Warner Bros. Consumer Products And Tarina Tarantino Bring The Bling With Exclusive Jewelry Collection In Celebration Of “The Wizard Of Oz” 70th Anniversary

(May 11, 2009 – Burbank, CA) – Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced today that it has enlisted renowned designer Tarina Tarantino to create a number of jewelry lines inspired by “The Wizard of Oz,” in celebration of the legendary film’s 70th anniversary in 2009. The new collection, dubbed, “My Pretty,” will feature designs showcasing a number of the film’s beloved characters, including Dorothy, Glinda The Good Witch, Wicked Witch of the West, Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow and the Winged Monkey. The new line consists of a number of individual collections, each with their own unique take on one or more characters from “The Wizard of Oz.” The entire collection features colored images from the iconic film on Tarina Tarantino signature Lucite stone, including Dorothy, Glinda and the Wicked Witch of the West. The complete line is set to be unveiled and available for sale in June 2009 at www.tarinatarantino.con and Tarina Tarantino flagship stores, with price points on individual pieces ranging from $50-$350. “‘The Wizard of Oz’ is an American masterpiece that has continued to enchant audiences of all ages and across the world during the last 70 years,” said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President of Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “In this historic anniversary year, we are thrilled to be able to align with Tarina Tarantino in order to offer a fun and beautifully modern jewelry collection to fans everywhere.” The character-inspired collections each adhere to distinctive, stylized attributes. The Dorothy collection includes rainbow patterns mixed with emerald tones inspired by the gleaming Emerald City. In contrast, the Wicked Witch collection uses signature Lucite skulls in black cherry and emerald shades, tooth and claw shaped Lucite and metal spikes. Additionally, black and white Lucite stones with stills from “The Wizard of Oz” film will include Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow and the Winged Monkey. These stone collections will have classic styles, including a toggle necklace and key chain/bag candy. Lastly, a Glinda inspired collection uses classic Lucite components including crystallized butterflies, opalescent bubble beads and silver stars from the Good Witch’s dress. “I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate with ‘The Wizard of Oz’ in our latest jewelry and handbag collections, as it is a film and story that has always inspired me,” said Tarina Tarantino. “Like legions of people around the world I grew up loving the intense innocence of Dorothy, Glinda, her Oz-bound sidekicks and the beautiful wickedness of the bad Witch. ‘The Wizard of Oz’ has completely permeated pop culture and rarely does a day go by that I don't hear or use a famous quote from the film. What I love most is that everyone has a story about how ‘The Wizard of Oz’ has touched their lives.” Known for her uniquely nostalgic yet modern designs Tarina Tarantino has sparked a cult following that has spread globally. Established in 1995 with her husband and partner, Alfonso Campos, the company has grown into an international brand with stores in New York, Los Angeles, Milan, Tokyo and Osaka. Her sparkling Swarovski crystals, Lucite elements, metal components and Op-Art color combinations have become signature characteristics of her collections. All Tarina Tarantino collections are 100% handmade in the U.S.A at her headquarters “The Sparkle Factory” in downtown Los Angeles. “The Wizard of Oz” “The Wizard of Oz” is one of the most beloved and iconic motion pictures of all time filled with timeless sentiments and values cherished by multiple generations. Originally released in 1939, more than one billion consumers have experienced the classic story of Dorothy and friends in the Land of Oz. Warner Bros. Consumer Products Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world. Tarina Tarantino Tarina Tarantino jewelry, handbag and lifestyle collections can be found in the best luxury fashion stores internationally as well as her trademark pink and green jewel box boutiques in Los Angeles, New York, Milan, Tokyo and Osaka and www.tarinatarantino.com. THE WIZARD OF OZ and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Turner Entertainment Co. # # #