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SIMON MALLS INVITE FAMILIES TO CLICK THEIR HEELS AND CELEBRATE THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WIZARD OF OZ AT THE WESTCHESTER

No need to trek to all the
way to the Emerald CityTM for adventure– simply visit The
Westchester for a special experience as Simon Malls celebrate of The Wizard of Oz’s 75th
anniversary. Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), a leading global retail
real estate company, invites children and parents to join The Wizard of Oz's 75th anniversary event hosted by the Simon
Kidgits Club at The Westchester on September 21, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

At the celebration,
families can participate in a variety of imaginative The Wizard of Oz inspired activities to revel in the charming
tradition of the YELLOW BRICK ROADTM. Attendees will receive a map
leading to various stations throughout the event that will feature exciting
viewings of sections from The Wizard of
Oz
film. In addition, other offerings include interactive craft-making,
exciting coloring activities, cut-out character photo opportunities and
exclusive movie-focused giveaways. Attendees are encouraged to arrive at the
event in their favorite character costume.



“Families across the
country come to Simon Malls to do more than just shop,” said Paula Kelliher
director of marketing and business development for The Westchester. “Because
Simon properties are places where the community gathers, we’re encouraging
adults and kids to come out, connect with each other and get immersed in a
classic, fascinating film that people of all ages have enjoyed for years.”

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Re-experiencing
the Multi-Generational Favorite on Screen



Also to mark this momentous anniversary, Warner
Bros. is launching a comprehensive, cross-divisional The Wizard of Oz film campaign. Beginning September 20, 2013, The Wizard of Oz 3D will be presented in
the immersive IMAX® 3D format and return to the big screen for an
exclusive one-week engagement in IMAX® theatres across North
America. Following the IMAX® theatrical release, on October 1, 2013,
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) will release a limited and numbered The Wizard of Oz 75th Anniversary
Collector’s Edition
, which will consist of a five-disc set including
Blu-rayTM, Blu-ray 3DTM, DVD and UltraVioletTM versions of the film; a
new documentary, The Making of The
Wonderful The Wizard of Oz;
bonus features and premium collectibles. New exclusive
collectible 75 Anniversary memorabilia includes a deluxe award pin set from The Noble CollectionTM,
52-page hardcover photo book, RUBY SLIPPERSTM Sparkle Globe,
hardcover journal, frameable map of Oz, and frameable photo card. Three more
editions will be available separately: a two-disc 3D/Blu-ray, a single-disc
Blu-ray, and a two-disc DVD. All four will contain the new documentary and
extra content.

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 “Bringing to life the 75 anniversary of The
Wizard of Oz
at Simon Malls allows families to experience the magic of the
film today just as viewers did decades ago,” said Jeff Baker, WBHE’s Executive Vice
President and General Manager, Theatrical Catalog. “Children will be introduced to the movie through engaging
activities, and parents will feel a sense of nostalgia as they remember the
first time they saw the movie as kids.”



The
Simon Kidgits Club is a fun and informative program that focuses on health,
wellness, education, safety and entertainment for children ages 3-8. Since
2003, the Simon Kidgits Club has kept children and parents alike amused with
various events and activities while providing incentives for club members, such
as special offers, rewards and games.      For more information about the Simon Kidgits
Club, visit www.simon.com/kidgits. For further detail on Warner Bros. and The
Wizard of Oz,
visitwww.thewizardofoz.com





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2013 Turner Entertainment Co. and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.  All
Rights Reserved.  THE WIZARD OF OZ and all related characters and elements
are trademarks of and © Turner Entertainment Co.

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