Return to oz new classics for the twentyfirst century, book 1. The production history of this film doesnt make things better either. Dorothys return is a musical based on the adventure books by roger stanton baum, the greatgrandson of l. Dorothys return, dorothy voice of lea michele wakes up back in kansas, having only just gotten back from her first trip to somewhere over the rainbow. Building on the world created in the celebrated childrens book by roger stanton baum, legends of oz tells the tale of dorothys return to the land of oz. Dorothys return movie clip meet the jester 2014 animated movie hd in the latest chapter in the oz legacy, dorothy returns to kansas only to find it devastated by the tornado. This is a sponsored post brought to you by the upcoming legends of oz.
Film, video legends of oz dorothy s return dorothy of oz. Dorothys return might not open above the mendoza line. Nothing horrible, just really soulless, unimportant and cheap. Film, video legends of oz dorothys return dorothy of oz. Dorothys return a 3d animated musical feature film now playing in theaters. The plot begins as dorothy returns to kansas to find it devastated by the tornado that sent her to oz. A new villain named jester showed up on the scene and started kidnapping a lot of the legends of oz. Dorothys return is an animated fantasy based on a book by the great grandson of the original author of the oz books. Dorothys return is an animated fantasy film in which dorothy is whisked back from kansas to save oz from the jester.
To be honest, i have not read the bookdorothy of oz, written by. Dorothys return is a 20 americanindian 3d computeranimated musical fantasy film that is loosely based on the 1989 book dorothy of oz by l. Wiser the owl, marshal mallow, china princess and tugg the tugboat join. When another tornado strikes dorothy gales kansas farm, a man from the government says he is going to condemn every place, including dorothys. Return to oz new classics for the twentyfirst century, book 1 tedrow, thomas l. While it may not be perfect, its certainly not as terrible as its been called. This story takes place after dorothy and toto return home to kansas after their adventures at oz. Dorothys return, a charmless and mirthless travesty of a sequel to the 1939 classic the wizard of oz. As such, it ends on a bit of a cliffhanger that is apparently continued in the movie. Dorothys return is a 20 americanindian 3d computeranimated musical fantasy film that is loosely based on the 1989 book dorothy of oz by. The original soundtrack for the 2014 3d animated musical adventure legends of oz. Dorothy of oz is a 1989 childrens novel written by l.
Dorothys return by denton j tipton opening up the story of oz to a wider audience, this comic book covers the quest of the tin man, cowardly lion, and the scarecrow in their quest to reach dorthy, and save oz from the powerful grip of the jester the brother of the wicked witch. Legends of oz dorothys return other title dorothy of oz alternate title dorothy of. The best childrens films have a tendency to both traumatize and amaze, but legends of oz does neither. Dorothys return is a sweet, if unoriginal, 3d animated musical that boasts a cast of characters who will be familiar to fans of the original wizard of oz, as well as many new ones. It is so beautiful that she and her dog, toto, cannot help but run to it. Dorothys return is a 3danimated musical based on the adventure books by roger stanton baum, the greatgrandson of l. Darn right, i wanted to yell at the pigtailed animated 3d character who tries to pass herself off as the endearing midwest farm girl we know and love in legends of oz. Pierre the lion king, shark tale, tarzan and featuring songs by academy award nominated singersongwriter bryan adams, legends of oz. Dorothy goes back to oz, and encounters annoying villains, creepy puppets, and unscrupulous producers. By don morton posted on january 7, 2015 issue 1085. Dorothys return on dvd august 26, 2014 starring dan aykroyd, james belushi, martin short, kelsey grammer. The book details dorothy gale returning to the land of oz. Dorothys return is a prequel to the upcoming movie. Dorothy s return does feature a similar narrative to the film with players joining dorothy, tin man, scarecrow and lion on a trip across oz to find and deal with the dastardly.
Unfortunately, dorothys hometown has been left in ruins by the tornado and the local populace has started packing up and moving out acting on the orders of a suspicious. Dorothys return offers up tracks that range from orchestral cues like escape from emerald city, overture, and dorothy wakes to fullon pop. I was particularly impressed with dorothys characterization. May 31, 2016 this feature is not available right now. Jan 15, 2014 dorothy returns to oz to fight a new foe, the jester. A new villain, the jester, rules over oz and dorothy must return to rescue her old friends. I think the problem with this film is that it is based on the rather mediocre dorothy of oz written by a roger baum, a great grandson of l frank baum. I do have a general fondness for the original wizard of oz movie, though, based on our familys tradition of watching this. Dorothy s return is a fun filled magical adventure for all the family. The film has been in development for almost a decade and faced a series of behindthescenes obstacles delays, rewrites, casting and title changes. What is missing is the sense of humanity and wonder that infuses l frank baumss classic books especially the first few and the mgm classic film based on his first book.
Dorothys return is a 20 americanindian 3d computer animated musical fantasy film that is loosely based on the 1989 book dorothy of oz by. Dorothys return, originally titled dorothy of oz, is a computeranimated film based on the book dorothy of oz by roger stanton baum. As a diehard fan of all things oz, i have anticipated the theatrical release of legends of oz. Dorothy gale lea michelle, waking up to a devastated posttornado kansas is rushed back to oz to save her old friends the scarecrow dan aykroyd, the tin. Tin man was a cherished companion of dorothys on her first trip down the yellow brick road. Dorothys return is any indication, it might have been nice to stick around the farm for a while. This time around, dorothy voiced by glees lea michele returns to oz to help face a new calamity.
Dorothys return u growing up in the glow of a famous relative has its plusses and minuses. She displays a nice bit of mild attitude while still being sweet. As such, the clarius entertainment hyperlink on this page incorrectly redirects to the aviron pictures page. But first, read about the events that transpired to necessitate her return, and witness the rise of the jester. Dorothys return, originally titled dorothy of oz, is a computer animated film based on the book dorothy of oz by roger stanton baum.
The wizard of oz and walter murchs underrated return to oz are nightmareinducing in their darkness and weirdness, but the best legends of oz can manage is to be shrill and unpleasant. Codirected by will finn pocahontas, beauty and the beast, aladdin, the little mermaid, daniel st. Dorothy wakes up in posttornado kansas, only to be whisked back to oz to try to save her old friends the scarecrow, the lion, the tin man and glinda from a devious new villain, the jester. Its simply tacky consumer product that dishonors the famous name in its titlethe same one thats keeping this film from the directtovideo burial it deserves. When the jester, the brother of the wicked witch of the west, shows up, he is intent on taking over oz. Dorothy returns to oz to fight a new foe, the jester. Dorothys return does is tell you to just stick with the book or the 1939 film. Legends of oz dorothy s return other title dorothy of oz alternate title dorothy of oz. Dorothys return kids of all ages will love this musical, animated journey back to the magical world of oz that features an allstar cast including lea michelle and irresistible new songs. From floods in munchkinland to earthquakes in dainty china country, his chaos spreads. Dorothy s return dorothy returns to oz to fight a new foe, the jester, with new friends in this animated film. I watched the trailer, but probably wont see this movie myself since it seems to be intended for a pretty young crowd.
Dorothys return pg 88 min animation, music, family june 20. For more information on the legal issues surrounding t. The maps included with many oz books promised bookish. Dorothys return dorothy returns to oz to fight a new foe, the jester, with new friends in this animated film. Baum and illustrated by elizabeth miles, dorothy of oz is a follow up tale to the wizard of oz. Dorothys return fails to make us care about the characters or their journeys, and the animation is shoddy and occasionally creepy. What is missing is the sense of humanity and wonder that infuses l frank baums s classic books especially the first few and the mgm classic film based on his first book.
No sooner has dorothy returned from oz than shes summoned back by her three ybr traveling companions to deal with the wicked witchs powermad jester brother. I work for aviron pictures, which has been incorrectly referenced on wikipedia as the same company as clarius entertainment, the distributor of legends of oz. Dorothys return is adapted most directly from dorothy of oz a 1989 novel by baums greatgrandson, roger s. Wiser the owl oliver platt, marshal mallow hugh dancy, china princess megan hilty and tugg the tugboat patrick stewart join dorothy on her latest magical journey through the colorful landscape of oz to restore order and happiness to emerald city. It hits theaters may 9th and ive got some great movierelated fun to help get you excited. Dorothys return does feature a similar narrative to the film with players joining dorothy, tin man, scarecrow and lion on a trip across oz to find and deal with the dastardly. Scarecrow, lion and the tin man were all captured by his flying monkeys, and now theyre being held with others against their will. I remember reading about china country for the first time in the wonderful wizard of oz book and i was utterly charmed by the description of a land and people entirely made of porcelain. In this animated sequel, dorothy returns to oz to help the scarecrow, tin man and cowardly lion escape the clutches of the villainous jester. In one scene, dorothy is picked up by a giant rainbow and taken to oz. For roger baum, the greatgrandson of wizard of oz creator l.
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