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Posted June 12, 2009
Pictures of All NEW 2009 Oz DVD sets
On Amazon.com
Posted June 12, 2009
3-D Picture of the DVD Collector's Box
Posted June 12, 2009
70th Anniversary Links
Posted June 9, 2009
THE WIZARD OF OZ 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition
It is difficult to imagine a motion picture more magical and more wonderful than Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's wonderful The Wizard of Oz. Over the last seven decades, the film has indelibly woven itself into America's cultural consciousness: Is there anyone who doesn't immediately think of the film upon hearing the words, "Dorothy," "Toto," "Emerald City," "Ruby Slippers" and "Yellow Brick Road" -- or the lines to the song "Over the Rainbow?"
Now, the colorful characters and unforgettable songs of Oz come alive as never before when Warner Home Video brings this cinematic treasure into the digital age with the September 29 Blu-ray release of The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition. The commemorative edition contains nearly 4 hours of all-new and never-before-available bonus features and is housed in numbered collectible packaging, and will be available for a limited time only for $69.92 SRP (DVD) and $84.99 SRP (Blu-ray Hi-Def).
In order to bring all the visual splendor of The Wizard of Oz to the Hi-Def world of Blu-ray Disc, the film has been entirely remastered, with each of the original Technicolor camera negatives scanned using 8K resolution. From this scan, a final 'capture' master was created in 4K, yielding twice the resolution seen in the master utilized for the film's previous DVD release.
Working in 'full film Resolution', extreme care was taken to ensure that all of the image fidelity contained in the original negatives was properly captured for this new presentation. The sounds of Oz will come alive on Blu-ray disc utilizing the full audio spectrum capabilities available through Dolby TrueHD audio. The net result is one of unprecedented qualit y that is sure to make The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Edition a benchmark in the history of the Blu-ray format.
There will also be a dedicated official site for all Oz-related events and products: http://thewizardofoz.warnerbros.com/
The following components are ALL-NEW and exclusive to this release:
The Dreamer of Oz - which makes its long-awaited home video debut. Also remastered the occasion, this full-length motion picture was an NBC-TV special event in 1990 and thrilled critics and audiences as it told the back story of author L. Frank Baum, "the Royal Historian of Oz." John Ritter shines in the title role -- the man who defied all odds to create the famous characters and stories. Annette O'Toole beautifully co-stars as his supportive wife, with Rue McClanahan as his challenging witch of a mother-in-law.
Victor Fleming, Master Craftsman -- a new feature-length documentary produced specifically for this release about the Hollywood director who, in the same year, miraculously brought both Oz and Gone With the Wind to the screen.
Hollywood Celebrates It's Biggest Little Stars-- a new featurette stars seven of the original "Munchkins of Oz" and tells the saga of the long journey, culminating in them receiving their own 2007 Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The Magic Cloak of Oz -- the first release of the complete 1914 silent film, including lost footage never before included in a home video presentation of this feature (produced by Baum himself).
The Patchwork Girl of Oz -- another 1914 Baum-produced, feature-length silent film, new to Warner Home Video.
The Wizard of Oz Sing-Along Track -- here making its home entertainment debut.
Reproductions of Archival Material -- Extraordinary renderings of the original 1939 Oz campaign, exploitation, and press books. These materials constitute a Hollywood "holy grail" for Oz, Garland, and motion picture fans alike and, for decades, have been among the most sought-after and impossible-to-find collectibles.
Behind The Curtain -- a 52-page miniature coffee-table book, assembled by pre-eminent Oz historian John Fricke. Encompassing much previously unpublished material, the deluxe volume includes behind-the-scenes Oz photographs, studio memos, and script pages for abandoned scenes and musical numbers.
Exclusive Wizard of Oz Watch -- A collectible and numbered 70th Anniversary watch, incorporating art from the film and enhanced with genuine crystals. Available nowhere else, this beautiful timepiece was created specially for this DVD edition.
And for the Blu-Ray Ultimate Collector's Edition, the original extended version of "If I Only Had a Brain" performed by Ray Bolger has been remastered in hi-definition especially for this release.
About the Movie
Adapted from L. Frank Baum's timeless children's tale about a Kansas girl's journey over the rainbow, The Wizard of Oz opened at Grauman's Chinese Theater on August 15, 1939. The film was directed by Victor Fleming (who that same year directed Gone With the Wind), produced by Mervyn LeRoy, and scored by Herbert Stothart, with music and lyrics by Harold Arlen an d E.Y. Harburg. Ray Bolger appeared as the Scarecrow; Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion, Jack Haley as the Tin Woodman. Frank Morgan was seen in six different roles, including that of the "wonderful Wizard" himself. Dorothy was portrayed by a 4'11" sixteen year old girl who quickly earned her reputation as "the world's greatest entertainer"-- the incomparable Judy Garland.
The Wizard of Oz received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and captured two Oscars® -- Best Song ("Over the Rainbow") and Best Original Score -- plus a special award for Outstanding Juvenile Performance by Judy Garland. The film was an overwhelmingly popular and critical success upon its initial release and repeated its ability to captivate audiences when M-G-M reissued the film in 1949 and 1955. The film made a new kind of history with its network television premiere in 1956 on CBS. Nearly 45 million people tuned in for this initial telecast, marking the beginning of an annual tradition. Ever since, The Wizard of Oz has been shown virtually annually on network (and then cable) television; its magical story and heartfelt performances have enabled it to grow from a perennial classic to its current status as a treasured icon of popular culture.
TWO DISC DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
Disc 1
• Remastered feature with Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio (NEW)
• Sing-along Track (NEW)
• Commentary by John Fricke with Barbara Freed-Saltzman (daughter of Arthur Freed),
Margaret Hamilton, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, John Lahr (son of Bert Lahr), Jane Lahr
(daughter of Bert Lahr), Hamilton Meserve (son of Margaret Hamilton),
Dona Massin (MGM=2 0choreographer), William Tuttle (make-up artist), Buddy Ebsen, Mervyn LeRoy, and Jerry Maren.
• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Storybook
• Prettier Than Ever: The Restoration of Oz
• We Haven't Really Met Properly
• Music and Effects Track
• Original Mono Track
DISC 2
• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic [1990 TV special]
• Memories of Oz [2001 TCM documentary]
• The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
• Because of the Wonderful Things it Does: The Legacy of Oz
• Harold Arlen's Home Movies
• Outtakes and Deleted Scenes
• It's a Twister! It's a Twister! The Tornado Tests
• Off to See the Wizard
• 3 Vault Shorts
• Audio Jukebox Selection
o Leo Is on the Air Radio Promo
o Good News of 1939 Radio Show
o 12/25/1950 Lux Radio Theater Broadcast
• Still Galleries
• Six Theatrical Trailers
DVD & BLU-RAY HI-DEF ULTIMATE COLLECTOR'S EDITIONS
Includes everything listed in the Two Disc SE as well as the following:
Disc 3
• Victor Fleming: Master Craftsman (NEW)
7 L. Frank Baum: The Man Behind the Curtain
• Celebrating Hollywood's Biggest Little Stars (NEW)
• The Dreamer of Oz [1990 TV special] (NEW)
• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1910)
• The Wizard of Oz [1933]
Disc 4
• His Majesty, The Scarecrow of Oz
• The Magic Cloak of Oz [1914] (NEW)
• The Patchwork Girl of Oz [1914] (NEW)
• The Wizard of Oz [1925 feature]
(Blu-ray Hi-Def will have Discs 1 & 2 and Discs 3 & 4 combined)
Also included are unique premiums:
• Collectible and numbered 70th Anniversary Wizard of Oz watch with genuine crystals.
• Replica of the original film budget
• Behind the Curtain, A 52-page, coffee-table book
• Reproduction of the original 1939 campaign book
EXCLUSIVE TO THE DVD and BLU-RAY HI-DEF RAY ULTIMATE
COLLECTOR'S EDITIONS
• Digital Copy on Disc
EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAY HI-DEF ULTIMATE COLLECTOR'S EDITIONS:
• MGM: When The Lion Roars Documentary
The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Edition
Street Date: September 29, 2009
Rating: G
Blu-ray Hi-Def Ultimate Collector's Edition
$84.99 SRP
Ultimate Collector's Edition (SD)
$69.92 SRP
Two-Disc Special Edition
$24.98 SRP
With operations in 90 international territories, Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros.
Entertainment Company, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the
global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of
any studio,20offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of
Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment,
HBO Home Video and New Line Home Entertainment.
Note: All enhanced content listed above is subject to change.
December 27 & 28, 2008
Posted December 1, 2008
End of the road for Oz Fest
in Chesterton, Indiana
Posted December 2, 2008
Snubbed at a Hollywood event, women hold own reunion to share memories of film shoot.
Children Munchkins Hold Their Ground
Posted September 22, 2008
The Architecture of Oz
Posted September 17, 2008
Tin Man fails to find a heart
That this splashy, over-digitised modern retelling of The Wizard Of Oz is the most watched mini-series in the Sci Fi Channel's history is testament to the timeless pull of L Frank Baum's 1900 fairy tale, because it boasts no other outstanding qualities.
Posted September 15, 2008
McDonald’s 2008 Madame Alexander
Wizard of Oz Dolls
Posted September 15, 2008
Alpine Pictures, Inc. Signs Martin Short as the Jester and Jim Belushi as The Lion
in Their Upcoming Animated Feature Film 'Dorothy of Oz'
Posted September 5, 2008
New York store transformed to pay tribute to ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Saks Fifth Avenue
Posted September 5, 2008
New York Fashion Week kicks off with 'Oz' slippers
Posted September 5, 2008
Video: Warner Bros. Consumer Products and CRYSTALLIZED(TM) - Swarovski Elements
Kick-Off Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week With a Ruby Crystal-Studded 70th Anniversary Celebration of The Wizard of Oz
Posted September 4, 2008
New York Fashion Week kicks off
with `Oz' slippers
Posted August 27, 2008
BEYOND THE RAINBOW TO OZ PANEL: 10 Years of Oz Web Site Serving Oz and Judy Garland Fans!
With Elaine Willingham, Kurt Raymond, and Stephen Sisters (Produced by Aaron Pacentine)
Posted August 27, 2008
Amy Winehouse looks to Oz for music inspiration
Boxwish - Farnham,Surrey,UK
Posted August 27, 2008
Staging a Business Continuity Plan: 3-2-1 Action!
Remember "The Wizard of Oz"?
Posted August 26, 2008
EXCLUSIVE UNVEILING OF THE WIZARD OF OZ RUBY SLIPPER COLLECTION
Saks Fifth Avenue NYC
EBAYERS BEWARE!
Posted June 16, 2008
From: twalker1046@yahoo.com
To: WizardofOzfan39@aol.com
Sent: 6/15/2008 6:43:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: Important Wizard of Oz Info.
Hello,
I'm writing to let you know that for the past 7-9 months or so, countless
alleged "Wizard of Oz" props authenticated by a company known as Global
Antiques have been sold on _eBay_ (http://www.ebay.com/) . Unfortunately, it has
been determined that all of these items are suspect for fraud. As you will
see in the following links, a number of these pieces have been found to
post-date the film/TV productions from which they came. Furthermore, numerous
items allegedly owned by certain Hollywood greats and historical icons have been
found to succeed the individual's death. Thereby, disputing the claim that
the items are original and authentic.
_Auction Depot LA, Auction Shop USA, Global Antiques: The Lord of the Rings
and “Big Lots!”_ (http://www.originalprop.com/blog/?p=2756)
_http://www.originalprop.com/blog/?p=2756_
(http://www.originalprop.com/blog/?p=2756)
_Gone With The Wind, Global Antiques, and Auction Depot LA - “Original
Dagger Sword”_ (http://www.originalprop.com/blog/?p=2412)
_http://www.originalprop.com/blog/?p=2412_
(http://www.originalprop.com/blog/?p=2412)
_I Love Lucy, Global Antiques, and Auction Depot LA - Silver Creamer_
(http://www.originalprop.com/blog/?p=2435)
_http://www.originalprop.com/blog/?p=2435_
(http://www.originalprop.com/blog/?p=2435)
I thought you and your site visitors might want to be aware of this
situation as these alleged props are in circulation. Should you ever come across a
COA that reads "City of Los Angeles, Global Antiques" please be aware. The two
eBay sellers involved in this matter were Auction Depot LA (auctiondepotla1)
and Auction Shop USA (auctionshopusa). _eBay_ (http://www.ebay.com/) has
recently suspended the auctiondepotla1 account after numerous complaints about
the illegitimacy of the items. auctionshopusa voluntarily closed their
account prior to that.
As a collector/preservationist of classic film, it is particularly upsetting
to see Hollywood's history so gravely misrepresented while thousands of
people have unknowingly been deceived.
Should you or your visitors have any questions or want additional
information please feel free to contact me.
Thanks for your time,
Todd
Posted June 3, 2008
ANNOUNCING Short and Sweet: The Life and Times of the Lollipop Munchkin
by Jerry Maren
Posted June 3, 2008
"RETURNING TO OZ"
VideosForFamily.com
VFF is delighted and honored to invite you to listen to the final episode of the beloved Internet radio series, "RETURNING TO OZ". We are finished with our series with the final 32nd episode titled, "Returning To The Land of Oz One More Time, Where Our Series Began". We hope you enjoy this presentation! I (Aaron Pacentine) and of course Aaron Schultz will continue to bring you other Oz related projects on our sites, VideosForFamily.com and WaltDisneysReturnToOz.com in the future. Please write and let me know of your thoughts of the final episode! We have some exciting guests from the Oz community involved!!!
The episode is very long, and is in 10 Parts, which makes it very enjoyable for something fun and worth your time. Go to:
www.videosforfamily.com/returntoozshow.htm to download the final and last episode of the Internet radio series, "RETURNING TO OZ".
Thank you!
Aaron Pacentine, VideosForFamily.com
Posted April 15, 2008
Judy Johanson, the president of the Oz Park Advisory Council in Chicago IL, wrote to the club last week regarding theft of some plaques in the Oz park. The park contains sculptures of the Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow and Dorothy & Toto.
Four weeks ago someone stole the 24 X 30 bronze plaque from our Scarecrow sculpture base. On April 10 someone stole the plaque from the Cowardly Lion.
She is asking your help in notifying Oz fans all over the country that if they see them for sale anywhere or are approached to buy them, to please call the Chicago Police Dept at 312 742-5870. You may also contact Judy at
Judy Johanson
Thanks!
Blair Frodelius
Editor - Ozmapolitan Express
Posted April 13, 2008
Poppies, Poppies Galore
In Lancaster
Posted March 9, 2008
Here’s a Twister for you
You Want Innovation? Offer a Prize
Posted March 9, 2008
Wicked evolved
Posted March 6, 2008
80 YEAR OLD OZ COLLECTOR
An obsession with Oz: Islander brings passion to Drama Dock
Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber - Vashon, WA
Posted March 6, 2008
Reel Deal: Taking one too many trips to 'Oz'
Posted March 4, 2008
YOU ALL WILL LOVE THIS!
TF2008: Gentle Giant - Wizard Of Oz
Posted March 4, 2008
The Wizard of Oz (1933)
Posted March 4, 2008
Orwell’s great classic, and The Wizard of Oz found in songs?
Posted March 4, 2008
FREE OZ & GARLAND DOWNLOADS
Posted February 23, 2008
The Wizard of Oz
I theArab Times
Posted December 19, 2008
A beautiful The Wizard of Oz symphonic poem
by Francesco Lettera
Published this work under creative commons license and everyone can freely download it.
Posted December 18, 2008
That old Oz magic lives on. . .
Sci Fi Channel's Tin Man a Huge Hit; Bigger Than Dune
Posted December 16, 2008
The Wizard of Oz
not the story, but the character - has been getting a lot of bad press lately.
Posted December 16, 2008
Tin Man
Heart of Steel
Posted December 15, 2008
Colin Farrell Secure Enough In Own Manhood
To Attend 'Wizard Of Oz …
Posted November 24, 2008
THE MUNCHKINS GET THEIR STAR
ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME (VIDEO)
Posted November 21, 2008
Making a Mockery of Munchkinland
There are so many things wrong in principle with the upcoming Sci Fi miniseries Tin Man,
Posted November 21, 2008
Munchkins get a star on Walk of Fame
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Posted November 21, 2008
Down munchkin memory lane
Posted November 21, 2008
Hollywood Honors 'Wizard of Oz' Munchkins
”The Wizard of Oz has touched millions over the years”
Posted November 21, 2008
"The Wizard Of Oz" Munchkins Get A Star On Walk Of Fame
BLOG & MORE LINKS
Posted November 21, 2008
I AM GOING TO BE THERE
SAYS MUNCHKIN CLARENCE SWENSON – SEE VIDEO!
Posted September 8, 2008
Hello Ozzy Friends,
First, many thanks to all of you for supporting Hungry Tiger Press. It is much appreciated. Being such a small company, and trying to do so much, can be trying at times. Kind words AND book orders are a very nice reward. We rely heavily on word-of-mouth advertising and hope you will encourage your friends and acquaintances to try a Baum or Oz book.
I wanted to give you all a quick TIGER UPDATE! Our new edition of L. Frank Baum's THE FLYING GIRL AND HER CHUM has arrived from the printer and all of the standing orders have been filled. Order a copy today!
If you are unfamiliar with Baum's non-Oz writing, I highly recommend FLYING GIRL AND HER CHUM. It really is a very good book with well defined-characters and a pretty good plot. Come on, give it a try!
And all three of Walt Spouse's Comic series adaptations of THE LAND OF OZ, OZMA OF OZ, and THE EMERALD CITY OF OZ are available, too.
JOHN DOUGH is still a couple weeks away - I do regret the delays. If you are interested in the slip cased limited edition - I would suggest pre-ordering. It will be a most handsome book!
Again, Thanks for your recent support. Each and every order helps to make future projects possible.
The very best Ozzy wishes to you all!
David Maxine
Email David at Hungry Tiger Press
Posted September 2, 2008
re: Munchkin Karl Slover
A BIG STORY ABOUT A LITTLE MAN – ENJOY!
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