The Wizard of Oz 85th Anniversary Theatre Edition in Steelbook Coming to the UK on November 4th
In 2019, the 80th anniversary of Victor Fleming’s classic film “The Wizard of Oz” (USA 1939) was celebrated with its first release on Ultra HD Blu-ray. For its 85th anniversary, Warner Home Video will launch the musical film, based on Lyman Frank Baum’s children’s book and starring Judy Garland, in the UK on November 4, 2024. This special “85th Anniversary Theatre Edition” will be available in a Steelbook and will include 4K UHD and Blu-ray versions of the film. Additionally, the edition will feature lobby cards, art cards, as well as copies of the original programme, the premiere invitation, and the cinema ticket. The discs are expected to match previous editions in terms of technical specifications and content. The UHD Blu-ray will include a German Dolby Digital 5.1 audio track and English audio in DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1.
Plot Summary: Dorothy (Judy Garland), living in Kansas, is transported to the magical land of Oz with her dog Toto by a powerful storm. After unintentionally killing the witch who rules the land, she becomes revered by everyone. However, this does not help her find a way back home. The Good Witch of the North (Billie Burke) advises her to seek the Wizard of Oz (Frank Morgan), who resides in the Emerald City. To reach him, Dorothy must follow the Yellow Brick Road. The journey is long and fraught with dangers as the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) tries to thwart her every move. Along the way, Dorothy befriends a Tin Man (Jack Haley) who lacks a heart, a Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) who lacks courage, and a Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) who lacks a brain. Together, they overcome numerous obstacles, but their success only intensifies the wrath of the Wicked Witch of the West.
