Oz fans and film buffs were thrilled when Warner Home Video announced the 70th anniversary Blu Ray set. The Wizard of Oz with all it’s dazzling colors and scenes is movie well suited to the new home viewing medium. We all waited with baited breath until the first images of the Ultimate Collector’s Edition was released. But there were some that were dismayed Oz was only available on Blu Ray via collector’s set. Just before the September 29 release date news leaked of an Emerald Edition Target exclusive and a single disc WalMart edition. The Ultimate Collector’s Editions were offered with exclusive collectibles from Amazon and Best Buy. All of these releases created some initial confusion. Now that the dust has settled I’ve managed to sort the different editions out. What follows is a complete listing of the United States 70th anniversary Oz Blu-Ray and DVD releases and some photos of foreign editions just for fun.
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Blu-Ray
Disc 1
Movie
Commentary by John Fricke, along with archival comments from Barbara Freed-Saltzman (daughter of Arthur Freed), Margaret Hamilton, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, John Lahr (son of Bert Lahr), Jane Lahr (daughter of Bert Lahr), Hamilton Meserve (son of Margaret Hamilton), Dona Massin (MGM choreographer), William Tuttle (make-up artist), Buddy Ebsen, Mervyn LeRoy, and Jerry Maren.
Optional Music-and-Effects Only or Original Mono Tracks
Dolby 5.1 Sing-Along Feature
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Storybook read by Angela Lansbury
Prettier Than Ever: The Restoration of Oz
We Haven’t Really Met Properly – Supporting Cast Profile 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 Arlen’s Home Movies
Outtakes and Deleted Scenes
It’s a Twister! It’s a Twister! The tornado tests
From the Vault
The Audio Vault
Stills Gallery
Theatrical Trailer Gallery
Off to See the Wizard
Disc 2
Victor Fleming: Master Craftsman
L. Frank Baum: The Man Behind the Curtain
Hollywood Celebrates Its Biggest Little Stars
The Dreamer of Oz starring John Ritter
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1910)
The Wizard of Oz (1933)
The Magic Cloak of Oz (1914)
His Majesty the Scarecrow of Oz (1914)
The Patchwork Girl of Oz(1914)
The Wizard of Oz (1925)
Disc 3
MGM: When the Lion Roars DVD
Digital Copy
Copy of film budget, watch in tin, Behind the Curtain of Production 1060 book, 1939 Campaign Book
DVD
Disc 1
Movie
Commentary by John Fricke, along with archival comments from Barbara Freed-Saltzman (daughter of Arthur Freed), Margaret Hamilton, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, John Lahr (son of Bert Lahr), Jane Lahr (daughter of Bert Lahr), Hamilton Meserve (son of Margaret Hamilton), Dona Massin (MGM choreographer), William Tuttle (make-up artist), Buddy Ebsen, Mervyn LeRoy, and Jerry Maren.
Optional Music-and-Effects Only or Original Mono Tracks
Dolby 5.1 Sing-Along Feature
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Storybook read by Angela Lansbury
Prettier Than Ever: The Restoration of Oz
We Haven’t Really Met Properly – Supporting Cast Profile Gallery
Disc 2
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 Arlen’s Home Movies
Outtakes and Deleted Scenes
It’s a Twister! It’s a Twister! The tornado tests
From the Vault
The Audio Vault
Stills Gallery
Theatrical Trailer Gallery
Off to See the Wizard
Disc 3
Victor Fleming: Master Craftsman
L. Frank Baum: The Man Behind the Curtain
Hollywood Celebrates Its Biggest Little Stars
The Dreamer of Oz starring John Ritter
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1910)
The Wizard of Oz (1933)
Disc 4
The Magic Cloak of Oz (1914)
His Majesty the Scarecrow of Oz (1914)
The Patchwork Girl of Oz(1914)
The Wizard of Oz (1925)
Digital Copy
Copy of film budget, watch in tin, Behind the Curtain of Production 1060 book, 1939 Campaign Book
Collectibles included in Ultimate Collector's Editions:
Facsimile 1939 Campaign Book
Behind the Curtain of Production 1060 Hardcover book
Not shown is a reproduction budget sheet
