OK so I just watched most of "Witches of Oz" (2011) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1592287/ on Starz. It is called a "mini-series" and this looks like the exact same thing except was supposedly theatrically released? (Or soon to be?).
If they are the same thing then their entries need to be combined because they look like the same thing (same cast same promo poster image)
This needs to be verified by someone who has seen both.
Hi:) I have seen them both, come to think of it, I am in them both:) Actually it is 2 different films. One is a 3 hour miniseries. Dorothy and the Witches of Oz was released theatrically and is 101 minutes, with over 1500 more effects and edited with a different story line. Since there are 2 versions, with 2 different names, they must be listed seperately, one as a theatrical, the other as a mini series. Oh, and if you didn't guess from my name, I play the cowardly lion, and we shot new scenes as well for the theatrical version titled Dorothy and The Witches of Oz:)
Barry, Cool thanks for the clarification. Having only seen "Witches of Oz", I didn't know there were any significant differences. Guess I spoke too soon. Glad to know they are two separate films.
No problem at all, great to meet you and talk to you:) And the effects are ten times better in the theatrical version, hope you get to see it soon:) I like both for different reasons. I like the old school pacing and story in "Witches", but I also like the changes, added scenes and effects, and a more concise story "Dorothy". And let me be clear, I do expect an Emmy and an Oscar for my performance, or at least some free tickets:) LOL
Regardless of the differences between the two cuts, it's still the same movie with the same cast and by the same director, etc. This should be listed as ONE listing, with the use of the different running times option and the alternate titles option. It's ridiculous to have TWO listings for this movie.
"Since there are 2 versions, with 2 different names, they must be listed seperately, one as a theatrical, the other as a mini series."
Nonsense...this wouldn't be the first time a movie has had two different titles or two different edits/versions. They should be combined to avoid confusion. Both SHOGUN and the original SALEM'S LOT had both "mini-series" (I hate that term for a two-part movie) showings on tv as well as shorter 2-hour theatrical releases overseas...and those have ONE listing for each title.
Barry is correct. The film was originally released as "The Witches of Oz", a television mini-series that's close to three hours long. Earlier this year, an alternate version of the film, re-titled "Dorothy and the Witches of Oz", was released in select U.S. theaters through Harkins, AMC, Rave, and Marcus theaters in early 2012. "Dorothy and the Witches of Oz" clocks in at about an hour and forty minutes, so it is significantly shorter than the other version of the film. "Dorothy" also has 90% re-done visual effects and is truer to the original vision for the film. "The Witches of Oz" is a great mini-series, but "Dorothy and the Witches of Oz" is a better film all around.
...but it's still the same thing. Like I said above, it's no different than any other number of tv productions which have had re-edited theatrical releases. The alternate information should simply all be combined into one listing, and people can read about the alternate cut.
The same thing could be said about George Lucas' re-workings of his Star Wars trilogy...same difference. Those have ONE listing for each film.
I'm so flattered that the studio online marketing people would target my film! That means a lot you guys, thank you for the encouragement.
And dude, when you shill for the studios, at least try to sound like a real person or movie fan. And try coming up with more creative names for all of your accounts (youtube etc.) "There is no peace without freedom, no freedom without a fight."
Clearly the guy who prefers a good movie over this crap must be a studio shill. You've definitly god mad integrity dude. Keep fighting the good fight. . Gimme a fvcking break. No wonder you're stuck at the bottom making dumb movies.