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Movie "The Muppets' Wizard of Oz" (2005)

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The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

(2005)

6.8

" Hit the Bricks this May!"

Country	United States, Canada
Spoken Language	english
Runtime	2 hours
Premiere: World	May 20, 2005
Premiere: USA	April 27, 2005
Digital: World	April 1, 2013
Production Companies	Touchstone TelevisionFox Television StudiosThe Jim Henson Company ...Jim Henson ProductionsThe Muppets Holding CompanyMuppet Movie Productions Ltd.

entertaining•colorful•humorous...

This version of The Wizard of Oz is played by the Muppets. An adaptation of the 1900 novel, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, rather than the 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz.

muppets•wizard of oz•dorothy•scarecrow•tin man

Сast and Crew

Stars

Quentin Tarantino - Kermit's Director

Kermit the Frog / Kermit the Frog as the Scarecrow / Beaker / Rizzo the Rat / Rizzo the Rat as the Mayor of Munchkinland / Statler as Kalidah Critic

Dave Goelz

The Great Gonzo / The Great Gonzo as the Tin Thing / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Waldorf as Kalidah Critic

Bill Barretta

Pepe the Prawn as Toto / Dr. Teeth / Johnny Fiama / Lew Zealand / Swedish Chef

Eric Jacobson

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Fozzie Bear as the Cowardly Lion / Miss Piggy as the Witches / Animal / Sam the Eagle

Brian Henson

Sal Manilla

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Director

Kirk R. Thatcher

Camera

Tony Westman

Writers

Adam F. Goldberg

Tom Martin

Steve L. Hayes

Author

L. Frank Baum

Composer

Michael Giacchino

Producers

Director

Kirk R. Thatcher

Camera

Tony Westman

Writers

Adam F. Goldberg

Tom Martin

Steve L. Hayes ...

Author

L. Frank Baum

Composer

Michael Giacchino

Producers

Martin G. Baker

Warren Carr

Bill Barretta ...

Editor

Gregg Featherman

Designers

Roxanne Methot

Cynthia T. Lewis

Polly Smith

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The Book Behind "The Muppets' Wizard of Oz"

About the Book

The film "The Muppets' Wizard of Oz" is based on the classic children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Published in 1900, this beloved book tells the story of a young girl named Dorothy who is swept away from her Kansas home to the magical land of Oz. Along her journey, she meets a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodman, and a Cowardly Lion, who join her quest to meet the Wizard and return home.

About the Author

L. Frank Baum was an American author best known for his Oz series, which includes 14 books. His imaginative storytelling and creation of the fantastical world of Oz have captivated readers for generations, making him a significant figure in children's literature.

Film Adaptation

The film adaptation, "The Muppets' Wizard of Oz," takes creative liberties with the original story, incorporating the unique style and humor of the Muppets. While the core elements of Baum's narrative remain, such as Dorothy's journey and her companions, the film introduces new characters and comedic elements that are characteristic of the Muppets franchise. This adaptation is a modern retelling that blends the classic tale with contemporary themes and humor.

Production

When The Walt Disney Company acquired the Muppets franchise from The Jim Henson Company in February 2004, the Muppets were re-introduced to the public by marketing products and guest appearing on television shows such as Good Morning America and America's Funniest Home Videos. After a new film titled The Muppets' Wizard of Oz was announced by The Jim Henson Company, Fox Television Studios, Touchstone Television, and the Muppets Holding Company signed on to help produce it. This was the last Muppets production to be produced by the Jim Henson Company once Disney purchased the rights to the Muppets franchise.