Wizard of Oz - Canada - Blu-ray Forum

TheZoof · 09-29-2009, 02:49 PM

I see that Target and Walmart have the best deals in the USA. Has anyone looked into Canada yet?

I am really not interested in buying the UCE. I just want the movie for $20. LOL

Anyone seen something like that or close?

Jimbo976 · 09-29-2009, 03:04 PM

My order is from amazon UK for around $30 Cdn delivered. I'll be curious to see if there are cheap versions available in Canada though.

Uber12 · 09-29-2009, 03:18 PM

Futureshop used to list the Emerald Edition (3-disc Target version) on their web site, but it isn't there anymore. I had preordered it a few weeks ago when it was still on the site, but I haven't gotten a shipping notice yet.

mintchris · 09-29-2009, 03:40 PM

I hope WM comes out with a $20 version up here. I dont really have an interest in all the extras so a one disc option would be nice.

Snyder-man · 09-29-2009, 05:13 PM

ya i just want the 1 disc i couldnt care less about postcards that wont ever see the light of day. not to mention Wizard of Oz is obviously a classic movie but its one of those movies you watch once every few years. couldnt imagine watching it over and over

Uber12 · 09-29-2009, 05:33 PM

I was doing some google searching for other editions in Canada, and I found this note on the DVDNGG forum posted by the Sr. Admin:

Warner Bros has canceled the release of Wizard of Oz - Emerald Edition on Blu-Ray. The 4-Disc Ultimate Collector's Edition Blu-Ray will be released as scheduled.

http://www.dvdsnextgengaming.com/for...hp?topic=285.0

If so that's really disappointing, but it would explain why the listing has disappeared. If it is cancelled, maybe Futureshop will offer me the ultimate edition for the same price as a consolation. Yeaaahhhh, that'll happen.

Belloche · 09-30-2009, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryandk

If you're in the Vancouver area, I'll probably go down to Target in Bellingham in the next week or so to pick up their exclusive version of The Wizard of Oz. I could pick up a few extra if other people are interested.

The article on the front page of this site says you can get the Target version at Future Shop too. I'll check it out later.

Rhylliam · 09-30-2009, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryandk

I went to Futureshop yesterday, and they only had the deluxe box set in their system.

Has anyone found the Emerald edition in Canada?

DVDsnextgengaming said that it was cancelled I thought...

Uber12 · 09-30-2009, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhylliam

DVDsnextgengaming said that it was cancelled I thought...

I got an e-mail notification this morning from Futureshop that my Emerald Edition order is still not in stock, but they didn't say it's cancelled. I'm still hoping it'll show up.

DVDNGG · 09-30-2009, 06:38 PM

We received notification from Warner Bros on Aug 19/2009 about the Emerald Edition being canceled. No reason was given. Here is what it said:

IMPORTANT NOTICE

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WIZARD OF OZ EMERALD EDITION ON (BD) AND (SD) HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. SEE BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.

DVD WIZARD OF OZ EMERALD EDITION 1000113720 883929093953 CANCELLED C12417

BD WIZARD OF OZ EMERALD EDITION 1000113238 883929092987 CANCELLED C12417

We received this info directly from Warner Bros. Canada

DVDNGG · 09-30-2009, 06:52 PM

The original plan was to only release 100000 copies of the UCE of Wizard of OZ. Due to the cancelation of the Emerald Edition there are 240000 copies of the UCE available. Each of them is individually numbered.

Jimbo976 · 09-30-2009, 07:04 PM

Thanks for the information! It sucks though

It seems the only reasonable ways to get this movie on Blu-ray without a box o' junk are to drive down to the US and buy it at Walmart or to order it from Amazon in the UK.

DVDNGG · 09-30-2009, 07:35 PM

Actually, it sucks bigtime.We ordered a ton of the Emerald Edition and when they announced the cancelation of it the pre-order date for the UCE had already past so we could not even get more of the UCE. I am quite surprised when they announced this. I can only assume that we'll get a regular Blu-Ray Edition down the road.

Snyder-man · 09-30-2009, 08:12 PM

ya all ive seen is tons of the UCE it looks like no one really cares about all that junk with it. we really need a candian 1 disc'er

movieking · 10-04-2009, 09:45 PM

Was there a single version released at Walmart Canada?

PrinceLH · 10-04-2009, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by movieking

Was there a single version released at Walmart Canada?

I just hope that the Blu Ray community holds the line and doesn't buy into all of this crap, forcing you to buy all of the cardboard crap and just refuses to buy in to their greed. I would also like a single disk copy of The Wizard Of Oz, as well. It will probably happen again, when Gone With The Wind comes out, later this year. I don't think too many bought into Casablanca, when they did this previously. It was also available on HD DVD, as a single disk version, for those who had the option. Count me out, for supporting this practice.

Jimbo976 · 10-05-2009, 12:05 AM

Just get it from amazon UK.

PrinceLH · 10-05-2009, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbo976

Just get it from amazon UK.

Heading to the U.S. in a few days. I'll see if I can find it at BB or Walmart, down there.

Jimbo976 · 10-07-2009, 11:53 AM

Not that I care much about extras but....

Nope. It seems that all Warner releases like this have NTSC extras. Disney and most other studios are like this as well.

I have Monster's Inc and High School Musical 1 so far from the UK and the extras and movie itself all play fine in my North American PS3 or BDP-S360 player.

Steve46 · 10-07-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryandk

Why do people want to buy Blu-Rays from the UK? We could watch the movie itself in hi def, but most of the extras, which are usually in standard def, would be in PAL and unwatchable on most North American televisions, aren't they?

There are very few which have PAL extras.

Here is a list showing the ones to avoid if that is a problem for you.

09-29-2009, 02:49 PM	#1
TheZoof Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ottawa,Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:850 Blu-ray collection:1636 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:2 Timezone GMT: -5	Wizard of Oz - Canada I see that Target and Walmart have the best deals in the USA. Has anyone looked into Canada yet? I am really not interested in buying the UCE. I just want the movie for $20. LOL Anyone seen something like that or close?

09-30-2009, 06:52 PM	#11
DVDNGG Expert Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Ajax Trading Score:19 Timezone GMT: -5	The original plan was to only release 100000 copies of the UCE of Wizard of OZ. Due to the cancelation of the Emerald Edition there are 240000 copies of the UCE available. Each of them is individually numbered. Last edited by DVDNGG; 09-30-2009 at 06:52 PM. Reason: Spelling

10-07-2009, 11:53 AM	#19
Jimbo976 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1 Timezone GMT: -5	Not that I care much about extras but.... Nope. It seems that all Warner releases like this have NTSC extras. Disney and most other studios are like this as well. I have Monster's Inc and High School Musical 1 so far from the UK and the extras and movie itself all play fine in my North American PS3 or BDP-S360 player. Last edited by Jimbo976; 10-07-2009 at 11:55 AM.

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09-29-2009, 03:04 PM	#2
Jimbo976 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1 Timezone GMT: -5	My order is from amazon UK for around $30 Cdn delivered. I'll be curious to see if there are cheap versions available in Canada though.

09-29-2009, 03:18 PM	#3
Uber12 Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Saskatchewan, Canada Blu-ray collection:260 DVD collection:109 Trading Score:1 Timezone GMT: -6	Futureshop used to list the Emerald Edition (3-disc Target version) on their web site, but it isn't there anymore. I had preordered it a few weeks ago when it was still on the site, but I haven't gotten a shipping notice yet.

09-29-2009, 03:40 PM	#4
mintchris Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:London, Ontario Blu-ray collection:333 Timezone GMT: -5	I hope WM comes out with a $20 version up here. I dont really have an interest in all the extras so a one disc option would be nice.

09-29-2009, 05:13 PM	#5
Snyder-man Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Toronto, Canada Blu-ray collection:290 Blu-ray reviews:30 Timezone GMT: -5	ya i just want the 1 disc i couldnt care less about postcards that wont ever see the light of day. not to mention Wizard of Oz is obviously a classic movie but its one of those movies you watch once every few years. couldnt imagine watching it over and over

09-29-2009, 05:33 PM	#6
Uber12 Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Saskatchewan, Canada Blu-ray collection:260 DVD collection:109 Trading Score:1 Timezone GMT: -6	I was doing some google searching for other editions in Canada, and I found this note on the DVDNGG forum posted by the Sr. Admin: Warner Bros has canceled the release of Wizard of Oz - Emerald Edition on Blu-Ray. The 4-Disc Ultimate Collector's Edition Blu-Ray will be released as scheduled. http://www.dvdsnextgengaming.com/for...hp?topic=285.0 If so that's really disappointing, but it would explain why the listing has disappeared. If it is cancelled, maybe Futureshop will offer me the ultimate edition for the same price as a consolation. Yeaaahhhh, that'll happen.

09-30-2009, 06:38 PM	#10
DVDNGG Expert Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Ajax Trading Score:19 Timezone GMT: -5	We received notification from Warner Bros on Aug 19/2009 about the Emerald Edition being canceled. No reason was given. Here is what it said: IMPORTANT NOTICE PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WIZARD OF OZ EMERALD EDITION ON (BD) AND (SD) HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. SEE BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS. DVD WIZARD OF OZ EMERALD EDITION 1000113720 883929093953 CANCELLED C12417 BD WIZARD OF OZ EMERALD EDITION 1000113238 883929092987 CANCELLED C12417 We received this info directly from Warner Bros. Canada

09-30-2009, 07:04 PM	#12
Jimbo976 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1 Timezone GMT: -5	Thanks for the information! It sucks though It seems the only reasonable ways to get this movie on Blu-ray without a box o' junk are to drive down to the US and buy it at Walmart or to order it from Amazon in the UK.

09-30-2009, 07:35 PM	#13
DVDNGG Expert Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Ajax Trading Score:19 Timezone GMT: -5	Actually, it sucks bigtime.We ordered a ton of the Emerald Edition and when they announced the cancelation of it the pre-order date for the UCE had already past so we could not even get more of the UCE. I am quite surprised when they announced this. I can only assume that we'll get a regular Blu-Ray Edition down the road.

09-30-2009, 08:12 PM	#14
Snyder-man Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Toronto, Canada Blu-ray collection:290 Blu-ray reviews:30 Timezone GMT: -5	ya all ive seen is tons of the UCE it looks like no one really cares about all that junk with it. we really need a candian 1 disc'er

10-04-2009, 09:45 PM	#15
movieking Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:216 DVD collection:39 Trading Score:14 Timezone GMT: -3.5	Was there a single version released at Walmart Canada?

10-05-2009, 12:05 AM	#17
Jimbo976 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1 Timezone GMT: -5	Just get it from amazon UK.

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