DVD box set gift guide

A rundown of movie collections, and who to buy them for

By Paul Semel, Special to Metromix

"The Wizard of Oz: 70th Anniversary Edition" (DVD and Blu-ray)

What is it? A beautiful four-disc box set with a digitally remastered version of the fantasy classic and both the original mono soundtrack and a new 5.1 Surround Sound track. Also includes a wealth of extras both vintage and new. It even comes with a numbered, collectible Oz watch, a mini coffee table book and a replica of the film’s original budget.

Who to buy it for: Anyone who skips their way through life.

Best extra: Two silent “Oz” films from 1914: “The Magic Cloak of Oz” and “The Patchwork Girl of Oz.”

Retail price: DVD: $69.92; BD: $84.99 (available now)