Disney’s
“Oz The Great and Powerful” will once again provide audiences with a magical entertainment
experience when it debuts for in-home release on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, Digital
and On-Demand, June 11, 2013.
A
must-own for any home entertainment collection, the Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray
+ DVD + Digital Copy) of “Oz The Great and
Powerful” brings the epic adventure to life with its vibrantly colorful picture
and sound, and boasts a sensational variety of never-before-seen bonus
materials including: “The Magic of ‘Oz The Great and Powerful’ Second Screen Feature”
that provides viewers with an immersive opportunity to journey into the
fantastical lands of Oz; James Franco’s personal story of his journey to the
land of Oz that is produced and directed by the Oscar® nominated star himself;
Golden Globe® nominee Mila Kunis’ makeup metamorphosis which is hosted by
Academy Award®-winning makeup artist Howard Berger; A back-stage journey
through each of the visual effects process that brought China Girl to life
including an interview with Joey King; and much more. Additionally, all Blu-ray and DVD products include a digital copy of the film
allowing consumers to watch “Oz The Great and Powerful” at home, in their car,
and/or anywhere they go.
Bonus Features: Blu-ray:
Ø The Magic of “Oz The Great and Powerful” (Second Screen Experience) - An immersive Second Screen experience that
details all things Oz. From an interactive map full of secrets and
surprises, to an inside look at the spectacular world of Oz. All fans need to
do is download the special “The Magic of
Oz The Great and Powerful: Second Screen”
App (which is free and currently available for immediate download at the
iTunes Store for iPads) which provides fans with infinite opportunities to
remain connected to their favorite film, its cast of characters and to dive
deeper into the magical world of Oz. This App provides exclusive access to
invigorating and exclusive content including:
ü
The
Enchanting Characters and Creatures of Oz - From Munchkins and Tinkers to good witches, bad witches, and
flying baboons, this piece follows each character and creature of the Land of Oz
from inspiration to final outcome.
ü
The Sounds
of Magical Oz - What adds fragility to the sounds of
China Girl's footsteps; ferocity to the tornado; or weight to the flutter of
Finley's flapping wings?
ü
Sleight
of Hand: Zach Braff Puppet Theater - Actor,
and voice of Finley, Zach Braff introduces viewers to the Finley mockup.
ü
Mariah
Carey Music Video
Ø
Bloopers
Ø
My
Journey in Oz by James Franco - A
personal story produced and directed by James Franco.
Ø
Mr. Elfman’s
Musical Concoctions - An interview with composer Danny
Elfman unveils his inspiration in scoring “Oz The Great And Powerful.”
Ø
China
Girl and the Suspension of Disbelief -
This feature uncloaks the several forms of movie magic employed to bring China
Girl to life, from the initial artwork and character design, to the on-set
puppeteering during filmmaking, and finally, through each stage of the
visual-effects process; and includes an interview with Joey King, the voice of
China Girl.
Ø
Before
Your Very Eyes: From Kansas to Oz -
Production designer Robert Stromberg takes viewers through the set design of the
Land of Oz, from sketching his original ideas on a napkin, through to the final
set pieces and the accompanying visual effects.
Ø
Mila’s
Metamorphosis - Lead makeup artist Howard Berger
expands on one of the oldest, most tried-and-true forms of movie magic: makeup
design and effects.
Ø Walt Disney and the Road to Oz - It is well known that Walt Disney had a
fascination with the Land of Oz since he was a child. See how that
fascination grew into inspiration as he began planning for his own adaptation
of the stories in the classic Baum books.
DVD:
Ø Bloopers
Ø Walt Disney and the Road to Oz
Social Media:
To learn more and stay
connected with the film, please…
Disc Specifications:
Street Date: June
11, 2013 (Direct Prebook: 4/16; Distributor Prebook: 4/30)
Suggested Retail Pricing: Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy
= $44.99 US/$47.99 Canada
Blu-ray
+ Digital Copy = $39.99 U.S./$42.99 Canada
DVD
+ Digital Copy = $29.99 US/$32.99 Canada
Blu-ray
3D + Digital Copy = $44.99 U.S./$47.99 Canada
HD, SD or 3D Digital &
On-Demand = please check with your television provider or favorite digital retailer
for pricing
Feature Run Time: 130 Minutes
Ratings: US: PG/Canada PG
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1 (beginning of feature plays in 1.33:1)
Ratings: US: PG/Canada PG
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1 (beginning of feature plays in 1.33:1)
Audio: 7.1
DTS-HDMA, 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital
Languages: English,
Spanish, French
Subtitles: English
SDH, French and Spanish
Film Synopsis:
When
Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics,
is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit
the jackpot. Fame and fortune are his for the taking.
That is until he meets three witches: Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel
Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great
wizard everyone’s been expecting.
Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its
inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too
late. Putting his magical arts to use
through illusion, ingenuity and even a bit of wizardry, Oscar transforms himself
not only into a great wizard but into a better man as well.
“Temple Run” Oz Game:
In
celebration of the in-home release, Temple Run: Oz will introduce China Girl as
an all-new character to the exhilarating running experience (which launched
during the theatrical release). The tiny China Girl might be small in size but
she is packed with speed and a big attitude. Players will be able to run
through all three stunning environments including the latest release Winkie
Country and be able to use the “Head Start” feature to fast travel to any location.
To learn more, please visit iTunes at http://bit.ly/WgSWAk or
Google Play at http://bit.ly/15tVpYH.
Our Review:
The Land of Oz is so fantastical that DD thought it would make the most amazing ride at Disneyland. She was fascinated by every character in this film. Oscar, the great wizard, arrives at the Land of Oz and meets 3 witches. He is drawn into the power struggle by his greed at first. However, as his journey begins, he is given the choice to become good or evil and he choose to be a better man than he thinks he could be. It was very interesting to watch how Mila Kunis character turns into a bad witch when she got tricked by her sister, but her hatred for Oscar runs so deep that she chose to embrace evil. In the end, with the help of everyone who believes in him, Oscar is able to defeat the wicked witches and saved the people of Land of OZ. Out of all of the characters in the movie, my daughter's favorite is China Girl. We thought that the special effect was amazing. If you pay close attention to the film, you will hear the sound of china clinking together whenever the little China doll moves. For this reason, DD's favorite part of the special features is learning all about how movie magic brings China Girl to Life. All in all, the whole family thought this was a great film and we think this is a movie that everyone in your family would enjoy as well.
To purchase the combo pack we received to review, please visit your local stores where Disney DVDs and Blu-rays are sold. You could also place an order on Amazon.
Many thanks to Disney. The company has generously offered 1 Oz The Great And Powerful Blu-ray Combo Pack as a giveaway prize to one of my lucky readers. This giveaway ends on June 20, 2013.
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