Kids need to know it's cool to be
a law abiding, good Christian with family
values being a high priority. The
guys at VFF (Videos For The Family) spend a lot of time watching movies to
deem "safe" and they've done some great interviews with personalities who
project something positive and harmless to children and adults. Keep up the
good work, Elaine Willingham-Beyond the Rainbow
2.
The Chittenango Foundation, Inc. exists to promote the
knowledge of L. Frank Baum, his many OZ books and promote reading in our
schools. We have grown from just an organization, to one having a storefront in
the center of the village. We will someday buy/build a full-fledged museum to
house all of L. Frank Baum’s works. Our annual fundraiser is an OZFest
celebrating the life and times of Baum. We have special guests including
original Munchkins, authors and relatives. Community service is what makes our
village look to the future.
"The Chittenango Foundation, Inc. is the
owner and mother corporation of the L. Frank Baum-OZ Museum, Inc. We would like
to express our gratitude that sites like Videos for Family are there promoting
the good family entertainment that they do. In this age of negative internet
images, Videos for Family are what you hope to see when you log onto the
internet and surf for great sites. It is with pleasure that we say “Hats off to
you, Videos for Family” for your fine work in keeping up the good work and
promoting family viewing of great classical movies." -
L. Frank Baum-OZ Museum (The
Chittenango Foundation, Inc.)
4. Eric Shanower
Eric Shanower is has written a number of Oz books and is a
professional illustrator as well. Aside from the many Oz books he has
written he is best known for his book, "AGE OF BRONZ
E".
This by far is Eric's most popular book and it has since become a wonderful
comic book series. It details the wonderful ancient times of the Trojan War
retold for the now 21st
century! Eric founded the publishing company
Hungry Tiger Press and it's a
wonderful resource for educational books as well as the Oz books he has
published through his company as well. We are please to have Eric Shanower
represented here at Videos For The Family. We'll have Eric back on our site
for another interview in the months ahead.
Aaron, I really enjoyed having you interview me. I wish you all the best
with your web site and with everything from here on in, Oz and
otherwise.
-Eric Shanower
5. Robert Baum (L. Frank
Baum's Great-Grandson)
It has been such fun having Robert Baum on
VideosForFamily.com
Having someone like him who is a direct descent to the man that gave us
"The Wizard of Oz" and many, books after makes conducting interviews
with him every enjoyable and very educational. I think that is very
important. It's great to have him support our site and can give feedback
and time to educate us as time permits. Thank you Robert for everything,
and as you continue to be
a part of the interviews that will be conducted in the
future!
"Since it's first publication in 1999 "THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ" has
become one of the most beloved children's books of all time." It is
believed that more people have seen the 1939 film then any other movie
in motion picture history."- From the Wizard of Oz Feature, "L.
Frank Baum: The Ban Behind The Curtain"
"I have really enjoyed being on Videos For The Family.
I think it's excellent material. People should really take advantage of
it. One of the nice things is that you get to see "behind the scenes"
and you get to see other people's comments on various videos and so
forth, that are out there. It makes it much more meaningful for people.
Then when you watch it, there's a little more interest I think. You
understand what's going on, basically how the industry works."
- Robert Baum (Great Grandson to L. Frank Baum)
6. Oz
Central
Oz
Central is the worldwide licensor for The L. Frank Baum Family Trust™
and the official distributor of Oz celebration™ products. Oz Central can be
reached by phone at 888-TOTO-TOO. I am personally very honored that they are
supportive of my work with my web site, VideosForFamily.com and particularly
what I have been able to personally accomplish with my "Land of Oz" web site. I
am very thankful for what they are doing and getting the word out regarding Oz
in general. There is so much more that I can say about this company, I would be
writing for a while. I thank them so much for the long hours they put in, for
carefully making sure that what they write is TRUTH and is not something that
can falsify. L. Frank Baum has left us all a legacy and that is the Oz books and
the many other books, movies, etc that represents them as a whole. It's
important for us, if we support quality entertainment like Oz we should support
Oz Central for what they are doing. While you are at it-- remember to keep
VideosForFamily.com and TheWizardofOzFilm.com in mind as well.
"I think the work that you are doing and the
Christian Values that you bring into play are admirable. The Oz Central group is
always pleased to see people like you that are passionate about Oz and represent
the many wonderful virtues that the Oz stories, as told and written by L. Frank
Baum, communicate to the World. I have taken the time to review your web site
and commend you for what you have accomplished. We wish you much success and a
promising future!"- Sincerely, Richard A. Burch/ President -
Oz Central LLC
