Family Films: Adventures in Other Worlds

Description: Dorothy Gale is whisked away to the magical land of Oz, where she must find the Wizard to help her return home, encountering friends and foes along the way.

Fact: Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers were originally silver in the book but changed to ruby for the film to take advantage of Technicolor.

Description: A boy discovers a magical book that transports him into the world of Fantasia, where he must help a young warrior save the land from destruction.

Fact: The film's iconic theme song was performed by Limahl, and the movie was one of the first to use extensive CGI for its fantasy sequences.

Description: Harry Potter discovers he's a wizard and enters the magical world of Hogwarts, where he and his friends embark on an adventure to protect a mysterious stone.

Fact: The film was the highest-grossing film of 2001, and the Great Hall at Hogwarts was filmed at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, England.

Description: Coraline finds a hidden door in her new home that leads to an alternate version of her life, where everything seems perfect until she uncovers the dark truth.

Fact: The film was the first stop-motion feature to be shot entirely in 3D, and it took over three years to complete.

Description: Four siblings enter the magical land of Narnia through a wardrobe, where they join forces with Aslan, the lion, to defeat the White Witch and restore peace.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, the same location used for "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. The wardrobe used in the film was designed to be as close as possible to the one described in the book.

Description: Two young friends create a magical kingdom in the woods where they escape their troubles, but their adventures take a poignant turn.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, and the fictional kingdom of Terabithia was created using CGI and practical effects.

Description: Alice returns to the whimsical world of Underland, where she must help the White Queen defeat the Red Queen and restore order to the land.

Fact: Tim Burton's version was the first live-action adaptation of Lewis Carroll's story to be filmed in 3D. The film's visual effects were created by the same team behind "Avatar."

Description: A family of tiny people living beneath the floorboards of a house must navigate the dangers of the human world when discovered by a young boy.

Fact: This Studio Ghibli film was adapted from the novel "The Borrowers" and features a unique blend of traditional animation and CGI.

Description: Four high school students are sucked into a magical video game where they must complete a series of challenges to escape and return to the real world.

Fact: The film was a surprise hit, grossing over $962 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of

Description: A young princess must travel to a magical kingdom to save her family, encountering various fantastical creatures and learning about her own strength.

Fact: This animated film features voice acting by notable celebrities and was praised for its vibrant animation and heartwarming story.