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| Category | Children's DVDs, Warner Store Movies, Warner Theatrical Videos, Music Video, Family, Adventure, Recommended, Musical, Classic, Friends, Essential Cinema, Fantasy, G-Rated, Kids Adventure, Witches And Wizards, AFI Top 100 Thrills, AFI Top 100 (1997), AFI Top 100, AFI Top 100 Movie Quotes, AFI Top 100 Movie Songs, AFI Top 50 Villains, Jewels, Vanity Fair 50 Greatest Films Of All Time | | Starring | Judy Garland, Billie Burke, Ray Bolger, Margaret Hamilton, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Charley Grapewin, Clara Blandick, Frank Morgan, Mickey Carroll, Pat Walshe | | Director | Victor Fleming, King Vidor | | Choreographer | Busby Berkeley | | Composer | Herbert Stothart, Harold Arlen, George Bassman, George E. Stoll, Robert W. Stringer | | Costume Designer | Adrian | | Director of Photography | Harold Rosson | | Editor | Blanche Sewell | | Producer | Arthur Freed, Mervyn LeRoy
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Judy Garland stars as Dorothy in a musical based on the classic children's book by L. Frank Baum. When Dorothy's neighbor, Miss Gulch, threatens to take away Dorothy's precious dog, Toto, Dorothy runs away from home. Attempting to return, she and her house are caught in a twister and blown to the garish, color-saturated Land of Oz. The house lands atop Oz's Wicked Witch of the East, killing her and making Dorothy an instant celebrity. The Wicked Witch of the West, the sister of the deceased witch, soon arrives and threatens revenge. Dorothy must escape from Oz by following the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, where the great Wizard of Oz can help her return to Kansas. Along the way, Dorothy picks up some new friends--the heartless Tin Man, the brainless Scarecrow, and the courage-less Cowardly Lion, each of whom hopes that the Wizard can offer him what he lacks. The long journey to see the Wizard is filled with dangers and traps planted by the Wicked Witch of the West--as well as lots of phenomenal musical numbers. Filled with extravagant sets and costumes and 40 minutes of rambunctious song and dance routines, Dorothy's adventures in Oz are pure delight. The film deservedly holds a precious place in the hearts of millions. Young Dorothy is bored of her gray life on a Kansas farm. When her house is whisked away by a tornado, it lands somewhere over the rainbow in a Technicolor world, and Dorothy knows she's not in Kansas anymore. This beloved, incomparable classic based on L. Frank Baum's turn-of-the-century novel is a musical and visual candy store. Dorothy's journey to find a way back to Kansas has permeated American culture and film for decades and remains one of the best musicals and children's stories ever filmed. THE WIZARD OF OZ held its premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theater on August 15, 1939.
THE WIZARD OF OZ is number six on the American Film Institute's list of America's 100 Greatest Movies.
THE WIZARD OF OZ was an original selection to the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 1989.
MGM acquired the film rights to the L. Frank Baum story for $75,000, a huge amount at the time.
Some of the original casting desires included either W. C. Fields or Ed Wynn as the Wizard; Fanny Brice or Beatrice Lillie as Glinda, the Good Witch; Gale Sondergaard as the Wicked Witch; and Shirley Temple as Dorothy. After Ray Bolger asked to play the Scarecrow instead of the Tin Man, Buddy Ebsen was cast as the Tin Man but was replaced after nine days of filming by Jack Haley because of breathing problems he suffered at the hands of his costume.
The picture went through a number of directors: Richard Thorpe, whose nine days of footage were not used; George Cukor; Victor Fleming, who directed most of the color scenes before having to leave to direct GONE WITH THE WIND; and King Vidor, who directed most of the black-and-white scenes set in Kansas.
Shooting of what was known as Production 1060 was to begin on April 19, 1938, but actually began on October 13, 1938, and lasted until March 16, 1939. The film went well over budget, costing more than $2.75 million. It took in only about $3 million on its initial release.
Judy Garland was paid $500 a week for the film.
Bert Lahr's Cowardly Lion costume weighed more than 50 pounds.
The Munchkin coroner, played by Meinhardt Raabe, was also Little Oscar, Oscar Mayer's official spokesman in commercials.
Jerry Maren, one of the Munchkin Lollipop Guild singers, continued his career in show business, which included stints in more than 60 films as well as appearances on THE MAN SHOW and SEINFELD.
UNDER THE RAINBOW, a 1981 comedy spoofing the behind-the-scenes making of THE WIZARD OF OZ, starred Chevy Chase and Carrie Fisher. Wizard Of Oz Quotes/Excerpts: "I'll get you, my pretty. And your little dog too!"--The Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton)
"The great and powerful Oz has spoken!"--The Wizard of Oz (Frank Morgan)
"Ding-dong, the witch is dead."--Munchkin song
"There's no place like home."--Dorothy (Judy Garland) Wizard Of Oz Reviews: "...It somehow seems real and important in a way that most movies don't....The special effects are glorious in that old Hollywood way..."
-- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times "We love it...because of the wonderful things it does! Those songs! Those effects! That cinematography!..."
-- Entertainment Weekly Staff, Entertainment Weekly "...THE WIZARD OF OZ's status as a cultural icon has only strengthened through the years..."
-- Premiere Staff, Premiere "[The film] remains as entrancing as ever....So vibrant it's like watching the world being painted for the first time."
-- Daniel Webb, Total Film "[It] proves as precious as Dorothy's ruby slippers....It's a journey every film buff should make." -- Grade: A
-- Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly "There may be no movie more deeply embedded in the subconscious of the baby boom generation than THE WIZARD OF OZ."
-- Dave Kehr, New York Times Ranked #1 in Entertainment Weekly's Top Ten DVDs Of The Year -- "[T]he extras are filled with heart, brains, and, yes, even courage."
-- Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly Ranked #16 in Rolling Stone's "Top 25 DVDs Of 2005' -- "[A] dazzling digital reproduction of the original Technicolor."
-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone Wizard Of Oz Movie Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews classic movie that never gets old
an excellent movie that showshow doing the right thing does work
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A timeless classic! This is one of the most well loved classics in the world over. Others have tried but have not come close to what this one is. I love the Wiz, but this one holds dear to my heart, also the heart of my entire family. A straight up Five Star movie.
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An unsurpassed classic than endures time and cannot be topped. What can one say about this movie.....they do not make them like this any more!
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My 2 year old was in awe of the vivid colors, the music and that "Mean Witch, Mommy!" I couldn't help myself, and either could my husband, from being captivated by the story.
It is truly a story that way ahead of its time. I recommend it to everyone!
Submitted by a reviewer (Cheshire, CT, USA)
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The new DVD version of the classic movie is certainly sharper and clearer and much more vibrant. However, everything looks much more "plastic" and fake in this version. For instance, in the Munchkinland sequence, you can actually see (slightly) the painted backdrop and the transition from the real yellow brick road and the "painted" one more.
I feel it lacks some of that "larger than life" quality. Still, everything has been cleaned up and the scratches on the film have been removed, so it's very nice and clean. Worth owning, but I believe today's digital standards cheapen the original somewhat.
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Wizard Of Oz DVD Region 1
Snap Case
Single Side - Dual Layer
Special Edition
Full Frame -
1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital Mono - English
Dolby Digital Mono - French
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes/Outtakes:
1. Scarecrow's "If I Only Had a Brain"
2. Buddy Ebsen "If I Only Had a Heart"
3. "Hail, Hail! The Witch is Dead"
4. "Over the Rainbow"
5. "The Jitterbug"
Bonus Footage: HAROLD ARLEN HOME MOVIES
Production Interviews: Ray Bolger - Star, Jack Haley - Star, Margaret Hamilton - Star
Documentary: THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ
Film Highlights:
1. 1914 Silent Film
2. 1925 Silent Film
3. 1933 Cartoon
4. 1967 "Off to See the Wizard" Animated TV Series
5. Excerpt from 1939 Cavalcade of Academy Awards
6. Excerpt from Texas Contest Winners Trailer
7. Excerpt from ROMANCE OF CELLULOID
Additional Audio Material:
1. Original Recording Session Material
2. Radio Show "Good News of 1939"
Trailers:
1. Original Theatrical Trailer
2. Bonus Trailers - Reissue Trailer, "Grown-Up" Reissue Trailer, Matinee Reissue Trailer, Theatrical Reissue Trailer
3. Teaser
4. Radio Spots/Audio Trailers
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Art
Awards
Biographies: Cast & Crew
DVD Credits
Poster Art/Lobby Card
Story Boards
Stills/Photos:
1. Behind-the-Scenes
2. Costume/Makup Tests
3. Character Portraits
4. Special Effects
5. Publicity
6. Premieres
7. 1939/1940 Oscar Ceremonies
8. Post-Production Stills
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"The Great Beyond" was nominated for the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.
As 1999 closed out, the genius of anarchist comedian Andy Kaufman came to light in a Milos Forman film named for an early '90s R.E.M. SONG that was a tribute to the late entertainer. Fittingly, the Athens, GA group was brought in to compose the score. Like the quirky comic, the soundtrack to his life story is an unconventional collection of songs. Aural landmarks include the previously released title track, the Sandpipers' "Mighty Mouse Theme (Here I Come to Save the Day)" (which Kaufman used as a lip-synch prop during his now infamous debut on Saturday Night Live), Bob James' "Angela (Theme From Taxi)," and chunks of film dialogue.
Much like his heralded performance in the film, Jim Carrey reprises both Kaufman and his obnoxious alter ego Tony Clifton on the soundtrack. Although a boorish take on "I Will Survive" by Clifton is best skipped over, more appealing is Kaufman/Carrey and R.E.M. teaming up on the catchy sweetness of "This Friendly World," which is minimally affected by the arrival of Clifton/Carrey mid-song. The only new R.E.M. song, "The Great Beyond," is a sublimely moody piece overflowing with odd instrumentation and pathos.
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"Genie In A Bottle" was nominated for the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
"What A Girl Wants" was nominated for the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
Christina Aguilera rocketed to the top of the charts with the smash hit "Genie in a Bottle" from this self-titled debut and placed herself among a leading generation of young, multi-talented pop artists. Like fellow performers Britney Spears, J.C. and Justin of 'N Sync, and actress Keri Russell, who stars in the TV show Felicity, Aguilera is a graduate of the New Mickey Mouse Club television program.
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Always one for a remix, Madonna follows the AMERICAN LIFE album with an EP that includes alternate mixes of four album tracks. "Nothing Fails (Nevins Mix)" glides along on an acoustic guitar line and skittering, distorted beats, while 1980s revisionists Mount Sims take on "Nobody Knows Me" with a dirty keyboard/vocoder barrage. Finally the Headcleanr rock mixes of "Love Profusion" and "American Life" are energetic, guitar-heavy versions of the originals.
Also included on REMIXED & REVISITED is a live recording of the Material Girl's show-stopping 2003 MTV Video Music Awards performance of her "Like a Virgin" and "Hollywood" medley, featuring the additional diva trinity of Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, and Missy Elliott. On "Into the Hollywood Groove," Missy pops by again for a studio fusion of Madonna's "Into the Groove" and the aforementioned "Hollywood." Topping ev
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The now-legendary animated series makes a big-screen splash with a feature-length film that features the same crude animation but now has the license to be as rude as it wants to be. Keep the kids away and enjoy the episode of SOUTH PARK you always hoped you'd see. Stan, Kyle, Kenny, and Cartman sneak into the R-rated Terrence and Philip movie, and before you know it, their angry parents have declared a war on Canada. A musical in disguise, the film features many memorable songs as well as a touching relationship between Saddam Hussein and Satan himself. The showstopping tune "Blame Canada!" was nominated for a 1999 Academy Award for Best Song.
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In M. Night Shyamalan's THE SIXTH SENSE, Bruce Willis plays Dr. Malcolm Crowe, a successful Philadelphia child psychologist who is haunted by the sudden reappearance and suicide of a former patient. Months later Dr. Crowe encounters Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment), a troubled, withdrawn young boy who bears a striking similarity to his earlier patient. Dr. Crowe is compelled to help Cole, not only for the boy's sake, but for his own redemption. As Dr. Crowe struggles to determine what torments Cole, he must also come to terms with his increasingly distant relationship to his wife (Olivia Williams). Meanwhile, Cole is unable to describe the horrible things he sees even to his worried mother (Toni Collette). The scene where Cole finally tells Dr. Crowe about his supernatural secret is one of the 1990s most quoted and well-known cinematic moments.
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In his second screen adventure, groovy superspy Austin Powers (Mike Myers) returns to 1969, where one after another hilarious gag is worked into a silly, stumbling, knee-slapping plot. This time around, Austin Powers' arch-nemesis Dr. Evil (also Myers) is joined by a midget-sized clone of himself, Mini-Me (Verne Troyer). Having successfully stolen Austin's "mojo" (his libido), Dr. Evil can concentrate on his ultimate mission of destroying the world. Meanwhile, Austin, with the help of gorgeous agent Felicity Shagwell (Heather Graham), must now not only contend with Dr. Evil, but also the small but vicious Mini-Me. Also in this installment, Evil's son, Scott (Seth Green), finds out who his mother is, and Mike Myers stars as a third character--rotund and truly disgusting Scotsman Fat Bastard. More raucous fun in the spirit of its 1997 smash predecessor, AUSTIN POWERS: THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME once again thrills audiences with its inexhaustible humor.
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Defcon 1: Lyrical Warfare was T-Rock's third album in five months. As you might be able to imagine, it's not that the MC had such a wealth of top-shelf tracks ready to be unleashed upon the world in rapid-fire succession. Instead, he had one good album, and he chose to split up the material from that one good album onto three separate albums, with plenty of nondescript fluff added to each of the discs to maximize his profit. Like Myth of Reality and Rock Solid/4:20 before it, Defcon 1 has a handful of memorable moments that maintain his status as an accomplished, if just above average, Southern MC. ~ Andy Kellman
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This volume includes the television episodes: LONG LIVE WALTER JAMESON (episode 24), DEAD MAN'S SHOES (episode 83), YOU DRIVE (episode 134), THE LONG MORROW (episode 135).
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The collected works of Shakespeare produced many tragedies, many of which are held up as the pinnacle of creative writing in the English language. This release from the helpful STANDARD DEVIANTS team provides a history of the tragedy, with a special focus on the works of Shakespeare. Robert J. Fehrenbach, Ph.D, and Ann R. Meyer, Ph.D provide expert analysis throughout, making this a very thorough and informative study.
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Explore the strange corners of urban Japan with this pair of documentary-style dramas. CARNIVAL IN THE NIGHT surveys the country's punk scene in the 1980s, while PEEP TV SHOW examines the influence of surveillance technology on Japanese culture. Please see individual titles for complete synopsis information.
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