Are you ready to join Dorthy in the magical land of Oz? New Line Cinema is remaking “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.”

L. Frank Baum’s iconic novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” was made in 1900. The book is a cult classic and has been reinterpreted by many. The most famous adaptation is the 1939 film starring Judy Garland. Nicole Kassell will direct the new film.

“While the 1939 musical is part of my DNA, I am exhilarated and humbled by the responsibility of re-imaging such a legendary tale,” Kassell said in a statement. “The opportunity to examine the original themes — the quest for courage, love, wisdom, and home — feels more timely and urgent than ever. These are profoundly iconic shoes to fill, and I am eager to dance alongside these heroes of my childhood as we pave a newly minted yellow brick road.”

Kassell is an executive producer for HBO’s “Watchman.” She directed feature films “The Woodsman” and “A Little Bit of Heaven.” Kassell will have the opportunity to use many cool props because Warner Bros. owns New Line Cinema and the 1939 film; some of the trademarked elements like the ruby slippers can be used in the new film.

A children’s book author and her husband have been arrested for child abuse after their children were found with severe injuries.

Jennifer Wolfthal, author of the children’s book “A Real Friend,” was arrested on New Year’s Day after her husband Joseph showed up at the hospital with one of the couple’s children. The 8-year-old girl was suffering from pneumonia, a staph infection, and liver failure. She was also malnourished and had multiple visible bruises and open wounds. The 8-year-old is still in the hospital, while the other two children, ages 9 and 11, are now in protective care. Court documents show that the couple adopted the children in 2014.

According to PEOPLE, Jennifer was allowed to bond out of jail but was arrested a second time this week on three new charges of false imprisonment of a child under 13. The new charges came following interviews with the children, who told investigators that they were spanked to the point of bleeding, went months without bathing, were locked in their bedrooms, and doused in cold water. The other two children were also severely malnourished.

Joseph was also arrested this week on child neglect charges with great bodily harm, aggravated child abuse, and false imprisonment of a child under 13. He is being held on a $210,000 bond.

Jennifer’s publisher has since pulled her book.

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