GULF SHORES, Ala. — Take a magical journey down the yellow brick road with Dorothy, her little dog Toto and their unforgettable friends as they come alive on the big screen once again in The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Encore Event on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 p.m., at Cobb Pinnacle 14, 3780 Gulf Shores Pkwy. in Gulf Shores and Hollywood Stadium 18, 1250 Satchel Paige Drive in Mobile.

The first broadcast event was presented in movie theaters on Sept. 23, with many locations selling out across the country.

Presented by NCM Fathom, Warner Home Video and Turner Classic Movies, this special encore presentation has been scheduled to meet the high demand from fans to see the exclusive big screen event, just in time for the holiday season.

Tickets for The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Encore Event are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.fathomevents.com.

For a complete list of theater locations and prices, visit the Web site (theaters are subject to change).

“Tens of thousands of fans nationwide celebrated the 70th anniversary of this beloved family classic in local movie theaters in September and due to the overwhelming response, we are proud to present a final opportunity for fans to gather again and experience ‘The Wizard of Oz’ on the big screen,” said Dan Diamond, vice president of Fathom.

The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Encore Event will be introduced with a taped interview from Robert Osborne, film historian and host of Turner Classic Movies, who will share facts and stories about this ageless classic.

The exclusive cut of “To Oz! The Making of a Classic” will offer audiences a look into how L. Frank Baum’s classic novel was transformed into one of the most beloved films of all time including archival interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and rare musical outtakes.

The presentation of “The Wizard of Oz,” first shown on the big screen more than 70 years ago, has been digitally re-mastered using the original film source and screen format.

“The Wizard of Oz” opened on Aug. 15, 1939, and received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and captured two Oscars — Best Song (“Over the Rainbow”) and Best Original Score — plus a special award for Outstanding Juvenile Performance by Judy Garland.

Warner Home Video’s re-mastered Blu-ray and DVD release, The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition, debuted Sept. 29.

With six times higher resolution than standard DVD, along with the sonic excellence of Dolby TruHD, the film is at its pristine best for home entertainment viewing.

The limited Ultimate Collector’s Editions features 16 hours of bonus features — four hours of which have never been available until now.

Visit the official Web site, www.thewizardofoz.com, for more information on events and products.