The story is excellent for families, with an impressive soundtrack, stunning. This is a fanfilm of the wiz which is property of motown and universal pictures. Nbc embarks on its latest musical holiday tradition. After being swept up by a tornado with her pet prawn toto. The wiz 1978 movie leads to diana ross getting a building named after her 1984. Ease on down the yellowbrick road with the wiz, starring superstars diana ross and michael jackson. Magical tornadoes can strike down anywhere, i guess, and spin you off to the land of oz. The wiz is a 1978 american musical adventure fantasy film produced by universal pictures and motown productions, and released by universal pictures on october 24, 1978. This 1999 dvd is ok, but the movie on it is a little dark at times, given how its an original print of the wiz.
From a broadway smash in 1975 to a hit hollywood movie in 1978 starring michael jackson and diana ross, the wiz is a magical journey and beloved story of courage, brains, heart and home that will delight the entire family. The tracks used in the are property of motown records and mca records. Sidney lumets the wiz is the film version of the popular broadway musical that retells the events of l. The wiz original motion picture soundtrack 1978 youtube. Go behind the curtain in the land of oz with nbcs the making of the wiz live. Frank baums classic fantasy story, also adapted from the hit broadway musical of the same name, by up and coming future. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Snoop dogg, wiz khalifa licensed to youtube by wmg. The wiz 1978 cast and crew when harlem schoolteacher dorothy diana ross tries to save her dog from a storm, shes miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called oz. The wiz features spectacular musical numbers from legendary producer quincy jones and an allstar cast including lena horne, richard pryor, nipsey russell and ted ross. Relive all of the magic of this beloved musical when dorothy is whisked away to the enchanting.
The film is back on peoples minds right now because american songwriter and rapper wiz khalifa has unveiled its main song, along with a 16bit music video which you can watch above. From the words of my wife who is a big fan of the wiz past and present the wiz live soundtrack is one of the best things that has happened since sliced bread. The wiz imvu full movie youtube here it is the imvu take on the soulful classic the wiz by queenjayjackson productions and djizzle96 productions. Its extravagance was the first of its kind, with a star studded cast of whos who, of african. Just as good as the previous versions past stage performances and the 1978 motion picture with great performances from virtually all of their characters.
After accidentally killing the wicked witch of the east upon her arrival, dorothy is told about the wiz richard pryor, a wizard who can help her get back to manhattan. With common, amber riley, uzo aduba, stephanie mills. The wiz is pure fun, with one of the most entertaining musical scores ever composed. The wiz 1978 film leads to diana ross getting a building named after her 1984. Umlazi gangster 4 full movie impande yesono 2 hours, 16. David alan grier, original television cast of the wiz live. The wiz full production live stream premiere by thomas troutman.
An adaptation of the wizard of oz that tries to capture the essence of the africanamerican experience. This is a fanfilm of the wiz which is property of motown and. Directed by john bedhan and produced by motown productions in conjunction with universal pictures, the movie version was created. Blige, and david alan grier surround newcomer shanice williams, who plays dorothy in this adaptation of the wizard of oz.
The wiz 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Released 1978, the wiz stars diana ross, michael jackson, richard pryor, nipsey russell the g movie has a runtime of about 2 hr min, and received a score of. Frank baums classic 1900 childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz featuring an allblack cast, the film was loosely adapted from the 1974 broadway musical of the same name. Sonic movie gets theme song and retro music video from wiz. As dorothy goes in search of the wiz, shes joined by. But you wouldnt know that from this elaborate doublelp soundtrack album, on which smalls broadway score is augmented by music written by producer quincy jones, nickolas. On that wonderfully logical premise, the classic wizard of oz was transformed into a broadway musical named the wiz, and then the most expensive movie musical ever made. The wiz is a nice movie, but could be much, much better. With diana ross, michael jackson, nipsey russell, ted ross.
Mac and devin go to high school full movie gaurenteed full movie no part 110. Blige, harvey fierstein, david alan grier, dorian harewood. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. A thanksgiving dinner brings a host of family together in a harlem apartment, where a 24yearold schoolteacher named dorothy gale diana ross lives with her aunt em theresa merritt and uncle henry stanley greene. Anyway sidney lumets version impress for his criative dark humor, some good songs, the. Is the movie a match for the 1939 judy garland version. The wiz 1978 when harlem schoolteacher dorothy diana ross tries to save her dog from a storm, shes miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called oz. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled.
When harlem schoolteacher dorothy diana ross tries to save her dog from a storm, shes miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called oz. Offers an inclusive viewing experience for people who are blind or visually impaired. The wiz is the original motion picture soundtrack album for the 1978 film adaptation of the broadway musical the wiz. Frank baums classic novel the wonderful wizard of oz through the eyes of a young african. The wiz is the 1978 african american centric musical version of l. Diana ross full episode soul train 1982 interview with don. Its time to ease on down the yellow brick road as the wiz, live. A live production of the 1975 broadway musical, the wiz, which put a modern spin on the classic wizard of oz tale with a cast of africanamerican actors. The wiz is a revamped broadway play, with an all african american cast. The wiz 18 movie clip the crow anthem 1978 hd youtube. Wiz khalifa debuts rolling papers 2 music video the title track comes off of wizs latest album, rolling papers 2 july 17, 2018 load more.