! Sphere will spend $80M to bring classic film to high-tech Vegas arena: sources
James Dolan is planning to follow the yellow brick road to boost profits at the Las Vegas Sphere, The Washington Post has learned. The state-of-the-art concert venue, with unparalleled video and tactile seating, has inked a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to produce a one-of-a-kind immersive experience with its film adaptation of the 1939 classic […]