The Jazz Singer and others, plus The Wizard of Oz in 3D, for 2013 - Blu-ray Forum

bluskies · 10-05-2012, 06:18 AM

Please remember, don't shoot the messenger on this one...

WB has announced for 2013 that they will release The Wizard of Oz in 3D on Blu-ray.

from darkhorizons.com:

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group has unveiled some impressive plans for next year's 90th anniversary celebration of the studio.

First up "The Wizard of Oz" will get a 3D treatment next year for both a theatrical re-release and a new 3D Blu-ray disc release. Also on the way are gigantic 100-film DVD and 50-film Blu-ray collections featuring multiple Best Picture Oscar winners.

There's also a 40-film Clint Eastwood DVD collection with a documentary on the actor and filmmaker. It's being called the largest film collection devoted to a single actor and director in the history of the business.

Plenty of classic titles will make the jump to Blu-ray including "The Jazz Singer," "Cabaret," "Grand Hotel," "Mrs. Miniver," "Driving Miss Daisy" and their James Dean trilogy of "East of Eden," "Rebel without a Cause" and "Giant".

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/251...ary-disc-plans

OrlandoEastwood · 10-05-2012, 06:21 AM

I'll give the 3D theatrical viewing a go. But, I am not double dipping on Wizard of Oz.

bluskies · 10-05-2012, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoEastwood

I'll give the 3D theatrical viewing a go. But, I am not double dipping on Wizard of Oz.

A major part of me feels it is just wrong to convert The Wizard of Oz to 3D. What's next, Gone With the Wind in 3D?

OrlandoEastwood · 10-05-2012, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluskies

A major part of me feels it is just wrong to convert The Wizard of Oz to 3D. What's next, Gone With the Wind in 3D?

I'm sure it's probably popped up somewhere in some discussion at Warner Bros. Like I said, I'll give the theatrical 3D conversion a go. I wasn't too thrilled with the 3D conversion of Finding Nemo, even though that's a Disney film.

aherron · 10-05-2012, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluskies

A major part of me feels it is just wrong to convert The Wizard of Oz to 3D. What's next, Gone With the Wind in 3D?

I AGREE. They should leave the classics just the way they are. Will not double dip even if they do a remake, it's just WRONG.

Love Blu-Ray · 10-05-2012, 08:45 AM

Wizard of Oz does not need 3D since it looks amazing!

Not interested

EddieLarkin · 10-05-2012, 09:16 AM

Very interested to know if they'll retain the aspect ratio or crop it to 16x9 for the 3D conversion.

BillieCassin · 10-05-2012, 09:41 AM

I'm so torn.

I really don't give a hoot about 3-D (I've been accused of being "anti-3D before), but...the idea of Oz in 3-D intrigues me.

If it's done really really well, I'll give it a spin. Either way, I'll buy whatever edition they make - I mean, it's OZ!

Love Blu-Ray · 10-05-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by EddieLarkin

Very interested to know if they'll retain the aspect ratio or crop it to 16x9 for the 3D conversion.

They will retain I bet

PuppyJonathan · 10-05-2012, 11:50 AM

Not going to lie I'm not so supportive of Wizard in 3D since there already is a technical masterpiece (not to mention I doubt Wizard would even benefit from it) but that's really cool about The Jazz Singer

UncleBuckWild · 10-05-2012, 12:16 PM

Aren't they going a bit overboard with the whole 3D thing...

Riddler The Slag · 10-05-2012, 02:51 PM

I got a little too excited thinking the Jazz Singer was the Neil Diamond version!

benricci · 10-05-2012, 02:54 PM

Pass.

JavaJulien · 10-05-2012, 08:01 PM

So is Wizard of Oz only getting a 3D re-release next year, because I wanted to buy the Emerald 3-Disc Edition?

MifuneFan · 10-05-2012, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JavaJulien

So is Wizard of Oz only getting a 3D re-release next year, because I wanted to buy the Emerald 3-Disc Edition?

There will be a 2D re-release too.

Doombear · 10-05-2012, 08:31 PM

Wizard of Oz will be awesome in 3D! I can't wait! I wished this would happen and it did. I hope they get the Titanic 3D team do the conversion.

Bolty · 10-05-2012, 08:43 PM

Won't anybody think of the CHILDREN!!

Leave the classics alone or our children won't know how these things were supposed to look!!!

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Don't like the idea--don't buy it. enough people don't buy/see it--they will stop.
Market place will decide.

Remember the Circuit City DIVX format.

It wasn't people complaining about it that killed it--it was lack of sales.

retablo · 10-05-2012, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UncleBuckWild

Aren't they going a bit overboard with the whole 3D thing...

No, because it still sells. And Oz, being a fantasy/kids movie, is a perfect choice to convert.

The real question, as someone else pointed out, is whether or not they will re-frame it for 1.78:1 and cut off a chunk of the picture.

Bolty · 10-05-2012, 08:47 PM

^^^
They won't do that. I'll eat my socks if they crop it. never happen. Every close up would be cut off at the hairline.

GxyExpress999 · 10-05-2012, 09:08 PM

Only the color sequences will be in 3D I guess?

10-05-2012, 06:18 AM	#1
bluskies Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:1179 DVD collection:248 Blu-ray reviews: 71	The Jazz Singer and others, plus The Wizard of Oz in 3D, for 2013 Please remember, don't shoot the messenger on this one... WB has announced for 2013 that they will release The Wizard of Oz in 3D on Blu-ray. from darkhorizons.com: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group has unveiled some impressive plans for next year's 90th anniversary celebration of the studio. First up "The Wizard of Oz" will get a 3D treatment next year for both a theatrical re-release and a new 3D Blu-ray disc release. Also on the way are gigantic 100-film DVD and 50-film Blu-ray collections featuring multiple Best Picture Oscar winners. There's also a 40-film Clint Eastwood DVD collection with a documentary on the actor and filmmaker. It's being called the largest film collection devoted to a single actor and director in the history of the business. Plenty of classic titles will make the jump to Blu-ray including "The Jazz Singer," "Cabaret," "Grand Hotel," "Mrs. Miniver," "Driving Miss Daisy" and their James Dean trilogy of "East of Eden," "Rebel without a Cause" and "Giant". http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/251...ary-disc-plans Last edited by Deciazulado; 05-06-2013 at 08:54 PM.

10-05-2012, 06:21 AM	#2
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Mexico, OH Home Theater Gallery:76 Blu-ray collection:450 DVD collection:2 PS3 collection:18 Blu-ray reviews: 73 Trading Score:20	I'll give the 3D theatrical viewing a go. But, I am not double dipping on Wizard of Oz. TRAUMATIC POSSESSION 2D: THE TAPE - UNRATED Now Available on DVD! "I'm bad, and that's good. I will never be good, and that's not bad. There's no one I'd rather be than me."

10-05-2012, 09:41 AM	#8
BillieCassin Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:157 Trading Score:1	I'm so torn. I really don't give a hoot about 3-D (I've been accused of being "anti-3D before), but...the idea of Oz in 3-D intrigues me. If it's done really really well, I'll give it a spin. Either way, I'll buy whatever edition they make - I mean, it's OZ! -- If you have to whip out a microscope to decide if you like a Blu-ray or not, you are missing the point.

10-05-2012, 11:50 AM	#10
PuppyJonathan Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2012 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:63 DVD collection:75	Not going to lie I'm not so supportive of Wizard in 3D since there already is a technical masterpiece (not to mention I doubt Wizard would even benefit from it) but that's really cool about The Jazz Singer Disney Shorts on Blu-ray

10-05-2012, 02:51 PM	#12
Riddler The Slag Power Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Tulsa, OK (formally S. Wales) Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:309 DVD collection:46 PS3 collection:11	I got a little too excited thinking the Jazz Singer was the Neil Diamond version! Flixter Reviews: http://www.flixster.com/user/799166450/ratings/ Amazon Wishlist: http://amzn.com/w/CNPJIHJL5TCL

10-05-2012, 08:45 AM	#6
Love Blu-Ray Banned Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:321	Wizard of Oz does not need 3D since it looks amazing! Not interested

10-05-2012, 09:16 AM	#7
EddieLarkin Expert Member Member since:Jun 2011	Very interested to know if they'll retain the aspect ratio or crop it to 16x9 for the 3D conversion.

10-05-2012, 12:16 PM	#11
UncleBuckWild Expert Member Member since:Oct 2012 Blu-ray collection:225	Aren't they going a bit overboard with the whole 3D thing...

10-05-2012, 02:54 PM	#13
benricci Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	Pass. My Collection: http://ben-ricci.filmaf.com/owned

10-05-2012, 08:01 PM	#14
JavaJulien Power Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Tampa, FL Blu-ray collection:83 PS3 collection:23 Trading Score:1	So is Wizard of Oz only getting a 3D re-release next year, because I wanted to buy the Emerald 3-Disc Edition? "If my answers frighten you Vincent, then you should cease asking scary questions." - Jules Winnfield My Letterboxd Account

10-05-2012, 08:31 PM	#16
Doombear Member Member since:Apr 2012 Blu-ray collection:477 Trading Score:2	Wizard of Oz will be awesome in 3D! I can't wait! I wished this would happen and it did. I hope they get the Titanic 3D team do the conversion.

10-05-2012, 08:43 PM	#17
Bolty Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:62	Won't anybody think of the CHILDREN!! Leave the classics alone or our children won't know how these things were supposed to look!!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Don't like the idea--don't buy it. enough people don't buy/see it--they will stop. Market place will decide. Remember the Circuit City DIVX format. It wasn't people complaining about it that killed it--it was lack of sales.

10-05-2012, 08:47 PM	#19
Bolty Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:62	^^^ They won't do that. I'll eat my socks if they crop it. never happen. Every close up would be cut off at the hairline.

10-05-2012, 09:08 PM	#20
GxyExpress999 Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:US of A Home Theater Gallery:7	The Wizard of Oz Only the color sequences will be in 3D I guess?

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