This doesnt work, for soon dorothy manages to return to oz, but things have definitely changed. Directed by 1 writing credits 3 cast 37 produced by 3. Frank baum books primarily the marvelous land of oz and ozma of oz, the first two sequels. This onehour television special done in 1964 from the rankinbass library was the first of many network television specials produced by arthur rankin and jules bass. Dec 11, 2014 the only films that make oz a dream are the 1939 film and the film journey back to oz. In the beginning of the story, dorothys aunt and uncle are concerned about her mental state of health because of her obsession with the events she remembers from her first visit to oz. Rent return to oz 1985 starring fairuza balk and nicol williamson on dvd and bluray. Peggi loder, susan conway, childrens video playground. The crew discuss the disney film that terrified children across the globe and there is much dissension, but mike has a fan theory that may just be able to change the minds of the haters. Aaron pacentine is raising funds for remembering disneys return to oz a documentary film on kickstarter. Frank baums early 20th century oz novels and set 20 years before the events of the original 1900 novel, the film is a spiritual prequel to the 1939 metrogoldwynmayer film the wizard of oz.
Rent return to oz 1964 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Classic movie merchandise recommended links to dozens of online vendors selling classic. The emphasis was certainly on quantity over quality. Return to oz tv movie 1964 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The film fails not because its poorly acted or made balk is sweet and affecting, and it has decent production values but in its execution. To truly understand and appreciate return to oz, youve got to know two things. Rent return to oz 1964 starring larry mann and alfie scopp on dvd and bluray. The first of many network specials produced by the pair, return to oz finds rankin and bass returning the fantasy land formerly visited in the tales of the wizard of oz to tell the tale of young. In this cheerful animation, dorothy is back in kansas fighting to keep her family home, before being whisked back to oz where some old friends are in grave danger. Schibetta and the prison brass race to uncover ortolanis killerfor different reasons. Let the music lead you back to return to oz music the. It first aired on 9 february 1964 in the united states on nbcs the general electric fantasy hour block.
Based on the original wizard of oz story and from an earlier rankinbass series the tales of the wizard of oz from 1961, this special features dorothy more as a little girl. Plus the 2 cd soundtrack set of return to oz singed by david shire. Oz the great and powerful is a 20 american fantasy adventure film directed by sam raimi and written by david lindsayabaire and mitchell kapner from a story by kapner. May 07, 2014 a 3d animated adventure that essentially picks up where the 1939 classic left off as opposed to last years live action prequel, oz the great and powerful legends of oz.
In return to oz a version that may be a bit too scary for young children, auntie em sends dorothy to a sanitarium where hopefully she will clear her head from all of the oz nonsense. Crawley, thomas glynn and larry roemer from a teleplay by romeo muller, who later wrote dorothy in the land. Dorothy finds herself back in the land of her dreams, and makes delightful new friends like tik tok, jack pumpkinhead, and the gump. Based on the overlooked but dark in tone 1985 walt disney movie return to oz which was a nonmusical sequel to the wizard of oz, this combined story elements from l. To have all the music presented on two full cds, many tracks never before released, with thorough liner notes, is a dream come true after all this time. The film is an unofficial sequel to the 1939 metrogoldwynmayer mgm film the. A 3d animated adventure that essentially picks up where the 1939 classic left off as opposed to last years live action prequel, oz the great and powerful legends of oz. Return to oz the creepiest disney film ever to grace the screen turned 30 this year, joining netflix and prompting an expanded rerelease of david shires spellbinding score. In this sortofsequel to the wizard of oz, dorothy now played by fairuza balk has been having trouble settling down into her life after her amazing adventures, and eventually finds her way back to the magical land. In depth information about return to oz, produced by rankinbass productions, videocraft international production, crawley films. Return to oz film dorothy gale, thought to have psychological problems because of her tales of oz, is sent to an institution and is about to receive shock treatment when a lightning storm enables her to escape down a raging river.
Return to oz 1964 liza was actually 16 years old when she recorded the vocals for this movie. The wizard of oz, starring judy garland as dorothy gale, was first released in theaters on august 25, 1939. It stars nicol williamson, jean marsh, piper laurie, and fairuza balk as dorothy gale in her first screen role. Download return to oz full return to oz movie return to oz psp return to oz free return to oz now return to oz watch return to oz. David shires score fits the mood and the period of this film perfectly, and this dual cd set brings it to glorious life. Rent return to oz 1985 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. But her happiness in returning to oz soon dissolves into horror as she finds the magical land in ruins, and the emerald city a. When she gets there, though, she finds that the yellow brick road has fallen apart. The films that ive seen that make oz a real place is return to oz 1964,this movie that this article is about,and the two anime about oz. Google celebrates the wizard of oz with hidden surprise. Dorothy, saved from a psychiatric experiment by a mysterious girl, is somehow called back to oz when a vain witch and the gnome king destroy everything that makes the magical land beautiful. Return to oz return to oz return to oz 1964 animated cartoon special. Return to oz appears earnest in its efforts to add to the wizard of oz mythology, but what a disappointment. Dorothy, saved from a psychiatric experiment by a mysterious girl, is somehow called back to oz when a vain witch and the nome king destroy everything that makes the magical land beautiful.
Printable art instant download glamour witch halloween vintage antique photography paper crafts scrapbook altered art witch portrait glamour witch. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Movies like return to oz 1964 if you like return to oz you are looking for exciting, sincere and touching movies about with adventure, youth, friendship, family, heroes, friends and wizards and magicians themes of animation, family and musical genre shot in usa. Jan 30, 2012 wizard of oz live follow the yellow brick road munchkinland act i scene 5 duration. Return to oz is a 1964 animated television special produced by crawley films for videocraft international. The fantasy film went on to win two oscars, including one for best original song. Wizard of oz live follow the yellow brick road munchkinland act i scene 5 duration. During the golden age of hollywood from the late 1920s to the early 1960s, the big five motion picture studios hired creative professionals under longterm contracts. This 80s followup to the wizard of oz is based upon two of l. A retrospective on the disney film with cast, crew members, and fans of the film. Aug 04, 2009 download return to oz full return to oz movie return to oz psp return to oz free return to oz now return to oz watch return to oz. David shires score fits the mood and the period of this film. Definitely a musthave if you are a fan of return to oz. Return to oz is a fantasy which carries on the story and adventures of dorothy gale.
First off, this is not a followup to the classic mgm movie. The plot begins as dorothy returns to kansas to find it devastated by the tornado that sent her to oz. Do you love return to oz, or do you think it is the worst cartoon ever. Other novels in the oz series include the marvelous land of oz 1904, ozma of oz1907, dorothy and the wizard of oz 1908, the road to oz 1909, the emerald city of oz 1910, the patchwork girl of oz 19, tiktok of oz 1914, the scarecrow of oz 1915, the lost princess of oz 1917, the tin woodman of oz 1918, the magic of oz 1919. This onehour television special done in 1964 from the rankinbass library was the first of many network televsions special produced by arthur rankin and jules bass. With fairuza balk, nicol williamson, jean marsh, piper laurie. Remembering disneys return to oz a documentary film by. Return to oz didnt serve as the replacement it was intended. In return to oz a version that may be a bit too scary for young children, auntie em sends dorothy to. After returning to kansas, no one believes dorothys story. In the latest chapter in the oz legacy, dorothy returns to kansas only to find it devastated by the tornado that had whisked her away to oz. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto int. The scarecrow, tin woodman, and lion using the names created for the nearlyabstract.
Scott said dorothy and the witches of oz is based on the books by l. Search results for return to oz 1964 tv movie download return to oz 1964 tv movie downloads. Return to oz is a walt disney film yes, that disney made in 1985, which was supposed to be both a semisequel to the mgm the wizard of oz and a more accurate adaptation of the more obscure original printedpage l. This was one of the first movies i ever saw in the movie theater. For the most part, those who never watched any trailers or commercials for the movie. It first aired on 9 february 1964 in the united states. Sep 16, 2016 return to oz didnt serve as the replacement it was intended. Many muchloved characters from the original story return and are joined by several new faces, including a china doll princess and marshmallow man, as well as a wicked jester who. Thousands of writers, set dressers and costume artists not to mention lowly actors and directors. I grew up reading the original oz books, so i embraced this version completely as it felt the most.
Dorothys return on dvd august 26, 2014 starring dan aykroyd, james belushi, martin short, kelsey grammer. Specials episode guides, cartoon characters and crew lists this story takes up with dorothy still in possession of the shoes as she clings to an apple tree during a tornado which takes her back to oz. The film is an unofficial sequel to the 1939 metrogoldwynmayer film the wizard of oz, and is based on l. In the pilot episode, we meet the diverse residents of an experimental prison within a prison known as the emerald city. If you havent but if you havent forgotten the title of this article, you can. Return to oz is a 1985 britishamerican fantasy film directed and written by walter murch, cowritten by gill dennis and produced by paul maslansky. Dec 15, 2015 return to oz the creepiest disney film ever to grace the screen turned 30 this year, joining netflix and prompting an expanded rerelease of david shires spellbinding score. Frank baums novels ozma of oz and the marvelous land of oz. This onehour television special done in 1964 from the rankinbass library was the first of many network televsions special produced by arthur rankin and jules. Rather than adapt a later or create a new oz story, this production has dorothy still in posession of the shoes, and she clings to an apple tree during a tornado which takes her back to oz.
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