Reload. Oh my! Google is celebrating the 80th anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz” but not with a doodle. Dave Parrack is a British writer with a fascination for technology. This Google “Wizard of Oz” query works across all of Search’s platforms, including the full and mobile web. Search for the movie title and you'll find a certain pair of red slippers Tap those and you'll be spun into a world of sepia search results much like Dorothy's version of Kansas. Which was over 80 years ago this past weekend. The Wizard of Oz was released on August 25, 2019. For a brief period during the 2019 Wimbledon Tennis Championships you could gain access to a free tennis game just by Googling "Wimbledon". Clicking on a result now will navigate you away from the results page. And all you need to do is search for "The Wizard of Oz" on Google. Starting October 13, items will be automatically deleted forever after they’ve been in your trash for 30 days. All rights reserved. All the links still work, too. host, dead at 80, 'SNL' takes aim at the presidential election, After 14 sons, couple welcomes a baby girl, were stolen in real life but found 13 years later, "The Wizard of Oz" was the winner of Academy Awards. Which was over 80 years ago this past weekend. With Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr. Take me back to the present where there's color on my screen! The internet giant is marking the 80th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz with an Easter egg that reflects the rather turbulent ways Dorothy enters and exits Oz. (CNN)If you open up a Google window and search "The Wizard of Oz," the results page may seem pretty average. How to buy a laptop for your kid (or revive an old one), How to buy a PlayStation 5 on November 12th, Apple’s HomePod mini won’t leave marks on your fancy wood furniture, The guy who built his own smartwatch is back with a pair of GPS smart glasses. After all, didn't Dorothy own a similar pair?! The Wizard of Oz was released on August 25, 2019. Just hit that little twisting tornado, and that will send you back to where you came from. Google has hidden another Easter egg in Search. With over 12 years experience writing online for various publications, he's now a Deputy Editor and Senior News Editor at MakeUseOf. How to Trigger Google's The Wizard of Oz Easter Egg. So, once you get bored of travelling to and from Oz with Dorothy, just Google "Thanos" and then click the Infinity Gauntlet for a nice little nod to the Avengers. Google commemorates the 80th anniversary of 'The Wizard of Oz' with a head-spinning surprise By Kendall Trammell , CNN Updated 1:06 PM ET, Sat August 24, 2019 It's too soon to say if this is the start of a trend of movie-themed surprises, but we wouldn't be surprised if this becomes the new norm -- it's a clever way to interest searchers in cinematic history. And now you'll also see a pair of twinkling ruby slippers just begging to be clicked. We're off to search the wizard, the wonderful "Wizard of Oz." Wizard of Oz . Google pays homage to The Wizard of Oz's 80th anniversary with a ruby slipper Easter egg. We’re off to search the wizard, the wonderful “Wizard of Oz.” pic.twitter.com/JulBoTAc7A. Google launched the The Wizard of Oz secret feature last year with the Easter egg designed to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the 1939 release of the popular movie, starring Judy Garland. Directed by Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Mervyn LeRoy. August 25 is the 80th anniversary of the classic musical fantasy. The screen will then rotate and the results page will turn from color to black and white. It's an important film in the history of cinema, being both a commercial and critical success, and one of the most-seen movies of all time. To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the its release, Google has hidden a tribute to The Wizard of Oz in its search results. Google isn't reserving its movie-themed Easter eggs for the latest blockbusters. But she also got to snag a pair of sparkly ruby slippers (which, by the way, they, It took 13 years to find stolen movie costume, It took 13 years to find stolen shoes from 'Wizard of Oz', Botched statue restoration draws Mr. Why is Google playing games with our search page? It's an important film in the history of cinema, being both a commercial and critical success, and one of the most-seen movies of all time. What Does" Limited Series" Mean on Netflix? Google has a new Easter egg for everyone to try, and this one is a tribute to The Wizard of Oz. Luckily, it's easy to find. There's no place like your search results. Learn more Dismiss. Once the results appear, you'll see links to stream the film, cinema showtimes, and other interesting tidbits. On the right-hand side you'll see Google's omnibox giving you a synopsis of the film plus other pertinent information. 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The Easter egg is available in both desktop and mobile browsers, though you'll definitely want to act fast if you want to see it without resorting to archives. The heels will click together three times as a disembodied voice cries, "There's no place like home". Fear not. And this one lets you play a hidden tennis game in honor of Wimbledon. Now, Google is playing tribute to the film in its own unique way. This is terrifying! » RELATED: Google doodle wins local student college scholarship The tribute is actually hidden. Join our newsletter for tech tips, reviews, free ebooks, and exclusive deals! 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Google isn't reserving its movie-themed Easter eggs for the latest blockbusters. However, that Easter egg no longer works, and I cannot work out how to navigate to Google's free tennis game. Voila! Click the tornado and Dorothy's house will pop out of it, and the results page will turn back from black and white to color. Fortunately, Google's Avengers Endgame Easter egg is still alive and kicking. 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