The cinematic classic The Wizard of Oz is coming to the big screen…in IMAX 3D.
In a press release today, Warner Bros. announced that The Wizard of Oz will be coming as an IMAX 3D release to theaters for one week only starting September 20, 2013. The return of Dorothy and her ruby slippers is in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the film.
“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.
But that’s not all for all you Oz fans out there. Following the IMAX theatrical release, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release a limited and numbered The Wizard of Oz 75th Anniversary Collector’s Edition on October 1, 2013, featuring the 3D version of the film and more. The Wizard of Oz 75th Anniversary Collector’s Edition will debut as a five-disc set that will include Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, DVD and UltraViolet versions of the film; a new documentary, The Making of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz; bonus features and premium collectibles ($105.43 SRP). Three more editions will be available separately: a two-disc 3D/Blu-ray ($35.99 SRP), a one-disc Blu-ray ($19.98 SRP) and a two-disc DVD ($16.95 SRP). All four will contain the new documentary and extra content.
What are your thoughts about one of the most cherished movies of all time returning as an IMAX 3D feature film? We suspect people will flock to theaters to catch this movie on the big screen but could also see people not feeling the 3D idea of the movie. Leave your thoughts and comments below!
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