[38] Other reviews described the movie as "a horror show flying under the banner of family entertainment. Ad from shop MissPinnyPins Original Price 1,651 Your reply has occurred very quickly after a previous reply and likely does not add anything to the thread. sugarandvicedesigns LeeBeeArtCo Ad from shop Good5oulDesigns
| From shop Pyramidappareldesign, Sale Price 1,236 After flying all night, The Gump crashes on the Nome King's mountain, where Dorothy is reunited with Scarecrow, who is turned into an ornament by the Nome King. "[25], Return to Oz had its world premiere in the United States on June 21, 1985, opening in 1,300 theaters including the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Ad from shop PetsHomeParty Towards the end of the film when the Nome King crumbles, Aberle explains how it took him four attempts to animate this accurately. I had the idea one day that I'd like to make a Wheeler costume. [9], For the role of Billina, around 40 real chickens were available during filming, each that were good for different things. [8] Disney spent approximately $6 million on printing and advertising to promote the film,[26] as well as adding a scene on a Return to Oz float, including characters from the film which appeared as part of Disneyland's Main Street Electrical Parade. Set where you live, what language you speak and the currency you use. go for it people need to know and beware of wheelers! DMSEclecticIdeas Jason Morgan, 2008-2022. Jack is about to be eaten when Billina, hiding in Jack's head, lays an egg that falls into the Nome King's mouth, fatally poisoning him. Enraged, the Nome King imprisons Mombi in a cage for allowing their escape, then grows to a gigantic size and prepares to eat Dorothy and her companions. It is very likely that it does not need any further discussion and thus bumping it serves no purpose. [27] The film was released in London theatres on July 11, 1985.[20]. Ad from shop TheGrantPerkins My personally I'd love to see Tik-tok built. MugZylla Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Ad from shop PlaybookProducts
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"[35] Canadian film critic Jay Scott felt the protagonists were too creepy and weird for viewers to relate or sympathize with: "Dorothy's friends are as weird as her enemies, which is faithful to the original Oz books but turns out not to be a virtue on film, where the eerie has a tendency to remain eerie no matter how often we're told it's not. "[32] Those who were familiar with the Oz books praised its faithfulness to the source material of L. Frank Baum such as author and critic Harlan Ellison who said, It aint Judy Garland.
[9] Another carry-over from the 1939 film was the framework in which real characters from Kansas reappeared in Oz, which Murch kept in order to keep harmony between the two films. It earned $2,844,895 in its opening weekend, finishing in seventh place[28] and $6.5 million in the 10 days after release. From shop Gettincrafty106, 1,603 Ad from shop StitchedFlix From shop RiversideBridal77, Sale Price 929
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TraceyLawler Without giving away the farm, and the obvious that this a year later. Ad from shop Hellmouth She imprisons the group at the top of the castle with Jack Pumpkinhead, who explains he was brought to life by Mombi's Powder of Life. Ad from shop JJ4everFavors He challenges the group to identify which one in a room full of ornaments, but if they fail after three attempts they will become ornaments themselves, with each failure making him more human. 1,486, 1,651 Ad from shop OldWayVintage Who wants to make me one?!!
The element about Tik-Tok being "The Royal Army of Oz" derives from Tik-Tok of Oz (1914), in which he is made the Royal Army of Oogaboo and also makes frequent cries of "Pick me up!" Walter Murch began development of Return to Oz in 1980, during a brainstorming session with Walt Disney Productions production chief Tom Wilhite. Return to Oz fell behind schedule during production, and, following a change of Disney management, Murch was briefly fired. From shop ShopByMarcusDesign, ad by PBJShopCreations
TheGrantPerkins Ad from shop DMSEclecticIdeas She enjoyed working with the cast of 30 chickens, describing them as "really sweet" and praising their acting ability. [30] It ultimately grossed $11,137,801 in North America. The people of Oz ask Dorothy to be their Queen, but she expresses her desire to return home to Kansas. [13] Jean Marsh said she thought 'Return to Oz' would be easy to film, noting "I thought this picture would be a breeze, but it's difficult to hit it absolutely right." From shop SaintlySwag, ad by Flowerchildrenhippie It was a really big thing for me even to get an audition for a real feature film.
[24], On describing the movie compared with the 1939 version, Balk said "it's a different story and a different picture, and I didn't try to copy anything Judy Garland did. She trusted Murch's direction in making his dream a reality, describing him "like a mad, vague professor. From shop JamieBendas, ad by AyoSoluade88 The initial release, to VHS, Laserdisc, and Beta, occurred in December 1985 shortly after the theatrical release, with the VHS initially priced with a list price of $79.95.
These are third party technologies used for things like interest based Etsy ads. Apparently there was a Wheeler at Dragon*con one year and I missed it! From shop BoojumChonicles, ad by ShopByMarcusDesign the front wheeles look similiar to Metal Spoke wheelchair Caster Wheel, those rear wheel braces look like what Forrest Gump wore. From shop EarthWorn, ad by elloartwork Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalised tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Learn more. KillerKEYS Ad from shop TraceyLawler Gonna be a GREAT costume!! However, it performed well outside the US, and has since acquired a cult following from fans of the Oz books for being more faithful to L. Frank Baum's works and those who saw the film at a young age. heidysfabfinds [19] The dog playing the role of Toto was Tansy, a brown-eyed border terrier family pet. Please. From shop Daysela, Sale Price 898 From shop sugarandvicedesigns, ad by Pyramidappareldesign Filming & Production I myself started putting this get up together ; and let me tell you; no offense but do or i hope you did more homework because honestly every other comment is absolutely useless right now and has been. Ad from shop TheLadyVarnishes
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There was a gap of several months between Ridley filming the Kansas scenes to the Oz scenes.
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When interviewed in 2020, director and animator Doug Aberle explained the process involved in animating the Nome King and other characters with clay, including the technical difficulties encountered. 732, 813 It is featured in the "From the Vault" Film section of Disney's streaming platform, Disney+. PlaybookProducts Ad from shop FinalRestingPlace Flowerchildrenhippie AyoSoluade88 [15], Various scenes, in particular those with the Nome King, used clay animation to achieve the desired effect. Great! AmericanChristianTV Ad from shop TimLordArtStore 1,234, 1,452 [37] Amelie Gillette of The A.V. From shop TheLadyVarnishes, ad by sugarandvicedesigns
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It received two Saturn Award nominations for Best Fantasy Film (losing to Ladyhawke) and Best Younger Actor for Fairuza Balk (who lost to Barret Oliver for D.A.R.Y.L.). And furthermore, what if this magical garment was available in literally millions of designs, covering every possible aesthetic and obsession known to humanity? [4], Return to Oz is based on the second and third Oz books, The Marvelous Land of Oz (1904) and Ozma of Oz (1907). HollieGoFrightly
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Club frequently refers to its dark nature as unsuitable for its intended audience of young children[38] although it had been one of her favorite movies growing up. Ad from shop Flowerchildrenhippie TheLadyVarnishes The scenes were re-shot with the actress wearing a white and green dress,[17] described by Ridley as being "very itchy and very uncomfortable", as she had grown by the time filming took place. From shop MugZylla, ad by DeadlyIntuitionTarot "[8] Maslansky believed Balk was born to play the role, saying "She is Dorothy as described by Baum. Terms apply. [19], Once shooting began, Murch began to fall behind schedule, and there was further pressure from the studio. No approval was necessary because, by 1985, the Oz books on which it was based were in the public domain, and the subsequent Oz books had been optioned to Disney many years earlier. (50% off), ad by ScreamForMeInc
Director Walter Murch had already seen around 50 dogs before seeing Tansy. "[11] In casting the relatively unknown Balk, who was the second youngest auditionee from around 1,000 children auditioned across eight cities,[12] Murch said he "wanted to find somebody who might be Judy Garland's cousin once removed. [6] Whilst Balk did her own stunts, Ridley had a stand-in. Original Price 1,565 Ad from shop Daysela I'd LOVE to see this done! I loved this movie growing up (and still love it today!). Ad from shop CelebMemorabiliaShop 898, 1,795 Whether you're looking for floral dresses, summer dresses, pattern dresses, or even Christmas dresses, you'll find an abundance of choices here in sizes XXS-4XL, depending on the style. 1,236, 2,060
StitchedFlix I should have taken detailed notes. From shop MissPinnyPins, ad by PlaidSticks From shop LucaVanDort, ad by BookShopApocalypse Filming for the river scenes took place in a sound stage, described by Ridley as being "like a hot Jacuzzi". Executive Producer Gary Kurtz noted, "We're not trying to make a sequel, although technically the books are sequels to each other", suggesting that the movie would be more faithful to the books than the 1939 film was. There's a heavy need for industrial style tools and materials some of which are expensive and do require training in. Looks like you already have an account! In preparation for the role, she would watch visual adaptions of the story and analyzed the opinions of critics of Ozma. From shop FinalRestingPlace, ad by Hellmouth
Murch later recalled the experience, saying "had I fought back they might have said OK, but I couldn't fight back. Balk's privacy was carefully guarded and she was not available to meet with journalists. (10% off), ad by FinalRestingPlace
It should have been before people got out and started going on vacation". Jimbeanus From shop HldMyBeerEngineering, ad by Jimbeanus Captcha failed to load. WatsonsVintageFinds Unauthorised duplication of this material without express and written permission from the author/owner is strictly prohibited. Ad from shop SheCanLiftaHorse PBJShopCreations Ad from shop LeeBeeArtCo [31], The film received mixed reviews. ScreamForMeInc ShopByMarcusDesign One of my all-time favorite movies!
Five weeks into production, Disney was unhappy with the footage. Ad from shop HollieGoFrightly [8], The film was developed and produced without the involvement of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the studio behind the 1939 film. [34] Ian Nathan of Empire Magazine gave the film three out of five stars, saying: "This is not so much a sequel but an homage and not a good one. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. OldWayVintage [3][7] Lucas guaranteed that he would step in as replacement if any further problems emerged. Original Price 1,795
From shop TraceyLawler, ad by Paperflowerdesignco Ad from shop AmsterdamCurated In 2015, Disney released a 30th Anniversary Edition of the film on Blu-ray exclusively through the Disney Movie Club, featuring a newly remastered and cleaned up transfer and DTS Master Audio 5.1 sound, but none of the bonus features from the 2004 DVD. I liked it as a kid too, took me a while to find it on DVD several years ago, but it will be cool to see this build if you do it! From shop Good5oulDesigns, ad by AmericanChristianTV Nome King scenes in the throne room were animated progressively, with the character initially made entirely of clay, progressing gradually closer to human form until finally portrayed by Nicol Williamson in live action. When Dorothy returns home she sees Billina and Ozma through her bedroom mirror, she calls out for Aunt Em, but they signal for her to keep Oz a secret.
She is also Dorothy as I think Judy Garland would have loved to play her if she were that age. Ad from shop elloartwork ^^How to make friends and influence people 101, huh? We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. CelebMemorabiliaShop Ad from shop LeeWileyArt elloartwork
BookShopApocalypse In the plot, Dorothy returns to the Land of Oz to find it has been conquered by the Nome King; she must restore it with her new friends Billina, Tik-Tok, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Gump, and Princess Ozma. [16] Ridley, who was born in London, had her voice in the film dubbed by Beatrice Murch, daughter of Walter Murch, so that the character of Ozma would have an American-sounding voice. Ad from shop PBJShopCreations They follow a damaged Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, now in ruins and its citizens turned to stone. Ad from shop Jimbeanus Ad from shop TheWildRobot Just look what they've done to our Oz!
Original Price 1,452 As The Gump flies them across the Deadly Desert, Mombi has the Wheelers take her in pursuit of Dorothy. "[13], Emma Ridley was cast in the role of Ozma, which she described as "a dream come true". Ad from shop PrintsandtheRev "Disney crews plan next 'Oz' film release", "Gosh! Ace! From shop Hellmouth, ad by TheGrantPerkins JJ4everFavors Ad from shop BookShopApocalypse Gettincrafty106
That guy's got a great start on this forum. [14] Ridley described how she tried to make her Kansas character "very calm, very studious", opting to wear little makeup and perform barefoot,[15] while wanting a complete difference for Ozma, who was shown with a transformed appearance and attire. Original Price 813 All three releases featured an intro by Fairuza Balk before the film and an interview featurette with her after it. Dorothy is freed by a mysterious girl who tells her that Worley's machines damage patients and the two escape.
Ad from shop AmericanChristianTV Original Price 1,032 [3], Balk and Ridley, the only two child actors on set, had limited working hours per day. A Wheeler!! From shop TheGrantPerkins, ad by HollieGoFrightly From shop OldWayVintage, ad by WatsonsVintageFinds It stars Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh, Piper Laurie, and Fairuza Balk as Dorothy Gale in her first screen role.
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(30% off), ad by heidysfabfinds Murch told Wilhite he was interested in making an Oz film and Wilhite "sort of straightened up in his chair". All Return To Oz dresses on Redbubble are designed and sold by independent artists who make money with every purchase. Return to Oz was released in theaters on June 21, 1985. From shop TheWildRobot, ad by KillerKEYS Your new thread title is very short, and likely is unhelpful. FREE delivery, ad by LeeWileyArt
Dorothy wakes up in Oz with her chicken Billina, who can now talk. Ad from shop PlaidSticks From shop PBJShopCreations, ad by GracieKCo From shop AmsterdamCurated, 404,764
Love went on to suggest that the perception of it being a children's film was another problem". [18] A mechanical chicken was also used for certain scenes, at times behaving so similar to a real chicken that crew in the screening room were unable to tell the difference. You are using an out of date browser. THE creepiest 'Disney' movie of all time! One of my favorite movies. Dorothy wakes up on a riverbank in Kansas, where she is found by her family.
Balk, who was in around 98% of all scenes, was permitted to work no more than three-and-a-half hours each day,[8] restricted to between 9:30am to 4:30pm which included breaks and private educational tuition. Ad from shop AyoSoluade88 I visited Skywalker ranch a few years ago and it blew my mind seeing it there. From shop Paperflowerdesignco, ad by LeeBeeArtCo From shop DeadlyIntuitionTarot, Sale Price 1,651 From shop AmericanClothingLine, ad by Gettincrafty106 MagicAndDreamsEars
From shop 3dprintconnection, ad by Nerdspace I remember "Return to Oz".remember it freaked the crap outta me as a kid! Ad from shop Gettincrafty106 From shop MagicAndDreamsEars, ad by PrintsandtheRev The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects, but lost to Cocoon. Having spent four days in Los Angeles during November 1983, she learned she had secured the role the following month. [20], Principal photography began on February 20, 1984 and wrapped in October 1984. Ad from shop Printoutbox It performed poorly at the box office, grossing $11.1 million in the United States on a $28 million budget, and received mixed reviews, with critics praising the effects and performances but criticizing the dark content and twisted visuals with many deeming it inferior to the original film. Your message is mostly quotes or spoilers. DeadlyIntuitionTarot
Ad from shop DeadlyIntuitionTarot In 1954, Walt Disney Productions bought the film rights to Baum's remaining Oz books to use in the television series Disneyland; this led to the live-action film Rainbow Road to Oz, which was never completed. "[36] "It's bleak, creepy, and occasionally terrifying," added Dave Kehr of the Chicago Reader. Hellmouth FatRoosterArtShop With her last guess, Dorothy finds Scarecrow and realizes that people from Oz turn into green objects, proceeding to restore Jack and The Gump. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. From shop elloartwork, ad by JamieBendas [2] It received an Oscar nomination for Best Visual Effects. LucaVanDort LLTrinityDesigns From shop Nerdspace, ad by Daysela Ad from shop Pyramidappareldesign AmsterdamCurated Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Fantastic Beasts The Crimes of Grindelwald, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Limited time only. She wishes for the group to be returned to a restored Emerald City, where upon arriving they notice a green medal on Gump's antler, which Dorothy restores into Tik-Tok.
GracieKCo SheCanLiftaHorse "[8] High-profile film-makers including George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola supported Murch in discussions with the studio, and Murch was reinstated and finished the film. Always wanted a ruby key like the one to Mombi's head cases!!
I've always loved this movie! The film has been released to VHS, Betamax, Laserdisc, DVD, and Blu-ray over the years.
FiveCornersCo "[40], By the time of the film's release, the only surviving cast member from the 1939 film was Ray Bolger, who said in an interview that although he had no desire to watch the film, he noted that "they have a beautiful young lady as Dorothy and what I've seen of the film looks intriguing. Original Price 1,835 "[39], Neil Gaiman reviewed Return to Oz for Imagine magazine, and stated that "Terrifying and visionary, funny and exciting, Return to Oz is one of the very best fantasy films I've ever seen. PlaidSticks Release Dates It might be interesting for today's young people to see another version of the story.[41]. [3] In September 1981, Disney president Ron W. Miller announced that the studio would be making the film, not as a sequel or continuation of the 1939 movie, but instead an entirely new story with a different look to the original film. From shop LeeBeeArtCo, ad by SheCanLiftaHorse They take her to the sanitarium of Dr. Worley where, under the care of Nurse Wilson, Dorothy is about to receive electrotherapy when lightning causes a power failure. Need to cut those metal shapes, secure them together either by weld/spot weld even. SaintlySwag Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. EarthWorn Nerdspace Because of their legendary iconic status, every self-respecting gay man knows a pair of ruby slippers when he sees them, but not everyone would know exactly which film they belong to. [3] By then, mostly the Kansas scenes had been shot; however, Murch was looking unwell and was fired from the role without protestation. Ad from shop HldMyBeerEngineering In 2004, Disney released their own DVD, which dropped the Anchor Bay disc's fullscreen version and added anamorphic enhancement for 16:9 TVs for the widescreen version, upgraded the audio to 5.1 surround, retained the Anchor Bay disc's extras, and added four TV spots and a theatrical trailer. From shop heidysfabfinds, ad by OldWayVintage
MissPinnyPins CutestVoodoo The film critics aggregator Rotten Tomatoes records 54% positive reviews based on 35 reviews, its critical consensus reads, "Return to Oz taps into the darker side of L. Frank Baum's book series with an intermittently dazzling adventure that never quite recaptures the magic of its classic predecessor. In autumn of 1899, Dorothy Gale's obsession with the Land of Oz troubles her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry, who believe she is delusional.
Ad from shop WatsonsVintageFinds Daysela From shop WatsonsVintageFinds, If you don't want others to see this collection, make it private. Ad from shop heidysfabfinds Dorothy, Billina and Tik-Tok travel to the castle of Mombi, Princess of Oz, who intends to take Dorothy's head for her collection. From shop DMSEclecticIdeas, ad by RiversideBridal77 From shop ScreamForMeInc, ad by Good5oulDesigns Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. All three versions went out of print shortly after their release. [23], The Emerald City scenes towards the end of film had to be fully reshot, as the character of Ozma was originally dressed in a gold lace dress which was deemed unsuitable during post-production. 4,852, 6,932 Every time I mention it, I get blank looks.
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(40% off), ad by PetsHomeParty [8], Fairuza Balk was one of 600 from Vancouver chosen to audition for the role of Dorothy. Disney reissued it in 1992 with alternate cover art. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevance, and the amount sellers pay per click. Murch also used the book Wisconsin Death Trip as a historical source for the film. From shop FiveCornersCo, ad by GoodRummaged There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter.
Saying no will not stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalisation technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. [29] After the opening weekend, Commonwealth Theaters reported that some venues took between just $300$400, considered at the time to be poor.
| From shop Pyramidappareldesign, Sale Price 1,236 After flying all night, The Gump crashes on the Nome King's mountain, where Dorothy is reunited with Scarecrow, who is turned into an ornament by the Nome King. "[25], Return to Oz had its world premiere in the United States on June 21, 1985, opening in 1,300 theaters including the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Ad from shop PetsHomeParty Towards the end of the film when the Nome King crumbles, Aberle explains how it took him four attempts to animate this accurately. I had the idea one day that I'd like to make a Wheeler costume. [9], For the role of Billina, around 40 real chickens were available during filming, each that were good for different things. [8] Disney spent approximately $6 million on printing and advertising to promote the film,[26] as well as adding a scene on a Return to Oz float, including characters from the film which appeared as part of Disneyland's Main Street Electrical Parade. Set where you live, what language you speak and the currency you use. go for it people need to know and beware of wheelers! DMSEclecticIdeas Jason Morgan, 2008-2022. Jack is about to be eaten when Billina, hiding in Jack's head, lays an egg that falls into the Nome King's mouth, fatally poisoning him. Enraged, the Nome King imprisons Mombi in a cage for allowing their escape, then grows to a gigantic size and prepares to eat Dorothy and her companions. It is very likely that it does not need any further discussion and thus bumping it serves no purpose. [27] The film was released in London theatres on July 11, 1985.[20]. Ad from shop TheGrantPerkins My personally I'd love to see Tik-tok built. MugZylla Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Ad from shop PlaybookProducts
From shop GoodRummaged, ad by StitchedFlix Ad from shop RiversideBridal77 Ad from shop 3dprintconnection Ad from shop Paperflowerdesignco We do this with marketing and advertising partners (who may have their own information theyve collected). "Children are sure to be startled by its bleakness," said The New York Times' Janet Maslin. Ad from shop EarthWorn [17], Leo McKern and Christopher Lloyd were each considered for the role of Dr. J.B. Worley/The Nome King before Nicol Williamson was cast.
"[35] Canadian film critic Jay Scott felt the protagonists were too creepy and weird for viewers to relate or sympathize with: "Dorothy's friends are as weird as her enemies, which is faithful to the original Oz books but turns out not to be a virtue on film, where the eerie has a tendency to remain eerie no matter how often we're told it's not. "[32] Those who were familiar with the Oz books praised its faithfulness to the source material of L. Frank Baum such as author and critic Harlan Ellison who said, It aint Judy Garland.
[9] Another carry-over from the 1939 film was the framework in which real characters from Kansas reappeared in Oz, which Murch kept in order to keep harmony between the two films. It earned $2,844,895 in its opening weekend, finishing in seventh place[28] and $6.5 million in the 10 days after release. From shop Gettincrafty106, 1,603 Ad from shop StitchedFlix From shop RiversideBridal77, Sale Price 929
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TraceyLawler Without giving away the farm, and the obvious that this a year later. Ad from shop Hellmouth She imprisons the group at the top of the castle with Jack Pumpkinhead, who explains he was brought to life by Mombi's Powder of Life. Ad from shop JJ4everFavors He challenges the group to identify which one in a room full of ornaments, but if they fail after three attempts they will become ornaments themselves, with each failure making him more human. 1,486, 1,651 Ad from shop OldWayVintage Who wants to make me one?!!
The element about Tik-Tok being "The Royal Army of Oz" derives from Tik-Tok of Oz (1914), in which he is made the Royal Army of Oogaboo and also makes frequent cries of "Pick me up!" Walter Murch began development of Return to Oz in 1980, during a brainstorming session with Walt Disney Productions production chief Tom Wilhite. Return to Oz fell behind schedule during production, and, following a change of Disney management, Murch was briefly fired. From shop ShopByMarcusDesign, ad by PBJShopCreations
TheGrantPerkins Ad from shop DMSEclecticIdeas She enjoyed working with the cast of 30 chickens, describing them as "really sweet" and praising their acting ability. [30] It ultimately grossed $11,137,801 in North America. The people of Oz ask Dorothy to be their Queen, but she expresses her desire to return home to Kansas. [13] Jean Marsh said she thought 'Return to Oz' would be easy to film, noting "I thought this picture would be a breeze, but it's difficult to hit it absolutely right." From shop SaintlySwag, ad by Flowerchildrenhippie It was a really big thing for me even to get an audition for a real feature film.
[24], On describing the movie compared with the 1939 version, Balk said "it's a different story and a different picture, and I didn't try to copy anything Judy Garland did. She trusted Murch's direction in making his dream a reality, describing him "like a mad, vague professor. From shop JamieBendas, ad by AyoSoluade88 The initial release, to VHS, Laserdisc, and Beta, occurred in December 1985 shortly after the theatrical release, with the VHS initially priced with a list price of $79.95.
These are third party technologies used for things like interest based Etsy ads. Apparently there was a Wheeler at Dragon*con one year and I missed it! From shop BoojumChonicles, ad by ShopByMarcusDesign the front wheeles look similiar to Metal Spoke wheelchair Caster Wheel, those rear wheel braces look like what Forrest Gump wore. From shop EarthWorn, ad by elloartwork Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalised tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Learn more. KillerKEYS Ad from shop TraceyLawler Gonna be a GREAT costume!! However, it performed well outside the US, and has since acquired a cult following from fans of the Oz books for being more faithful to L. Frank Baum's works and those who saw the film at a young age. heidysfabfinds [19] The dog playing the role of Toto was Tansy, a brown-eyed border terrier family pet. Please. From shop Daysela, Sale Price 898 From shop sugarandvicedesigns, ad by Pyramidappareldesign Filming & Production I myself started putting this get up together ; and let me tell you; no offense but do or i hope you did more homework because honestly every other comment is absolutely useless right now and has been. Ad from shop TheLadyVarnishes
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There was a gap of several months between Ridley filming the Kansas scenes to the Oz scenes.
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When interviewed in 2020, director and animator Doug Aberle explained the process involved in animating the Nome King and other characters with clay, including the technical difficulties encountered. 732, 813 It is featured in the "From the Vault" Film section of Disney's streaming platform, Disney+. PlaybookProducts Ad from shop FinalRestingPlace Flowerchildrenhippie AyoSoluade88 [15], Various scenes, in particular those with the Nome King, used clay animation to achieve the desired effect. Great! AmericanChristianTV Ad from shop TimLordArtStore 1,234, 1,452 [37] Amelie Gillette of The A.V. From shop TheLadyVarnishes, ad by sugarandvicedesigns
Ad from shop GracieKCo What if you could choose between flowy A-line and casual T-shirt styles? (10% off), ad by FiveCornersCo Take for example this pair of jewel encrusted shoes, which are actually from Disney's sequel to The Wizard of Oz, 1985's Return to Oz, which starred Fairuza Balk as 'Dorothy Gale'.
Love that flickthought of doing a Wheeler awhile ago but couldn't get past the mechanical issues and the cost of overcoming them. FREE delivery, ad by FatRoosterArtShop ad by PlaybookProducts (10% off), ad by CutestVoodoo The four construct a flying creature out of furniture with the head of the Gump, a moose-like animal, and Dorothy steals the powder from Mombi to bring it to life. Ad from shop BoojumChonicles
It received two Saturn Award nominations for Best Fantasy Film (losing to Ladyhawke) and Best Younger Actor for Fairuza Balk (who lost to Barret Oliver for D.A.R.Y.L.). And furthermore, what if this magical garment was available in literally millions of designs, covering every possible aesthetic and obsession known to humanity? [4], Return to Oz is based on the second and third Oz books, The Marvelous Land of Oz (1904) and Ozma of Oz (1907). HollieGoFrightly
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Club frequently refers to its dark nature as unsuitable for its intended audience of young children[38] although it had been one of her favorite movies growing up. Ad from shop Flowerchildrenhippie TheLadyVarnishes The scenes were re-shot with the actress wearing a white and green dress,[17] described by Ridley as being "very itchy and very uncomfortable", as she had grown by the time filming took place. From shop MugZylla, ad by DeadlyIntuitionTarot "[8] Maslansky believed Balk was born to play the role, saying "She is Dorothy as described by Baum. Terms apply. [19], Once shooting began, Murch began to fall behind schedule, and there was further pressure from the studio. No approval was necessary because, by 1985, the Oz books on which it was based were in the public domain, and the subsequent Oz books had been optioned to Disney many years earlier. (50% off), ad by ScreamForMeInc
Director Walter Murch had already seen around 50 dogs before seeing Tansy. "[11] In casting the relatively unknown Balk, who was the second youngest auditionee from around 1,000 children auditioned across eight cities,[12] Murch said he "wanted to find somebody who might be Judy Garland's cousin once removed. [6] Whilst Balk did her own stunts, Ridley had a stand-in. Original Price 1,565 Ad from shop Daysela I'd LOVE to see this done! I loved this movie growing up (and still love it today!). Ad from shop CelebMemorabiliaShop 898, 1,795 Whether you're looking for floral dresses, summer dresses, pattern dresses, or even Christmas dresses, you'll find an abundance of choices here in sizes XXS-4XL, depending on the style. 1,236, 2,060
StitchedFlix I should have taken detailed notes. From shop MissPinnyPins, ad by PlaidSticks From shop LucaVanDort, ad by BookShopApocalypse Filming for the river scenes took place in a sound stage, described by Ridley as being "like a hot Jacuzzi". Executive Producer Gary Kurtz noted, "We're not trying to make a sequel, although technically the books are sequels to each other", suggesting that the movie would be more faithful to the books than the 1939 film was. There's a heavy need for industrial style tools and materials some of which are expensive and do require training in. Looks like you already have an account! In preparation for the role, she would watch visual adaptions of the story and analyzed the opinions of critics of Ozma. From shop FinalRestingPlace, ad by Hellmouth
Murch later recalled the experience, saying "had I fought back they might have said OK, but I couldn't fight back. Balk's privacy was carefully guarded and she was not available to meet with journalists. (10% off), ad by FinalRestingPlace
It should have been before people got out and started going on vacation". Jimbeanus From shop HldMyBeerEngineering, ad by Jimbeanus Captcha failed to load. WatsonsVintageFinds Unauthorised duplication of this material without express and written permission from the author/owner is strictly prohibited. Ad from shop SheCanLiftaHorse PBJShopCreations Ad from shop LeeBeeArtCo [31], The film received mixed reviews. ScreamForMeInc ShopByMarcusDesign One of my all-time favorite movies!
Five weeks into production, Disney was unhappy with the footage. Ad from shop HollieGoFrightly [8], The film was developed and produced without the involvement of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the studio behind the 1939 film. [34] Ian Nathan of Empire Magazine gave the film three out of five stars, saying: "This is not so much a sequel but an homage and not a good one. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. OldWayVintage [3][7] Lucas guaranteed that he would step in as replacement if any further problems emerged. Original Price 1,795
From shop TraceyLawler, ad by Paperflowerdesignco Ad from shop AmsterdamCurated In 2015, Disney released a 30th Anniversary Edition of the film on Blu-ray exclusively through the Disney Movie Club, featuring a newly remastered and cleaned up transfer and DTS Master Audio 5.1 sound, but none of the bonus features from the 2004 DVD. I liked it as a kid too, took me a while to find it on DVD several years ago, but it will be cool to see this build if you do it! From shop Good5oulDesigns, ad by AmericanChristianTV Nome King scenes in the throne room were animated progressively, with the character initially made entirely of clay, progressing gradually closer to human form until finally portrayed by Nicol Williamson in live action. When Dorothy returns home she sees Billina and Ozma through her bedroom mirror, she calls out for Aunt Em, but they signal for her to keep Oz a secret.
She is also Dorothy as I think Judy Garland would have loved to play her if she were that age. Ad from shop elloartwork ^^How to make friends and influence people 101, huh? We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. CelebMemorabiliaShop Ad from shop LeeWileyArt elloartwork
BookShopApocalypse In the plot, Dorothy returns to the Land of Oz to find it has been conquered by the Nome King; she must restore it with her new friends Billina, Tik-Tok, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Gump, and Princess Ozma. [16] Ridley, who was born in London, had her voice in the film dubbed by Beatrice Murch, daughter of Walter Murch, so that the character of Ozma would have an American-sounding voice. Ad from shop PBJShopCreations They follow a damaged Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, now in ruins and its citizens turned to stone. Ad from shop Jimbeanus Ad from shop TheWildRobot Just look what they've done to our Oz!
Original Price 1,452 As The Gump flies them across the Deadly Desert, Mombi has the Wheelers take her in pursuit of Dorothy. "[13], Emma Ridley was cast in the role of Ozma, which she described as "a dream come true". Ad from shop PrintsandtheRev "Disney crews plan next 'Oz' film release", "Gosh! Ace! From shop Hellmouth, ad by TheGrantPerkins JJ4everFavors Ad from shop BookShopApocalypse Gettincrafty106
That guy's got a great start on this forum. [14] Ridley described how she tried to make her Kansas character "very calm, very studious", opting to wear little makeup and perform barefoot,[15] while wanting a complete difference for Ozma, who was shown with a transformed appearance and attire. Original Price 813 All three releases featured an intro by Fairuza Balk before the film and an interview featurette with her after it. Dorothy is freed by a mysterious girl who tells her that Worley's machines damage patients and the two escape.
Ad from shop AmericanChristianTV Original Price 1,032 [3], Balk and Ridley, the only two child actors on set, had limited working hours per day. A Wheeler!! From shop TheGrantPerkins, ad by HollieGoFrightly From shop OldWayVintage, ad by WatsonsVintageFinds It stars Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh, Piper Laurie, and Fairuza Balk as Dorothy Gale in her first screen role.
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(30% off), ad by heidysfabfinds Murch told Wilhite he was interested in making an Oz film and Wilhite "sort of straightened up in his chair". All Return To Oz dresses on Redbubble are designed and sold by independent artists who make money with every purchase. Return to Oz was released in theaters on June 21, 1985. From shop TheWildRobot, ad by KillerKEYS Your new thread title is very short, and likely is unhelpful. FREE delivery, ad by LeeWileyArt
Dorothy wakes up in Oz with her chicken Billina, who can now talk. Ad from shop PlaidSticks From shop PBJShopCreations, ad by GracieKCo From shop AmsterdamCurated, 404,764 Love went on to suggest that the perception of it being a children's film was another problem". [18] A mechanical chicken was also used for certain scenes, at times behaving so similar to a real chicken that crew in the screening room were unable to tell the difference. You are using an out of date browser. THE creepiest 'Disney' movie of all time! One of my favorite movies. Dorothy wakes up on a riverbank in Kansas, where she is found by her family.
Balk, who was in around 98% of all scenes, was permitted to work no more than three-and-a-half hours each day,[8] restricted to between 9:30am to 4:30pm which included breaks and private educational tuition. Ad from shop AyoSoluade88 I visited Skywalker ranch a few years ago and it blew my mind seeing it there. From shop Paperflowerdesignco, ad by LeeBeeArtCo From shop DeadlyIntuitionTarot, Sale Price 1,651 From shop AmericanClothingLine, ad by Gettincrafty106 MagicAndDreamsEars
From shop 3dprintconnection, ad by Nerdspace I remember "Return to Oz".remember it freaked the crap outta me as a kid! Ad from shop Gettincrafty106 From shop MagicAndDreamsEars, ad by PrintsandtheRev The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects, but lost to Cocoon. Having spent four days in Los Angeles during November 1983, she learned she had secured the role the following month. [20], Principal photography began on February 20, 1984 and wrapped in October 1984. Ad from shop Printoutbox It performed poorly at the box office, grossing $11.1 million in the United States on a $28 million budget, and received mixed reviews, with critics praising the effects and performances but criticizing the dark content and twisted visuals with many deeming it inferior to the original film. Your message is mostly quotes or spoilers. DeadlyIntuitionTarot
Ad from shop DeadlyIntuitionTarot In 1954, Walt Disney Productions bought the film rights to Baum's remaining Oz books to use in the television series Disneyland; this led to the live-action film Rainbow Road to Oz, which was never completed. "[36] "It's bleak, creepy, and occasionally terrifying," added Dave Kehr of the Chicago Reader. Hellmouth FatRoosterArtShop With her last guess, Dorothy finds Scarecrow and realizes that people from Oz turn into green objects, proceeding to restore Jack and The Gump. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. From shop elloartwork, ad by JamieBendas [2] It received an Oscar nomination for Best Visual Effects. LucaVanDort LLTrinityDesigns From shop Nerdspace, ad by Daysela Ad from shop Pyramidappareldesign AmsterdamCurated Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Fantastic Beasts The Crimes of Grindelwald, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Limited time only. She wishes for the group to be returned to a restored Emerald City, where upon arriving they notice a green medal on Gump's antler, which Dorothy restores into Tik-Tok.
GracieKCo SheCanLiftaHorse "[8] High-profile film-makers including George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola supported Murch in discussions with the studio, and Murch was reinstated and finished the film. Always wanted a ruby key like the one to Mombi's head cases!!
I've always loved this movie! The film has been released to VHS, Betamax, Laserdisc, DVD, and Blu-ray over the years.
FiveCornersCo "[40], By the time of the film's release, the only surviving cast member from the 1939 film was Ray Bolger, who said in an interview that although he had no desire to watch the film, he noted that "they have a beautiful young lady as Dorothy and what I've seen of the film looks intriguing. Original Price 1,835 "[39], Neil Gaiman reviewed Return to Oz for Imagine magazine, and stated that "Terrifying and visionary, funny and exciting, Return to Oz is one of the very best fantasy films I've ever seen. PlaidSticks Release Dates It might be interesting for today's young people to see another version of the story.[41]. [3] In September 1981, Disney president Ron W. Miller announced that the studio would be making the film, not as a sequel or continuation of the 1939 movie, but instead an entirely new story with a different look to the original film. From shop LeeBeeArtCo, ad by SheCanLiftaHorse They take her to the sanitarium of Dr. Worley where, under the care of Nurse Wilson, Dorothy is about to receive electrotherapy when lightning causes a power failure. Need to cut those metal shapes, secure them together either by weld/spot weld even. SaintlySwag Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. EarthWorn Nerdspace Because of their legendary iconic status, every self-respecting gay man knows a pair of ruby slippers when he sees them, but not everyone would know exactly which film they belong to. [3] By then, mostly the Kansas scenes had been shot; however, Murch was looking unwell and was fired from the role without protestation. Ad from shop HldMyBeerEngineering In 2004, Disney released their own DVD, which dropped the Anchor Bay disc's fullscreen version and added anamorphic enhancement for 16:9 TVs for the widescreen version, upgraded the audio to 5.1 surround, retained the Anchor Bay disc's extras, and added four TV spots and a theatrical trailer. From shop heidysfabfinds, ad by OldWayVintage
MissPinnyPins CutestVoodoo The film critics aggregator Rotten Tomatoes records 54% positive reviews based on 35 reviews, its critical consensus reads, "Return to Oz taps into the darker side of L. Frank Baum's book series with an intermittently dazzling adventure that never quite recaptures the magic of its classic predecessor. In autumn of 1899, Dorothy Gale's obsession with the Land of Oz troubles her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry, who believe she is delusional.
Ad from shop WatsonsVintageFinds Daysela From shop WatsonsVintageFinds, If you don't want others to see this collection, make it private. Ad from shop heidysfabfinds Dorothy, Billina and Tik-Tok travel to the castle of Mombi, Princess of Oz, who intends to take Dorothy's head for her collection. From shop DMSEclecticIdeas, ad by RiversideBridal77 From shop ScreamForMeInc, ad by Good5oulDesigns Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. All three versions went out of print shortly after their release. [23], The Emerald City scenes towards the end of film had to be fully reshot, as the character of Ozma was originally dressed in a gold lace dress which was deemed unsuitable during post-production. 4,852, 6,932 Every time I mention it, I get blank looks.
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(40% off), ad by PetsHomeParty [8], Fairuza Balk was one of 600 from Vancouver chosen to audition for the role of Dorothy. Disney reissued it in 1992 with alternate cover art. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevance, and the amount sellers pay per click. Murch also used the book Wisconsin Death Trip as a historical source for the film. From shop FiveCornersCo, ad by GoodRummaged There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter.
Saying no will not stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalisation technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. [29] After the opening weekend, Commonwealth Theaters reported that some venues took between just $300$400, considered at the time to be poor.