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The Wayback Machine - https://web.archive.org/web/20110513210807/http://www.thejudyroom.com/news-oz.html
This
news page is devoted to featuring news and events
pertaining to the 70th anniversary of The Wizard
of Oz.
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE AMAZING "CURIOZITY CORNER"BLOG
for the most complete and up-to-date info on ALL OZ related products.
(70th anniversary and otherwise!)
A big thanks to "Mark in NYC" for putting this together: A chance to see what the originally intended "If I Only Had A Brain" might have looked like if the original, more subdued, audio outtake of the song was used. Plus, we get to see how the song might have looked and sounded with the original tag "...erve ya". Enjoy!
11-05-2009 BLU-RAY "EMERALD EDITION" DVD TO BE RELEASED DECEMBER 1ST
Warner Home Video has announced that the "Emerald Edition" of the OZ Blu-ray will be released on December 1st. This is the same release that was previously only available in Target stores in the U.S. for a limited time. It's basically the super-duper boxed set without the printed extras. In other words, you get the two Blu-ray discs with all the extras, and the standard DVD disc featuring the entire 6 hour documentary about the MGM Studios "When the Lion Roars". This is good news for those who did not want to get all the extras but did want the movie on Blu-ray. Yes, believe it or not some people just want the movie! :)
The one and only Harrods in London is celebrating the 70th anniversary of OZ with events (see the green lighting on the store above) and products and a chance to donate to the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.
Fathom Events has announced that they will bring back their presentation of "OZ in HD" to 324 select theaters on Tuesday, November 17th at 6:30 p.m. local time.
Dan Diamond, VP of Fathom states in the press release: "Tens of thousands of fans nationwide celebrated the 70th anniversary of this beloved family classic in local movie theaters in September and due to the overwhelming response, we are proud to present a final opportunity for fans to gather again and experience `The Wizard of Oz` on the big screen," said Dan Diamond, vice president of Fathom.
He might have added that the whole enterprise was a failure, and a black eye to Warner Bros. After the screening September 23rd, reports immediate came in from all over the country. They weren't good. First of all, the film wasn't really presented in HD. In the days prior to the showing, theaters downloaded a digital copy of the film onto DVD from a satellite link. This is what was projected onto the big screen. The image quality was decidedly mixed, blurred in points, sharp in others, sometimes faded. You name it. The remix of the background score was at times overpowering. Worse than that, some theaters had to give refunds because they didn't perform the necessary quality control of the download prior to the screening, not realizing that the download didn't take and they were missing part of the film. At other showings, audiences were "treated" to on screen displays of the DVD menus and the fast forwarding through the mini-documentary. Some theaters had to stop and start the film due to "operator error" with the projection of the DVD. Obviously Fathom neglected to ensure the theaters knew how to present this digital presentation.
The recent press release also states: "The exclusive cut of "To Oz! The Making of a Classic" will offer audiences a look into how L. Frank Baum`s classic novel was transformed into one of the most beloved films of all time including archival interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and rare musical outtakes." This documentary isn't worth the time. Originally we were promised an HD version of the Scarecrow's cut dance, and that new early audio only outtake of "If I Only Had A Brain". Well, that didn't happen. The doc was a chopped up version of the old 50th anniversary doc featuring Angela Lansbury. I spoke to the producer of the doc, and he explained that unfortunately they were limited to what was given them, and the short time frame of the doc. In other words, they weren't given the right tools.
My advice: STAY AWAY. This presentation SHOULD have been a wider release ON FILM STOCK. Stay home and watch the Blu-ray disc, because that will give you a much better viewing experience than this poorly executed "event". I'm amazed they're actually trying to repeat it. Obviously they're more interested in money than integrity. This film deserves to be seen on the big screen at its best. This is not its best. A person close to Warner Bros. recently stated that the more quality minded people at Warner Bros. are also surprised that the company would allow one of their greatest assets to be presented this way. Well - where are they? Speak up! They should stand up and stop this from being repeated and issue an apology to the fans and general public out there for messing up a golden opportunity to present the film as no one has ever seen. Instead, we get what looks like a bad print.
Shame on you, Warner Bros., for taking the greedy way out.
Now available through The Warner Archive Collection are four pre-OZ films featuring its stars
(each sold separately or in this specially priced 4-pak)
:
09-28-2009
Blu-ray.com has confirmed a pared down version of the OZ Blu-ray disc being offered at Target stores.
There is also mention of a special edition at Walmart, but that's not confirmed yet.
Go to: blu-ray.com for more information.
09-16-2009 VIDEO CLIPS FROM THE UPCOMING DVD!
Warner Home Video has shared some clips from the upcoming DVD set(s).
Click on each image to open a pop-up window with the Flash versions.
Click on the Quicktime links for higher resolution clips.
NOTE:
The Quicktime videos are large and might take some time to download depending on your connection.
Enjoy!
iTunes will have the newly restored version of OZ available for viewing and downloading on September 29th. It's also #1 on their classics chart. The film will be sold for $14.99 and will include many extras. Click on the iTunes button at right or the image above....
TBS is airing OZ on Sunday, September 27th. No word on whether it will be the newly restored version or not. Go to the following link to get information about what time it will be showing in your area: http://www.tbs.com/movies/movietitle/0,,||852,00.html
Also of note is Amazon's new listing of the Rhino Records 2-CD deluxe edition of the soundtrack (see left). Originally released in 1995, this set has been out of print for quite some time, but Amazon now has it available again and notes that it's an "original recording reissued". Click here for the Judy Garland Online Discography listing for details of the set.
WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ONLINE AUCTION FOR WORLD-RENOWNED RUBY SLIPPER COLLECTION AND THE INSPIRATIONS OF OZ FINE ART COLLECTION IN CELEBRATION OF
Auction to Close on September 24 At Warner Bros. Entertainment’s
Star-Studded “Emerald Gala” in New York City
BURBANK, Calif., September 10, 2009 – Warner Bros. Consumer Products today announced the opening of the highly anticipated online auction for The Ruby Slipper Collection and The Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Collection, beginning September 10 at 10:00 a.m. EST at www.RubySlipperAuction.com. The auction marks the culmination of a year-long celebration of the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, and features the world -renowned Ruby Slipper Collection, consisting of 20 noted designers’ interpretations of Dorothy’s iconic Ruby Slippers for modern times. In addition, seven original pieces of art from The Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Collection, comprised of one-of-a-kind interpretive works of art by esteemed artisans, will join The Ruby Slipper Collection in the auction to benefit long-term philanthropic partner, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
“It has been an unbelievable anniversary year for The Wizard of Oz and this public auction is the perfect way to offer fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own something uniquely inspired by one of the most beloved films in history,” said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President of Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “This historic year-long celebration has inspired so many memorable events and to be able to conclude it with this charitable auction is ideal.”
“We are honored to be part of the Wizard of Oz's 70th anniversary celebration, and we are especially appreciative to Warner Bros. Consumer Products for naming us as the recipients of the proceeds from this auction,” said Pamela Barnes, President and CEO of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. “As the Foundation marks it own 20th anniversary this year in its fight to eradicate pediatric HIV and AIDS around the world, we are renewing our commitment to offering hope to children and families to create a generation free of HIV. These proceeds will go a long way to support the Foundation's lifesaving work, and we are grateful.”
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, in partnership with CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements, invited the world’s top shoe designers to re-imagine Dorothy’s classic Ruby Slippers for a stunning collection that has captured the hearts and imaginations of people the world over. Contemporary works of art from the likes of fashion masterminds A. Testoni, Abaete, Alberta Ferretti, Betsey Johnson, Botkier, Diane von Furstenberg, Giuseppe Zanotti, Jimmy Choo, L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani, Lisa Pliner, Manolo Blahnik, Moschino, Oscar de la Renta, Roger Vivier, Sergio Rossi, Stuart Weitzman, Tibi and Tuleh compose The Ruby Slipper Collection. Unveiled one year ago at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City to kick off Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, The Ruby Slipper Collection has toured more than 20 prestigious destinations around the world.
Each pair of designer Ruby Slippers has a fair market value of $10,000 and will be auctioned in a custom anniversary case. Additionally, exclusive, framed giclee prints of the original designer sketches will accompany select designs in The Ruby Slipper Collection.
Also included in the online auction are select pieces from The Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Collection, which features works from an acclaimed array of artists who were among the few selected to re-interpret The Wizard of Oz through their own unique visions and artistic mediums. The dazzling display of The Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Collection debuted at last year’s Art Basel Miami Beach, a revered celebration of global artistic influence. Several of these elite works of art, some of which were created exclusively for the auction, were generously donated by Angelo Aversa, Romero B ritto, Nelson De La Nuez, Todd White and Yakovetic, with pieces valued up to $65,000.
Concurrently with the online auction, The Ruby Slipper Collection in its entirety will be on display for the public at the Swarovski CRYSTALLIZED™ flagship store from September 10–23. Select original design sketches from The Ruby Slipper Collection, as well as The Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Collection, will be exhibited on the Grand Concourse level of The Shops at The Plaza Hotel’s first-ever Fashion’s Night Out from September 10-23, as part of a global initiative to promote retail, restore consumer confidence and celebrate fashion.
The charity auction for The Ruby Slipper Collection and The Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Collection will culminate on Thursday, September 24 at 10:00 p.m. EST, during Warner Bros. Entertainment’s star-studded “Emerald Gala,” at New York City’s historic Tavern on the Green. Fans across the globe will have the opportunity to bid on these celebrated collections, with the results of the auction, powered by charityfolks.com, to be announced at the “Emerald Gala.”
Visit www.thewizardofoz.com, the official site for all Oz-related events and products.
09-09-2009 WARNER HOME VIDEO HAS SHARED NEW SCREEN GRABS FROM THIS NEW RESTORATION!
Keep in mind that the images here are at 72dpi
- the quality will be even better when watching the Standard DVDs and Blu-ray discs! (click on the thumbnails for pop-up windows featuring the larger images)
09-08-2009 Netflix is offering a free streaming of OZ on October 3rd - to non-members as well as members!
Netflix, Inc., in collaboration with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, today announced that it will treat America to a free and commercially uninterrupted online screening of the newly restored 1939 classic, “The Wizard of Oz,” on Saturday, October 3, 2009. The film, celebrating its 70th anniversary this year and to be reissued later this month by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, can be instantly streamed for free for 24 hours, from 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, October 3 to 9:00 a.m. Eastern the following day, by visiting www.netflix.com/wizardofoz.
While anyone in America can instantly watch “The Wizard of Oz” online on a computer on October 3, Netflix members on an unlimited plan will be able to instantly watch “The Wizard of Oz” in hi-definition on their TVs via a range of Netflix ready devices. Those devices include Netflix ready Blu-ray disc players and new Internet TVs from LG Electronics; Blu-ray disc players from Samsung; the Roku digital video player; Microsoft’s Xbox 360 game console; and TiVo digital video recorders.
To celebrate the iconic film’s return to the spotlight, Netflix also announced it will host a free live concert and movie screening on Tuesday, September 29 in New York’s Central Park. The concert will feature contemporary interpretations of classic songs from the “The Wizard of Oz” by the Academy Award®- winning actress and Grammy Award®-winning singer Jennifer Hudson and two-time American Country Music Award® and two-time “Dancing with the Stars” winner Julianne Hough. The show is being directed by and will also feature The Roots’ Grammy Award-winning drummer and record producer Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson and a band assembled especially for the show. Following the concert, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield, the movie will be shown on a giant inflatable screen.
Amazon now has a new clip of the recently discovered early version of "If I Only Had A Brain".
This is the same version that will be featured in the documentary at the upcoming "OZ in Hi-Def" event.
Click on the image below to see (and hear) this charming rendition.
CLICK HERE to view the latest Warner Home Video email flyer promoting the upcoming DVDs.
Here is the Fathom Events promo for the upcoming "OZ in HD on the Big Screen" event.
Click on the image to see the video.
Here is the Fathom site - which has a slightly different version of the video: www.fathomevents.com
Thanks to Sharon at the CURIOZITY CORNERfor alerting me to this:
Only available in the UK & Europe - a separate single disc edition of the OZ "Sing-Along".
The "Sing-Along" is part of the bonus features on the American versions.
The UK newspaper supplement magazine "Seven" featured a wonderfully well done
cover story about the making of OZ, plus wonderful articles on L. Frank Baum and
the newest OZ incarnation "Wicked".
Some sneak peek images of the upcoming book
“The Wizard of Oz: An Illustrated Companion to the Timeless Movie Classic”
By John Fricke and Jonathan Shirshekan
Foreword by M-G-M “Munchkin” Margaret Pellegrini
Warner
Bros. Entertainment to Stage Spectacular Events in New York City to
Culminate Worldwide 70th Anniversary Celebration of The Wizard of Oz
CHARITY
EXTRAVAGANZA SEPTEMBER 24 AT TAVERN ON THE GREEN INTRODUCES WARNER HOME
VIDEO'S NEW BENCHMARK BLU-RAY ULTIMATE COLLECTOR'S EDITION AND AUCTION
OF WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS' RENOWNED RUBY SLIPPER COLLECTION
Grammy
Award Winner Ashanti and Judy Garland's Daughter Lorna Luft to Perform
at the Emerald Gala; Original Munchkins to Make a Rare Appearance
BURBANK, Calif.,
Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- From Beverly Hills to Berlin; from Miami to
Melbourne; from big screens to home screens, Warner Bros. Entertainment
has for the past year been celebrating the 70th anniversary of an
iconic American classic, The Wizard of Oz, with a slate
of spectacular festivities spanning the globe. This September, the
celebration culminates in New York City with a series of sparkling
events.
The festivities will commence on Thursday, September 24,
with the Emerald Gala, a glorious event at Manhattan's historic Tavern
on the Green, hosted by its owner and CEO Jennifer Oz LeRoy,
granddaughter of The Wizard of Oz producer Mervyn LeRoy. The
entire restaurant and surrounding grounds will transform for a night
into the Emerald City, replete with a winding Yellow Brick Road. The
Emerald Gala will feature a musical performance by Grammy Award-winning
singer/songwriter and actress Ashanti, who recently made her theatrical
debut as Dorothy in the City Center Encores! production of The Wiz. In addition, Lorna Luft, the daughter of Judy Garland will honor her mother's legacy with a special musical tribute.
Also contributing to the grand affair will be a rare
appearance by five of the original actors who played the "Munchkins"
characters in 1939's The Wizard of Oz, along with members of the cast of The Wizard of Oz National Tour performing acts from the traveling show.
The Emerald Gala will herald Warner Home Video's September 29 release of The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Editions.
Marking an historic benchmark in the format, Warner Home Video
continues to maximize what Blu-ray can do for picture and sound. With
six times higher resolution than standard DVD along with unparalleled
sonic excellence, the film will be at its absolute pristine best,
packed with treasured collectibles and brand-new bonus content. A
special sneak-peek of the spectacular new gift sets will also be on
display at the Tavern on the Green event.
One night only! Nationwide! OZ in hi-def on the big screen. CLICK HERE or on the image above to find a location near you and to purchase advance tickets!
Should be a fun night - OZ is always fantastic on the big screen. In hi-def? Even MORE fantastic I'm sure!
Per Warner Bros. the event includes:
A special welcome by TCM host Robert Osbourne and a
behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of The Wizard of Oz
Exclusive footage
Special home movie outtakes Rare archival interviews with the cast
Exclusive clip of the Scarecrow dance with Ray Bolger in
Hi-Def
Audio outtake of Ray Bolger singing a somber version of "If
I Only Had A Brain"
From the NCM Fathom website:
NCM Fathom, Warner Home Video and Turner Classic Movies present The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Hi-Def Event featuring the first ever High Definition presentation in movie theatres nationwide of The Wizard of Oz. This One Night Event will take place in over 440 movie theatres nationwide on Wednesday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. (local time). In addition to the feature presentation of The Wizard of Oz, this exclusive event will include a special introduction by Robert Osborne, a classic film historian and host of Turner Classic Movies, followed by “We’re Off to See the Wizard,” a look into how Frank L. Baum’s classic novel was transformed into one of the most beloved films of all time including archival interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and rare musical outtakes. Also featured will be an exclusive clip of the Scarecrow, Ray Bolger, dancing in High-definition for the very first time.
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
OZ on the big screen in HD!!
September 23, 2009:
This summer is an important milestone for The Wizard of Oz as it marks the 70th anniversary of the film. The release of "The Real Wizard of Oz" by Rebecca Loncraine (August 20, 2009, Gotham , $30) gives us yet another reason to celebrate Oz this summer! "The Real Wizard of Oz" is the first full biography-from birth to the years following his death-that looks at the people, places, history, culture, and literature that influenced the incredible storyteller, L. Frank Baum.
Baum is as fascinating as his characters and his life has more twists and turns then a cyclone. From the Civil War to women's suffrage, from amputation to modern medicine, from psychics to industrialization, Baum saw it all and it was reflected in his writings.
Rebecca is a renowned expert on Oz and Baum. She has traveled the US to study him, his works and the impact they had on our culture.
She explores the myths and legends of Oz, as well.... · Was Baum haunted by his younger brothers and sister who passed away at an early age?
· Did he move to the plains because of his inherent fear of the woods
· (and did that set the scene for the Wicked Witch's layer)?
· Was OZ really named from the O-Z on his file cabinet?
· Was the book really a reaction to the Populist party?
· What was Baum's incredible connection to PT Barnum?
· And how has this single story become America 's oldest and most oft repeated and revered stories.
JUDY ROOM NOTE: I haven't read the book yet, but I have a copy. It's a nice hardbound book with some great photos (including the first photo ever taken of a tornado!)
Warner Home Video has finally released artwork and some promotional material for the upcoming 70th anniversary editions of The Wizard of Oz on standard DVD and Blu-Ray.
Click on each image for details.
