The
75th Anniversary Collector's Edition is a five-disc set that will include Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, DVD and UltraViolet versions of the film; a new documentary, additional bonus features and premium collectibles. Special features will include:
- "The Making of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," a candid overview of how a troubled production overcame the odds to become an integral part of American culture features contributions from historians John Fricke and Sam Wasson, composers Stephen Schwartz and Marc Shaiman, critics Leonard Maltin and Michael Sragow, Bert Lahr's son John as well as revealing interview clips with Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Buddy Ebsen, Margaret Hamilton and Mervyn LeRoy, among others.
- Exclusive Collectible Memorabilia, including a 75th Anniversary journal, Sparkle Ruby Slippers Globe, a 3-piece Noble Collection enamel pin set, a map of Oz, and a 48-page hardcover book.
- All Previously Released Bonus Content
The 3D conversion was a long and complex project which Warner Bros. initiated with a very high resolution 8k scanning of the original Technicolor camera negative. The restored 2D image was then transformed by creating a depth-map of each frame to construct 3D imagery and determine distances from the viewer's vantage point. This was followed by the long process (with the use of a rotoscope) to further refine viewer distances and fully layer shapes and objects.
"We couldn't be happier to partner with IMAX as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of this iconic film," said Dan Fellman, President, Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. "
The Wizard of Oz IMAX 3D Experience is an integral part of our studio-wide anniversary initiative and we are excited to give fans the rare opportunity to see this stunning version on the big screen."
"People have asked for years about
The Wizard of Oz 3D conversion. My answer was always, 'We're not doing it until it's perfect.' And now it is," said Ned Price, Warner Technical Operations' Vice President of Mastering. "As a kid, I was so enthralled by this film. Watching it, you just want to enter the frame, enter the Land of Oz. This new version will allow you to do just that."