Wizard of Oz / Gone with the Wind coming to Blu-ray in the 4th quarter of 2009
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Re: Wizard of Oz / Gone with the Wind coming to Blu-ray in the 4th quarter of 2009
Originally Posted by Adam Tyner
It wound up being as much (if not more?) of an essay than a review, but: http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/40613...with-the-wind/
(In ten years at this game, this is the longest thing I've ever written.)
(In ten years at this game, this is the longest thing I've ever written.)
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Re: Wizard of Oz / Gone with the Wind coming to Blu-ray in the 4th quarter of 2009
Warner only makes one set of discs for the whole world....I have seen it confirmed at a couple other forums that the UK version is identical to the two BDs from the US UCE box set.....
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right I know that, genpion seemed to be responding to the discussionof the box set, thats why i said what I said.
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That's what I was trying to point out. Thanks for making it clearer.
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Was this ever confirmed? I saw several posts in the BD Bargains thread where people claimed to have scored the 3 disc set for $12.99.
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Re: Wizard of Oz / Gone with the Wind coming to Blu-ray in the 4th quarter of 2009
Oz is 3 disc only at Target
GWTW is 1 disc only at Target.
(some may carry the UCEs but the $12.99 price reflected the above).
GWTW is 1 disc only at Target.
(some may carry the UCEs but the $12.99 price reflected the above).
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The 3-disc Wizard of Oz "Emerald Edition" was indeed a $12.99 doorbuster on Black Friday. I would know, I froze my *** off for 4+ hours before the store opened to get it (and the Sony BDP-S360 @ $100 after gift cards.)
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Yeah I grabbed one as well. Well worth the wait for it and the single disc GWTW.
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Re: Wizard of Oz / Gone with the Wind coming to Blu-ray in the 4th quarter of 2009
Ok, just so I've got this straight...
The 1 disc GWTW BD is not only missing the books and pictures and stuff, but also an entire Blu-ray disc full of extras that came in the UCE (as well as the MGM DVD and the soundtrack sampler)? Just to clarify, all the extras from the UCE weren't crammed onto 1 BD for the 1 disc, right?
I might just have to bite the bullet and buy the UCE.
However, for Casablanca we are just missing the swag and the Jack Warner doc on the non-box set, right?
The 1 disc GWTW BD is not only missing the books and pictures and stuff, but also an entire Blu-ray disc full of extras that came in the UCE (as well as the MGM DVD and the soundtrack sampler)? Just to clarify, all the extras from the UCE weren't crammed onto 1 BD for the 1 disc, right?
I might just have to bite the bullet and buy the UCE.
However, for Casablanca we are just missing the swag and the Jack Warner doc on the non-box set, right?
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Re: Wizard of Oz / Gone with the Wind coming to Blu-ray in the 4th quarter of 2009
I was just curious about something as I consider selling my SD Gone With the Wind 4-disc. I have the UK 2-disc GWTW BD and just want to be sure that all the extras from the SD have been carried over to the BDs. I am in mid-move and all my DVDs are in boxes at the moment.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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I was just curious about something as I consider selling my SD Gone With the Wind 4-disc. I have the UK 2-disc GWTW BD and just want to be sure that all the extras from the SD have been carried over to the BDs. I am in mid-move and all my DVDs are in boxes at the moment.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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Re: Wizard of Oz / Gone with the Wind coming to Blu-ray in the 4th quarter of 2009
Isn't a little too soon to release another edition and put the current sets on moratorium when the last sets had everything you needed and more?
http://mix108.com/wizard-of-oz-dvd-a...h-anniversary/
Warner Bros. has announced that starting May 1st, they will stop shipping all versions of the classic ‘Wizard of Oz’, all except the 70th anniversary 2-DVD set, which will be available until October. After that, no more Scarecrow, Tinman, Cowardly Lion or Dorothy and Toto.
But don’t worry they will be back soon, bigger and better than ever for the 75th Anniversary, which happens in 2014. Expect new DVD’s and Blu-Ray’s to start rolling out again in the fourth quarter of 2013.
Warner Bros. told ‘The Hollywood Reporter‘, “2013 will see the re-launching of The Wizard of Oz franchise in a multi-platform, unprecedented rollout that will include new and restored formats with major sponsorships and branding, as well as massive media support,”
The 70th anniversary edition DVD sold 2 million copies, so expect the relaunch to be big and capture the imagination of a whole new generation of kids.
But don’t worry they will be back soon, bigger and better than ever for the 75th Anniversary, which happens in 2014. Expect new DVD’s and Blu-Ray’s to start rolling out again in the fourth quarter of 2013.
Warner Bros. told ‘The Hollywood Reporter‘, “2013 will see the re-launching of The Wizard of Oz franchise in a multi-platform, unprecedented rollout that will include new and restored formats with major sponsorships and branding, as well as massive media support,”
The 70th anniversary edition DVD sold 2 million copies, so expect the relaunch to be big and capture the imagination of a whole new generation of kids.
http://mix108.com/wizard-of-oz-dvd-a...h-anniversary/
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They're just taking a page out of Disney's playbook. They've done this before.
I don't know if we can expect anything different in terms of quality or extras, but I think it's possible that they won't release a standalone DVD again, but rather a package containing the BD and the DVD, plus whatever digital copy format is in vogue then.
I don't know if we can expect anything different in terms of quality or extras, but I think it's possible that they won't release a standalone DVD again, but rather a package containing the BD and the DVD, plus whatever digital copy format is in vogue then.
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Do you think if you buy several copies of the Blu-ray and hold them you can sell them for a profit or it is a common product that you can still get at a cheap price during the moratorium?
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Re: Wizard of Oz / Gone with the Wind coming to Blu-ray in the 4th quarter of 2009
Using Tron as an example, Disney pulled all of the copies prior to Tron Legacy being released, and it was selling for $75+ on DVD for months.
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The 75th anniversary edition is coming with the date TBA
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news...re-Order/11703
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nandscathed-20
The classic 1939 musical starring Judy Garland will be getting a double dip in 2013.
In an early announcement to retailers, 'The Wizard of Oz: 75th Anniversary Edition' appears to be coming to Blu-ray in the near future, along with 'The Wizard of Oz - 3D: 75th Anniversary Edition' and 'The Wizard of Oz - 3D: 75th Anniversary Collector's Edition (Amazon Exclusive).'
Specs have yet to be revealed, but the releases are expected to include hours of extra content including: Sing-a-long feature with the film; Complete Magic Cloak of Oz silent shorts (60 min); All-new making-of Documentary; The Dreamer of Oz TV Special (101 min); Munchkins at the Hollywood Walk of Fame Featurette (20 min); Patchwork Girl of Oz (60 min); and a 6 hr. MGM Documentary When the Lion Roars (exclusive to Blu-Ray).
The Blu-ray 3D Collector's Edition will also include a 48 pg Hardcover Photo Book; Ruby Slippers Sparkle Globe; Collectible Award Pin Set by The Noble Collection; Journal; Frameable Map of Oz; and 4 GB "Wicked Witch of the East" flash drive (Amazon exclusive).
In an early announcement to retailers, 'The Wizard of Oz: 75th Anniversary Edition' appears to be coming to Blu-ray in the near future, along with 'The Wizard of Oz - 3D: 75th Anniversary Edition' and 'The Wizard of Oz - 3D: 75th Anniversary Collector's Edition (Amazon Exclusive).'
Specs have yet to be revealed, but the releases are expected to include hours of extra content including: Sing-a-long feature with the film; Complete Magic Cloak of Oz silent shorts (60 min); All-new making-of Documentary; The Dreamer of Oz TV Special (101 min); Munchkins at the Hollywood Walk of Fame Featurette (20 min); Patchwork Girl of Oz (60 min); and a 6 hr. MGM Documentary When the Lion Roars (exclusive to Blu-Ray).
The Blu-ray 3D Collector's Edition will also include a 48 pg Hardcover Photo Book; Ruby Slippers Sparkle Globe; Collectible Award Pin Set by The Noble Collection; Journal; Frameable Map of Oz; and 4 GB "Wicked Witch of the East" flash drive (Amazon exclusive).
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nandscathed-20
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Re: Wizard of Oz / Gone with the Wind coming to Blu-ray in the 4th quarter of 2009
Nope, sorry. I think I've dipped on this one enough, until there's a 4K upgrade or something.