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There has been talk of Warner Bros. wanting to do a "dark" version of The Wizard Of Oz (simply called "Oz").  Last week there has been mention that Warners might be looking at Todd McFarlane's "Twisted Land Of Oz" line of action figures as the inspiration for the movie.  The movie will be produced by McFarlane and Basil Iwanyk.
 
Empire Online recently spoke with McFarlane to try to clear up some of the reports.  There's no confirmation that the movie will actually begin production next year.  The script is on its second draft (apparently the first wasn't "sexy" enough).  The first draft had the story centered around Dorothy's granddaughter.  McFarlane's not sure if that element will remain.  Reports have stated that the movie will film in Britain but McFarlane said it really depends on the budget and how much confidence the studio has in the project.  McFarlane hadn't heard the rumors of Dakota Fanning as Dorothy.  Looking at her action figure to the left, that doesn't look like a good fit.  McFarlane said he'd be happy with "whoever will get the most people in the seats."  Will it be as "twisted" as his line of figures?  McFarlane thinks his line might be "a little scary for Warners to embrace." 
 
Check out the other figures from McFarlane's Monster Series 2: Twisted Land Of Oz (click to enlarge):
( Lion, Scarecrow, Tin Woodsman, Toto, and the Wizard (with Scientist)).
I think a dark version would be pretty cool.  I can't say I'm crazy about the 'bondage' version of Dorothy though.  Would making a darker version work or would it be wrong?  The Wizard Of Oz is pretty much known for its sugary wholesomeness.  It has some dark elements but nothing quite like this.  How edgy do you think Warner Bros. will be willing to make this?  I think we can safely assume it wouldn't be R-rated.