"Wizard of Oz" Coming to Blu-ray
Somewhere over the rainbow lies a 4-disc set of The Wizard of Oz. Warner Bros. just announced that they plan to celebrate the classic's 70th birthday with a Blu-ray blowout -- releasing the movie for the first time in high-def.
The Wizard of Oz: 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition will include 16 hours of extras, including some never-before-seen stuff. Where have they been hiding that??
The release will be remastered, using 8K resolution. It's also getting the Dolby TrueHD audio treatment. Expect the set to come with a few collectibles, including a copy of the original 1939 campaign book, a 70th anniversary Oz wristwatch, a 52-page commemorative book, and a copy of the 1939 film budget. Big Picture Big Sound has other specs and a listing of disc features.
The Wizard of Oz: 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition will hit shelves on September 29. -- Rachel Cericola