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Dec 26, 2017 · Her dream of becoming a singer is slim, but when waiting on some truckers Dorothy overhears that the Muppets are conducting a cross-country show called "Star Hunt" and are looking for a backup singer.
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Co-Producers: Bill Barretta, Kristine Belson, Eric PotichaExecutive Producers: Lisa Henson, Bill BarrettaProduced by Martin G. Bakerand Warren CarrMuppets & Puppet Effects And Digital Puppetry Performance by Jim Henson's Creature ShopThe film marked the first major project after the acquisition of the Muppets property by The Walt Disney Company, although the project had already been in development with ABC. At the time, the Jim Henson Companywas consulting with Disney and developing new Muppet series and movies under a three-year production deal. Since April 2004, the Muppets h...
The movie was promoted with special Wizard of Oz commercials that spoofed popular ABCshows at the time. Further, print ads in various magazines, as well as guest appearances of various Muppets on America's Funniest Home Videos, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Tony Danza Show, Good Morning America and Live with Regis and Kellyhelped to get the word out. In a...
This film departs from the original Oz novel in a number of noticeable ways: Dorothy's family owns a diner instead of a farm; Toto is a prawn; the Tin Woodman is a robot. Many of the characters' personalities and backgrounds are given a show-biz makeover. For instance, this version's Dorothy dreams of being a famous singer, and at first she plans t...
World Premiere: April 27, 2005 at the Tribeca Film Festival with Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo and Pepeattending. Broadcast Premiere: May 20, 2005 at 8/7c on ABC in the US, and on CTV and CBC in Canada.
Kermit makes a reference to Frank Oz in the film, when he asks the Wizard, "Would you, by any chance be related to Frank Oz?"
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz(soundtrack)ToughPigs.com Muppets' Wizard of OzcoverageReview: Muppets as Munchkins: We're Not in Kansas Anymore, Gates, Anita, New York Times, May 20, 2005May 20, 2005 · Watch the Muppets reimagine the classic tale of Dorothy and her friends in this musical adventure. Available on DVD and digital platforms, not on wcostream.
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The Muppets' Wizard of Oz is a 2005 musical fantasy television film directed by Kirk R. Thatcher, and the third television film featuring the Muppets. The film stars Ashanti, Jeffrey Tambor, Quentin Tarantino, David Alan Grier, Queen Latifah, as well as Muppet performers Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, and Eric Jacobson.
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