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

No need

to trek all the way to the Emerald CityTM for adventure– simply

visit Rockaway Townsquare for a special experience as Simon Malls celebrate 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 Rockaway Townsquare on  Saturday,

September 21 from 1:00 p.m. to  3:00  p.m. in Center Court on the upper level.

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.

Activities

for attendees include spinning a Wizard of Oz themed wheel to win fun prizes,

creation of Glinda wands at the beautiful chocolate fountain, numerous photo

opportunities and much more. Guests are encouraged to come in costume to

receive a free Rubie’s trick or treat pail, while supplies last and should not

forget to obtain a special badge of courage! 

Members of Simon Kidgits Club will receive a gift upon arrival.

“Families

across the country come to Simon Malls to do more than just shop,” said

Elizabeth DiDuca, director of marketing and business development for Rockaway

Townsquare. “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.”

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 75th 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.

 “Bringing to life the 75th

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, visit www.thewizardofoz.com.