‘The Wizard of Oz’

Hard as it is to believe, the Judy Garland-starring fantasy classic “The Wizard of Oz” is 70 years old, and to mark the event, a special one-night-only theatrical presentation of the film in newfangled high-definition is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday in theaters nationwide, including more than 20 in Southern California. The evening program will be introduced by historian and Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne and contain a “making of” featurette, which includes interviews with the actors who played those lovable Munchkins. The yellow brick road never looked so good. For theater and ticket information, go to www.Fathom Events.com.

-- Kenneth Turan