New Mini-Series in MarVista Catalogue

LOS ANGELES: MarVista Entertainment has taken on the global distribution rights for the all-new prime-time mini-series event The Witches of Oz.

The two-part adventure fantasy stars Christopher Lloyd and Sean Astin as well as newcomer Sasha Jackson. The story follows as a young Dorothy and her dog Toto are swept up in a destructive tornado, yet she has no recollection of the events of that day. As a young adult, Dorothy moves to New York City, where she becomes a successful author of children’s books, based on the land of Oz created by her grandfather. She quickly learns that these stories area actually based on repressed childhood memories. MarVista will present the title at this year’s MIPCOM.

“The Witches of Oz is pure, fun entertainment that more than meets the increasing appetites of broadcasters worldwide for stellar event programming for the entire family,” commented Michael Jacobs, the president of MarVista. “Featuring comedy, action, fantasy and romance, we are confident that The Witches of Oz will cross cultural boundaries and deliver strong audiences in both the U.S. and overseas for our broadcast partners.”

“The Witches of Oz delivers a unique spin on a story beloved by many around the world, and with an all-star cast led by the incredible Christopher Lloyd and timeless theme of good overcoming evil, it will no doubt appeal to children and adults alike,” stated executive producer Christopher Campbell. “MarVista has a solid track record as a pre-eminent global supplier of top-quality family entertainment, and we are pleased to have them onboard as the distribution partner.”