Portal Fantasy Films: A Cinematic Journey Through Dimensions

Description: Dorothy Gale is whisked away from Kansas to the magical land of Oz via a tornado, where she must find the Wizard to return home.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use Technicolor, which was groundbreaking at the time.

Description: A young boy discovers a magical book that transports him into the world of Fantasia, where he must help a warrior save the land from the Nothing.

Fact: The film's theme song, "The Neverending Story," became a hit single, reaching the top 10 in several countries.

Description: Neo discovers that reality is a computer-generated dream world, and he must navigate through different layers of reality to free humanity.

Fact: The film introduced the concept of "bullet time," a visual effect that slows down time while the camera moves around the subject.

Description: Coraline discovers a hidden door in her new home that leads to an alternate version of her life, where her "Other Mother" seems perfect until the dark truth is revealed.

Fact: The film was the first stop-motion feature to be shot entirely in stereoscopic 3D.

Description: This enchanting tale follows four siblings who stumble upon a magical wardrobe that transports them to the fantastical world of Narnia, where they must aid a lion named Aslan in his battle against the White Witch.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, the same location used for the Lord of the Rings trilogy, giving it a similar epic feel.

Description: Lyra Belacqua embarks on a quest to rescue her friend and uncover a sinister plot involving parallel universes.

Fact: The film's title was changed from "Northern Lights" in the UK to "The Golden Compass" in the US to avoid confusion with another film.

Description: Alice returns to the whimsical world of Underland through a rabbit hole, where she must help the Mad Hatter and others overthrow the tyrannical Red Queen.

Fact: Tim Burton's adaptation was the first film ever to be released in digital 3D and IMAX 3D simultaneously.

Description: A former neurosurgeon learns the mystic arts and uses them to protect Earth from mystical threats, often traveling through portals to other dimensions.

Fact: The film's visual effects team won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.

Description: A group of teenagers are sucked into a magical video game, transforming into their avatars and must navigate through a jungle world to escape.

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

Description: In this visually stunning world, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to restore balance by healing the Dark Crystal, which involves a journey through various mystical realms.

Fact: Jim Henson, the creator of The Muppets, co-directed this film, bringing his unique puppetry skills to create the creatures of Thra.