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the yellow brick road to Oz -- the Tin Man (Jack Haley), the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr), and the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) -- have become pop-culture icons and central ...
the yellow brick road to Oz -- the Tin Man (Jack Haley), the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr), and the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) -- have become pop-culture icons and central ...
WIZARD OF OZ
Follow wide-eyed Dorothy (Judy Garland)and her ragtag friends Scarecrow, Tin Man and the
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Cowardly Lion as they head down the Yellow Brick Road in search of Emerald City and the all-powerful Wizard of Oz. Shot partly in black and white, partly in Techni...
WIZARD OF OZ
Follow wide-eyed Dorothy (Judy Garland)and her ragtag friends Scarecrow, Tin Man and the
... more
Cowardly Lion as they head down the Yellow Brick Road in search of Emerald City and the all-powerful Wizard of Oz. Shot partly in black and white, partly in Technicolor, THE WIZARD OF OZ is a perfect juxtaposition of reality and fantasy.n
The Wizard of Oz
How many times have you seen The Wizard of Oz on Television? How many times have you seen
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Judy Garland and her red shoes following the Yellow Brick Road? Can you remember the story, or do you just remember the film characters? Forget all those, and immerse yourself in this magnificent book. If you also have preconceptions about pop-up books, then forget those too. The original story was written by L Frank Baumand; this edition, created by Robert Sabuda, is a shorter version of the original story. The artwork, in the style of WW Denslow, the original artist, is exceptional, made up of prints created from cut blocks of linoleum. Open up the first page and find Dorothy, with her uncle Henry, a farmer, and his wife Aunt Em on their farm in the cyclone belt of Kansas, USA. Watch the cyclone approach and see the house and its surroundings before they are transported (found over the page) to a "country of marvellous beauty", the land of Oz. Meet the munchkins, hear about the Wicked Witch of the East and be there when Dorothy finds the magical silver shoes, and the Witch of the North, before undertaking her journey on the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, accompanied by her dog Toto. Dorothy joins up with a scarecrow, finds a tin woodman, and a cowardly lion, and with them makes her way through a great forest. The Emerald City comes into view (more easily appreciated when seen through the green spectacles provided) and Dorothy discovers Oz, the Great and Terrible. The amazing story unfolds and the travellers continue in their quest to find the Wicked Witch. Further adventures ensue, featuring flying monkeys, yellow Winkie slaves, the demise of the Wicked Witch, and soon, until eventually, as in all good stories, there is a happy ending when Dorothy returns home safely. Recommend for children aged 6 years and over, this book is a modern take on a real classic, and it will make an excellent gift for book lovers everywhere.--Susan Naylor
The Wizard of Oz
Lions and tigers and bears, the yellow brick road, gambolling midgets, warnings scrawled
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high above by a skywriting witch: No movie ever imprinted itself on young imaginations or endured in adult memory more than MGM's classic 1939 musical, and no movie score ever hooked as forcefully into our collective cultural memory. This exemplary soundtrack finally treats this deserved classic to a thoughtful and comprehensive rendering that confirms the enduring power of Harold Arlen's original music and E.Y. "Yip" Harburg's lyrics. On film, the songs unreeled as a mixture of discrete songs and multi-themed medleys with frequent reprises, a presentation preserved here, epitomised in the "Munchkinland Musical Sequence". If not as concise as Bobby McFerrin's legendary, hilarious concert compression of the entire musical story, this telling of The Wizard of Oz relives the film just as vividly. "Over the Rainbow" is presented here with multiple alternate takes, making it a must for fans of Judy Garland. --Sam Sutherland
Wizard of Oz
Lions and tigers and bears (oh my!), the Yellow Brick Road, gamboling midgets, warnings
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scrawled high above by a skywriting witch ... No movie ever imprinted itself on young imaginations or endured in adult memory more than MGM's classic 1939 musical, and no movie score ever hooked as forcefully into our collective cultural memory. This exemplary soundtrack finally treats this deserved classic to a thoughtful and comprehensive rendering that confirms the enduring power of Harold Arlen's original music and EY "Yip" Harburg's lyrics. On film, the songs unreeled as a mixture of discrete songs and multithemed medleys with frequent reprises, a presentation preserved here, epitomised in the "Munchkinland Musical Sequence". If not as concise as Bobby McFerrin's legendary, hilarious concert compression of the entire musical story, this telling of The Wizard of Oz relives the film just as vividly. "Over the Rainbow" is presented here with multiple alternate takes, making it a must for fans of Judy Garland. --Sam Sutherland
Advantages: A great classic given a good treatment Disadvantages: None really
...many people who wont know the story, have read the book, or have seen the film at some point in their lives. But just in case, I should probably just run through the plot anyway. Dorothy Gale lives with her Aunt and Uncle on a farm in Kansas. When the evil Miss Gulch threatens to have her little dog Toto destroyed after he bites her, Dorothy decides the only thing she can do is run away. When an old Travelling Gypsy warns her that her running away ... ...and witches. After killing the Witch of the east, she makes an enemy of her even more wicked sister Witch of the west. Instantly, Dorothy misses her aunt and uncle and the farm at home, and wishes she was back there. On the advice of the good witch, Glinda, she heads to the Emerald City for the help of the wonderful Wizard with her little dog Toto trotting all the way with her. On the way she befriends 3 strange creatures who are also in dire need ...
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Advantages: The adorable performance of the unforgetable Judy Garland Disadvantages: Absolutely none!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Wizard Of Oz (1939) is now well over sixty years old, yet the classic film still stands extraordinarily well, reaching generation after generation (and has also become a firm T.V favourite at Christmas). Its transistion to the DVD format is thoroughly impeccable making the whole land of Oz look even more enduringly beautiful, colourful and extravagant, even for its film age. Theres no doubt that the sole ingredients of this timeless classic was ... ...eye-catching sets such as the dazzling Emerald City at the end of the yellow brick road to the wonderful dancing and fun, jolly, infectious songs. That yearning vulnreability that exists in us all somewhere is what the film so heavily and heartwarmingly draws upon. Judy Garland is totally adorable as the wide-eyed innocence of little Dorothy Gale, who is transported over the rainbow by a tornado into the magical world of Oz. The sequences of the ...
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27.07.2006
THE WIZARD OF OZ Review ofThe Wizard Of Oz (Special Edition)by
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Advantages: great family film Disadvantages: none
...its a film that all the family can enjoy, and is suitable for children of all ages to watch on thier own, if desired. The film follows Dorothy through her magical journey, as she meets her mythical friends. the film is exciting and keeps you watching all the way through.
i have personally watched this film many times and it will still be one of my all time favourites. also my family loves this film its an all time favourite for us to sit down and ... ...watched every year at chirstmas. the childrens friends also will choose to watch this film over any other. the friends that dorathy gains through her adventure are lovable characters and have their own traits that everyone in the family can relate to. this film will be with my family throughout our lives and im sure that anyone will agree that it is an excellent film. ...
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The Wizard Of Oz is a well known family film. In short, it's about a young girl who ends up in a world where everything is not as it seem. On her rocky adventure to get back home, she makes some unforgetable friends such as the Scarecrow who wants a brain, the Tinman who wants a heart, and the Cowardly Lion who wants courage. There are many books connected with this story and even a westend musical, 'Wicked' which tells the other side of the story. Buying this film is a wonderful way to get into the world of Oz and a great starting point to explore it.
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Advantages: A Brilliant All Time Classic Disadvantages: None!!
Watch the Wizard of Oz as youve never seen it before now that this film has been digitally transfered from the restored film onto DVD you can watch it in all its glory.
The DVD features 2 discs including 'the Wonderful Wizard of Oz Storybook' and documentries on the movies creation and impact. Also watch outakes and deleted scenes. The other features on the discs include new commentary by historian John Fricke, prettier than ever: the restoration ... ...tribute to oz because of the wonderful things he does, the legacy of oz, Harold Arlen's home movies, the tornado tests, off to see the wizard, extensive stills gallery, trailer gallery and over 6 hours of audio only treasures including a jukebox of recording session materials and radio shows and promos.
This amazing film that was created in 1939 is still an all time classic for all ages and is the most beloved motion picture of all time! The amazing ...
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Actor(s): Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Frank Morgan, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Billie Burke, Margaret Hamilton, Charley Grapewin, Clara Blandick, Pat Walshe
Director(s): Victor Fleming, King Vidor
Genre: Musicals & Music Films - Musicals & Other Music Films
Classification: Universal
Production Year: 1939
Colour: Black & White / Colour
Running Time: 1 hour 38 minutes
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): WARNER HOME VIDEO; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Release date: 02/10/2006
No of Discs: 2
Catalogue No: D 067536
Editor: Blanche Sewell
Barcode: 7321900675369
Production Designer: Cedric Gibbons
Screenwriter: Noel Langley, Edgar Allan Woolf, Florence Ryerson
Choreographer: Busby Berkeley
Composer: Herbert Stothart, George E. Stoll, Harold Arlen, George Bassman, Robert W. Stringer
Director of Photography: Harold Rosson
Producer: Arthur Freed, Mervyn LeRoy
Author: L. Frank Baum
Art Director: Cedric Gibbons
Special Effects: A. Arnold Gillespie
Lyricist: Arthur Freed
Costume Designer: Adrian
DVD Description
Follow wide-eyed Dorothy (Judy Garland)and her ragtag friends Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion as they head down the Yellow Brick Road in search of Emerald City and the all-powerful Wizard of Oz. Shot partly in black and white, partly in Technicolor, THE WIZARD OF OZ is a perfect juxtaposition of reality and fantasy.
Languages
Main Language: English
Dubbed Language: French, Italian
Subtitle Language: Arabic, Bulgarian, Dutch, English, French, Italian, Romanian
Hearing Impaired Language: English, Italian
Technical information
Special Features: 2005 Ultra Resolution Digital Master From Restored Film Elements, New Commentary By Historian John Fricke With Selected Archival Audio Comments By Barbara Freed Saltzman Margaret Hamilton Ray Bolger Jack Haley Ken Darby John Lahr Jane Lahr Hamilton Meserve William Tuttle Buddy Ebsen Mervyn LeRoy John Lee Mahin And Jerry Maren, Prettier Than Ever The Restoration Of Oz, We Havent Really Met Properly Supporting Cast Profile Gallery, The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz Storybook, Theatrical Trailer Gallery, The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz The Making Of A Movie Classic, Memories Of Oz, The Art Of Imagination A Tribute To Oz, Because Of The Wonderful Things It Does The Legacy Of Oz, Harold Arlens On Set Home Videos, Outtakes, Deleted Scenes, Its A Twister Its A Twister The Tornado Special Effects Tests, Vintage Vault Featurette, Stills Gallery, Audio Only Treasures, Off To See The Wizard
Aspect Ratio: 1.33 Full Screen
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Mono
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