return to oz

Two of André's worlds collide in one interview...marketing and movies!

Craig Miller is a well-known and respected writer/producer with over 200 credits. He has worked in live-action and animation, written scripts, developed series, pitched to studios and networks, produced, cast, approved storyboards, character designs, and animation – the entire gamut of what goes into creating, selling, and producing a TV series.

Craig talks about coming to movie marketing through conventions. A grassroots approach to getting eyes on films, transitioning into writing for animation and shares some amazing stories about many of the cult films he worked with!

For the first time ever, the Puppet Master wives, Sarah and Ellie,  join Ben and Will for the first in a Spooky-Scary series! This week we take a look at the truly terrifying 1980's film Return to Oz. This not-so-sequal to the 1939 MGM classic is one of the most divisive films ever discussed on PMoN. The puppet masters and their partners talk all about their own childhood trauma with this film and what they now think about it, revisiting it all these years later. Beware, this one is truly horrifying!

On this episode of Recommend or Refute, John waxes poetic about the inspirational indie Potato Dreams of America (2021), Ryan traumatizes his children with the pure nightmare fuel that is Return to Oz (1985), and Dixon can't believe the insanity of John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023).

Were you scared of the chimney sweeps in Mary Poppins or of becoming a monkey boy like in Jumanji? Jacqueline and Meghan discuss some of the movies or tv shows that weren't supposed to be scary but ended up as nightmare fuel.

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Friend of the pod Michael returns to DTYBP to dive into part 2 of post-production highs and lows of Disney's 1985 film "Return to Oz"! The trio discusses book adaptations, songs that followed the release of the film, the film's rare appearances at Disney parks, and their hopes and dreams for the 40th anniversary!
Content warning: AIDS history and loss.

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Patreon - DTYBP
• "Return to Oz" Little Golden Book
• "Return to Oz" by Joan D. Vinge
• "Return to Oz" by Victoria Wood
• "Keep on Dreaming"
• "Return to Oz" by Scissor Sisters
• Home From Oz
• Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade Return to Oz float
• @theaidsmemorial

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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Friends of the pod Michael and Nate join DTYBP to dive into post-production highs and lows of Disney's 1985 film "Return to Oz"! The panel discusses if Dorothy's journey is real or a dream, pull out receipts from a call sheet to settle a Glinda debate (thanks to Patreon Mitchell!), celebrate David Shire's score, discuss critical reception, merch and more!
Stay tuned for part 2 dropping Wednesday.

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Patreon - DTYBP
• Rising Star MUA
• New York Times Review by Janet Maslin
• Associated Press interview with Ray Bolger
• The Wonderful World of Oz: An Illustrated History of the American Classic by John Fricke

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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Friend of the pod Caseen Gaines returns to the pod to dive into part 2 of the final scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay and Caseen try to catch all the character cameos in the final scene, reflect on the absence of Glinda in the film, debate the powers of the ruby slippers and more!
*Recording Note: This episode was recorded August 28th, 2022.

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Patreon - DTYBP
• Caseen Gaines

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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Friend of the pod Caseen Gaines returns to the pod to dive into part 1 of the final scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay and Caseen share their thoughts on the  message of the film, the meaning of goodbyes, debate whether the film is truly a sequel, celebrate "Return to Oz" author Joan D. Vinge, and shout out actors Justin Case, Deep Roy and John Alexander.
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
*Recording Note: This episode was recorded August 28th, 2022.

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Patreon - DTYBP
• Caseen Gaines
• Why Return to Oz is the Most Faithful Wizard of Oz Adaptation
• "Return to Oz" by Joan D. Vinge
• Annie Orphans

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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Friend of the pod Seth Hannan returns to the pod to dive into part 2 of the eighth scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay and Seth recount the Nome King's manipulative games, share their confusion over Mombi's curious vocal inflections, share some love for the claymation and more!

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Patreon - DTYBP
• Home From Oz

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Tara: @taratagtickles
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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Friend of the pod Seth Hannan joins the pod to dive into part 1 of the eighth scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay and Seth discuss their favorite holiday ornament traditions, note differences/similarities of the Nome King's portrayal in the film versus Baum's original books, share highlights of Nicol Williamson's career, a deep dive into the whereabouts of the ruby slippers and more!
Part 2 dropping Wednesday!

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Patreon - DTYBP
• LeeWileyArt on Etsy
• Return to Oz props at D23 Expo

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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Friend of the pod Henry Wilkinson returns to the pod to dive into part 2 of the seventh scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay and Henry discuss the backstory of the Gump, take a moment to appreciate Jack Pumpkinhead literally defying gravity, detail some deleted moments from a draft of the script and shout out some Nightmare Before Christmas inspiration!

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Patreon - DTYBP
• Henry on Instagram
• Judy: A Garland Fragrance

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Tara: @taratagtickles
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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Friend of the pod Henry Wilkinson joins the pod to dive into part 1 of the seventh scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay and Henry create their own personal Gumps with objects in their respective rooms, discuss a lost General Jinjur plot line and appreciate the technical marvel that is the Gump.
Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Patreon - DTYBP
• Henry on Instagram
• Home From Oz
• Kenya Barris to Reimagine ‘The Wizard of Oz’ for Warner Bros.  
• Return to Oz: The Gump (Blogspot)
• Episode 31 - Return to Oz with Walter Murch

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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Friends of the pod Caroline Norton and Katrina Sarkis return to DTYBP to dive into part 2 of the sixth scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay, Caroline and Katrina reflect on the major stylistic differences between 1939's "The Wizard of Oz" and this film, share thoughts on taxidermy, give kudos to the sound team and more!

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Patreon - DTYBP
• Caroline's website
• Irregular Choice

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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Friends of the pod Caroline Norton and Katrina Sarkis join DTYBP to dive into part 1 of the sixth scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay, Caroline and Katrina share moments of assembling their own personal "gumps," celebrate the novelization by Joan D. Vinge and dive into the careers of Gump puppeteer Stephen Norrington, actress Jean Marsh and voice of the Gump, Lyle Conway.
Part 2 dropping Wednesday!

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Patreon - DTYBP
• Caroline's website
• "Return to Oz" by Joan D. Vinge
• The Worst Witch

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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Patrick Clanton & Tiffany Sutton return to the pod to dive into part 2 of the fifth scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay, Patrick and Tiffany question the logistics of Mombi's head wizardry, discuss who would play Billina in a live-action remake and try to piece together the timeline of recent Oz events before this scene took place.

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Tiffany Sutton @followtheyellowbrickgirl
• Patrick Clanton @patrickclanton
• Behind the Magic
• Home From Oz
• Patreon - DTYBP

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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Patrick Clanton & Tiffany Sutton join the pod to dive into part 1 of the fifth scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay, Patrick and Tiffany design their respective rooms of collectible items, Tara pitches a Return to Oz-inspired ride, Patrick and Tiffany share their experiences with the film, EmKay provides details on the cast and Tiffany recalls her experience meeting our very own Jack Pumpkinhead, the one and only Brian Henson!
Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
*NOTE: Stranger Things Season 4 Spoiler Alert at 42:00-43:00.

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Tiffany Sutton @followtheyellowbrickgirl
• Patrick Clanton @patrickclanton
• Behind the Magic
• Judy: A Garland Fragrance
• Interview with Brian Henson
• Sibling Revelry: Lisa and Brian Henson
• Patreon - DTYBP

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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Special guests T. Craft and Christian Garcia return to the pod to dive into part 2 of the fourth scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay, T. and Christian share hidden details, comparisons to L. Frank Baum's original plot points and discuss what's more terrifying: Mombi or the wheelers?!

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Irregular Choice
• 30 Times 'Return To Oz' Was The Most Potent Nightmare Fuel Imaginable
• Patreon - DTYBP

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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Special guests T. Craft and Christian Garcia join the pod to dive into part 1 of the fourth scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay, T. and Christian share their favorite VHS memories and celebrate cast MVPs Lyle Conway, Michael Sundin and Pons Maar.
Return to part 2 with us this upcoming Wednesday.

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Domino's Noid Commercial
• 30 Times 'Return To Oz' Was The Most Potent Nightmare Fuel Imaginable
• Patreon - DTYBP

Instagram:
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#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

Instagram:
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Tara: @taratagtickles
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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Special guest Michael Luongo returns to the pod to dive into part 2 of the third scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay and Michael throw around some Ozma-related theories, reminisce over watching the film as children and more!

Show Notes:

• Michael's Website
• Rising Star MUA
• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• 30 Times 'Return To Oz' Was The Most Potent Nightmare Fuel Imaginable
• Patreon - DTYBP

Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

Instagram:
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod
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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Special guest Michael Luongo joins the pod to dive into the third scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay and Michael share their respective abandoned/changed childhood Emerald Cities, note differences from the original Oz books, unpack the history of shooting location Whippendell Woods, celebrate puppeteering and claymation effects and more! 
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping Wednesday.

Show Notes:

• Michael's Website
• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Judy: A Garland Fragrance
• 30 Times 'Return To Oz' Was The Most Potent Nightmare Fuel Imaginable
• Patreon - DTYBP

Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

Instagram:
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#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod

Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader