Wizard of Oz remake in the works

Judy Garland in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, a remake of which is being worked on by New Line Cinema.
A remake of the 1939 classic film
is in the works, New Line Cinema has announced.Nicole Kassell, known for her work on acclaimed TV drama
, will direct the movie, the studio said.It is the latest adaptation of L Frank Baum's beloved 1900 book
.The best-known big-screen version is the 1939 musical starring Judy Garland as Dorothy, a young girl who finds herself transported to a fantasy world.
The film is a pop culture landmark. New Line said the new version will be a "fresh take" on the story. The studio is owned by Warner Bros so will be able to draw on elements from the classic film, including the ruby slippers.
Kassell said:
Disney adapted Baum's Oz books for 2013 fantasy adventure
, with James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams starring. It received mixed reviews from critics but was a box office success.