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Oz The Great and Powerful Coming June 11th
Go Deeper Into the Spectacular Land of Oz
BURBANK, Calif. May 1, in
the year of our Lord 2013 — 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.
The film is directed by Sam Raimi who helmed the record-crushing
“Spider-Man” trilogy, and produced by Joe Roth who fashioned
Disney’s billion dollar-plus earning “Alice in Wonderland.” “Oz
The Great and Powerful” boasts a stellar cast that includes
Academy Award nominee James Franco as Oscar Diggs, the
predestined wizard; Golden Globe nominee Mila Kunis as the
tormented young witch Theodora; Academy Award winner Rachel
Weisz as Theodora’s older sister, Evanora, the witch who rules
over the Emerald City; and three-time Oscar-nominated actress
Michelle Williams as Glinda, the Good Witch.
Bonus Features:
Blu-ray:
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:
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.
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?
Sleight of Hand: Zach Braff Puppet Theater - Actor, and voice of
Finley, Zach Braff introduces viewers to the Finley mockup.
Mariah Carey Music Video
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My Journey in Oz by James Franco - A personal story produced and
directed by James Franco.
Mr. Elfman’s Musical Concoctions - An interview with composer
Danny Elfman unveils his inspiration in scoring “Oz The Great
And Powerful.”
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.
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.
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.
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:
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Walt Disney and the Road to Oz
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)
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.