Return To Oz?
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Return To Oz?
Was thinking of picking this up, but i have noticed 2 different covers for just wanted to know if its the same release or is there and different about them, mostly in the A/V area not to concerned about features on this title. Thanks
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I have the old Anchor Bay release and these are the differences I could figure out:
- The old one (Anchor Bay) has both widescreen and fullscreen versions, the new one (Disney) has only widescreen (advantage neither because who cares about fullscreen?)
- The old one is not anamorphic, the new one is (big advantage new one)
- Both are DD 5.1 (advantage neither unless the new one has an improved mix)
- Extras seem to be about the same
- The old one is out of print, the new one isn't (advantage new one)
- The old one (Anchor Bay) has both widescreen and fullscreen versions, the new one (Disney) has only widescreen (advantage neither because who cares about fullscreen?)
- The old one is not anamorphic, the new one is (big advantage new one)
- Both are DD 5.1 (advantage neither unless the new one has an improved mix)
- Extras seem to be about the same
- The old one is out of print, the new one isn't (advantage new one)
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Originally posted by movielib
I have the old Anchor Bay release and these are the differences I could figure out:
- The old one (Anchor Bay) has both widescreen and fullscreen versions, the new one (Disney) has only widescreen (advantage neither because who cares about fullscreen?)
- The old one is not anamorphic, the new one is (big advantage new one)
- Both are DD 5.1 (advantage neither unless the new one has an improved mix)
- Extras seem to be about the same
- The old one is out of print, the new one isn't (advantage new one)
I have the old Anchor Bay release and these are the differences I could figure out:
- The old one (Anchor Bay) has both widescreen and fullscreen versions, the new one (Disney) has only widescreen (advantage neither because who cares about fullscreen?)
- The old one is not anamorphic, the new one is (big advantage new one)
- Both are DD 5.1 (advantage neither unless the new one has an improved mix)
- Extras seem to be about the same
- The old one is out of print, the new one isn't (advantage new one)
Anchor Bay used the original poster art for the cover and it comes in a purple case. The disney cover is awful.
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Originally posted by djones6746
Is this movie actually good? Wondering if my kids along with myself may enjoy the continuation of the OZ story.
Is this movie actually good? Wondering if my kids along with myself may enjoy the continuation of the OZ story.
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Picked this up the other day. This is a really good movie, better than I remembered it. The print did seem to have a lot of dirt/damage in like the first 10 minutes, but overall it is a nice looking disk.
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Originally posted by djones6746
Is this movie actually good? Wondering if my kids along with myself may enjoy the continuation of the OZ story.
Is this movie actually good? Wondering if my kids along with myself may enjoy the continuation of the OZ story.
http://www.returntoozthemovie.com/
The quote on the disney cover says something to the effect of "Takes off from where the Wizard of Oz left off". I would say that is not an accurate statement. Return to Oz, apparantly, is more in line with the books. It is darker than the Wizard of Oz, but still kid-friendly.
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Originally posted by movielib
- The old one is not anamorphic, the new one is (big advantage new one)
- The old one is not anamorphic, the new one is (big advantage new one)
(And the terrible cover art on the new one... what the hell's up w/Dorothy's face?)
Anyway, I'd rather keep my old disc, but not if there is a major improvement in picture quality. I'm just afraid that this may be a case (like Criterion's Charade) where the non-anamorphic actually looks better...
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Originally posted by bboisvert
I'd love if someone out there with both editions could do a comparison... I have the old Anchor Bay and, as movielib says, the editions look to be pretty much identical except for this issue.
(And the terrible cover art on the new one... what the hell's up w/Dorothy's face?)
Anyway, I'd rather keep my old disc, but not if there is a major improvement in picture quality. I'm just afraid that this may be a case (like Criterion's Charade) where the non-anamorphic actually looks better...
I'd love if someone out there with both editions could do a comparison... I have the old Anchor Bay and, as movielib says, the editions look to be pretty much identical except for this issue.
(And the terrible cover art on the new one... what the hell's up w/Dorothy's face?)
Anyway, I'd rather keep my old disc, but not if there is a major improvement in picture quality. I'm just afraid that this may be a case (like Criterion's Charade) where the non-anamorphic actually looks better...
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I received my Disney Return to Oz much sooner than I expected.
I compared the pictures and the anamorphic Disney version is much better. The Anchor Bay picture looks quite dull and washed out by comparison. Much of the film is not bright and colorful but those parts also look much sharper and more pleasing on the new DVD.
I compared the pictures and the anamorphic Disney version is much better. The Anchor Bay picture looks quite dull and washed out by comparison. Much of the film is not bright and colorful but those parts also look much sharper and more pleasing on the new DVD.
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Originally posted by movielib
It's wonderful. But it is not at all like the 1939 movie. Not a musical, much more faithful to L. Frank Baum's Oz books.
It's wonderful. But it is not at all like the 1939 movie. Not a musical, much more faithful to L. Frank Baum's Oz books.
Return to Oz is at best a mix of Ozma of Oz and Land of Oz. Though I give it credit for being as edgy as it was for a disney film. then again, this was during the period in time when disney ventured into darker theme films such as Flight of the Navigator, Black Cauldron, great mouse detective, tron, etc.
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Return to Oz is at best a mix of Ozma of Oz and Land of Oz. ...
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Return to Oz is at best a mix of Ozma of Oz and Land of Oz. ...
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I'd like to do a remake of The Wizard of Oz closer to L. Frank Baum's book. It's one of my dream projects if I ever become a big Hollywood director. Same with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I'd like to make it dark and gritty with an MPAA rating of it a PG-13 verging on an R rating. Last but not least, I'd LOVE to make NAPOLEON into a big epic... Any other ideas as to what film projects would be good suggestion from you to me?
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Originally posted by RaynMan2019
I'd like to do a remake of The Wizard of Oz closer to L. Frank Baum's book. I'd like to make it dark and gritty with an MPAA rating of it a PG-13 verging on an R rating.
I'd like to do a remake of The Wizard of Oz closer to L. Frank Baum's book. I'd like to make it dark and gritty with an MPAA rating of it a PG-13 verging on an R rating.
Spoilerized if you've never read the book.
Spoiler:
I recently picked up Return to Oz; it's a movie I've been meaning to watch for years, based on its reputation of being a more faithful adaption and subsequently a little disturbing. I thought it was great, especially when the Wheelers showed up.
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According to the Reporter, talent agency ICM brokered a deal between Walt Disney Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, and Carbon 6--McGee's "interactive entertainment" company. While no production start date has been set, two first-time screenwriters, Kevin and Dan Hageman, are attached to the project.
Much like 2000's American McGee's Alice, American McGee's Oz will be a dark reworking of a classic children's tale, which, in this case, is The Wizard of Oz. Other than its basic premise, which transforms Oz from a magical fairyland into a war-torn hellscape, little is known about the game other than the fact that it is officially due sometime this year for the PC and Xbox.
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Originally posted by RKillgore
I sometimes wonder how that would go over. The chapter that sticks out in my mind is where the Wicked Witch of the West sent swarms of bees, flocks of crows and packs of wolves after Dorothy and company.
Spoilerized if you've never read the book.
I recently picked up Return to Oz; it's a movie I've been meaning to watch for years, based on its reputation of being a more faithful adaption and subsequently a little disturbing. I thought it was great, especially when the Wheelers showed up.
I sometimes wonder how that would go over. The chapter that sticks out in my mind is where the Wicked Witch of the West sent swarms of bees, flocks of crows and packs of wolves after Dorothy and company.
Spoilerized if you've never read the book.
Spoiler:
I recently picked up Return to Oz; it's a movie I've been meaning to watch for years, based on its reputation of being a more faithful adaption and subsequently a little disturbing. I thought it was great, especially when the Wheelers showed up.
Any other scenes which are violent in this manner since I do not currently own the book at this time.
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I'm talking about making a DIRECT adaptation to the book and not through some video-game source. Kind of on the terms of what Peter Jackson did for The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, which is an EXCELLENT adaptation from book to screen because it's very close to the original source.
Maybe my 'adaptation' would be more suited to the Sci-Fi channel as a mini-series, wouldn't it? Due to the length of the book I see this more likely to fit in the same way the Frank Herbert's Dune mini seemed to be more natural that particular way.
Maybe my 'adaptation' would be more suited to the Sci-Fi channel as a mini-series, wouldn't it? Due to the length of the book I see this more likely to fit in the same way the Frank Herbert's Dune mini seemed to be more natural that particular way.
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Originally posted by RaynMan2019
Any other scenes which are violent in this manner since I do not currently own the book at this time.
Any other scenes which are violent in this manner since I do not currently own the book at this time.
Spoiler:
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Originally posted by RaynMan2019
It's one of my dream projects if I ever become a big Hollywood director. Same with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I'd like to make it dark and gritty with an MPAA rating of it a PG-13 verging on an R rating.
It's one of my dream projects if I ever become a big Hollywood director. Same with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I'd like to make it dark and gritty with an MPAA rating of it a PG-13 verging on an R rating.
Anyhow, I'm surprised that so many people feel Return to Oz is a kid friendly film. I know it's not extremely scary, but when I was a child, I found it pretty intense for a kids film and it wasn't until a few years ago that I could watch it again.... I think it may be traumatic to really younger kids.... I mean, the Wheelers are freaky, the switching heads thing still bothers me... I'd say it's good for kids like 12 and up, but sitting a 4 year old down to watch this? I'd say NO.
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I forgot this thing even came out! I have the old Anchor Bay release with the much better cover. So the Disney release has a much better transfer, huh?
What about the extras? Anchor Bay's has "Fairuza Returns to Oz" produced and directed by Mark Cerulli, and a "Fairuza Balk Introduction". According to the back cover on DVDempire.com, Disney's has "Fairuza Balk Returns to Oz" which I assume is the same as the Anchor Bay, and some trailers and tv spots, which I don't think AB has any. What about Fairuza's introduction? I assume it's only on the AB one?
Looks like it's time to scan my Anchor Bay cover, update it a bit and use it for my new Disney version (once I get it)!
What about the extras? Anchor Bay's has "Fairuza Returns to Oz" produced and directed by Mark Cerulli, and a "Fairuza Balk Introduction". According to the back cover on DVDempire.com, Disney's has "Fairuza Balk Returns to Oz" which I assume is the same as the Anchor Bay, and some trailers and tv spots, which I don't think AB has any. What about Fairuza's introduction? I assume it's only on the AB one?
Looks like it's time to scan my Anchor Bay cover, update it a bit and use it for my new Disney version (once I get it)!
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The intro is the same on both versions (Disney and Anchor Bay). The only advantage of the AB edition is the much-superior cover. The Disney has better picture quality and is definitely the way to go...