THE
WIZARD OF OZ (MGM 1939)
(Release Date: October 19, 1999)
The
all time classic! Most of the extras from the laser edition
of "The Ultimate Oz" are included in the boxed
set (see below) as well as the single edition of the DVD
(above). The only real difference between the boxed
set shown below
and
this single edition are the lobby cards/photos, script,
and fancy packaging.
The laser edition is
still easier to move around the alternate audio tracks, but the
picture and sound on this edition are far superior - this is a
transfer from the newly restored 60th anniversary theatrical release
in stereo (mostly) and unbelievable picture.
The photo at the right
is the original DVD edition (release March 26, 1997) and taken
from the 1993 laser restoration (this edition is not available
anymore).
Warner Home Video replaced this DVD with their newly restore
3-Disc Special Editon and 2-Disc
Special Edition. These new DVDs
are really "the ultimate" - at least until it's released
in High-Def format!
CLICK
HERE for the DVD comparison (with screen
caps) over at DVD Beaver
On October 12, 2004 Warner Home Video offered The Wizard
Of Oz
paired
with Willy
Wonka & The Chocolate Factory in a budget
priced "two-pack".
The
all time classic! Most of the extras from the laser edition
of "The Ultimate Oz" are included in the boxed
set (see below) as well as the single edition of the DVD
(above). The only real difference between the boxed
set shown below
and
this single edition are the lobby cards/photos, script,
and fancy packaging.
