Wizard Of Oz Remastered And Returning To Theaters - Blu-ray Forum

GreenScar · 08-11-2009, 05:21 AM

This will be great to take my kids to on the big screen

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Unless you’re lucky enough to live in Austin, odds are that most of the time the only thing playing at your local movie theater is whatever it was that happened to be number one last weekend. The folks at Fathom Events have been trying to change that, by bringing cool, niche theater events to cinemas all around the country. You’ve probably seen their advertisements for live concerts or opera performances broadcast on the screen, but every now and then they also do something really different. For instance there’s this: They’re resurrecting The Wizard of Oz.

For one night, on September 23rd at 7:00 pm in over 440 movie theaters around the country, you’ll be able to walk up to the box office and buy a ticket for The Wizard of Oz. It’s the film’s 70th Anniversary, and to celebrate they’ve remastered the film and will show it in beautiful, high-definition. Included along with the newly remastered movie, you’ll see:

• A special welcome by TCM host Robert Osbourne and a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of The Wizard of Oz.
• Exclusive footage
• Special home movie outtakes
• Rare archival interviews with the cast
• Exclusive clip of the Scarecrow dance with Ray Bolger in Hi-Def
• Audio outtake of Ray Bolger singing a somber version of "If I Only Had A Brain"

G.I. Joe will be there whenever you want to see it. But unless you’re well into your 80s, odds are you’ve never seen The Wizard of Oz the way it was meant to be seen on the big screen. Mark your calendars and buy tickets in advance by visiting Fathom’s website.

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Batman1980 · 08-11-2009, 05:23 AM

I'll go if it comes out here, we'll see. 440 theatres isn't very good odds.

Purplegrasshopper · 08-11-2009, 05:46 AM

OMG, I'm sooooo going to go see this when it comes out!

JUDGEMENT 4400 · 08-11-2009, 05:48 AM

25 miles away from me is the nearest. That warrants a drive on Sept 23rd!

DigitalfreakNYC · 08-11-2009, 08:44 AM

No showing in all of NYC???

A travesty.

STARSCREAM · 08-11-2009, 08:57 AM

Awesome, and it's coming here to the theater I always go to!!!

zackisthewalrus · 08-11-2009, 09:07 AM

In my general area, it's playing in 2 theaters! I'll definitely be checking this out!!

toef · 09-09-2009, 04:12 AM

If anyone is bummed out that they don't have a local theater showing the movie, you can settle for a small consolation prize of watching the remastered version for free on Netflix.

It will only be shown once, on October 3rd, but will be available for streaming the entire day.

http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/09/07/...r-free-online/

Edit: Oh, and if you don't know if it's playing near you, here is the list of theaters.

Beta Man · 09-08-2009, 11:04 PM

bump to remind people not to miss out on this.

Mr.White · 09-08-2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

bump to remind people not to miss out on this.

Why go to a "movie theater" when you have "home theater"!

Beta Man · 09-08-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.White

Why go to a "movie theater" when you have "home theater"!

I've taken repeated measurements, and I'm just not able to squeeze that 75' wide screen into my house...... Maybe I'll keep working on it.

Deadset · 09-08-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I've taken repeated measurements, and I'm just not able to squeeze that 75' wide screen into my house...... Maybe I'll keep working on it.

Plus, it's nice to get away and have a night without JR.

edit: thanks for the bump, hopefully there is one near me where it's playing

Beta Man · 09-08-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Deads3t

Plus, it's nice to get away and have a night without JR.

edit: thanks for the bump, hopefully there is one near me where it's playing

I think it's that day only..... I called mine (there are many theaters in my area playing it fortunately) They were HALF sold out so far, but she said they've been selling more every day as it gets closer.... So I bought a couple of tickets......

Follow the link in the first post.... there is a place to find a list of theaters playing it.... over 400 nationwide so you should be able to find one close by, unless you live in the sticks

Jwilly019 · 09-09-2009, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

bump to remind people not to miss out on this.

Thanks for the bump, need to buy my tickets soon.

09-09-2009, 04:12 AM	#8
toef Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2008 Location:Isla Nublar 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:545 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	If anyone is bummed out that they don't have a local theater showing the movie, you can settle for a small consolation prize of watching the remastered version for free on Netflix. It will only be shown once, on October 3rd, but will be available for streaming the entire day. http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/09/07/...r-free-online/ Edit: Oh, and if you don't know if it's playing near you, here is the list of theaters. Last edited by toef; 09-09-2009 at 04:15 AM.

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08-11-2009, 05:23 AM	#2
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	I'll go if it comes out here, we'll see. 440 theatres isn't very good odds.

08-11-2009, 05:46 AM	#3
Purplegrasshopper Expert Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Las Vegas, NV Blu-ray collection:13	OMG, I'm sooooo going to go see this when it comes out!

08-11-2009, 05:48 AM	#4
JUDGEMENT 4400 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:34 Blu-ray reviews:10	25 miles away from me is the nearest. That warrants a drive on Sept 23rd!

08-11-2009, 08:44 AM	#5
DigitalfreakNYC Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Astoria, NY Trading Score:9	No showing in all of NYC??? A travesty.

08-11-2009, 08:57 AM	#6
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	Awesome, and it's coming here to the theater I always go to!!!

08-11-2009, 09:07 AM	#7
zackisthewalrus Senior Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 6	In my general area, it's playing in 2 theaters! I'll definitely be checking this out!!

09-08-2009, 11:04 PM	#9
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	bump to remind people not to miss out on this.

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