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The Great and Powerful Oz Turns 70

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Generations of children have dreamed about strolling down the Yellow Brick Road and wished for their very own Toto.

Now 70 years after The Wizard of Oz first premiered, a special two-disc edition of the film is available on Blu-Ray (as well as regular DVD format) to mark the anniversary. No matter how many times you have seen the Victor Fleming classic, imagine the view of Judy Garland and the boys ascending to the glowing Emerald City or the introduction of the colorful Munchkinland characters, digitally remastered with that extra HD sheen.

At 70, The Wizard has certainly have a good amount of work done—from the rubiest of slippers to the hours of extras—but it’s well worth it. There’s no place like watching it at home.