The Wizard of Oz is to be re-released in time to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2014.

The classic 1939 movie starring Judy Garland will be given a restoration by Warner Bros Home Video, which currently owns the rights.

Warner Bros announced today that all DVDs and Blu-ray discs will stop being shipped from May 1 this year, with a relaunch scheduled for 2013.

"We expect 90-95% consumer awareness, with a kickoff event consistent with only a handful of titles that are considered the crown jewels of our library," theatrical catalogue chief Jeff Baker said in a statement.

It has currently not been confirmed whether the re-release will be limited to just home media, or whether the restored film will also be sent out to cinemas.

Robert Zemeckis was said to have entered talks with Warner Bros for a potential remake of The Wizard of Oz in late 2010.

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Watch the trailer for The Wizard of Oz below:

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'Wizard of Oz' for restoration re-release for 75th anniversary in 2014

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February 16, 2012 at 11:26 am by Mr HomeBuilder
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