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There’s No Place Like Home
The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition
I can hear some of you saying… “What’s the big deal? I’ve seen this film a million
times. What’s new or different?” There is a heck of a lot. To commemorate the 70th
anniversary, this collector’s edition is filled with nearly four hours of all-new and
never-before-available bonus features and is now available on Blu-ray and DVD.
Exclusive to this new release are the 1990 NBC-TV special event called The Dreamer
of Oz, which tells the back story of author L. Frank Baum. John Ritter portrays the
noted author with Rue McClanahan as his mother-in-law. Of special note is a
brand new documentary produced just for this release of noted director Victor
Fleming who not only brought Oz to life but also directed Gone With the Wind that
same year of 1939. Need to know more about the midgets? I mean “little people?”
Check out Hollywood Celebrates It’s Biggest Little Stars, which features seven of the
original munchkins. For diehard historians, there is also the complete 1914 silent
film called The Magic Cloak of Oz which now includes previously lost footage and
was produced by Frank L. Baum. Another silent film produced by Baum called
but not least, an exclusive Wizard of Oz watch that is a collectible commemorating
The Patchwork Girl of Oz is also included. Making its home entertainment debut
the 70th anniversary and enhanced with genuine crystals. You won’t find this
is The Wizard of Oz Sing-Along Track. In addition to all these great video bonuses,
watch anywhere else except this ultimate DVD edition. So, now that you have all
the collection features reproductions of archival material from the classic MGM
these extra goodies, settle in and enjoy the magnificent and timeless The Wizard
release, a 52-page miniature coffee table book called Behind the Curtain and last
of Oz. Yes… Toto too! Available 09.29.09.
Showtime!
Rufus Wainwright: Milwaukee at Last!!!
Rufus-heads have reason to celebrate as the singer/songwriter
presents his sold-out performance at the Pabst Theatre in Mil-
waukee on a combination DVD/CD set. There are 23 songs cap-
tured live on the DVD and the CD features ten tracks with select
songs from his last three CDs. Filming his show for the DVD was
the legendary documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles and Ru-
fus Wainwright is accompanied by his 7-piece band. So whether
you’re a favorite of Want One, Want Two, Release the Stars or
Rufus Does Judy…this experience showcases his phenomenal
talent as a vocalist and entertainer. Available 09.22.09.
If You Could Read My Mind
The Mentalist: The Complete First Season Definitive Collection
Are you ready to solve crimes with the California Paul Newman:
Bureau of Investigation? Or how about a first hand The Tribute Collection
glimpse from the comfort of your couch? Sound With his steely blue eyes, handsome
better? Let the handsome and suave Simon Baker persona and beautifully crafted acting
be your observational guide as The Mentalist: The skills, Paul Newman’s contributions to ex-
Complete First Season is presented on DVD just the cellence in film will always keep his legacy
second season begins its run on television. All 23 alive. Presented in The Tribute Collection
episodes are presented on this six-disc set as well as are thirteen films from his career spanning
numerous clips of never-before-seen footage, inter- a period from 1958 to 1982. Certain films
view with each cast member and actual interviews are iconic such as Butch Cassidy and the
with real detectives, mentalists and police psychics. Sundance Kid or The Hustler while others
Sound too serious? There is also a surveillance video deserve a viewing for their sheer charm such as the rarely screened What a Way To Go costarring
based entirely on screw-ups with a gag reel to add a Shirley MacLaine. His sex appeal, method approach to acting and macho bravado all combined to
touch of humor. Available 09.22.09. put him on the list of Hollywood’s greatest stars. Available on 09.22.09.
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