Box Office: How Did ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ Succeed Where ‘Jack the Giant Slayer’ Failed?

On the surface, this week’s “Oz the Great and Powerful” and last week’s “Jack the Giant Slayer” would seem to have a lot in common. Both are lavish, modern updates of familiar fantasy tales, inspired by Disney’s billion-dollar success in updating “Alice in Wonderland” three years ago. Both have opulent visuals (and the 3D ticket…
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