Oz The Great and Powerful Trailer

Oscar Diggs is an ethically-challenged circus magician who seeks fortune and recognition for his tricks and illusions. One day he and his top hat are sent away from his home of Kansas in a hot air balloon but are subsequently caught up in a destructive storm which takes them to the magical land of Oz. Oscar is in awe of the dazzling place and mysterious creatures and begins to see Oz as the path to prosperity. He soon discovers that this is not so when he meets three beautiful witches Theodora, Evanora and Glinda who rightfully doubt his competence in the field of magic despite the rest of Oz believing him to be the powerful wizard they have all been waiting for. His awe of Oz is soon diminished as he discovers troubles of huge proportions in the land and finds himself struggling to work out who is on the side of good and who is on the side of evil. He uses his expertise in the art of illusion and showmanship to become the great and honourable Wizard of Oz.

This vibrant fantasy film directed by Sam Raimi ('Spider-Man', 'The Evil Dead', 'Drag Me To Hell') is an original prequel to Victor Fleming's film adaptation of L. Frank Baum's book 'The Wizard of Oz'. 'Oz The Great and the Powerful' is a spectacular family flick taking you to the roots of Baum's most loved character set to grace the big screens from March 8th 2013.

Directed by: Sam Raimi

Starring: James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Zach Braff, Abigail Spencer, Joey King, Martin Klebba, Ted Raimi, Bill Cobbs and Tony Cox.