Well, who else would it be for?

Sounds pretty orgasmic to me. I'll be first in line.

I've been schooled. To further elaborate, the strips are scanned and images are aligned frame by frame. To eliminate registration errors, some images require a simple reposition, while others need an electronic stretch or warp of one color record to fit the established geometry of the others.

Well, the four hours of Baum is in the 3-disc set, which you don't have to get. I'll probably get the 2-disc myself.

10.25.05.....great news 3 disc for me

The official announcement w/specs might push this over to a "will buy" rather than a "maybe" for me. But still, sounds awesome.

from davis dvd

One of the most beloved films of all time, The Wizard of Oz will see yet another release onto DVD on October 25th. The 1939 film, starring Judy Garland, will be available from Warner Home Video in separate two- and three-disc editions boasting a brand new digital transfer of the original negative (using Warner's "Ultra-Resolution" technology), as well as a newly remastered soundtrack.

Bonus materials will include a new commentary with historian John Fricke, outtakes and deleted scenes, four documentaries - including one on the restoration process, composer Harold Arlen's home movies made on the "Oz" set, an "Oz Jukebox" of recording session materials, radio shows, promo spots, trivia games, sing-alongs and more.

The three-disc edition will include four hours of additional features including a new documentary on "Oz" author L. Frank Baum, five early feature film versions of "Oz," reproductions of the invitation and program for the film's premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Retail will be $26.99 for the two-disc edition and $39.92 for the three-disc deluxe edition. Keep an eye on this space for the complete specs once the official press release is made available.

I hope new Commentary means the old Laserdisc commentary

My MGM laserdisc has a music and fx only audio option. Why wouldn't they add this to the dvd?

"five early feature film versions of "Oz"

It's not gonna be all four hours just devoted to the author. There will also be all the pre-1939 versions of the tale as well.

I'll pass on this, keep my current DVD, and put the money saved towards upgrading my barebones Titanic to the new 4-Disc version.

i'm in for the 3-disc set for the extras alone. WB has done a commendable job on their recent SE releases.

The Amazon box that'll arrive at my doorstep around 10/25 will include the 3-disc Oz and the 4-disc Titanic. Very classy package!

Baum led a very interesting life and wrote a whole series of OZ books that most people aren't aware of. I look forward to the 3-disc set.

I wonder if the documentaries on the 2-disc are repeats of the earlier release?

Man, I can not believe that my earlier post actually turned out to be what happen with this release. 3-Discer for sure here

a little bit of both i assume

I'm not at all surprised. WB kicks butt on classic material. No one else even comes close. Their business strategy seems to be "Deliver the best quality we possibly can and build more warehouses to store the money". They do such a great job, I'm sometimes tempted to send them more of my money just for kicks.

I'll be getting the 3-disc to replace my VHS copy. This is one that I just knew to avoid on DVD. Glad my patience has finally paid off.

What he said

This is definite buy for me, but I'm not sure what to do with the big special edition box I got a few years ago with the script and lobby cards. If all the special features are duplicated, I guess I can just sell the DVD and keep the other stuff.

Regardless, killer features, esp the silent versions.

<- does not own any previous version. Inclusion of previous films + warner = must buy of the year for him. Kudos to WB!

Just sold off the original WB snapper...can't wait! Thanks for the info. Sounds like a great release.

Music-only tracks are basically extinct on DVD. The studios actually have to pay separately for the rights to present the music in that fashion (which is considered too similar to a soundtrack CD) than they do for the rights to use the music in the movie itself.

Will this edition have those WIZARD OF OZ ABC t.v. cartoons intros also?

Well, WB has been wowing us with their spectacular 2-disc editions that rank with best of the best - looks like they're upping the ante with what would seem to be a totally over-the-top 3-disc set. Why do I think that this will be one of the top 5 releases of the year .....

i wonder why they didn't just add the soundtrack and make this a 4 disc set like ben hur or gone with the wind

I will probably get the 2 disc version, which sounds great to me. I havent seen this film, er "properly" before!